Mist AI and Cloud vs SolarWinds Network Device Monitor comparison

The compared Juniper and SolarWinds solutions aren't in the same category. Juniper is ranked #19 in Wireless LAN , with an average rating of 7.5, and holds a 1.7% mindshare in the category. SolarWinds is ranked #27 in NMS , with an average rating of 7.9, and holds a 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 78% of Juniper users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of SolarWinds users who would recommend it.

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Categories and Ranking

Mist AI and Cloud

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Wireless LAN (19th)

SolarWinds Network Device M...

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Monitoring Software (27th)

Mindshare comparison

Mist AI and Cloud and SolarWinds Network Device Monitor aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Mist AI and Cloud is designed for Wireless LAN and holds a mindshare of 1.7%, down 2.4% compared to last year.
SolarWinds Network Device Monitor, on the other hand, focuses on Network Monitoring Software, holds 1.0% mindshare, up 0.5% since last year.

Wireless LAN Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Mist AI and Cloud	1.7%
Aruba Wireless	13.2%
Ruckus Wireless	12.0%
Other	73.1%

Wireless LAN

Network Monitoring Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SolarWinds Network Device Monitor	1.0%
Zabbix	5.0%
SolarWinds NPM	3.6%
Other	90.4%

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Featured Reviews

Mohammed Junaid Khatib

Technical Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Has improved troubleshooting efficiency with AI-driven insights but requires a simpler user interface

Mist AI and Cloud has integrated artificial intelligence and introduced a Marvis tool, making troubleshooting much easier compared to Cisco, Extreme, or any other vendor. The Marvis tool includes Marvis Action and Marvis Mini. In Marvis Mini, you can enter the MAC address, site name, or device name to get complete details of any issues the device is facing. If you enter the MAC address of a device, it will show the types of issues such as roaming, authentication, or IP address problems. This eliminates the need to manually search for errors on the controller. The troubleshooting has been significantly simplified through Marvis Mini, which is integrated with AI. Additionally, Marvis Action helps with alerting and monitoring, showing how many devices are down and what kinds of connectivity, DHCP, or authentication issues exist, providing alerts without the need to manually monitor all devices. Mist AI and Cloud is very effective at managing user experience through its AI capabilities. It helps reduce downtime by providing alerts that allow us to work directly on issues without waiting for system failures.

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Sorin Gogean

IT Infrastructure Senior Network Technician at Autoliv

Offers some features but needs better customization and analysis tools

There are solutions that can perform better, but due to pricing for our corporate implementation, we had to stay with this solution. It accomplishes the necessary tasks, but there is room for improvement. The features are not as customizable as we would prefer, but they are workable. If configured properly, you can perform a drill-down analysis. However, I have not used this feature much for our infrastructure on the network side.

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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

"It's really easy to provision and support. Those are its main features."

"Mist AI and Cloud is the best solution I have seen in the industry, especially from the artificial intelligence perspective, as it helps businesses."

"Regarding features, the solution seems to be very intuitive."

"I have a very good experience with the solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"The triangulation feature can be used to determine where a person is in relation to the access point."

"Mist AI and Cloud is ideal as we move towards the AI world."

"Real-time management of events and resources is excellent, making it the best in the market, which is why Juniper is highly ranked in the Gartner ratings."

"This solution helps customers save time and fix problems proactively."

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"The most valuable feature of SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is it shows you the utilization of devices to allow you to take proactive action before something goes down or reaches the saturation point."

"You can create an attractive dashboard and create a hierarchy."

"This product has been quite stable and we are very likely to continue using it in the future."

"The Network Device Monitor itself is very useful."

"SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is the best solution for closely monitoring how the link is performing when compared to ManageEngine OpManager."

"I like the mapping that you could do and the dashboards were very pretty."

"In real-time, we know when there's an issue on our network and it helps us to be proactive to solve the situation."

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Cons

"Configuration could be improved."

"The user experience should be improved. It's not user-friendly."

"There are some technical issues that may require attention"

"There seems to be different versions of standards used in the wireless access points. In the future, it would be helpful if the solution could come up with some kind of universal standard for all devices and all access points."

"The inter-functionality with other vendors was a negative for us."

"There could be more integration."

"Sometimes it takes a lot of time for the access point to connect with the cloud."

"Mist AI and Cloud should be marketed more and focus on making partners in the industry."

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"There is no mobile version of this product, and our team should be able to access it using a mobile device."

"Integration with different tools, such as ServiceNow and Excel, can be improved."

"SolarWinds Network Device Monitor could improve by being more user-friendly. The network has so many features which make it difficult to find how to configure how to use it."

"In terms of price, it could be less expensive."

"There is no mobile version of this product, and our team should be able to access it using a mobile device."

"The solution lacks in performance monitoring."

"The main disadvantage of SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is the licensing cost, which is expensive."

"Technical support needs to respond to its customers faster. We are not 100% satisfied with the level of support we get."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is not cheap, but it's a reliable solution and very easy for management."

"The solution is expensive in Brazil."

"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."

"Mist AI and Cloud is expensive."

"The annual cost is a significant issue for us, and it notably contributes to the overall price. We have a customer with nearly fifty-eight access points in a multifunctional building, and while the setup was relatively simple, the yearly licensing cost is substantial. For the specific features we utilize, the licensing amounts to about forty thousand euros annually. This is not a trivial expense and significantly impacts the overall cost, making it quite high."

"The custom licensing is a little bit expensive and I would rate it 7.5 out of 10."

"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."

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"SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is not an expensive solution."

"Thankfully, it doesn't take a lot of manpower to install and deploy."

"I rate the product's price as three to three and a half or on a scale of one to ten, where one means low price, and ten means high price."

"The price of the SolarWinds Network Device Monitor is good."

"When compared with other solutions SolarWinds is more expensive."

"The enterprise license is good for the SolarWinds Network Device Monitor. However, it is expensive, they should reduce their price."

"Well, we had a perpetual license and the renewal was $20 to $25,000."

"The product is expensive."

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	8

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	14

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Mist AI and Cloud?

AI-driven automation helps implement the solution quickly.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Mist AI and Cloud?

My rating for pricing is five, where ten represents a low price and one represents a high price.

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What needs improvement with Mist AI and Cloud?

Areas of Mist AI and Cloud that could be improved or enhanced may include coverage, because in many cases, if there are 50 users needing to connect to one access point, then the performance goes dr...

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What do you like most about SolarWinds Network Device Monitor?

I rate the product's initial setup process a nine on a scale of one to ten, where one means it is a difficult phase and ten is an easy process.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds Network Device Monitor?

I am not a positive person regarding SolarWinds Network Device Monitor.

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Also Known As

Mist Access Points

Network Device Monitor

Overview

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.

Juniper

Network Device Monitor is a free tool that makes it easy to monitor the real-time performance and health of a single device on your network with a desktop dashboard that alerts you when your device is in trouble.

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