Cisco Catalyst Center vs VergeOS
Cisco Catalyst Center
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| Figure | Cisco Catalyst Center | VergeOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Spec score · Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Solutions | 7.9 (#3) | 7.5 (#5) |
| API | The platform exposes northbound REST APIs for discovery, inventory, topology, provisioning, assurance, and other network operations. | VergeOS documentation includes an API reference for automating operations. |
| Deployment | Cisco describes hardware and virtual appliance deployments, including current guides for VMware ESXi and Ubuntu KVM. | VergeIO lists bring-your-own-hardware, certified partner appliances, and bare metal at a hyperscaler or colocation facility as deployment options. |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California, United States | Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States |
| Security | Catalyst Center supports FIPS 140-2-compliant cryptography modules, and Cisco recommends deploying it behind a firewall on a private internal network. | VergeIO describes built-in network segmentation, end-to-end data encryption, secure authentication, audit logging, and role-based access controls. |
| Support | Cisco says Catalyst and Cisco DNA software subscriptions include embedded software support and downloads; opening a support case requires a Cisco Service Contract. | The Production configuration includes 24x7x365 support, while the Backup configuration requires a Production license for support. |
Plans
Cisco Catalyst Center
- Cisco DNA AdvantagePriced on request
- Cisco DNA EssentialsPriced on request
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Cisco Catalyst Center
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