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Cisco DNA Center vs LANCOM Management Cloud comparison

Cisco and Rohde & Schwarz are both solutions in the Network Management Applications category. Cisco is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.2, while Rohde & Schwarz is ranked #28. Cisco holds a 21.8% mindshare in NMA, compared to Rohde & Schwarz’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution.
Cisco DNA Center
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90% willing to recommend
LANCOM Management Cloud
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0% willing to recommend
 

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco DNA Center
Ranking in Network Management Applications
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
43
Ranking in other categories
Network Monitoring Software (11th), Network Automation (2nd)
LANCOM Management Cloud
Ranking in Network Management Applications
28th
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.3
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Network Management Applications category, the mindshare of Cisco DNA Center is 21.8%, down from 28.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of LANCOM Management Cloud is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Management Applications Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Cisco DNA Center21.8%
LANCOM Management Cloud0.5%
Other77.7%
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Featured Reviews

Mahir Öztürk - PeerSpot reviewer
Client history has helped resolve past network issues more efficiently
I mostly use the client history feature of Cisco DNA Center. I didn't use the real-time monitoring capability of Cisco DNA Center because I primarily used it for client history regarding issues and problems. I don't use it for real-time monitoring. If there is a problem, I can inspect the situation and see what is happening, which is beneficial.
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WimRoelands - PeerSpot reviewer
Experience seamless management for diverse network needs and ensure data sovereignty
The integration of LANCOM Management Cloud with on-prem resources for hybrid environments needs improvement. The LMC has been in development for about five years. Compared to Mist systems, the big vendors are better integrated. For Wi-Fi analysis with Hamina, for instance, it can connect through an API with Ruckus, Cisco, or Aruba, but they don't do that with LANCOM systems yet. The APIs are well-documented, but you have to implement them yourself. For very large venues that need integration with other parties, the integration could be better. It's a matter of resources, as LANCOM systems doesn't have the capacity of Cisco. It's a smaller company, more of a niche player, but they do it really well. Their focus is on quality of devices and digital sovereignty. Every six weeks there is a new version of the LMC with new features added. Since the LMC is cloud-based, updates happen automatically in the background. For large projects, LANCOM is quite cooperative in writing custom APIs. For example, if you have a project with 500 access points, 20 switches, and some firewalls, and you need specific API support, they will develop it if the project is large enough. They are also quick to resolve issues - we once had a bug in a school installation with 150 access points, reported it on Monday, and had a solution by Wednesday.
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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

"The most valuable features of Cisco DNA Center are wireless assurance and visibility."
"It is simple to manage and it is all done from a single dashboard."
"Automation is another key highlight. With automation, you can automate everything through a single port."
"It enables monitoring of various components such as access points, switch cards, and other elements within the company's solutions."
"People like to use the dashboards to get an overview of their network."
"The most valuable feature of Cisco DNA Center is the AI (Artificial Intelligence) that provides us with valuable information."
"I like the visibility, instant build, network, policies, and the ability to control access. I also like that you can visualize your whole network."
"What's most valuable in Cisco DNA Center is the ability to manage any Cisco infrastructure and device through it. Setup was straightforward."
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"The products are extremely reliable, with very low breakdown rates."
 

Cons

"What I want to see in Cisco DNA Center in the future is more support for other platforms so that you can manage third-party products, such as Fortinet."
"Cisco could improve the security side of their solutions."
"The solution can be quite pricey."
"The network, data center, and SD-WAN are all being treated as different services, but I would like to have only one solution to manage all of them."
"The pricing, setup cost, and licensing of Cisco DNA Center are expensive."
"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."
"The task failure reporting or provisioning failure reporting could be a little bit better in the UI, with more information given to the user."
"They can improve the network visibility. Licensing and its maintenance are also needed."
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"The integration of LANCOM Management Cloud with on-prem resources for hybrid environments needs improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Our licensing agreement is for three years."
"The solution is a little bit expensive but depends a lot on the customer's usage. If you use it in the right place, you can easily pay for it."
"Affordability is a problem because it's created for large enterprises only. So, some customers, even if their engineers want the solution, might have problems with budget limitations."
"I would rate the pricing a six out of ten, with ten being expensive."
"I rate the product's pricing an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is very cheap, and ten is very expensive."
"The tool is medium-priced."
"We have a three-year license with them."
"The product is very costly."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
9%
Financial Services Firm
6%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise25
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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.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco DNA Center?
After evaluating other solutions, we will provide feedback.
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What needs improvement with Cisco DNA Center?
We have utilized the software-defined access (SDA) feature of Cisco DNA Center. The AI-driven needs enhancements and Integration and unification of visibility and monitoring to include other areas ...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for LANCOM Management Cloud?
The costs for LANCOM Management Cloud are really reasonable. Compared to Ruckus, it's about half the price.
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What needs improvement with LANCOM Management Cloud?
The integration of LANCOM Management Cloud with on-prem resources for hybrid environments needs improvement. The LMC has been in development for about five years. Compared to Mist systems, the big ...
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What is your primary use case for LANCOM Management Cloud?
We are resellers and platinum partners from LANCOM Systems. My customers' main use cases for LANCOM Management Cloud are quite diverse. We have small businesses with five employees, and we have muc...
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Also Known As

DNA Center
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Overview

Cisco DNA Center offers a comprehensive platform for network automation and management, providing detailed analytics, enhanced security, and streamlined operations for both wired and wireless networks.

Cisco DNA Center integrates with Cisco infrastructure to deliver efficient network automation and management, helping organizations improve network visibility, security, and control. It supports AI-driven analytics and automated workflows to enhance operational efficiency and reduce errors. Challenges include compatibility with third-party systems, steep learning curve, and complex deployment. Its interface facilitates centralized control, vital for troubleshooting, policy management, and configuration management, with support for zero-touch provisioning and SD-Access.

What are the key features of Cisco DNA Center?
  • Robust Analytics: Provides detailed insights into network health with AI-driven analytics.
  • Centralized Security: Integrates with ISE for comprehensive security management.
  • Automated Device Management: Simplifies device provisioning and configuration transfers.
  • Wi-Fi Analytics: Offers deep insights into wireless network performance.
  • Zero-Touch Provisioning: Streamlines new device deployments with minimal human intervention.
  • Scalable Segmentation: Efficiently segments network traffic ensuring security and performance.
What benefits should users consider?
  • Operational Efficiency: Automation reduces potential errors and streamlines workflow.
  • Enhanced Security: Integration with Cisco ISE bolsters security capabilities.
  • Network Visibility: Comprehensive dashboards and analysis tools enhance monitoring.
  • Troubleshooting: Real-time monitoring aids in identifying and resolving issues swiftly.

In sectors such as healthcare, finance, and retail, Cisco DNA Center is utilized for its ability to enhance security and compliance, manage large-scale networks, and provide detailed analytics for better operational decision-making. Its support for location tracking and policy automation ensures efficient network management across diverse environments.

Cisco

The LANCOM Management Cloud is the world's first hyper-integrated management system that intelligently organizes, optimizes, and controls your entire network architecture in terms of its WAN, LAN, WLAN, and Security. State-of-the-art software-defined technology (SD-WAN, SD-LAN, SD-WLAN, SD-SECURITY) drastically simplifies the provision of integrated networks and makes the manual configuration of individual devices a thing of the past. The system adapts dynamically to your requirements, it is future-proof, and offers maximum security.

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Sample Customers

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Alice Hospital, Farmacia Toschi, St. John's Ambulance Service
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