Meraki Dashboard vs NETSCOUT nGeniusONE comparison

Cisco and NETSCOUT are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. Cisco is ranked #21 with an average rating of 8.5, while NETSCOUT is ranked #19 with an average rating of 8.5. Cisco holds a 1.3% mindshare in NMS, compared to NETSCOUT’s 1.6% mindshare. Additionally, 98% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of NETSCOUT users who would recommend it.

Meraki Dashboard

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 10, 2024

NETSCOUT nGeniusONE and Meraki Dashboard compete in the network management category. Meraki Dashboard appears to have the upper hand due to its cloud-oriented simplicity and user-friendly deployment.

Features:NETSCOUT nGeniusONE provides detailed traffic analysis and packet inspection, application-specific monitoring, and troubleshooting, offering deep insights for identifying network issues. It also supports real-time communication monitoring and dependency mapping. Meraki Dashboard offers cloud management with easy multi-site visibility, integration capabilities, and a user-friendly interface, simplifying business deployment and management efforts.

Room for Improvement:NETSCOUT nGeniusONE could become more user-friendly and reduce tool complexity, with users calling for a more intuitive interface and less reliance on hardware. Meraki Dashboard could improve VPN client features, enable broader integration with non-Cisco products, and simplify user settings.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service:NETSCOUT nGeniusONE requires on-premises deployment or hybrid cloud solutions and often needs dedicated support due to complexity. Although technical support is responsive, it may require on-site engineers, impacting immediacy. Meraki Dashboard allows cloud-oriented deployment options that simplify setup, with customer service known for being accessible and effective, rated highly for practicality and remote management.

Pricing and ROI:NETSCOUT nGeniusONE is noted for higher pricing, reflecting advanced features and extensive support, offering ROI by reducing troubleshooting time and increasing visibility. Meraki Dashboard, though perceived as expensive due to its subscription model, offers a clear pricing structure with support, delivering ROI through reduced admin time and effective network management.

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Categories and Ranking

Meraki Dashboard

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

21st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

NETSCOUT nGeniusONE

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

19th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of Meraki Dashboard is 1.3%, down from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NETSCOUT nGeniusONE is 1.6%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Bilal-Ahmed

IT Manager at Fawaz

Seamless connectivity and comprehensive control over network devices

All of the features we are looking for are already in control. I think those features, which we are not currently utilizing, are already there. For example, the control for the cameras and everything else. The cameras are not connected through Meraki, but all other devices are on Meraki networks.

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Ruslan Melnyk

Business Unit Manager at BAKOTECH

Useful for network performance monitoring

My manager can explain the use cases attached to the product. I am a unit leader in my company, and I don't sell the product directly to our partners or customers. In my company, I manage certain processes and a team while building, developing, and providing them with a direction for the market. NETSCOUT nGeniusONE is a good solution for network performance monitoring since it is not cloud-based. My company sells NETSCOUT nGeniusONE in eight to ten countries. I think the solution is not good for capacity planning, but it is better to help find problems in applications because not every infrastructure is good at managing working applications. I think it is a solution meant for applications. The tool is useful for solving problems attached to applications. The tool's real-time network monitoring capability was used when the product was more reactive. In our company, if we use real-time monitoring, then we need to deal with raw traffic. In our company, if we don't see any problem in the real-time systems, we have the possibility to rely on the tool since it acts like a time machine for us, which can allow us to get back to the areas of problem and solve them. I recommend the product to those who plan to use it. For many users, it can be a good monitoring system that can be scaled up in the future. I think it is a good product to start with when working systems in an environment. NETSCOUT nGeniusONE is another tool used to manage raw traffic, and I find it to integrate well into our customers' network. I am not using it actively on the system. I use the tool for network packet brokers. I rate the tool a ten out of ten.

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Pros

"Easy to configure with great troubleshooting feature."

"It's a simple, functional solution."

"The solution scales well."

"You don't have to be a network engineer to use it."

"Scalability is one of Meraki Dashboard's strongest features. We have thousands of users if we're counting the end-users on our clients' network, but we have hundreds of clients."

"The hardware of Meraki is very good quality."

"What I love most about the Meraki Dashboard are its user-friendly features."

"The most valuable feature of Meraki Dashboard is we can manage our switches and access point in one place."

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"From the standpoint of VoLTE and related things, it's providing visibility into the network and how it operates."

"This solution provides us with increased visibility while conducting IT deployments. E.g., if we have devices which have overloaded or links which have saturated, then this tool tells us exactly what is going on with that link or device. Very few tools do it at this level for things like DDoS."

"The solution transforms packet wire data into real-time data that is actionable. It helps us with faster detection of issues and allows us to create alerts."

"With the Vprobes, we quickly identified issues on the application servers, which we normally couldn't, where it usually would be a full circle round between our NOC and server people."

"Among the valuable features, if it's TAP'ed well, are the density of the data that you can get and the relatively high veracity or accuracy rate that we see from it."

"The details it provides are among the most valuable features; the ability to drill down and get to the packet level."

"If one of our network pipes is getting plugged up by somebody using too much bandwidth, we can use the NETSCOUT tool to examine and find out what is going on."

"The solution helps to troubleshoot and put our hands on the weak points of customer networks."

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Cons

"I am concerned about the fact that once your licensing expires the devices stop working and become a brick."

