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Arista Networks Platform vs Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms comparison

Arista and Juniper are both solutions in the Data Center Networking category. Arista is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.4, while Juniper is ranked #6 with an average rating of 9.0. Arista holds a 15.9% mindshare in DCN, compared to Juniper’s 4.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Arista users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Juniper users who would recommend it.
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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 1, 2025

Arista Networks Platform and Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms compete in the network infrastructure market. Juniper MX Series holds an advantage due to its advanced routing capabilities and scalability, while Arista Networks Platform is preferable for rapid deployment and innovative cloud-based solutions.

Features: Arista Networks Platform offers high-performance cloud integration, extensive programmability, and automation capabilities. It's designed for easy scalability in cloud environments. Juniper MX Series excels with robust routing protocols, extensive scalability for large network infrastructures, and high availability features, making it ideal for complex, large-scale deployments.

Room for Improvement: Arista Networks Platform could enhance its traditional routing capabilities, improve scalability in non-cloud environments, and increase availability features. Juniper MX Series can improve its cloud integration, simplify programmability, and enhance automation features to match emerging cloud trends.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Arista Networks Platform is known for its straightforward deployment model using cloud technologies, with responsive, real-time customer service. Juniper MX Series requires a more complex setup due to sophisticated routing capabilities but offers comprehensive technical support and detailed documentation to assist in the deployment process.

Pricing and ROI: Arista Networks Platform generally presents a lower initial setup cost with ROI driven by quick deployment and cloud efficiencies. It offers a cost-effective solution for cloud-centric operations. Juniper MX Series involves a higher upfront investment, offset by its extensive feature set and scalability, contributing to long-term ROI in feature-intensive, large-scale network scenarios.

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Categories and Ranking

Arista Networks Platform
Ranking in Data Center Networking
5th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
Ethernet Switches (14th)
Juniper MX Series Universal...
Ranking in Data Center Networking
6th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2025, in the Data Center Networking category, the mindshare of Arista Networks Platform is 15.9%, up from 15.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is 4.9%, up from 3.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Center Networking Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Arista Networks Platform15.9%
Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms4.9%
Other79.2%
Data Center Networking
 

Featured Reviews

Adeagbo Olamide - PeerSpot reviewer
Adeagbo Olamide
Network Engineer at Castlenet Consulting Limited
Cloud-managed access points have simplified deployments and saved significant installation time
I have been using Arista Networks Platform for three years now. Arista Networks Platform is easy to use, and after deployment of the access points, the dashboard makes it easy and convenient to use with easy navigation, which is excellent. The access points on Arista Networks Platform operate in the cloud through the GUI where you operate the access points and perform all configurations for the access points on the platform. In terms of performance with Arista Networks Platform, I would give it a perfect score as it has not failed me before. The only time I had an issue with Arista was when the access point went into rest mode, probably after a power outage in an infrastructure. After contacting Arista and attending an Arista program, I was guided through a solution via the Arista GUI, which I implemented, and since then, the performance has been excellent. In terms of security, I have no issues with Arista; it performs really well in terms of security. Arista Networks Platform is very convenient overall. Arista Networks Platform has really boosted our organization to the extent that our organization does not want to think about any other platform except Arista in terms of access points and switches. We are just diving into the switch area. In terms of time saved with Arista Networks Platform, the access points are easy to install and the switches are easy to install. I can install seven or eight access points in less than two hours. It is really easy to install and time-saving. In terms of cost, I think it is cost-efficient compared to others in the same field.
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Florian Friedl
Technical Manager at Peter Rauter GmbH
Router configuration facilitates effective network solutions
The configurations and CLI of the Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms are valuable features. While I did not appreciate them initially, I have grown to value them. The stability of the router is reliable, and they perform according to our requirements. We are using firewall systems and all other security mechanisms which are state-of-the-art with the Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms. The main benefit of the Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is their stability.
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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

"We find the CloudVision switching feature of this solution really useful."
"If someone uses Arista Networks Platform, I believe they are secured."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"Arista Networks Platform offers straightforward deployment, and has good features. Support for the platform is also good."
"The feedback from customers using Arista Networks Platform APs that we deployed has positively impacted our organization, as they have provided good service and a good customer experience compared to what they used before."
"What we like most is its performance to price ratio."
"The most valuable features of Arista include low latency, scalability, and sustainability of the products."
"The solution is scalable."
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"We haven't faced any issues with the tool's integration."
"The main benefit of the Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is their stability."
"The product is highly scalable."
"The most valuable feature of Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is its robustness."
"This solution is easy to manage and the resiliency of the hardware is excellent."
"The most valuable Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platform is its ability to do routing in any way that I need. It's more than capable of handling the load I'm currently sending."
"It's a stable product."
"I recommend Juniper because it is a code router that is easy to configure and manage."
 

