We performed a comparison between Mist AI and Cloud and SolarWinds NPM based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out what your peers are saying about HPE Aruba Networking, Cisco, Ruckus and others in Wireless LAN."The most valuable feature of Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) is the ability to troubleshoot ports on the network. Additionally, when there is an update on the APs they are able to reboot quickly reducing downtime. Other solutions have a longer downtime when updates are done."
"The solution is very secure."
"The simplicity is great."
"With Mist, every Wednesday they roll out new features."
"The solution is stable."
"You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment."
"Juniper Mist offers valuable features like comprehensive network insight, granular policy control, fast device setup, strong security, and efficient SSL traffic management."
"In terms of reporting, in terms of all the user reports, it's very rich."
"Regarding features, the solution seems to be very intuitive."
"If you compare wired versus wireless, it's convenient. You don't need to have one place for connectivity. You can move around and it's easier. Sometimes it's a hassle to work with wires, which is why wireless is so convenient."
"The most valuable aspect is that they operate on small microservices, offering numerous open APIs that enhance the value of our Wi-Fi network. This flexibility allows us to optimize various aspects such as workforce planning and occupancy management. The platform is highly open in the market, providing robust APIs for seamless integration with other tools. Currently, we leverage these capabilities at a building site, incorporating IoT sensors to gather data. The collected data is stored in a centralized location, and we plan to use AI for analysis. This analysis will include insights on peak activity times, humidity levels, temperature variations, and other relevant metrics within the building."
"The most useful aspect of Mist AI and Cloud is automation capabilities."
"AI is the most valuable feature."
"The cost is the most valuable aspect of this solution."
"Natural language patching is an important feature."
"There are several valuable features. One of them is Cibas, and another one is Marvis."
"Reporting tools are a great feature along with the ability to create customized reports for you"
"SolarWinds NPM has a colorful UI and many easy-to-use features. It does not need to be configured as much and is also easy to install."
"Provides a good level of tools and covers essential components."
"It's a very good tool and a very stable tool."
"A product that is well-tested and trusted in demanding situations."
"The solution is easy to install and it takes a couple of hours."
"The ability to quickly identify downtime is the most valuable."
"There are a lot of options for customization of the dashboard, alerts, and reports."
"The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location."
"They should include SD-WAN features to it."
"Improvement is needed in the user-friendliness of Juniper Mist, particularly in enhancing the interaction with AI features."
"The solution is expensive."
"Juniper Wireless AP can improve by continually improving its reporting and integration with other systems."
"Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release."
"There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation."
"The pricing is very high in the Indian market."
"If there's one thing I'd like to change, it's the pricing. They are quite expensive, but honestly, it's justified by the value they provide. However, for a simple Wi-Fi connectivity with basic security needs, there are alternatives in the market that offer comparable features at a more budget-friendly price."
"Mist AI and Cloud need to improve the configuration speed."
"The solution lacks documentation."
"Sometimes it takes a lot of time for the access point to connect with the cloud."
"Mist AI and Cloud should improve its integrations."
"It would be beneficial to have support for the Chinese language."
"Currently, the solution lacks the ability to configure with other solutions from other vendors."
"There are some technical issues that may require attention"
"Consolidation of platforms would provide a smoother experience."
"Scalability is a bit tricky because it requires more gateways in order to get the performance you may need. It also requires a lot of licensing."
"If they could combine everything into one product, that would be very helpful."
"We also had to be attentive to vulnerabilities, because SolarWinds NPM have some issues in that area. We had to work with our security team, so that they could help us check and backup the data, and check what they needed to secure."
"They need to work on their automation and automatically discover devices. They are not very good at automatically discovering devices."
"The solution is not always good with new features, so it's take a long time."
"The solution does not offer much customization so is somewhat inflexible."
"The product is scalable, but at a cost. Extra modules have to be purchased for each extra server. The initial set up isn't complex, but will require someone who is experienced with the network monitoring system"
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Mist AI and Cloud is ranked 7th in Wireless LAN with 21 reviews while SolarWinds NPM is ranked 4th in Network Monitoring Software with 147 reviews. Mist AI and Cloud is rated 7.6, while SolarWinds NPM is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Mist AI and Cloud writes "A combination of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science techniques to optimize user experiences". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SolarWinds NPM writes "High-level, comprehensive, and proactive monitoring in a user-friendly interface". Mist AI and Cloud is most compared with Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, Aruba Wireless, Cisco Wireless, ExtremeCloud IQ and PRTG Network Monitor, whereas SolarWinds NPM is most compared with Zabbix, PRTG Network Monitor, ManageEngine OpManager, ThousandEyes and Entuity.
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