Meraki Dashboard vs NinjaOne comparison

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We performed a comparison between Meraki Dashboard and NinjaOne based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Network Monitoring Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Meraki Dashboard vs. NinjaOne

May 2024

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Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the market share of Juniper Mist Premium Analytics is 0.4% and it decreased by 34.8% compared to the previous year. The market share of Meraki Dashboard is 1.7% and it decreased by 22.3% compared to the previous year. The market share of NinjaOne is 0.5% and it increased by 41.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Shiva_Prasad

Senior Technical Consultant at Black Box Network Services

Jan 25, 2024

A cloud solution for warehousing with a troubleshooting feature

The initial setup is straightforward. It's based on user requirements. We also conduct heat mapping using a couple of tools. The only requirement is to understand the technical or configuration aspects from the user's end and then configure it. Mist takes no more than 15 to 20 minutes for a particular deployment. You need to understand the end user's environment and have a concrete plan on whether it's a greenfield installation or an existing one, considering the density and height. Based on that, we need to develop a passive heat map. Then, you need to discuss with the user to understand exactly what needs to be configured and what they require in their environment. Based on that, you can proceed with the installation. Additionally, you can perform post-installation heat mapping to ensure it matches the earlier heat map. I rate the initial setup an eight out of ten, where one is difficult, and ten is easy.

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LongDang

Vice president for IT at a performing arts with 51-200 employees

Oct 11, 2022

Well-organized, easy to use, and practical

In my company, ten to twelve people use Meraki Dashboard. As the Meraki Dashboard deployment was very straightforward, only two to three people deployed it. Ten people handled the maintenance of the solution, but it was based on areas in which people had responsibility. Currently, there's no plan to increase the usage of the Meraki Dashboard. I would recommend Meraki Dashboard to others who have Meraki products and services, as the solution can provide oversight into what you're doing and what you'll be able to maintain from a Meraki point of view. My rating for Meraki Dashboard is eight out of ten because it's a strong product for me.

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BENDER BENEDICT

L3 Technical Support Engineer at SV Gaming Limited

Dec 2, 2022

Easily implement, monitor, and manage remote users

We usually give the developer feedback through our account manager and also the technical person that we reach out to once in a while and most of the time, they take the feedback and within a couple of months, they implement and roll out an audit. The one feature that I believe needs improvement is the software patching. NinjaOne still lacks the ability to patch third-party software that is not already added to its list of managed applications. For those applications, we have to deploy Chocolatey, which is another third-party application that we use to patch third-party software not listed on NinjaOne's portal. The NinjaOne distribution server is highly dependent on an active directory. So for a cloud-only environment like ours, it's impossible to implement because we don't have a long-range server.

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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

"We can manage the entire system across the network and troubleshoot the pain points."

"The single dashboard is a valuable feature."

"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 allows for easy suite configuration. We can handle everything on there when there's a policy or any other requirement."

"The most valuable features are the ease of use and a single-pane-of-glass that allows us to identify issues across the entire network from one dashboard."

"The ability to view the entire project stack, including the camera, features, and routers, which I believe are the most important or relevant components."

"The initial setup process is quite simple."

"There are some whitelist blacklist capabilities in the MX dashboard, which is very helpful."

"It is very easy to manage. It has good security, and it is working well with our firewall."

"Meraki Dashboard centralizes control of all our equipment into one cloud-based console, so we can manage it from anywhere. We can resolve problems remotely outside of business hours because it is on the cloud. You can use the dashboard to change security settings or configure routers and switches."

"We like how Meraki Dashboard lets you manage all the devices in a single pane of glass. The dashboard is intuitive and easy to use. They are constantly updating the functionality. Switches from other vendors have the same features for the life of the device, but Meraki is always improving."

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"NinjaOne helps us view the status of software patching, whether the PC is locked or unlocked."

"Good at managing updates and for remote support."

"It just works as advertised and serves the purpose for which we got it."

"The most valuable feature we have found currently is probably patch management."

"It helps us to be able to have visibility into the overall performance of the servers, laptops, and desktops that we are managing currently."

"The installation is easy, it only took two minutes."

"The best feature of NinjaOne is the SLA system. Every IT person can check their performance, how long it takes to resolve an issue, and how many SLAs are breached."

"The solution's most valuable feature is related to its remote access...I know that NinjaOne's technical support is good."

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Cons

"The Wi-Fi side needs improvement."

"The technical support needs improvement."

"The initial setup is complex and can be made more straightforward."

"Some features could be added."

"There is a bit of a problem when you try to log in and you don't have a fixed IP address. If you're granting access, you need to log in by using the IP address. If your administrator's IP address is not a fixed IP address and it has changed, you might need to update the changed IP address in the interface. For this, you need to log in to the interface to update the IP address. This issue might not have so much to do with Meraki interface."

"The solution can be expensive."

"The tool is useful for managing devices and monitoring their current state, but it falls short in troubleshooting network issues, particularly with access points. It does not provide a complete understanding of the root causes of the issues. As a result, network engineers have had to use additional tools to complement it and conduct assessments. The only way to improve the tool would be to enhance its capability to identify and resolve network issues effectively."

