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| Fact | Cisco Catalyst Center | Cradlepoint NetCloud Manager |
|---|---|---|
| API | The platform exposes northbound REST APIs for discovery, inventory, topology, provisioning, assurance, and other network operations. | The NetCloud Manager REST API provides programmatic access to many functions available in the user interface and has v2 and v3 endpoints. |
| Deployment | Cisco describes hardware and virtual appliance deployments, including current guides for VMware ESXi and Ubuntu KVM. | NetCloud Manager supports preconfigured setup, bulk policy management, automatic carrier selection, and cellular geolocation mapping for 5G and LTE WAN deployments. |
| Founded | 1984 | 2006 |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California, United States | Boise, Idaho, United States |
| Integrations | Cisco documents integrations with ISE, ThousandEyes, Webex, Microsoft Teams, ServiceNow, Infoblox, and BlueCat, plus generic APIs for other ITSM and IPAM systems. | Listed integrations include Cradlepoint Virtual Router in AWS, NetCloud Edge Connector for Microsoft Azure IoT Central, Advanced GPS tracking, CloudShark, and Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access. |
| Purpose | Cisco Catalyst Center is a centralized network controller and management dashboard for enterprise network operations. | NetCloud Manager is a cloud-based platform for configuring, deploying, monitoring, operating, and troubleshooting LTE or 5G router and adapter endpoints for wireless WAN. |
| Support | Cisco says Catalyst and Cisco DNA software subscriptions include embedded software support and downloads; opening a support case requires a Cisco Service Contract. | NetCloud Essentials and Advanced plans include enterprise-level technical support, limited lifetime warranty, ongoing software and firmware updates, and global 24x7 assistance. |
Cisco Catalyst Center plans
- Cisco DNA AdvantagePriced on request
- Cisco DNA EssentialsPriced on request
Cradlepoint NetCloud Manager plans
- NetCloud AdvancedPriced on request
- NetCloud EssentialsPriced on request
Pick Cisco Catalyst Center if…
It suits enterprise network teams that need centralized operations, automation, and assurance across managed devices. Teams should be prepared for substantial virtual-appliance requirements and subscription-based licensing.
Pick Cradlepoint NetCloud Manager if…
It suits organizations managing distributed LTE or 5G wireless WAN endpoints from a cloud service. Mobile administrators and teams needing API access, deployment controls or troubleshooting alerts may find the platform relevant.