"The solution has a limited routing table and needs improvement by increasing the numbers as well as providing a summarization for the table."

"The price could be lower because the license for access points is expensive."

"There needs to be more improvement on the device-connected interface."

"The downside to the simplicity is that you can't get as granular as you could with the Cisco APs."

"It would be helpful to have the ability to create a floor plan based on an existing PDF or JPEG, which is automatically converted into a usable network map."

"Meraki lacks their own software for connecting to the VPN which creates some issues."

"The product is missing a VPN and it is a major issue when it comes to deployment."

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"On a network the size of ours, the loading times seem a little extensive, 20 or 30 seconds to load up some graphs."

"This is a typical thing, but every time they do a major code upgrade, we get hit with some nasty bugs. Some of them literally stop the whole platform from collecting traffic data. They should really do more Q&A on the software stability before release."

"There are so many features that it makes it hard to know it all. You end up paying for things that you don't use and probably don't even need. It might be better if Netscout came up with a modular way to pay for what you're going to use and not pay for all of this "white elephant" without being able to take advantage of all of it."

"Another thing that would help out is if they packaged the NetFlow monitor into nGeniusONE. Their NetFlow monitor works with nGeniusONE where you can actually get the netflow of pretty much anything you hook it up to. But it's a separate box that you have to buy. If there was a way that could package that into nGeniusONE, it would be a complete package straight out of the box."

"I would love to have them reassemble fragmented packets. That would be a very big plus in my book."

"The product is a little complicated."

"The solution could do more for security. It should offer more security-related features."

"It could have an easier to understand interface."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is currently the most expensive on the market."

"Licensing is around under 1000 pounds. The licensing is either one year, three years, five years or ten years and during the licensing, we can choose to renew it per year or per every three years. We've got a license for three years. It's about 160 or about 200 pounds each."

"The licensing fees are $180 USD, per AP, for three years."

"Meraki Dashboard's pricing is reasonable. It is sold yearly, typically for one, three, or five years. I rate its pricing a five out of ten."

"Meraki Dashboard is a utility and portal that's part of the Meraki solution."

"The pricing of the tool is relatively high compared to other solutions. It comes with a premium that exceeds that of its competitors by approximately 25 percent."

"You don't have to pay for the dashboard."

"The pricing for a small setup is only a few hundred dollars a year. The fee is subscription-based."

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"The product is too expensive compared to other products."

"If you are able and you are willing to use everything that Netscout provides to you, it's probably a relatively fair price. The problem is that it's such a large and such a complex tool that I'm not sure that many companies would be able to use it entirely, the way it's expected to be used."

"The platform is expensive."

"Their pricing is very competitive with other solutions... But what I like about NETSCOUT's licensing is that it's shared across all their platforms. They don't create a new licensing scheme for every one of their products. So for nGeniusONE, you buy a certain license level, and it works on all of their products."

"It is very expensive, but it's well worth the money."

"The license becomes cost prohibitive very quickly."

"I rate the price of NETSCOUT nGeniusONE a four out of five."

"There is a need to make yearly payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product. The product may come across as a cheap tool for some, while it may seem costly for others."

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Computer Software Company

22%

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Government

Financial Services Firm

16%

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

10%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Meraki Dashboard?

We greatly utilize the network because we can plug it into the DNS, VPN, or equipment. It's very good. Meraki Dashboard enhances wireless network management. We appreciate its flexibility, as it al...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Meraki Dashboard?

The cost of the Meraki solution is high, which may not be affordable for smaller companies, especially in developing countries.

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What needs improvement with Meraki Dashboard?

There is a need for price reductions in developing countries, as the cost of Meraki is quite high. Additionally, it would be beneficial if Meraki Dashboard could integrate more Cisco devices such a...

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Which is the best DDoS protection solution for a big ISP for monitoring and mitigating?

I would say if it’s an ISP that will build a scrubbing center, Netscout/Arbor is a good solution. In all other solutions, Imperva is a great choice.

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What do you like most about NETSCOUT nGeniusONE?

Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NETSCOUT nGeniusONE?

The pricing is a bit high yet not overly expensive. The cost depends on the size of the customer, as sizing controls the pricing.

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Overview

Meraki Dashboard is a comprehensive cloud-based platform that offers centralized management and control for all Meraki networking and security products. It provides a user-friendly interface, allowing administrators to easily monitor and configure their network infrastructure from anywhere. With real-time visibility, troubleshooting becomes effortless, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing downtime.

The intuitive dashboard offers a holistic view of the network, enabling quick identification of potential issues and proactive measures. It simplifies network deployment and scaling, with zero-touch provisioning and automatic firmware updates. The robust security features include advanced threat protection, content filtering, and VPN connectivity.

Meraki Dashboard also offers powerful analytics and reporting capabilities, providing valuable insights into network usage, application performance, and user behavior. With its seamless integration and scalability,

Meraki Dashboard is the ideal solution for organizations of all sizes, ensuring efficient network management and enhanced productivity.

Cisco

The nGenius Real-Time Monitor software provides you with tools to monitor and display information about your network both historically and in real time. The nGenius Real-Time Monitor software allows you to understand your current network usage and to plan for future needs. It also allows you to proactively troubleshoot problem areas in your network.

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