Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs Mist AI and Cloud comparison

Cisco and Juniper are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Cisco is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.3, while Juniper is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.7. Cisco holds a 12.9% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Juniper’s 2.3% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 76% of Juniper users who would recommend it.

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 12, 2025

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN and Mist AI and Cloud compete in the advanced wireless solutions category. Cisco Meraki seems to have the upper hand in ease of use and integration, while Mist AI is favored for its innovative AI-driven features.

Features: Cisco Meraki offers centralized cloud management with comprehensive network visibility and seamless integration with other Meraki products. Users appreciate the dashboard's smooth experience and robust security. Mist AI and Cloud provide AI-driven functionalities with automation and detailed analytics. Its open APIs enable integration with various tools, and features like Marvis enhance troubleshooting.

Room for Improvement: Cisco Meraki users desire more advanced configuration options and improved pricing models. The restrictive licensing, lack of technical flexibility, and need for better support and compliance are concerns. Mist AI faces criticism for high costs and a lack of language support. Users also report integration challenges, documentation gaps, and seek enhancements in hardware pricing and multi-vendor compatibility.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both Cisco Meraki and Mist AI have flexible deployment options. Cisco Meraki is praised for its intuitive dashboard aiding deployment in hybrid environments; however, its technical support varies. Mist AI is noted for straightforward deployment in cloud settings and efficient customer service, although service costs and accessibility can vary by region.

Pricing and ROI: Cisco Meraki is considered expensive, with its licensing model requiring proactive management. Users find value in its feature set and long-term savings on staffing and support, seeing ROI mainly in operational efficiency. Mist AI is also seen as costly but justified by AI-driven benefits. Pricing is competitive yet significant, with favorable ROI in some regions, supported by AI advancements and operational efficiencies.

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN

Ranking in Wireless LAN

3rd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

5.1

Number of Reviews

119

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mist AI and Cloud

Ranking in Wireless LAN

9th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is 12.9%, up from 12.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Mist AI and Cloud is 2.3%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Q&A Highlights

Chuck Serauskas

Network and Telecommunications Manager at Kwik Trip

Jun 02, 2022

Which product would you choose and why: Mist AI and Cloud or Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN?

Had so many problems with Meraki in the past 5 years. I wouldn't recommend them to anybody. The last problem was intermittent problems connecting to an SSID, the helpdesk answer was: "make the password less complex". It was passw0rd. Roaming always seems to break whenever they do an update. One time it took more than a year to fix the issues, couldn't upgrade the firmware for more than a year. Every time I reported a problem, they wanted to upgrade our firmware, but they hadn't fixed the roaming problem. Wifi works so much better now when we moved away from Meraki. Plus, we don't have to pay the license fee anymore.

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RezaPradipta

Sr. Officer Network Managed Service Product Management at PT. Indosat Tbk

Streamline network management with a unified dashboard for seamless device integration

The primary use case for Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is mostly for enterprise wireless, including guest Wi-Fi and enterprise Wi-Fi. I use it across various industries with a focus on retail Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN offers a single pane of glass management. It only comes with a controller on the…

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ALEXANDRE VIANNA

CTO at Redeswirelessbrasil

Scalable and AI-driven automation helps in quick implementation

I have a global customer who wants to start the design phase in a big warehouse, but we do not have the equipment to do a site survey. I need support for the access point to implement in a freezer area. I do not have it. The customer tried to send one piece of equipment to Brazil. However, we had a problem because the customer needed to implement it in three months, and it took two months to send one equipment to Brazil.

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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 visibility of the site is most useful."

"We can deploy it and check in on our customers without having an on-site connection or an on-site infrastructure for elderly customers."

"The most valuable features include key elements like creating SSIDs, networking configurations, and the ability to manage all devices through a single console."

"The solution ensures seamless connectivity as users move within the office. Six installed Meraki APs provide excellent coverage for around three hundred users, offering reliable speeds. Additionally, the system allows guests and users with priority devices to connect using their SAP ID. The traffic is managed through D and G controllers to meet the specified requirements for continuous connection and speed."

"It is very handy to have a support number to call."

"The dashboard to keep track of 30 or so APs, switches, routers and logs, is invaluable. I liked the UX on this."

"Meraki is a decent solution for a small company, and we use it in a pretty typical way. We need Teams and Zoom to work, and we need a high level of security because we want our business to remain confidential."

"The setup phase was very easy and user-friendly for me, not only for initial setup but also for ongoing management."

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

"The AI deployment process involves adding access points and placing them in the designated area. The AI system automatically adjusts channel selection and transmission power without any issues with stability or throughput. It has improved network performance."

"The cost is the most valuable aspect of this solution."

"There are several valuable features. One of them is Cibas, and another one is Marvis."

"Ability to control the access points by groups."

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

"Mist is a really good tool that provides essential AI information from an operational point of view, covering both wireless and switching."

"The tool's best part is the GUI. It is user-friendly and fast due to AI features. The solution can help you fix things with AI, which is impressive."

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Cons

"The most important improvement needed is to eliminate the limitation of uplinks."

"The customization needs to be improved because it's pretty locked down."

"Meraki leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to the technical capabilities in terms of throughput, spectrum, management, higher-level functions, etc"

"The integration options with third-party applications need enhancement."

"Documentation could be improved, but everything else has been spot-on."

"The cost of the devices and the solution itself could be more competitive."