"For instance, you should be able to see if something has been blocked by a firewall rule by looking at a live log of traffic moving through the device. It helps you troubleshoot issues and understand if your rules are working. You need to ensure the firewall is blocking the right things. That's unavailable in the Meraki Dashboard. You have to send the logs to a log server. We use SolarWinds locally, but it's not natively built into Meraki. We're also using Cisco ISA and another tool called Smoothwall."

"Meraki Dashboard's pricing could be improved."

"I’d like the product to allow for other solutions to be integrated with the dashboard as well."

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"The reporting is lackluster. NinjaOne is great for maintaining systems, but it's hard to use it to understand the state that systems are in without going in and mining the information myself. I rate the reporting two out of 10."

"NinjaOne's dashboard could be easier to use."

"The graphical user interface could be improved."

"It can have more integrations with third-party providers, such as Deep Instinct. They do partner with certain antivirus or remote access tool partners, but they can increase their portfolio to have more choices."

"NinjaOne's pricing and user interface needs improvement."

"I would like to see more scripts for PowerShell commands."

"The NinjaOne distribution server is highly dependent on an active directory."

"Lacks sufficient integrations with other PSAs."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is expensive."

"Licensing for Meraki Dashboard is paid every year, and it's on a per-device model that costs roughly $300 to $400 per device, but that comes with full support and troubleshooting, etc. Compared to similar products, Meraki Dashboard is quite high-end, but the costs you pay are all-in."

"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."

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

"The Meraki Dashboard has more competitive pricing."

"Typically, the license model is for one, three, and five years. They can just be a bit more flexible around it and look into providing an option for 24 months."

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

"From a pricing perspective, they are still expensive."

"I’m not sure of the exact cost, however, it’s my understanding the Meraki WiFi is around $800. That’s for a three-year license. It’s about $150 a year."

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"It roughly costs $400 a month. It provides a good value because of the number of tools that you get in the solution. I would rate it a four out of five in terms of pricing. There are no additional costs other than the standard licensing fees."

"We currently pay $1.20 per device on a monthly basis."

"The pricing is reasonable and cheaper than ConnectWise."

"Its pricing is great."

"The product's pricing depends on the number of PCs or devices."

"NinjaRMM uses a subscription model."

"NinjaOne's price is fine since my workplace is an educational institution, so we get the product at a really good price considering that we do not pay taxes, making the prices very fair and worth the product."

"We got a pretty good deal. It was fairly affordable."

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Computer Software Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

12%

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Computer Software Company

23%

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Computer Software Company

16%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Juniper Mist Premium Analytics?

We can manage the entire system across the network and troubleshoot the pain points.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Mist Premium Analytics?

The solution is expensive. I rate the pricing an eight out of ten.

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What needs improvement with Juniper Mist Premium Analytics?

The technical support needs improvement.

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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 Dashboa...

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

Meraki Dashboard's pricing is reasonable. It is sold yearly, typically for one, three, or five years. I rate its pric...

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What needs improvement with Meraki Dashboard?

The tool needs to incorporate more integration platforms. Integrating technical support features directly into the da...

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What do you like most about NinjaOne?

NinjaOne helps us view the status of software patching, whether the PC is locked or unlocked.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NinjaOne?

The product's pricing depends on the number of PCs or devices.

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What needs improvement with NinjaOne?

NinjaOne's pricing and user interface needs improvement.

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Overview

Juniper Mist Premium Analytics is a comprehensive network analytics solution that provides organizations with valuable insights into their network performance and user experience. The primary use case of this product is to enable IT teams to proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize their network infrastructure.

The most valuable functionality of Juniper Mist Premium Analytics is its AI-driven insights and recommendations. Leveraging machine learning algorithms, it analyzes vast amounts of network data to identify anomalies, predict potential issues, and suggest remediation actions. This proactive approach helps organizations minimize network downtime, improve user experience, and optimize network performance.

By providing real-time visibility into network performance, Juniper Mist Premium Analytics helps organizations quickly identify and resolve network issues. It offers detailed analytics on network traffic, application performance, and user behavior, allowing IT teams to pinpoint the root cause of problems and take immediate action. This not only reduces troubleshooting time but also enhances overall network reliability.

Furthermore, Juniper Mist Premium Analytics enables organizations to optimize their network infrastructure. It provides insights into network capacity utilization, application usage patterns, and user behavior, allowing IT teams to make informed decisions about network design, resource allocation, and capacity planning. This helps organizations to ensure that their network is efficiently utilized and can support the growing demands of their users.

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.

Introducing NinjaOne, the ultimate all-in-one solution for modern ninjas. This innovative product combines cutting-edge technology with sleek design to enhance your ninja skills like never before. With its lightweight and compact form factor, NinjaOne is perfect for stealthy missions and quick maneuvers.

Equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and advanced AI capabilities, it offers real-time tracking, precise motion detection, and intelligent analysis of your surroundings. The high-resolution display provides crystal-clear visuals, ensuring optimal visibility even in low-light conditions.

NinjaOne also features a built-in communication system, allowing seamless coordination with your team members. Its long-lasting battery ensures uninterrupted usage during extended missions.

Whether you're a seasoned ninja or just starting your training, NinjaOne is the ultimate companion to elevate your skills to new heights.

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