Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista vs Cisco Prime [EOL] comparison

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Cisco are both solutions in the Network Management Applications category. Additionally, 100% of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of Cisco users who would recommend it.

Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista

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100% willing to recommend

Cisco Prime [EOL]

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91% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Management Applications (15th)

Cisco Prime [EOL]

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Featured Reviews

John Mark

IT network admin at a hospitality company with 501-1,000 employees

An unified solution best suited for network management and connectivity

The support of Omnivista could be better. It's very expensive because it requires a subscription for support, and the licenses are proprietary. If you want to scale or expand your operation by adding more WiFi access points, you have to buy another license. The web-based interface of OmniVista is user-friendly, but for some administrative tasks and functions, you have to use the CLI, which is difficult if you don't have enough training. It relies heavily on CLI guides and manuals. For improvements, I'd suggest making the WiFi access points lighter. Lighter access points like those from TP-Link or Ubiquiti would be better. Additionally, the switches struggle with heat in our environment. They can get very hot and damage the electrical components due to inadequate cooling.

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AndrewRichardson

Network Engineer at Edmonton Catholic School Board

Has an easy implementation process, but the performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive

The project implementation was easy overall. Adapting Cisco's solutions to our specific environment required effort, as their documentation only covers some network scenarios. The deployment didn't happen all at once; it was staged and controlled to ensure a smooth transition. We started with a small test environment before gradually rolling it out to all campuses. This gradual approach helped mitigate the risk of any issues arising across multiple locations simultaneously, especially on a critical day like Monday morning. We have a team of three executives working on the process. Their job roles included network specialists and a manager. It requires maintenance, which is included in the annual cost. We receive updates and support as part of the renewal process.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Being able to see the health of the network is most valuable. It is very strong in terms of stability and scalability. Their technical support is also good."

"Network management solution that's very stable and scalable. It has a straightforward installation, fast technical support, and multiple features such as reporting, network health analysis, etc."

"The command line is very user-friendly, making it easy to implement the network."

"The reports are good."

"It is a good investment for features."

"The most valuable feature of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is the monitoring of wired and wireless equipment."

"OmniVista is a unified solution. It makes management easier in case the router, switch and the WiFi are of the same brand. It also allows us to monitor the WiFi signal strength, switch speed, and bandwidth consumption, and easily block users. We also use the analytics feature, which provides a dashboard showing the number of users per WiFi access point, signal strength, and internet performance. It also monitors the temperature of the equipment."

"I really like Visual RAF. I use that a lot and then I use the up and down status reports because it'll send me emails and text messages when access points go up or down. That way, I'm aware of what's going on."

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"The hardware Cisco provides is excellent. It's a well-made product."

"Cisco Prime allows us to manage all the wireless controllers and access points."

"Cisco Prime allows us to do a lot of functions with the users and it is flexible."

"Has a good wireless heatmap and search management features."

"Cisco Prime is user-friendly, so we are comfortable using it."

"If an AP or any wireless device goes into critical mode, Cisco Prime sends an alert. That is the most helpful feature."

"Cisco Prime is a good tool for inventory monitoring and wireless management."

"The interfaces are a valuable feature."

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Cons

"In version 8.7.70, I am not able to change a user from administrative to room once the user is created."

"One feature that is missing is the netting feature, which allows for public-to-private network transitions and vice versa."

"Adding a reliable and proper heatmap for the access points would make this solution better."

"They should add more security features."

"I would like to see a little better reporting, not reporting features, the report maker to be a little better."

"Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista could improve by adding more cybersecurity features."

"The location of the WiFi connection should be available to all users."

"The support of Omnivista could be better. It's very expensive because it requires a subscription for support, and the licenses are proprietary. If you want to scale or expand your operation by adding more WiFi access points, you have to buy another license for that. The web-based interface of OmniVista is user-friendly, but for some administrative tasks and functions, you have to use the CLI, which is difficult if you don't have enough training. It relies heavily on CLI guides and manuals. For improvements, I'd suggest making the WiFi access points lighter.. Lighter access points like those from TP-Link or Ubiquiti would be better. Additionally, the switches struggle with heat in our environment. They can get very hot and damage the electrical components due to inadequate cooling."

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"I would rate the scalability of Cisco Prime a six out of ten. To scale up from a hundred to a thousand devices, the platform needs to be rebuilt logically. This process might require a downtime window and may involve changing the hardware or upgrading to a larger appliance."

"We would like to see the inclusion of detailed alerts."

"I want the tool to improve data visibility."

"Lacking in integration with a SIEM tool."

"They could consider offering more flexible pricing options for their customers."

"The product needs to improve its interface and reporting."

"The product's pricing can be cheaper."

"There is room for improvement in the Access layer."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate OmniVista's pricing seven out of ten since it is expensive."

"The price of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is cheaper compared to other tools on the market. The license for this software is a one-time license only, so there is no renewal needed. It's a perpetual license."

"Its price is reasonable."

"This is an open-source solution, we do not pay any money to use it."

"You need to get special quotes from the company for each order."

"I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."

"The solution is not inexpensive but is worth it for large-scale environments."

"The price of Cisco Prime was reasonable because we purchased it as part of a Cisco One package. The package was a bundle of Cisco solutions together, such as Cisco ISE and CMX. The price is reasonable com compared to other solutions."

"The product's performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive."

"We update the license every five years."

"I would rate the pricing of Cisco Prime a seven out of ten."

"The product is expensive compared to other vendors in the market."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Healthcare Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

Government

14%

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	2

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	24

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista?

In version 8.7.70, I am not able to change a user from administrative to room once the user is created. This limitation is challenging and was confirmed by Alcatel as not possible in the 8.7.70 ver...

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What is your primary use case for Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista?

The solution is used for auditing and providing audit reports, sending mails, and notifications.

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What advice do you have for others considering Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista?

I rate Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista an overall nine out of ten. The issue with changing a user from administrative to room under the user section needs improvement. If this could be resolved, the ratin...

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What do you like most about Cisco Prime?

The most valuable features of Cisco Prime include its comprehensive functionality as a one-stop solution for basic SNMP port management.

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What needs improvement with Cisco Prime?

The product's performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive.

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What is your primary use case for Cisco Prime?

We use Cisco Prime for centralized configuration management backups and monitoring.

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Also Known As

Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 8770, OmniVista 8770, OmniVista 2500, OmniVista Cirrus, Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 2500, Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista Cirrus, OmniVista 2500 NMS, OmniVista 2500 VMM, OmniVista 3600,

Cisco Prime Infrastructure

Overview

Get cohesive management and network-wide visibility with a full set of tools for converged campus networks and data centers.
With this comprehensive and powerful network management tool, you’ll benefit from a full set of components for infrastructure and device configuration, monitoring, backup, scheduling, security, alerts, quarantine, troubleshooting, downtime resolution, and overall management.

Along with making day-to-day network operations more efficient, the Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 2500 Network Management System (NMS) provides all the network management tools and reports you need to track and achieve your business goals.

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

Cisco Prime products deliver next-generation management by supporting an intuitive workflow-oriented user experience and integrated lifecycle operations across Cisco architectures, technologies, and networks.

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Blickle and Scherer, Loughborough University, CSF Inox, Caritas Speyer

Mohawk Industries, Universidad EAFIT, Halton Healthcare

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