Meraki Location Analytics vs Sigma comparison

Cisco and Sigma Computing are both solutions in the BI (Business Intelligence) Tools category. Cisco is ranked #24 with an average rating of 9.0, while Sigma Computing is ranked #15 with an average rating of 7.3. Cisco holds a 0.9% mindshare in BIT, compared to Sigma Computing’s 1.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Sigma Computing users who would recommend it.

Meraki Location Analytics

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Meraki Location Analytics

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 1, 2025

Meraki Location Analytics and Sigma compete in analytical solutions, with Meraki having an edge due to network integration, while Sigma's data visualization stands out.

Features:Meraki Location Analytics offers real-time location tracking, network integration, and spatial data insights. Sigma provides advanced data visualization, a robust analytical interface, and detailed reporting capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service:Meraki Location Analytics offers straightforward hardware integration for users of Meraki systems. Sigma provides flexible cloud-based deployment requiring no specialized hardware, along with responsive customer service.

Pricing and ROI:Meraki Location Analytics is included with existing network service costs for current users, offering a cost-effective solution. Sigma, with higher pricing, delivers significant returns through its strong analytical features, which support data-driven strategic decisions.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Meraki Location Analytics

Ranking in BI (Business Intelligence) Tools

24th

Average Rating

9.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Sigma

Ranking in BI (Business Intelligence) Tools

15th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Visualization (11th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the BI (Business Intelligence) Tools category, the mindshare of Meraki Location Analytics is 0.9%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sigma is 1.6%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

BI (Business Intelligence) Tools Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Sigma	1.6%
Meraki Location Analytics	0.9%
Other	97.5%

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Featured Reviews

Richard Bradley

Senior Analyst at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Locating equipment within facilities is now straightforward and efficient

We mainly use Meraki Location Analytics to locate equipment within our manufacturing facilities. We're not a public-facing organization, so our use case involves finding devices like printers or scanners that need maintenance The best aspect of Meraki Location Analytics is its ease of use.…

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reviewer2729628

Lead Analytics Consultant at a outsourcing company with 51-200 employees

Great collaboration with intuitive interface and dynamic visualization capabilities

As we are exploring multiple features in Sigma, I think Sigma can add more functionality. As Power BI gives multiple modeling options in its interface with the query editor, those features can be added in Sigma for intuitiveness or for making the data very clean. From the dashboarding perspective, it performs well. However, from the modeling perspective, it requires more capabilities that can be added in Sigma. The main improvement needed is in data modeling capabilities. If they add those features in the near future, it would be very helpful for us to implement the same or do the data cleansing part in the Sigma tool itself.

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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

"Technical support has always been very good."

"The stability of the solution is excellent, and I would rate it a ten out of ten."

"I like Location Analytics' geofencing features for devices. You can manage thousands of devices with just a push of a button and deploy applications in seconds. For example, in schools, you can deploy an app update for thousands of iPads in just two clicks."

"The initial setup process is easy."

"In general, it is helpful because it allows administrators to see where the Wi-Fi and network services are being most used."

"The pricing and licensing for Meraki are good, and I would rate it as a nine out of ten."

"I use Location Analytics to identify rogue hotspots and find the last location of missing devices."

"The tool's interface is easy to use. The functions listed as a part of the menu items are easy to use."

"Sigma is a great software for non-technical business users. If someone's familiar with pivot tables or Excel or Google Sheets, they should be able to pick up Sigma pretty quickly. There is a very low bar for onboarding."

"The most valuable feature of Sigma is the detailed reports."

"Sigma has positively impacted my organization because I think it has been a huge impact, and we use it for all our reporting and our dashboards for tracking."

"Sigma serves as the visualization and reporting front end."

"The most valuable feature of Sigma is the detailed reports."

"The most valuable aspect for me is having real-time data."

"I find the collaborative features, such as commenting, to be very valuable."

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Cons

"There are no specific areas for improvement as everything is working very well."

"The technical support before implementation could be better for premium partners."

"The biggest issue is negotiating the price with a client. That's the most complicated part, but the product is worth it."

"My biggest complaint with Meraki Location Analytics is the lack of visibility into the back end. Everything we do is through a customer GUI, and there's limited access to CLI functions."

"The pricing is a pain point for us. It's a bit expensive."

"I would like to see all of the features included in a single package."

"Either we are not using it properly, or the software is too complicated. It would be great if there was a way for me to create reports without relying on a data analyst."

"I would like to see better visualization options. That would allow me to build out more visually pleasing dashboarding in Sigma."

"The only minor area for improvement lies in handling highly complex visualizations."

"The main improvement needed is in data modeling capabilities. If they add those features in the near future, it would be very helpful for us to implement the same or do the data cleansing part in the Sigma tool itself."

"Sigma could have better reports."

"Sigma can be improved in terms of speed; it would be great if it could process the data even faster."

"Sigma could have better reports."

"I think Sigma can be improved because, for the last ten months since I first started here, this is my first time ever using it, and I think there is a steep learning curve."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"They have different tiers of pricing including one-year, three-year, five-year, seven-year, and ten-year."

"The product is less expensive compared to other vendors for gold partners."

"The retail price is set at one thousand dollars per creator per year."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	2

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	2

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Meraki Location Analytics?

The pricing for Meraki Location Analytics is comparable to other solutions in the market. When we moved to Meraki Location Analytics, we benefited from not needing to buy outdoor-rated AP enclosure...

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What needs improvement with Meraki Location Analytics?

My biggest complaint with Meraki Location Analytics ( /categories/location-intelligence-platforms ) is the lack of visibility into the back end. Everything we do is through a customer GUI, and ther...

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What is your primary use case for Meraki Location Analytics?

We mainly use Meraki Location Analytics ( /products/meraki-location-analytics-reviews ) to locate equipment within our manufacturing facilities. We're not a public-facing organization, so our use c...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sigma?

I do not know much about my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing because I am not heavily involved in that.

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What needs improvement with Sigma?

I think Sigma can be improved because, for the last ten months since I first started here, this is my first time ever using it, and I think there is a steep learning curve. It is not as intuitive a...

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What is your primary use case for Sigma?

My main use case for Sigma is that there are a bunch of reports, and many of our main reports are built on Sigma. I use it as a dashboard, review the reports, filter through there, and use it to he...

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Overview

Cisco Meraki's location analytics and engagement solution displays real-time location statistics to improve customer engagement and loyalty across sites. Data collected by intelligent Meraki APs is synced with the Meraki cloud, automatically reported in the dashboard, and exported to third-party applications via the Cisco Meraki Location Analytics API.

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Sigma is the next-generation of analytics for cloud data warehouses with a familiar spreadsheet-like interface that gives business experts the power to ask any question of their data no matter the query.

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