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Cradlepoint NetCloud vs Juniper Mist Edge comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

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

Cradlepoint NetCloud
Ranking in WAN Edge
16th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (14th), Software Defined Networking (SDN) (6th)
Juniper Mist Edge
Ranking in WAN Edge
15th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the WAN Edge category, the mindshare of Cradlepoint NetCloud is 3.1%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper Mist Edge is 1.0%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
WAN Edge
 

Featured Reviews

Robert-Gardner - PeerSpot reviewer
An easy to setup solution, but it is missing useful configuration options
I use this solution to manage Cradlepoint wireless routers It lets us know whether it is online or not, and lets us do a speed test to see how quick the speed is. These are valuable features. They should change some of the configuration settings to enable it to act more as an SD-WAN box to view…
Raihan Hossain - PeerSpot reviewer
The AI-driven solution has enhanced connectivity with seamless remote management
I primarily use Juniper Wi-Fi because I need a smooth Wi-Fi solution. I address my needs by opting for Juniper, which is a reliable product. I often require a dependable product, and this is why I choose Juniper. It is worth noting that the price of Juniper is quite high. However, for a single…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Cradlepoint provides real value in its focus on wireless WAN connectivity."
"Cradlepoint NetCloud is very stable."
"It is easy to set up and requires a single administrator to maintain it."
"I rate the overall solution as ten out of ten."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the automatic failover."
"The visibility of the information that's available about APs through their cloud portal and some of the AI features are most valuable."
"Juniper's technical support is highly responsive."
"Juniper Mist Edge is valuable for its ability to troubleshoot and configure more things compared to Meraki."
"The most valuable aspect of Mist Edge lies in its ability to provide comprehensive visibility into all network packets."
"Juniper is a remote and AI-enhanced product."
"Juniper Mist Edge provides better support for medium-sized businesses."
 

Cons

"In our situation, the initial setup was complex."
"It is missing important settings options."
"Cradlepoint's portfolio is lacking budget-friendly options."
"There are areas for improvement, particularly at the lower end of the medium enterprise market."
"The performance of group-based clouds should be enhanced."
"The product needs an update, particularly in price, as it deters many customers, including myself, from using it despite its convenience and effectiveness."
"I experience a lot of stability issues, so the rating is eight out of ten."
"The one area that we're specifically looking into is their outdoor APs. The development of their outdoor APs is lagging as compared to their internal APs."
"Juniper Mist Edge can sometimes have a delay in information updating, which could be improved."
"Juniper Mist Edge can sometimes have a delay in information updating."
"I would like to see improvements in ensuring government compliance for Mist Edge."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Cradlepoint's prices are on par with similar solutions."
"The annual cost is less than $200,000 yet more than $150,000.00."
"Yearly licenses are available."
"I believe we're getting some good discounts. We're paying less than $500 per AP. I don't know the annual maintenance cost."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
9%
Construction Company
8%
Retailer
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
14%
Retailer
12%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Cradlepoint NetCloud?
It is easy to set up and requires a single administrator to maintain it.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cradlepoint NetCloud?
Cradlepoint's pricing is viewed as market competitive, offering good value for the money invested. While some customers are price sensitive, others recognize the efficiency and smooth operation as ...
What needs improvement with Cradlepoint NetCloud?
There are areas for improvement, particularly at the lower end of the medium enterprise market. Cradlepoint's portfolio is lacking budget-friendly options. The company realizes that there's a need ...
What do you like most about Juniper Mist Edge?
The most valuable aspect of Mist Edge lies in its ability to provide comprehensive visibility into all network packets.
What needs improvement with Juniper Mist Edge?
The product needs an update, particularly in price, as it deters many customers, including myself, from using it despite its convenience and effectiveness. Due to the high cost, not all customers c...
 

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Sample Customers

City of San Antonio, Statue Cruises, Tour Dubai, St. David's Foundation, JBT, DSC Dredge
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