"I would like to see more cybersecurity. I would like the ability to go in and enhance security. Because WPA2 is becoming obsolete, many devices are now WPA3, but the challenge is that a lot of devices are not yet there. I would like to be able to go in and do monitoring, similar to ASPM. ASPM has the ability to monitor who's joining and who's active. It supports two-step monitoring. The stability of Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN can also be improved."

"When it comes to switching, Meraki lacks categories of features."

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"Mist AI and Cloud need to improve the configuration speed."

"It would be beneficial to have support for the Chinese language."

"Regarding opportunities for improvement in Mist, it is notable for its robust cloud portal and integration of artificial intelligence into various services, creating a highly efficient environment for work. However, a drawback lies in the cost associated with its WiFi offerings. With a pricing range of twelve hundred to fifteen hundred dollars for a single Access Point, exclusive of the subscription, it is acknowledged as a relatively expensive solution in the realm of WiFi services. Despite this drawback, the positive attributes of Mist make it a noteworthy option."

"There could be more integration."

"Juniper should integrate all their dashboards instead of having separate dashboards...Since it lacks the integration of dashboards, Juniper needs to improve it."

"There are some technical issues that may require attention"

"There is no local support for Mist in Brazil."

"In future releases, they need to add some router models. Because currently, it supports only SSR and WAN routers. But adding other routers would be good."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is on the higher side."

"Cisco Meraki requires either a one year or three year license for a standard enterprise license."

"I don't deal with pricing directly, however, it's my understanding that it is around $40 per unit."

"Its licensing is on a yearly basis. It can be for three, five, or ten years. I'm happy with the pricing. You basically pay for what you get. It is that simple. When you look at Ubiquiti or Aruba, Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN far outweighs what you get. If you're in the UK, Ubiquiti gives a three-year or five-year warranty, whereas here in the UAE, they only give a one-year warranty, which is no good to me. Who buys a piece of equipment with only one year warranty on it? It doesn't make sense."

"The price is on the high side when compared to Aruba."

"You have to renew your contract every year, or for three or for five years. If you do not pay right away they will suspend your subscription."

"This solution is quite costly and there are costs in addition to the licensing fees."

"At this price point, I would not mind seeing a four-way channel, instead of a 3x3 or a 4x4, like they do in the Cisco Aironet system with their other brand. For the same price point in this other Cisco brand, it is a lot cheaper, and you can get a slightly better throughput than you can with these."

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"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."

"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."

"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."

"I rate the pricing a seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is low and ten is high."

"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."

"Depending on the features, I think it's quite reasonably priced, especially considering the facilities of the product."

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

"The price of this product is approximately the same as competing products in the market."

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Questions from the Community

What are pros and cons of Aruba 515 Series AP vs. Cisco Meraki or Extreme Networks?

Depends. I have personally used both Cisco and Aruba so I am familiar with them. Extreme I am not, so unless they have some feature that I need or want, I wouldn't consider them. Do you have expe...

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Which is better - Cisco Wireless or Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN?

Cisco Wireless is very robust, very rugged, and can handle indoor and outdoor coverage extremely well. We found it to be very reliable and to consistently run very efficiently. Cisco Wireless helpe...

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How does Ruckus Wireless compare to Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN?

Cisco’s Meraki Virtual MX is a virtual instance of the Meraki SD-WAN appliance. We liked the Meraki. The Wifi APs are a great feature. The dashboard is a simple interface and easy to learn. It feat...

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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?

The price is very high in Brazil because of the high tax. The solution is expensive in Brazil.

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What needs improvement with Mist AI and Cloud?

There are many aspects of AI, and how acquisitions are proceeding, particularly between Juniper and Aruba, remains unclear. From a Juniper perspective, there is a need for further improvements in t...

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Comparisons

Aruba Wireless vs Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN

Compared 31% of the time

Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points vs Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN

Compared 16% of the time

Ruckus Wireless vs Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN

Compared 11% of the time

Ubiquiti Wireless vs Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN

Compared 7% of the time

Cisco Wireless vs Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN

Compared 5% of the time

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Aruba Wireless vs Mist AI and Cloud

Compared 22% of the time

Cisco Wireless vs Mist AI and Cloud

Compared 10% of the time

Ruckus Wireless vs Mist AI and Cloud

Compared 5% of the time

ExtremeCloud IQ vs Mist AI and Cloud

Compared 4% of the time

Meraki Dashboard vs Mist AI and Cloud

Compared 4% of the time

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Also Known As

MR18, MR26, MR32, MR34, MR66, MR72, Meraki Wireless LAN, Meraki WLAN

Mist Access Points

Overview

Cisco Meraki access points are built from the highest grade components and carefully optimized for a seamless user experience. The outcome: faster connections, greater user capacity, more coverage, and fewer support calls. The Cisco Meraki dashboard gives visibility into the network users, their devices, and their applications. Armed with rich analytics, administrators can quickly create access control and application usage policies, optimizing both the end-user experience and network security.

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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

Sample Customers

Advanced Medical Transport, Banco de Guayaquil, Baylor Scott & White Health, BH Telecom, Bowling Green State University, Calligaris, Children's Hospital Colorado, City of Biel, Del Papa Distributing, Department of Justice, Dimension Data, Dualtec Cloud Builders, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS), Hertz, K&L Gates , LightEdge, Lone Star College System, Management Science Associates, Mindtree, NBC Olympics, Quest, Sony Corporation, The Department of Education in Western Australia, Valley Proteins

Dartmouth, Hitachi, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Nebraska Furniture Mart, NTT, Okta

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