Arista Networks Platform vs Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms comparison

Arista Networks Platform vs. Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms

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Categories and Ranking

Arista Networks Platform

Ranking in Data Center Networking

4th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Ethernet Switches (10th)

Juniper MX Series Universal...

Ranking in Data Center Networking

7th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Data Center Networking category, the mindshare of Arista Networks Platform is 15.6%, down from 21.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is 4.7%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Center Networking

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Md. Ashraf-Ud-Dowla

Deputy General Manager at Nagad Ltd.

Enhances network security and reliability, but the cost is too high

In Arista Networks Platform, the network building is very good. It is also a wireless network tool, so it can be easily made available for our customers in hours for multiple data centers. For network scaling, it is very easy to adhere to and configure the benefits in the network insights. There is nothing complex since you just add the node and upload the profile, so it is very simplified. Integration process. The integration on a new host is sometimes tricky, but Arista Networks Platform's integration is straightforward.

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Rommy Kuntoro

System Analyst Internet and Cloud at PT Primacom Interbuana

Helps to save time and has no issues with integration

We use the solution for our browser router. We haven't faced any issues with the tool's integration. Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms should incorporate gen AI features. I have been working with the product for five years. I rate Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms'…

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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

"The solution is scalable."

"I find the operational system used by Arista to be very valuable, and the hardware is exceptionally nice. Arista has a unified operational system called EOS that is easy to set up and replicate on other devices. The ease of configuration and transition between devices is a significant advantage for me."

"It's an extremely reliable platform for the network switches we use."

"The configuration capabilities were good."

"The solution has good load latency. They're the market leader in this aspect right now."

"The most valuable features of Arista include low latency, scalability, and sustainability of the products."

"We find the CloudVision switching feature of this solution really useful."

"Arista Networks Platform is comfortable, easy to deploy, and easy to manage, with non-blocking technology. Additionally, it has a useful CloudVision platform and automation capabilities."

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"The main benefit of the Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is their stability."

"It's a stable product."

"I recommend Juniper because it is a code router that is easy to configure and manage."

"The most valuable feature of Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is its robustness."

"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."

"This solution is easy to manage and the resiliency of the hardware is excellent."

"We haven't faced any issues with the tool's integration."

"The product is highly scalable."

Cons

"Currently, Arista is too costly for its customers."

"They should expand further into campus networks."

"A weakness would be that in our company, we don't have many people within our team who support the product because there are different vendors, and most of them are not tier-one vendors, so the skills required sometimes are just not there."

"Something that you will often hear about Arista products is that the price is a bit too high and, like with Cisco, we sometimes have problems with our customers because of its pricing."

"The CVP management platform needs to be improved."

"The solution’s pricing could be better."

"Its price can be better."

"From VMware, I think the cost of the tools is very high."

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"It needs to be more multifunctional for enterprises."

"I want support to improve in terms of quality."

"Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms should incorporate gen AI features."

"Although the support for this solution is good, there is still room for improvement."

"The product licensing process needs improvement."

"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."

"The main disadvantage is the price when compared to MikroTik, which is much cheaper but less stable."

"Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms should improve by being more agile with new technology that sits on top of the router."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"If one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the product price as seven out of ten."

"The price of the Arista Networks Platform could be less expensive for the hardware and license."

"Network devices are generally expensive. However, during the evaluation, Arista was the most inexpensive vendor."

"There is an annual license required to use the Arista Networks Platform."

"It is pretty pricey for a networking platform. It is on par with Cisco."

"I rate the product price a seven on a scale of one to ten where ten is high price and one is low price."

"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."

"Arista is very expensive. Not everybody is in a position to spend $70,000 to $80,000 for one switch."

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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

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Computer Software Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Arista Networks Platform?

Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Arista Networks Platform?

Arista products are perceived as costly, especially compared to competitors like Cisco.

What needs improvement with Arista Networks Platform?

Currently, Arista is too costly for its customers. Feature-wise, it addresses most customer requirements. However, we sometimes face challenges when integrating with proprietary protocols and solut...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms?

The tool's pricing is in the middle.

What needs improvement with Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms?

Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms should incorporate gen AI features.

What is your primary use case for Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms?

We use the solution for our browser router.

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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

Arista Networks Platform vs. Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms