CloudVision vs Microsoft System Center comparison

Arista and Microsoft are both solutions in the Cloud Monitoring Software category. Arista is ranked #29 with an average rating of 9.0, while Microsoft is ranked #28 with an average rating of 8.5. Arista holds a 0.3% mindshare in CMS, compared to Microsoft’s 0.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Arista users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 85% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

Microsoft System Center

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85% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between CloudVision and Microsoft System Center based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Cloud Monitoring Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed CloudVision vs. Microsoft System Center Report (Updated: December 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

CloudVision

Ranking in Cloud Monitoring Software

29th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Microsoft System Center

Ranking in Cloud Monitoring Software

28th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Infrastructure (14th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Cloud Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of CloudVision is 0.3%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft System Center is 0.7%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Monitoring Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft System Center	0.7%
CloudVision	0.3%
Other	99.0%

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Nimit Puvar

AVP Enterprise Sales at Ashtech Infotech (India) Pvt.Ltd.

Clients experience effective network management and comprehensive monitoring

Arista currently provides their solution for their own Arista products only. A problem occurs because customers do not have only Arista products. Sometimes they have different kinds of products available in their network. For monitoring that network, they have to either procure more solutions from third parties or they have to procure the provider OEM to manage their switches. If Arista can integrate third-party switches for monitoring purposes, it will be beneficial for the customers. Arista and other competitors such as Cisco or HPE Aruba have their own benefits. Cisco and Aruba face the challenge of having multiple OS for networking their products, whereas Arista has a single OS across their products. This is very beneficial for customers as they only have to manage a single OS.

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Carl Palapal

Sr. Sys. Server & Storage Egineer / Tech .Consultant at CANAR OFFICE SYSTEMS

Provides comprehensive system management with effective deployment and integration capabilities

The advantages of Microsoft System Center are significant, and I have seen other products as well. As far as advantages are concerned, they have PXE deployment, which is good for deploying operating systems, such as Windows client systems including Windows 10 and Windows 11. Since it is a Microsoft product, all the patches are proprietary, making it easier to deploy. In Microsoft System Center, all the features are integrated already, whereas in ManageEngine, you have to license each feature individually to access those features. The automated features of Virtual Machine Manager are very useful; it automates as long as the policy that I have created is in line with the objective, especially the templates when I'm going to deploy. Regarding endpoint management, Microsoft System Center is very helpful; it has integrated endpoint protection deployment, allowing me to handle endpoint configuration, system deployment, and patch deployment, making it an all-in-one stop shop for managing and configuring end clients. The impact of using Microsoft System Center is significant; it gives me a whole picture of my environment, making it easy to get inventory details regarding applications and hardware, providing full visibility of my setup within the organization.

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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

"A single point of management and monitoring, as well as upgradation and update is valuable."

"The product provides a central management feature. It helps in eliminating human errors. It doesn't have a lot of bugs for software."

"Managment Packs for Microsoft-specific products, help us implement the best practices for each product."

"I like the automated features of it that let you schedule those updates and the ability of the product to focus on the specific updates, specific platforms, and products that we're interested in keeping up to date."

"Many processes could be implemented out-of-the-box, and this helped to adopt processes in areas which we lacked."

"Good for managing and administering the infrastructure."

"Step-by-step documentation that clarifies the implementation procedure."

"The impact of using Microsoft System Center is significant; it gives me a whole picture of my environment, making it easy to get inventory details regarding applications and hardware, providing full visibility of my setup within the organization."

"The tool has many valuable features, including license tracking, software deployment, and installation deployment. However, we primarily use it for Windows updates and deployment for Windows servers and desktops. It's a complex product but very well-managed. If you use all the features, they will be valuable to your organization. It allows you to deploy desktops, manage patches, and track various features."

"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it helps us manage our company's application pool, license pool, application update pool, and OS updates."

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Cons

"CloudVision could have a user-friendly interface."

"Arista currently provides their solution for their own Arista products only. A problem occurs because customers do not have only Arista products."

"For me, the tool's UI seems to be too old."

