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Cisco Open Pay vs Dell APEX comparison

 

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Cisco Open Pay
Ranking in IT Infrastructure Consumption Services
3rd
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
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Dell APEX
Ranking in IT Infrastructure Consumption Services
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
7
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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the IT Infrastructure Consumption Services category, the mindshare of Cisco Open Pay is 7.2%, down from 9.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell APEX is 40.7%, up from 40.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IT Infrastructure Consumption Services Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dell APEX40.7%
Cisco Open Pay7.2%
Other52.099999999999994%
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Pranay Jain - PeerSpot reviewer
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User interface improvement is also needed in Dell APEX. The recruiters using Hire-HQ are not very technical and struggle to interpret metrics to the extent of IOPS. We could streamline the interface to make it more understandable for end users. Implementing real-time monitoring visualization is a key feature we want because seeing how Dell APEX performs in real-time would be very beneficial. Dell APEX can be improved with a better auto-scaling strategy. I have used AWS, which has features to the extent of HPA, horizontal pod auto-scaling that increases the number of servers when there is an increase in API calls. Vertical scaling is limited to some extent, and automatic scaling can improve to avoid delays, transitioning from manual to semi-automatic. Additionally, smarter resource planning for cost optimization can still be refined, as resources sometimes get over-allocated, causing prices to rise unnecessarily. Pricing-wise, it can be a bit costly because at times it allocates more resources than necessary, which increases costs. The consumption model can improve by fine-tuning it according to our needs to ensure it remains affordable for end users. It operates on a subscription-based model, which is beneficial as we track monthly consumption.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell APEX?
The pricing is appealing because customers can compare the advantages of different financial models like investment, leasing, or APEX on Demand. Many customers, including those in the finance indus...
What needs improvement with Dell APEX?
In Latin America, they need to add more services to complement the solution and provide more options for managing the environment as some customers prefer not having responsibility for infrastructure.
What is your primary use case for Dell APEX?
The product is an on-demand service used for IT infrastructure, similar to HPE GreenLake, allowing the purchase of on-premise solutions, such as servers and storage, where users pay based on their ...
 

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