Cisco Cloud Services Router vs Juniper MX Series Routers comparison

Cisco and Juniper are both solutions in the Routers category. Cisco is ranked #9, while Juniper is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.6. Cisco holds a 3.5% mindshare in R, compared to Juniper’s 13.0% mindshare. Additionally, 85% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Juniper users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 7, 2025

Juniper MX Series Routers and Cisco Cloud Services Router compete in the network infrastructure market. Juniper MX Series is preferred for its cost-effectiveness, while Cisco is noted for its advanced features and cloud integration.

Features: Juniper MX Series Routers offer advanced automation, flexible scalability, and superior traffic management capabilities. Cisco Cloud Services Router features cloud readiness, enhanced security, and seamless integration with cloud environments.

Room for Improvement: Juniper could improve cloud environment integration, expand security features, and streamline compatibility with third-party services. Cisco could focus on reducing complexity for non-cloud deployments, enhancing initial cost efficiency, and offering more flexible scalability options.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Juniper MX Series Routers have a straightforward deployment process with strong customer support. Cisco Cloud Services Router provides a seamless cloud-based deployment with extensive support options.

Pricing and ROI: Juniper MX Series Routers offer competitive setup costs with promising ROI from enhanced network performance. Cisco Cloud Services Router, with a higher initial cost, delivers value with its extensive features, justifying the investment for businesses seeking more integrated solutions.

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Cloud Services Router

Ranking in Routers

9th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Juniper MX Series Routers

Ranking in Routers

3rd

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Carrier Grade Network Address Translation (CGNAT) (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Routers category, the mindshare of Cisco Cloud Services Router is 3.5%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper MX Series Routers is 13.0%, up from 12.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Routers Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Juniper MX Series Routers	13.0%
Cisco Cloud Services Router	3.5%
Other	83.5%

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VENKATESHREDDY

Associate IT Director at Diligent Global

Manageable, provides excellent support, and easily integrates with other products

One central area for improvement in Cisco is its product line offering. Cisco has ISE and other products, such as DNS Center and other components. Instead of small to medium-sized customers purchasing devices and maintaining the devices, it would be great if customers could have subscriptions. A CAPEX/OPEX model instead of that Cisco code, where the pricing model is subscription-based, would give much better flexibility for the customers. The pricing and model for Cisco Cloud Services Router and other Cisco products could be improved. One good example of what I want to be added to the Cisco Cloud Services Router in its next version is for it to be more of a plug-and-play product. For example, Juniper has developed QR codes, so if you need to plug in a device, you scan from your phone and connect to the internet. That's it. You can provision the device remotely through the cloud orchestrator, so I want to see a similar function or feature in Cisco Cloud Services Router.

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Patrick Anaku

Senior Network Engineer at Roke Telkom

Performance excels with reliable uptime and robust features

The best features of Juniper MX Series Routers include their performance, which is quite good for us in terms of hardware performance. The Junos OS, the software, is stable, and we don't have many issues with the Juniper system itself. They have numerous features that allow us to deliver services, be it Layer 2 connectivity to customers, Layer 3 connectivity, data center connectivity, or even security features. Hardware performance has been a top-notch reason why we chose Juniper in the beginning, especially the MX series, which performs well in terms of network uptime and we don't encounter many failures. We have had a bad experience here and there with the ACX series, and their network performance is not so great compared to MX, so we have mostly done away with the ACX and only use MX at some of the core sites. I have seen a return on investment from the solution. Initially, we deployed MX80s on the network, and since our company has been in operation since 2006, from that point we used MX80s until around 2016 when we upgraded most of them to MX204s. From our experience, once we buy an MX204, we don't have issues with it; we have never had to replace an MX204 on the network. Once we deploy it, it works until we decide to upgrade the capacity. The return on investment is significant, as once we buy it, we have no worries about performance.

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Pros

"It handles stress very well. We have not reached a point of needing to worry about its capabilities."

"What's best about Cisco Cloud Services Router is the support. It's excellent, and so far, no significant challenges. Another valuable feature of the product is easy integration with other products."

"It provides peace of mind because it is a stable product that you aren't going to lose sleep over at night wondering if it will be running or not."

