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Juniper Mist Premium Analytics
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Meraki Dashboard
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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Meraki Dashboard and Observer Apex based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Featured Review
Shiva_Prasad
A cloud solution for warehousing with a troubleshooting feature
We focus on management, while the other delves into understanding endpoint issues and their solutions. It provides an add-on value to the solution.... Read more →
Pete Grimshaw
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 →
Jeroen-Dubbelman
Has good network visibility
The correlation of data in Apex helps to get full visibility of the entire enterprise. Apex is where we get the end-user experience score from one... Read more →
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Pros
"We can manage the entire system across the network and troubleshoot the pain points."

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"It's a scalable solution.""The initial setup process is quite simple.""The hardware of Meraki is very good quality.""What I found most valuable in Meraki Dashboard is that it's well-organized, easy to use, and practical.""The most valuable feature is their support, they get better every day.""It is a reliable product. It provides a lot of information that is easy to read.""Great visibility on the dashboard.""An excellent dashboard that is currently unique in covering both SD-WAN and SD-LAN with built-in security."

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"Network visibility is the most valuable feature."

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Cons
"The Wi-Fi side needs improvement."

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"The price could be lower because the license for access points is expensive.""Lacks an alert notification when there are IP or DNS issues.""Meraki lacks their own software for connecting to the VPN which creates some issues.""The cost of the solution is high and can be improved.""It's a very complex system. Customers have told me that sometimes there are lots of advanced features that are available and that you can change in the dashboard, but sometimes it's very hard to know what they are.""The solution can be expensive.""The wait time to speak with a Meraki support engineer is always long, but they get the job done.""The product is missing a VPN and it is a major issue when it comes to deployment."

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"The pricing and AI can be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
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  • "Licensing is around under 1000 pounds. The licensing is either one year, three years, five years or ten years and during the licensing, we can choose to renew it per year or per every three years. We've got a license for three years. It's about 160 or about 200 pounds each."
  • "From a pricing perspective, they are still expensive."
  • "The licensing fees are $180 USD, per AP, for three years."
  • "It is said to be expensive."
  • "The pricing for a small setup is only a few hundred dollars a year. The fee is subscription-based."
  • "Typically, the license model is for one, three, and five years. They can just be a bit more flexible around it and look into providing an option for 24 months."
  • "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."

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  • "It's expensive."

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    Questions from the Community
    What do you like most about Juniper Mist Premium Analytics?
    Top Answer:We can manage the entire system across the network and troubleshoot the pain points.
    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Mist Prem...
    Top Answer:The product is not expensive. I rate the product’s pricing a seven out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive.
    What needs improvement with Juniper Mist Premium Analytics?
    Top Answer:The Wi-Fi side needs improvement. In most warehouse environments, there are shortfalls in such conditions. We often face… more »
    What do you like most about Meraki Dashboard?
    Top Answer:We greatly utilize the network because we can plug it into the DNS, VPN, or equipment. It's very good. Meraki Dashboard… more »
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Meraki Dashboard?
    Top Answer:Meraki Dashboard's pricing is reasonable. It is sold yearly, typically for one, three, or five years. I rate its pricing… more »
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    What needs improvement with Meraki Dashboard?
    Top Answer:The tool needs to incorporate more integration platforms. Integrating technical support features directly into the… more »
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    What do you like most about Observer Apex?
    Top Answer:Network visibility is the most valuable feature.
    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Observer Apex?
    Top Answer:It's expensive.
    What needs improvement with Observer Apex?
    Top Answer:The pricing and AI can be improved.
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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.

    Observer Apex offers a smart, search-based launch page that intelligently interprets users’ inputs, guiding them to one of three pre-engineered workflows to solve most IT service issues in less than three steps.

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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
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Government8%
    REVIEWERS
    Retailer13%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Security Firm7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company24%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government6%
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    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise63%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise57%
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    Meraki Dashboard is ranked 9th in Network Monitoring Software with 51 reviews while Observer Apex is ranked 94th in Network Monitoring Software with 1 review. Meraki Dashboard is rated 8.6, while Observer Apex is rated 0.0. The top reviewer of Meraki Dashboard writes "Incredibly easy to use, great troubleshooting and prevention of malicious events". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Observer Apex writes "Has good network visibility ". Meraki Dashboard is most compared with Cisco DNA Center, SolarWinds NPM, ThousandEyes, Mist AI and Cloud and Zabbix, whereas Observer Apex is most compared with .

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