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Cisco DNA Center vs ConnectWise RMM comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
4.7
Cisco DNA Center enhances time efficiency despite high costs and complex licensing, yielding high return on investment ratings.
Sentiment score
6.2
ConnectWise RMM boosts MSP growth by enhancing efficiency, reducing labor costs, and optimizing resources, leading to increased focus on clients.
Although Cisco DNA Center is expensive, we have seen a return on investment in terms of time savings.
Sr. Director, Business Development & Sales Operations at connect professional services
It saves probably more than 50% of the time that would have been required, likely around 75%.
Manager, Technical Team at Expert It Solutions Alberta
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.3
Cisco DNA Center's customer service is generally helpful, but inconsistency and delays in technical support are frequently noted.
Sentiment score
8.1
ConnectWise RMM offers 24/7 effective support via multiple channels, ensuring prompt resolution of issues with knowledgeable communication.
I would rate Cisco support easily at nine out of ten.
Cloud Infrastructure Architect at POST Luxembourg
Overall, Cisco DNA Center rates eight out of ten as a complete solution.
Sr. Director, Business Development & Sales Operations at connect professional services
The support for Cisco DNA Center is good.
Network Engineer at NGN Bilgi ve İletişim Hizmetleri
The customer support for ConnectWise RMM is very useful, very straightforward, and very responsive.
System Administrator at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
I rate their support and customer service with ConnectWise as good, as their support team is quick to answer chat requests.
Manager, Technical Team at Expert It Solutions Alberta
If I need any assistance, I go onto our guide portal.
Project Engineer at Moksh Tech
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
Cisco DNA Center is scalable and efficient for large networks but may face limitations with IPv6 support and costs.
Sentiment score
8.4
ConnectWise RMM scales efficiently with SaaS flexibility, easily handling large endpoints and data, ideal for businesses of all sizes.
From my experience, we can easily manage numerous devices.
Network Engineer at NGN Bilgi ve İletişim Hizmetleri
The solution is designed for large enterprise companies.
Sr. Director, Business Development & Sales Operations at connect professional services
I measure the scalability by the number of clients, the number of devices and users, and the amount of information that ConnectWise can process is quite amazing.
Project Engineer at Moksh Tech
The scalability of ConnectWise RMM is very good; I can upgrade my licenses or get a higher number of licenses for more devices as I grow very easily and without issues.
System Administrator at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
Users generally rate Cisco DNA Center highly for stability, with minor issues often resolved effectively by Cisco support.
Sentiment score
8.7
ConnectWise RMM is highly stable, requiring minimal maintenance, with users rarely facing issues, ensuring reliable long-term performance.
When we communicate problems, they solve them effectively.
Network Engineer at NGN Bilgi ve İletişim Hizmetleri
ConnectWise RMM has been quite stable for the last eight months.
Project Engineer at Moksh Tech
 

Room For Improvement

Cisco DNA Center needs integration, UI, security, and support improvements, with high pricing, complex deployment, and feature parity desired.
ConnectWise RMM lacks integration, offers limited dashboard customization, and is perceived as reactive, raising concerns about alignment with user needs.
The AI-driven insights have contributed significantly to faster troubleshooting and predictive analytics.
Sr. Director, Business Development & Sales Operations at connect professional services
The deployment part is definitely an area for improvement.
Cloud Infrastructure Architect at POST Luxembourg
The client history in Cisco DNA Center can be longer than 10 days, perhaps extending to 15 or 20 days.
Network Engineer at NGN Bilgi ve İletişim Hizmetleri
We always have problems where we can't log into it, so we have to use the web version.
Project Engineer at Moksh Tech
The pricing for ConnectWise RMM is reasonable.
Manager, Technical Team at Expert It Solutions Alberta
 

Setup Cost

Cisco DNA Center is costly, suited for large enterprises, with advanced features requiring extra fees, and challenging for SMBs.
ConnectWise RMM offers flexible, competitive pricing with cost-efficient licensing, starting at $2.50 per endpoint monthly, and exceptional support.
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing was very smooth.
System Administrator at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
 

