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August 2023
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It's intuitive and allows you to manage your devices from a single pane of glass
We don't have to manually update all the Meraki devices individually. Without Meraki Dashboard, we would have to manually update all the operating... Read more →
Mohammad Abdur Rahim Sarker
With an easy-to-operate interface in place, it also provides a good AI experience for users
I worked with multiple wireless technologies, but I found Mist to be very powerful and different from other platforms. We can quickly troubleshoot... Read more →
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  • "My view is that it's expensive, but it's the best."
  • "The price of Meraki Dashboard is not expensive because knowing that it is a cloud-based solution has its benefits."
  • "Licensing for Meraki Dashboard is paid every year, and it's on a per-device model that costs roughly $300 to $400 per device, but that comes with full support and troubleshooting, etc. Compared to similar products, Meraki Dashboard is quite high-end, but the costs you pay are all-in."
  • "I’m not sure of the exact cost, however, it’s my understanding the Meraki WiFi is around $800. That’s for a three-year license. It’s about $150 a year."
  • "The Meraki Dashboard has more competitive pricing."
  • "You don't have to pay for the dashboard."
  • "Meraki Dashboard is a utility and portal that's part of the Meraki solution."
  • "Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."

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  • "The price is about the same compared to other vendors. There is an add-on license, but it's up to you if you want to buy it or not."
  • "The price of Mist AI and Cloud is approximately 20 percent less than competitors, such as Aruba and Cisco. However, Cisco has a lifetime warranty for its solutions."
  • "The solution's price is too high for the end-users. My customers pay 1,000 USD towards the licensing cost of the solution every year."
  • "Depending on the features, I think it's quite reasonably priced, especially considering the facilities of the product."
  • "I rate the pricing a seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is low and ten is high."

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    What do you like most about Meraki Dashboard?
    Top Answer:There are some whitelist blacklist capabilities in the MX dashboard, which is very helpful.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Meraki Dashboard?
    Top Answer:The pricing of the tool is relatively high compared to other solutions. It comes with a premium that exceeds that of its… more »
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    What needs improvement with Meraki Dashboard?
    Top Answer:Meraki Dashboard's pricing could be improved. Price has become a very real issue in our economy right now. Any product… more »
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    What do you like most about Mist AI and Cloud?
    Top Answer:Mist AI and Cloud have definitely improved the functioning of our organization. The access to the Internet, including… more »
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Mist AI and Cloud?
    Top Answer:Mist AI and Cloud are relatively high-priced.
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    What needs improvement with Mist AI and Cloud?
    Top Answer:There are some technical issues that may require attention. It could be related to configuration issues rather than… more »
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    Overview

    Juniper Mist Premium Analytics is a comprehensive network analytics solution that provides organizations with valuable insights into their network performance and user experience. The primary use case of this product is to enable IT teams to proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize their network infrastructure.

    The most valuable functionality of Juniper Mist Premium Analytics is its AI-driven insights and recommendations. Leveraging machine learning algorithms, it analyzes vast amounts of network data to identify anomalies, predict potential issues, and suggest remediation actions. This proactive approach helps organizations minimize network downtime, improve user experience, and optimize network performance.

    By providing real-time visibility into network performance, Juniper Mist Premium Analytics helps organizations quickly identify and resolve network issues. It offers detailed analytics on network traffic, application performance, and user behavior, allowing IT teams to pinpoint the root cause of problems and take immediate action. This not only reduces troubleshooting time but also enhances overall network reliability.

    Furthermore, Juniper Mist Premium Analytics enables organizations to optimize their network infrastructure. It provides insights into network capacity utilization, application usage patterns, and user behavior, allowing IT teams to make informed decisions about network design, resource allocation, and capacity planning. This helps organizations to ensure that their network is efficiently utilized and can support the growing demands of their users.

    Meraki Dashboard is a comprehensive cloud-based platform that offers centralized management and control for all Meraki networking and security products. It provides a user-friendly interface, allowing administrators to easily monitor and configure their network infrastructure from anywhere. With real-time visibility, troubleshooting becomes effortless, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing downtime. 

    The intuitive dashboard offers a holistic view of the network, enabling quick identification of potential issues and proactive measures. It simplifies network deployment and scaling, with zero-touch provisioning and automatic firmware updates. The robust security features include advanced threat protection, content filtering, and VPN connectivity. 

    Meraki Dashboard also offers powerful analytics and reporting capabilities, providing valuable insights into network usage, application performance, and user behavior. With its seamless integration and scalability, 

    Meraki Dashboard is the ideal solution for organizations of all sizes, ensuring efficient network management and enhanced productivity.

    Mist AI uses a combination of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science techniques to optimize user experiences and simplify operations across the wireless access, wired access, and SD-WAN domains.

    Data is ingested from numerous sources, including Juniper Mist Access Points, Switches, Session Smart Routers, and Firewalls for end-to-end insight into user experiences. These devices work in concert with Mist AI to optimize user experiences from client-to-cloud, including automated event correlation, root cause identification, Self-Driving Network™ operations, network assurance, proactive anomaly detection, and more.

    Juniper also leverages Mist AI for next-generation customer support. It is the foundational element behind Marvis, the industry’s first AI-driven Virtual Network Assistant, which provides extensive insight and guidance to IT staff via a natural language conversational interface.

    With Mist AI, operators save time and money with faster problem resolution and fewer onsite visits. Users benefit from a network infrastructure that is more predictable, reliable, and measurable.

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    Coop eG, Peet's Coffee & Tea, Priefert Manufacturing, Century Care Management, Clifton College, Zürs Ski Resort, Capital FM Arena, MAXI Autohöfe
    Dartmouth, Hitachi, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Nebraska Furniture Mart, NTT, Okta
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Government8%
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    Retailer14%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Security Firm7%
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    Computer Software Company21%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Retailer6%
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    Computer Software Company33%
    Government17%
    Educational Organization17%
    Marketing Services Firm8%
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    Educational Organization23%
    Computer Software Company18%
    Retailer6%
    Manufacturing Company5%
    Company Size
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    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise63%
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    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise40%
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    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise58%
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    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise33%
    Large Enterprise40%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise52%
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    Meraki Dashboard is ranked 10th in Network Monitoring Software with 27 reviews while Mist AI and Cloud is ranked 9th in Wireless LAN with 11 reviews. Meraki Dashboard is rated 8.4, while Mist AI and Cloud is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Meraki Dashboard writes "Provides reports on hacking attempts, threats to devices, and how well access points are working". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Mist AI and Cloud writes " With an easy-to-operate interface in place, it also provides a good AI experience for users". Meraki Dashboard is most compared with ThousandEyes, SolarWinds NPM, Zabbix, Auvik and Nagios Core, whereas Mist AI and Cloud is most compared with Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, Cisco Wireless, Aruba Wireless, Ruckus Wireless and Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points.

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