Cisco DNA Center vs Fortinet FortiGate Cloud comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Cisco DNA Center
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
37
Ranking in other categories
Network Management Applications (1st), Network Monitoring Software (24th), Network Automation (1st)
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
Firewall Security Management (5th)
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Network Management Applications category, the market share of Cisco DNA Center is 23.7% and it decreased by 10.5% compared to the previous year. The market share of Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is 34.3% and it increased by 119.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Management Applications
Unique Categories:
Network Monitoring Software
1.5%
Network Automation
24.3%
Firewall Security Management
5.2%
 

Featured Reviews

JB
May 19, 2023
Beneficial wireless assurance, useful visibility, but more deployment features needed
We are using Cisco DNA Center for network management and wireless assurance Our business functions better by using Cisco DNA Center because we have better visibility of wireless and configuration deployment. The most valuable features of Cisco DNA Center are wireless assurance and visibility.…
AB
Mar 13, 2023
It provides you visibility and control into distributed sites and applications where customers and users have multiple businesses with different requirements
FortiGate Cloud boosts productivity and security because one solution covers all the requirements, features, and management functions. Staff can operate it with less security knowledge, so it decreases the workload of security specialists. Anyone with training on the console can manage access to users and devices based on standardized structural services. FortiGate can efficiently manage firewall functionality because it is flexible enough to use with customers who have different types of IT infrastructure and businesses. For example, we have purely production-oriented companies, but some mix production, management, logistics, etc. It reduces complexity and gives valuable control over any communication paths.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It is simple to manage and it is all done from a single dashboard."
"The most valuable feature of Cisco DNA Center is the AI (Artificial Intelligence) that provides us with valuable information."
"Has a good processing feature with a high level of accuracy."
"DNA Center is scalable."
"The most valuable features were the monitoring, maintenance, and configuration."
"The automation features are significant, reducing configuration time. This means outstanding functionality. By deploying the controller automatically, the rest becomes automated"
"What's most valuable in Cisco DNA Center is the ability to manage any Cisco infrastructure and device through it. Setup was straightforward."
"The monitoring features are very useful for network engineers."
"The solution is quite stable. I haven't had issues with it crashing on me. I don't recall running into any bugs or glitches. It's very reliable so far."
"FortiGate Cloud's key features are the user interface and ease of access."
"We have found the most valuable features of Fortinet FortiGate Cloud are the firewall and the VPN connection manager. I am not worried about any cyber attacks, the solution is secure and I receive daily summary reports."
"It's easy to use and the fact that I can schedule the report to come to my inbox at set times is very convenient for me."
"The security features, for example, URL filtering, AMP, and advanced threat protection, are very valuable."
"We are currently only using Fortinet VPN from Fortinet's suite of applications and solutions. During the nearly two years that I've been working here, we've experienced zero incidents with the Fortinet FortiGate Cloud hardware or software. However, our operational system lacks high availability, which became evident during two fires."
"The solution works well for remote or branch offices."
"Fortinet's documentation and support are commendable, providing valuable assistance whenever challenges arise, and ensuring seamless operations."
 

Cons

"There are some software problems from version to version. It takes a long time for DNA Center to recognize the video and control access devices."
"DNA Center has been on the market for a few years and they need to update it."
"Cisco DNA Center was a new technology for us, at the beginning, it was not easy to do, but Cisco did a lot of training with us to a level we could handle everything. The team is managing itself now without the assistance of Cisco."
"They should include UTM features in the product."
"There is a limitation with the number of VRFs that you can have in your network, and this has caused us problems with some customers."
"The weaknesses primarily involve pricing and the ongoing need for increased bandwidth and data throughput."
"The solution’s security side could be improved."
"The features of Cisco DNA Center and Cisco Prime could have more parity."
"The platform's reporting and analysis capabilities need improvement."
"I would like to see more reporting from the analysis improved in the future."
"Fortinet should simplify the licensing model. It's too complex for decision-makers to choose from the range of options. Handling the pricing model is a nightmare, so it's difficult to sell the solution."
"They're still trying to digest that Meru acquisition and need a plan."
"It would be better for us if Fortinet provided a private cloud, and they should provide more security on the public cloud. There are some minor issues with security with the public cloud. For example, anyone with a link can access the public cloud."
"The interface and dashboards should improve in Fortinet FortiGate Cloud. Other solutions have better graphical interfaces."
"The licensing is a little bit confusing and needs to be improved."
"I would like to see better integration with other technologies."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is expensive."
"The licensing cost for Cisco DNA Center is not more than that of other solutions."
"It is an expensive solution."
"The tool's licensing may not come across as something that may be friendly for users."
"We get a yearly license at the time we buy the product."
"The tool is medium-priced."
"We have a three-year license with them."
"The price of the solution is expensive. The hardware is licensed on the device, but the hardware on the server is expensive."
"The solution is mid-priced when compared to other products."
"It's relatively cheap."
"When comparing this solution to others it is less expensive and there is an annual license required."
"The license for Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is annual."
"The price of Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is affordable. However, lowering the price would be good for the end-users. The cost of the solution was approximately $800 per year. There are some additional features you can add in addition to the regular features."
"Unlike other firewalls, the cost of Fortinet FortiGate is low, and the functionality is nearly identical, which is why we chose it."
"The license does not include many of the features that are necessary, which means that you have to pay extra for them."
"The pricing is competitive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
20%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Healthcare Company
6%
Computer Software Company
22%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Cisco DNA Center?
The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it gives some kind of ease in operations, especially since our company is moving from CLI to GUI-based configuration.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco DNA Center?
The tool's licensing may not come across as something that may be friendly for users. Customers may not like the licensing part because if you want to have more features, then you need to go for Ci...
What needs improvement with Cisco DNA Center?
In terms of the clustering part, there are some concerns. I feel like the clustering part is there because it is built on microservices architecture, so by default it is there in the tool. It is no...
What do you like most about Fortinet FortiGate Cloud?
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud has valuable firewall, SSL VPN, and web filtering features.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiGate Cloud?
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is more inexpensive than other vendors.
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiGate Cloud?
The platform's reporting and analysis capabilities need improvement.
 

Also Known As

DNA Center
FortiCloud, FortiGate Cloud
 

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Sample Customers

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Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
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