Valuable Features

Cisco DNA Center provides centralized management, automation, AI-based insights, and security, enhancing network operations with scalable automation and comprehensive visibility.
ConnectWise RMM offers integration, automation, patch management, remote access, and NOC services, enhancing visibility, security updates, and IT streamlining.
If there is a problem, I can inspect the situation and see what is happening, which is beneficial.
Network Engineer at NGN Bilgi ve İletişim Hizmetleri
The most valuable features include AI-driven insights which make troubleshooting much easier.
Sr. Director, Business Development & Sales Operations at connect professional services
Automated patch management in ConnectWise RMM has made everything streamlined, allowing me to concentrate on more important tasks.
Project Engineer at Moksh Tech
The ability to do deployments through ConnectWise RMM's scripting features allows us to deploy new software or monitor the status of antivirus or system protection software, presenting another measurable benefit for us regarding ROI.
Manager, Technical Team at Expert It Solutions Alberta
ConnectWise RMM has had huge benefits for me in terms of being able to proactively and reactively resolve issues on all of my machines and helping my end users get their tasks done faster.
System Administrator at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Cisco DNA Center
Ranking in Network Monitoring Software
20th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
Network Management Applications (1st), Network Automation (2nd)
ConnectWise RMM
Ranking in Network Monitoring Software
54th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
Server Monitoring (16th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (45th), Cloud Monitoring Software (31st), IT Alerting and Incident Management (16th), Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) (7th), Patch Management (16th), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (16th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of Cisco DNA Center is 0.7%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ConnectWise RMM is 0.6%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Monitoring Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco DNA Center0.7%
ConnectWise RMM0.6%
Other98.7%
Network Monitoring Software
 

Featured Reviews

Mahir Öztürk - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Engineer at NGN Bilgi ve İletişim Hizmetleri
Client history has helped resolve past network issues more efficiently
I mostly use the client history feature of Cisco DNA Center. I didn't use the real-time monitoring capability of Cisco DNA Center because I primarily used it for client history regarding issues and problems. I don't use it for real-time monitoring. If there is a problem, I can inspect the situation and see what is happening, which is beneficial.
Faiz Fortune - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Engineer at Moksh Tech
Automated monitoring has streamlined time tracking and project management across all clients
I think the most valuable feature of ConnectWise RMM is scheduling my time with clients and capturing my times with them. Time management is key for my workflow. It helps with keeping track of all our clients and all the devices, so ConnectWise RMM has been quite helpful in managing my IT environment overall. Automated patch management in ConnectWise RMM has made everything streamlined, allowing me to concentrate on more important tasks. I can run my automations and ensure that they go through every server, every cloud infrastructure, and every client. I've observed that with ConnectWise RMM, capturing my times used to be quite an issue when working with overseas countries, but now it's much easier, and I can monitor everything I'm doing in real-time.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
13%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Healthcare Company
6%
Construction Company
14%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Performing Arts
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise24
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise1
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco DNA Center?
After evaluating other solutions, we will provide feedback.
What needs improvement with Cisco DNA Center?
The deployment of Cisco DNA Center was complex due to the fact that on the data center side, we have a Juniper infrastructure, which created some complexity, though not significant. The deployment ...
What is your primary use case for Cisco DNA Center?
In my organization, we currently have some Cisco devices such as access switches, and we also have infrastructure, but that is not part of our responsibility. We do not manage that infrastructure. ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Continuum Command?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing was very smooth; I quickly got a quote from a ConnectWise account manager and was able to proceed with signing the contract and getting the sol...
What needs improvement with Continuum Command?
I have not noticed any limitations or pain points so far.
What is your primary use case for Continuum Command?
I have been using ConnectWise RMM for about a year and a few months now, and I am also getting Bitdefender GravityZone EDR licenses through ConnectWise directly through a partnership. I use Connect...
 

Also Known As

DNA Center
Continuum Command, Continuum RMM
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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Frontier Business Products, Itek Systems Management, ZLan, Karpel, MySherpa, Arvig, CCSI, Leap Managed IT, eProsper, Pensar, Gordon Flesch, LeadingEdge, NSI, Server Sentry, Computer Consultants, Keystone IT Consulting, Ekaru, Epic Technologies, Rouse Consulting, Empower Information Systems, Computer Solutions Group, The Critical Update, Voice Smart Networks, CMIT Solutions, Preferred Communication Systems, G2 Tech Group, Pulse Business Solutions, Greystone Technology Group, Clare Computer Solutions, Evolve IT Australia
Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco DNA Center vs. ConnectWise RMM and other solutions. Updated: August 2026.
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