The licensing options begin with 100 users and this is a high threshold for smaller networks that might only have 25-75 users. It would be a benefit to offer one-year licenses in addition to the already available multi-year packages. The premium or bundle licenses require additional support from third-party vendors to ensure there are no disruptions in service for customers.
It's a bit on the expensive side, I must say, however, when you look at the trends of the market, if you look where other services are going, the pricing is very close. While the first assumption from clients is "Oh, Cisco devices are expensive," when you compare it with other devices, it's almost a tie. In general, the pricing of Cisco devices is not that bad.
Solution Architect- Network Infrastructure at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Real User
2020-06-14T08:03:00Z
Jun 14, 2020
Regarding Cisco price-wise, it is always a bit on the higher side. Apart from a few products, if you look at the majority of Cisco products, they are a bit on the higher side as far as the market is concerned. Obviously it would be good if Cisco could cut down on their prices, but they would have to do a lot of negotiation or compromise in terms of their product quality and support quality and a lot of customers may not like that. Price is something very dynamic. In India, actually, we don't find that much of a challenge with prices in enterprises and in government.
If you were talking to someone whose organization is considering Cisco Web Security Appliance, what would you say? How would you rate it and why? Any other tips or advice?
There is a subscription-based license needed to use this solution.
The licensing options begin with 100 users and this is a high threshold for smaller networks that might only have 25-75 users. It would be a benefit to offer one-year licenses in addition to the already available multi-year packages. The premium or bundle licenses require additional support from third-party vendors to ensure there are no disruptions in service for customers.
Licensing is calculated by the number of users and paid on an annual basis. The license includes technical support. The solution is not expensive.
At the time, licensing fees were paid on an annual basis. I don't recall the cost; it was included in our ELA.
You do need to pay for a license. It's not cheap or expensive. It's mid-level in terms of price.
It's a bit on the expensive side, I must say, however, when you look at the trends of the market, if you look where other services are going, the pricing is very close. While the first assumption from clients is "Oh, Cisco devices are expensive," when you compare it with other devices, it's almost a tie. In general, the pricing of Cisco devices is not that bad.
This is an expensive solution.
There is a one-time licensing fee that needs to be paid.
We typically purchase either a one-year, three-year, or five-year license.
Cisco Web Security Appliance is not the cheapest solution on the market, but it's well worth it.
Regarding Cisco price-wise, it is always a bit on the higher side. Apart from a few products, if you look at the majority of Cisco products, they are a bit on the higher side as far as the market is concerned. Obviously it would be good if Cisco could cut down on their prices, but they would have to do a lot of negotiation or compromise in terms of their product quality and support quality and a lot of customers may not like that. Price is something very dynamic. In India, actually, we don't find that much of a challenge with prices in enterprises and in government.
Licensing fees are based on the number of users.
I know from the manager that the price is too high and that other solutions offer the same features for less.
When you compare the price of this solution to the price of FortiGate, it's high.
It is a very expensive program and therefore many people choose other, cheaper programs.
It's so expensive. It's $10,000 per year.