"The most valuable feature of the Cisco Cloud Services Router is it can make your migrations smooth. For example, if you want to migrate to the cloud, but you don't want to change the IP. You can extend your VLAN from on-premise to the cloud without having to change the IP."

"Overall, it is a solid product and a good router."

"It seems pretty stable. We have never had any issues with it."

"This solution is scalable."

"It connects all the accounts with the weaknesses, and this is what we were looking for. Also, it connects with the on-premise side."

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"In our company, we are integrators who create solutions for our customers. I find Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches to be suitable as it allows for easy configuration and offers features like SNMP. Personally, I find it convenient to switch from Cisco to Juniper EX because of my experience with various vendors like Huawei and Cisco. It's easy for me to read configurations from Cisco and transfer them to Juniper. Mainly, we work with customers who want to change or upgrade their network infrastructure, moving from vendors like Cisco, Aruba, or Huawei to Juniper for modernization. Juniper's features are more advanced, and it helps us meet the diverse needs of our customers. My role involves helping with the deployment and configuration of switching, access points, and Wi-Fi, for building robust and modern networks."

"The full Internet DGP is a valuable feature."

"Juniper's custom Trio chipset drives their MX routers, offering superior performance. Juniper's design separates the control plane and the forwarding plane, which is a key aspect of their architecture. This separation provides high throughput, maintaining line-rate performance across the MX platform."

"Juniper Enterprise Routers is very flexible."

"The product is easy to use."

"The solution is pretty easy to set up after a bit of training."

"We are able to easily build chassis with Juniper MX Series Routers."

"It is very stable and scalable."

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Cons

"You can use this router in a scalable solution but it has its limitations."

"They have an online registration that happens after they pick up block months. If they could decrease to yearly or something, sometimes the device is not cell phone accessible. That becomes an issue or challenge for us. If that can be improved, that would be really great."

"Cisco Cloud Services Router could improve by having more features. It is lacking features, such as virtualization and containerization. Additionally, there should be increased security and connectivity between routers."

"I would like some deployment examples and guides specific to AWS VPCs and how to separate your subnets. Then, how they tie-in with the Internet gateway and any NAT services that we are running on our VPC. This would be extremely helpful."

"It does the job, but it's not cloud native. It could be even better, like having a single pane of glass and being less expensive."

"If you lose connectivity to the cloud, it is difficult to establish connectivity between hub and spoke."

"I would like to see better security, where there are more access controls and data confidentiality."

"A CAPEX/OPEX model, where the pricing model is subscription-based, would give much better flexibility for the customers. The pricing and model for Cisco Cloud Services Router and other Cisco products could be improved."

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"We'd appreciate it if they had a better GUI. It would be more flexible for the customers that way."

"Most IT equipment now has graphical interfaces, and there is a need for the Juniper routers to have a more intuitive web interface."

"The web interface can be improved."

"In terms of improvement, I would like for it to effectively protect against the broadcast storms, multicast storms, and DDoS attacks."

"Currently, I don't have specific concerns or ideas for improvement. Regarding functionalities, I appreciate the user interface of Juniper Elite. Additionally, I'm exploring the use of Juniper Routers in a Parliament environment, particularly with Baragon, and so far, I find it to be a valuable feature. We're currently facing an issue as we're in the process of building and dealing with the software, specifically transitioning from R2 to RC. It's like when there is an update in the routers, and in the process, there are chances to end up losing some of your settings. The challenge arises because the recommended configurations for RC do not align with our features, necessitating a reevaluation of many features. It would have been more efficient if the initial recommendation had been for RC, avoiding the need to redo our research. This has resulted in a loss of time for us, and we've encountered this situation multiple times."

"In terms of what could be improved, they could extend the software warranty to be for its lifetime, as well. At the moment, the software warranty is limited, I think to one year."

"There are areas for improvement in Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches. One aspect that could be enhanced is the pricing; many clients acknowledge the quality of Juniper switches but find the pricing challenging, especially when compared to competitors like Huawei. Additionally, from a feature perspective, there's a desire for improved clarity and ease of configuration in Juniper switches. Some users find it difficult to understand and configure certain aspects, necessitating the use of external tools. This complexity, especially for Internet service providers, can be a barrier. Addressing these concerns could further strengthen the position of Juniper switches in the market."

