Cisco Catalyst Center
6.2#5 in microsegmentation softwareWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitCisco Catalyst Center vs Harvester
Harvester
6.3#2 in hyperconverged infrastructure (hci) solutionsFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Cisco Catalyst Center | Harvester |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Cisco describes hardware and virtual appliance deployments, including current guides for VMware ESXi and Ubuntu KVM. | Harvester installs directly on bare-metal servers from a bootable ISO; new installations starting with v1.8 require UEFI boot. |
Cisco Catalyst Center plans
- Cisco DNA AdvantagePriced on request
- Cisco DNA EssentialsPriced on request
Harvester plans
- HarvesterFree
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 Harvester if…
Harvester suits teams running VMs, Kubernetes in VMs, bare-metal containers, or edge workloads on supported server hardware. It is for users who can deploy and manage bare-metal infrastructure.