Cons

"My company does face issues in terms of interoperability when it comes to the product, making it an area that needs to be fixed."
"They need to enhance their code and their EOS. They need to improve some security features, and there are quite a number of bugs in their system. So, they need to work on that piece. In the next release, we need to have a modular feature. Instead of providing an integrated solution, they should go for something modular. They need to come up with modular highly scalable models. Even at the chassis layer, I want to see some improvement."
"An area for improvement in Arista Networks Platform is its integration, e.g. it needs to have more integration with its new products. Incorporating more security and cloud is also another area for improvement in the platform."
"Arista Networks is currently less popular as they were initially more focused on data centers than campus networks. They should expand further into campus networks."
"The community is good but is not good enough. It still needs to grow more."
"The intent-based networking management, together with the provider of these solutions that are already free, would be beneficial."
"I want the solution to include a unified controller."
"The solution needs to accommodate new features."
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"The main disadvantage is the price when compared to MikroTik, which is much cheaper but less stable."
"I want support to improve in terms of quality."
"Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms could improve by having a graphical interface. A lot of the younger generation tend to be used to graphical interfaces, command line tends to scare them."
"It needs to be more multifunctional for enterprises."
"Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms should incorporate gen AI features."
"Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms should improve by being more agile with new technology that sits on top of the router."
"The product licensing process needs improvement."
"Although the support for this solution is good, there is still room for improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the Arista Networks Platform could be less expensive for the hardware and license."
"Cost wise, Arista Networks Platform is more expensive than other networking solutions."
"If one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the product price as seven out of ten."
"There is an annual license required to use the Arista Networks Platform."
"Arista Networks Platform was cheaper than Cisco. I have heard that the product is affordable for enterprise-sized companies."
"I rate the product price a seven on a scale of one to ten where ten is high price and one is low price."
"I remember that when our customers were offered the Arista Networks Platform, they used a checklist to compare the prices between Arista and Cisco for their requirements, and found that the prices were almost the same."
"Specific tools definitely require a license for the subscription. But we are not using these tools in our environment. In terms of licensing, you need to spend approximately $10,000 per month."
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"The price of Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is reasonable. We are on a perpetual license. I do not have any maintenance service as part of the license."
"The tool's pricing is in the middle."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
University
7%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business15
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise12
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise3
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Arista Networks Platform?
Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Arista Networks Platform?
I do not handle the pricing for Arista Networks Platform as other departments handle the costing. I am a network engineer in my company.
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What needs improvement with Arista Networks Platform?
I have not had any issues with Arista Networks Platform in terms of improvements. I would only advise that they should dive deeper into the Nigerian market and make it easily accessible.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms?
I don't have information about the pricing setup costs or licensing costs of the Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms because we purchased these MX series routers years ago.
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What needs improvement with Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms?
I don't think there are any areas that need improvement in the Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms. Everything I am using works perfectly. A graphical user interface would be beneficial, ...
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What is your primary use case for Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms?
We are using the Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms as a B2B core router. I use the Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms to protect the router itself, not for any customers, IP ...
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Overview

Arista Networks Platform is a stable and reliable solution for data center features, specifically for non-blocking switches used for spine-leaf connectivity with servers hooked to these switches. It also provides multi-layer switches for client networks, particularly in the banking sector. 

Arista products are preferred for their stability, good hardware, ease of adoption and configuration, responsive and helpful support, and high throughput ratings. The solution has helped prevent screen loss and business outages in the media industry and is designed for next-generation data centers.

Arista

A robust portfolio of SDN-enabled routing platforms that provide industry-leading system capacity, density, security, and performance with unparalleled longevity. MX Series Universal Routing Platforms are the key to digital transformation for service providers, cloud operators, and enterprises in the cloud era.

Juniper
 

Sample Customers

American Internet Services
Vocus New Zealand, Beeline, Iron Mountain
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