"The integration could be better."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Purchasing it through the AWS Marketplace was very simple. We went through the AWS Marketplace because it was the easiest way to get the product up and running very quickly."

"Purchasing through the AWS Marketplace was easy. It was almost a one-click process to purchase CSR."

"We never buy the product on the AWS Marketplace. We only download it. We always use BYOL. We never buy the license in the AWS Marketplace, because it's very expensive."

"The cost needs improvement. It is very expensive through the AWS Marketplace."

"Purchasing the product on the AWS Marketplace was very simplistic. Our organization was trying to centralize our billing costs, and simplicity was best."

"Cost is a big factor. We would like to see the price reduced."

"You do need to pay a licensing fee to use the solution. You can do a yearly or three-year subscription. The product itself is quite expensive. It would be ideal if they offered the product at a cheaper price."

"Purchasing through the AWS Marketplace was easy; click a button and you have it."

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"The pricing of Juniper MX Series Routers is okay compared to other technologies."

"I would rate the pricing model a seven out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive. It is not cheap."

"An additional license can be purchased for support of a next-generation firewall."

"The price of this solution is better than other competitors, such as Cisco. We receive a lot of discounts which make the price less expensive and attractive."

"The prices for Juniper MX Series Routers are reasonable."

"There is a license for this solution and the price is very competitive. The cost is less expensive than some competitors, such as Cisco. There are additional costs for support licenses."

"The solution is more expensive compared to other solutions."

"I would rate it around a three. While I'm not deeply involved in pricing discussions, I believe it is comparatively more affordable than Cisco."

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The areas of Juniper MX Series Routers that have room for improvement include the port count; for instance, the MX204 has only four 40G or 100G ports, which is quite limited. While I know there are...

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Also Known As

Cisco CSR, Cisco Cloud Services Router 1000v, Cisco CSR 1000v

Juniper Enterprise Routers, MX Series, Junos Address Aware

Overview

The Cisco Cloud Services Router is a reliable and scalable solution for extending network layers from the head office to the cloud, maintaining connections from branch offices through the cloud environment. Its most valuable features are its integration with Amazon and Oracle Cloud, its ability to smooth migrations without changing IP, and excellent technical support.

The product is stable, easy to integrate with other products, and offers a fantastic routing service for NPLS called Layer 3-IP. It has helped organizations by providing higher resilience solutions, centralized troubleshooting, and easy management of services on the infrastructure side.

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Juniper MX Series Routers are designed for high throughput with flexible MPLS configuration and robust policy management, offering reliability and scalability for enterprise needs. They feature seamless Cisco integration, strong performance driven by the Trio chipset, and user-friendly management.

Known for their exceptional performance, Juniper MX Series Routers enable enterprises and ISPs to expand network connectivity and efficiency. Their reliable hardware supports tasks like border routing and internet connectivity, catering to high-performance networking and automation. Trio chipset technology ensures stability, while interchangeable line cards maintain top-level performance. These routers are favored for their easy configuration and robust support, though improvements in pricing, VPN compatibility, and stronger DDoS protection are needed. Users seek additional cloud integration, enhanced security features, and expanded port options on models like the MX204.

What are the key features of Juniper MX Series Routers?

High Throughput: Ensures fast and efficient network data transfer.
Flexible MPLS Configuration: Adapts seamlessly to varied network environments.
Robust Policy Management: Provides extensive control over network traffic policies.
Seamless Cisco Integration: Simplifies operations for mixed equipment environments.
Trio Chipset Technology: Boosts performance and ensures network stability.
User-Friendly Interface: Facilitates easy configuration and management.

What benefits should users evaluate?

Scalability: Supports growing network needs without compromising performance.
Reliability: Offers consistent and dependable network operations.
Support and Documentation: Access to comprehensive resources for efficient management.
Performance: Maintains high levels of throughput and stability for enterprise needs.
Automation Support: Streamlines network operations for greater efficiency.

In industries like telecommunications and data centers, Juniper MX Series Routers are widely implemented to manage complex networking tasks such as VPNs, MPLS, and BGP deployments. Service providers often rely on these routers for backbone roles, benefitting from their performance and scalability to maintain robust and efficient network infrastructures.

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Sample Customers

Under Armour, HealthSparq, Adobe

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