Cisco UCS Manager vs Nagios Fusion comparison

Cisco and Nagios are both solutions in the IT Infrastructure Monitoring category. Cisco is ranked #18 with an average rating of 8.8, while Nagios is ranked #64. Cisco holds a 1.3% mindshare in IM, compared to Nagios’s 0.4% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Nagios users who would recommend it.

Cisco UCS Manager

Read 27 Cisco UCS Manager reviews

2,065 Views
1,859 Comparison Views

96% willing to recommend

Nagios Fusion

Read 4 Nagios Fusion reviews

492 Views
487 Comparison Views

100% willing to recommend

Cisco UCS Manager

Nagios Fusion

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Download the report

Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

Cisco UCS Manager and Nagios Fusion compete in IT infrastructure management, focusing on server management and network monitoring, respectively. Cisco UCS Manager has the upper hand due to its comprehensive infrastructure control.

Features: Cisco UCS Manager integrates server, network, and storage components, streamlining server management with automated workflows and improving resource utilization. Nagios Fusion aggregates multiple monitoring servers for a centralized view of distributed systems, enhancing network visibility and alert management.

Room for Improvement: Cisco UCS Manager can improve by simplifying its setup process, expanding compatibility with non-Cisco hardware, and reducing the learning curve for new users. Nagios Fusion could enhance real-time performance reporting, improve its alert customization options, and refine its user interface for better navigation.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Cisco UCS Manager's deployment model integrates with Cisco hardware, offering robust management features but more complexity. It provides dedicated support channels. Nagios Fusion is simpler to deploy in varied environments, with flexibility in setup and community-driven support, benefiting from community resources.

Pricing and ROI: Cisco UCS Manager may involve a higher setup cost due to hardware integration, justified by improved management and long-term savings. Nagios Fusion provides a more cost-efficient setup with reduced network downtime, resulting in quicker ROI. Differences are seen where Cisco's upfront costs aim for sustained benefits, while Nagios focuses on network efficiency.

To learn more, read our detailed Cisco UCS Manager vs. Nagios Fusion Report (Updated: January 2026).

Buyer's Guide

Cisco UCS Manager vs. Nagios Fusion

January 2026

Download the complete report

Helped 880,685 peers since 2012

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Cisco UCS Manager

Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring

18th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Nagios Fusion

Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring

64th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the IT Infrastructure Monitoring category, the mindshare of Cisco UCS Manager is 1.3%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Nagios Fusion is 0.4%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

IT Infrastructure Monitoring Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Cisco UCS Manager	1.3%
Nagios Fusion	0.4%
Other	98.3%

IT Infrastructure Monitoring

Featured Reviews

Rob-Croxford

Consultant at rcnss

A market leader with an enhanced user interface for seamless experience

There is room for improvement in terms of cost and complexity to set up. It doesn't work straight out of the UCS, so someone who knows what they're doing is needed immediately, and it can be quite confusing. Some settings are still fairly well hidden, even the basic ones. Companies don't really understand how long it takes to set up. Also, when changes are pushed, it can take their phone line off the system for twenty minutes to half an hour. Out-of-the-box functionality is an issue, too. I know that my company is different, however, the basics are always the same. You do your tap lines, zip lines, and stuff like that, then you get your internal phone line system. That can all be automated and scripted, and it's probably part of the automation process. However, I haven't really seen it.

Read full review

SyarulIdzuddin Adzmi

Operation Director at Digital Pulse Sdn Bhd

A suitable choice for unified and efficient infrastructure monitoring across diverse environments providing user-friendly GUI, cost-effectiveness, and versatility

We use it for this specific client, they've deployed multiple instances of it across various locations to facilitate monitoring. To effectively monitor their infrastructure, it seems necessary to implement additional monitoring solutions for all three types of devices they have Nagios Fusion…

Read full review

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It's robust."

"Creating UCS service profiles for quickly deploying servers and replicating that configuration to another server makes it easier for deployment."

"Cisco UCS Manager is recommended for its ease of deployment and management capabilities."

"A main feature of Cisco UCS Manager is its reliability, as all of the computing blades are in cluster mode."

"What I like most about Cisco UCS Manager is the ease of administration. It also allows the central management of maintenance, installation, and configuration activities."

"The interface is ergonomic and native. We can use UCS Manager to do all the configurations for the servers, including storage, networking, and all the other components we need inside the fabric. It's simple and flexible."

"The most valuable features are flexibility and management."

"Cisco Infrastructure is one of the top vendors and no one can beat them in terms of switching and routing."

More Cisco UCS Manager pros

"Nagios Fusion version 12.8 excels in user-friendly GUI design, cost-effectiveness, and ease of deployment."

"It is easier for client installation, and the configurations are doable even for a newcomer in the field."

"Being open source lets us customize it for our monitoring needs, saving us money."

"It's very easy to manage and monitor it."

Cons

"The pricing can be better."

"The integration with other solutions could be better. I think Cisco can only integrate using Intersight. There is a second interface available as a SaaS platform, in the cloud, or on-premise. It's based on the Redfish protocol, which is standard for all the B-series servers in the market. We can integrate other solutions using API."