"We have some bugs but it's stable. It doesn't break every day. It works. Like other applications, it has a lot of bugs but they're manageable."

"In Microsoft System Center, it is difficult to follow the steps to create dataflows at times."

"Most of the documentation is online, however, there are some gaps there. The product documentation still refers back to the 2012 Server. We're pretty much in 2022. There's a ten-year gap there."

"Implementation and integration in the case of multi-tenant environments needs improvement."

"They should have some customized solutions or internal development, then maybe it could be easier to use different solutions or some self-developed solution."

"Microsoft System Center should be easier to manage. However, it is complex to deploy, so people hesitate to use it. Though it has many features, such as licensing, asset tracking, and software deployment, we mainly use it for Windows updates. It protects many screens and integrates with databases, but it's complex compared to other solutions. Many now use cloud-based products or other tools like Automox to deploy updates and manage vulnerabilities."

"The platform's performance could be improved. Additionally, its UI needs to be well-upgraded and work faster."

More Microsoft System Center cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

"CloudVision is an expensive product. We purchase its yearly license."

"I know that sometimes there is some reduction in the prices of Microsoft System Center because of the costs of Microsoft SQL Server, which can be advantageous."

"Microsoft System Center's licensing is costly."

"Microsoft System Center is quite expensive."

"It's rolled into our enterprise subscription. The entire subscription is around $25,000 a year, however, that covers all the products that we use."

"We maximized our license investment."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten."

"I rate the product price as five to six on a scale of one to ten, where one means it is cheap and ten means it is expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

No data available

Comms Service Provider

11%

Transportation Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Insurance Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	10

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with CloudVision?

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What is your primary use case for CloudVision?

We are using the same products. We implement CloudVision, but have not implemented the security portion of that.

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What advice do you have for others considering CloudVision?

It depends upon the nature of the business of the customers. If a customer is in the finance sector and they require very fast reply time, then they have a larger benefit compared to normal manufac...

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What do you like most about Microsoft System Center?

The product's initial setup phase was easy.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft System Center?

Microsoft System Center's licensing is costly.

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What needs improvement with Microsoft System Center?

The disadvantage of Microsoft System Center is related to the many integrated services; if one service is failing, then all features will be affected. For example, with site configuration, when one...

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Overview

CloudVision offers advanced network visibility and management, designed to enhance operational efficiency for tech-savvy businesses. Its innovative approach caters to dynamic environments, ensuring seamless experiences.

CloudVision is tailored for enterprises needing consistent network performance and robust analytics. It provides comprehensive visibility into network operations, allowing businesses to monitor, manage, and optimize their environments effectively. Users benefit from its seamless integration capabilities, providing a centralized view of the entire network. The platform's adaptability ensures it meets the growing demands of modern IT infrastructures.

What are the key features?

Network Automation: Simplifies repetitive tasks with automated processes.
Real-time Analytics: Offers detailed insights to improve decision-making.
Scalability: Easily adapts to growing network demands.
Seamless Integration: Combines with existing systems for enhanced functionality.
Simple Setup: Quick deployment process minimizes downtime.

What benefits should users examine?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces operational costs with automated solutions.
Improved Performance: Enhances network reliability to support critical operations.
Time Savings: Frees up resources for strategic tasks by automating routine work.
Increased Visibility: Provides comprehensive monitoring for proactive management.
Enhanced Security: Mitigates risks with real-time threat detection.

In financial services, CloudVision streamlines data flow, ensuring transactions remain secure and uninterrupted. Healthcare institutions leverage it for reliable patient data management, enhancing service delivery. Its adoption in retail enables seamless connectivity across multiple locations, improving customer experiences.

Arista

System Center helps customers realize the benefits of the Microsoft Cloud Platform by delivering unified management. Experience fast time-to-value with out-of-the-box monitoring, provisioning, configuration, automation, protection and self-service.

Microsoft

Sample Customers

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Kassen_rztliche Vereinigung Nordrhein, Magyar Telekom Nyrt., Adeka, QualCare, Aeriandi, UniCredit Bank d.d., Mostar, Allianz Australia Ltd., Grupo Familia

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