"The interface and the way it is constructed is very complex. They should work to simplify it. It's quite difficult for somebody who doesn't know the product very well. Users should be able to get proficient with it faster. There's definitely room for improvement there."

"Its user interface can be improved. It can be more user-friendly."

"What's lacking in Cisco UCS Manager is the performance dashboard. If a blade has any performance issues, you should be able to create a dashboard on Cisco UCS Manager. Currently, this feature isn't present."

"Cisco UCS is expensive compared to others. The Cisco UCS Chassis is more expensive than a standalone server, but some companies require standalone servers because of their production load and affordability. You need to pay more if you require more features on the Blade or if you need more ports on the switch."

"I would like to see Cisco UCS optionally work as a hyper-converged system because right now, it only operates as a converged system."

"The primary challenge we face is identifying the correct version to deploy during firmware upgrades or compute updates."

More Cisco UCS Manager cons

"There are some bugs, although not that many. There are some situations where the solution is not stable but the number of problems is not very high."

"In future iterations of this solution, there is a desire for more seamless integration with other monitoring software."

"Adding application performance monitoring to the product alongside infrastructure monitoring would make it a more complete and useful solution."

"Nagios Fusion should include a 'remember me' option when logging in, so we don't need to enter a username and password every time."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Cisco UCS is more expensive than Dell and HP, but it is more reliable. I see less issues and it's quite stable."

"Cisco UCS Manager’s annual licensing fee is expensive."

"You buy the hardware and then you get Cisco UCS Manager for free."

"With product discounts which can be negotiated, the product is a great value."

"The pricing for Cisco UCS Manager is okay for its market, so it's a four out of five for me."

"We need to take a license for each port, which amounts to a big sum."

"The pricing is quite reasonable, especially when compared to the broader market."

See which vendors are best for you

Use our free recommendation engine to learn which IT Infrastructure Monitoring solutions are best for your needs.

See recommendations

880,685 professionals have used our research since 2012.

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

No data available

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	18

No data available

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Cisco UCS Manager?

When one server fails, we can attach the service profile to a new server, which saves a lot of time.

See all answers

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco UCS Manager?

My experience with the pricing of Cisco UCS Manager ( /products/cisco-ucs-manager-reviews ) is that it is reasonable. Recently, we acquired an excellent bundle with significant discounts, with offe...

See all answers

What needs improvement with Cisco UCS Manager?

For improvements, while the current graphical user interface is satisfactory, it could be further simplified for different tasks. While it has been improved from using Java to HTML, simplifying the...

See all answers

Ask a question

Earn 20 points

Comparisons

Cisco Intersight vs Cisco UCS Manager

Compared 64% of the time

Nutanix Prism vs Cisco UCS Manager

Compared 5% of the time

HPE OneView vs Cisco UCS Manager

Compared 4% of the time

Splunk Observability Cloud vs Cisco UCS Manager

Compared 4% of the time

Datadog vs Cisco UCS Manager

Compared 3% of the time

More Cisco UCS Manager Competitors

Nagios XI vs Nagios Fusion

Compared 35% of the time

Icinga vs Nagios Fusion

Compared 35% of the time

Zenoss Cloud vs Nagios Fusion

Compared 30% of the time

More Nagios Fusion Competitors

Product Reports

Buyer's Guide

Cisco UCS Manager

January 2026

Download Cisco UCS Manager product report

Buyer's Guide

IT Infrastructure Monitoring

December 2025

Download Nagios Fusion product report

Overview

Cisco UCS Manager helps significantly reduce management and administration expenses by automating routine tasks to increase operational agility. Customers can extend the benefits of Cisco UCS Manager globally across an enterprise to thousands of servers in multiple domains with Cisco UCS Central Software.

Cisco

Nagios Enterprises delivers official products, services, and solutions for and around Nagios – the industry standard in enterprise-grade IT infrastructure monitoring. With millions of users worldwide, Nagios is the undisputed champion in the IT monitoring space. Our team of dedicated professionals works to ensure total customer satisfaction with all the services we provide. Our extensive network of partners helps extend Nagios services and solutions to new organizations and markets worldwide to meet a variety of business needs. Nagios Enterprises was founded in 2007 by Ethan Galstad. Ethan created what would later become known as Nagios in 1999, and currently serves as the President of Nagios Enterprises.

Nagios

Sample Customers

Management Science Associates, Peak 10, Virtual Consulting Professionals

NuBlue, St.Elisabeth Hospital, Akamit Systems, National Radio Astronomy Observatory, ValueClick, Sunrise Banks

Buyer's Guide

Cisco UCS Manager vs. Nagios Fusion

January 2026

Free Report: Cisco UCS Manager vs. Nagios Fusion

Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco UCS Manager vs. Nagios Fusion and other solutions. Updated: January 2026.

DOWNLOAD NOW

880,685 professionals have used our research since 2012.

See our Cisco UCS Manager vs. Nagios Fusion report.

See our list of best IT Infrastructure Monitoring vendors.

We monitor all IT Infrastructure Monitoring reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.