ManageEngine OpManager vs Meraki Dashboard comparison

ManageEngine and Cisco are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. ManageEngine is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.4, while Cisco is ranked #20 with an average rating of 8.5. ManageEngine holds a 1.7% mindshare in NMS, compared to Cisco’s 1.4% mindshare. Additionally, 83% of ManageEngine users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 98% of Cisco users who would recommend it.

ManageEngine OpManager

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98% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 10, 2024

ManageEngine OpManager and Meraki Dashboard compete in the network management category. Meraki Dashboard seems to have the upper hand due to its user-friendly cloud management capabilities and interface.

Features: ManageEngine OpManager offers Network Device Monitoring, Switch Configuration, and real-time alerts. Its automation and reporting tools are versatile. Meraki Dashboard is known for its ease of use, cloud management capabilities, and a single pane of glass interface providing network-wide visibility.

Room for Improvement: ManageEngine OpManager's complex backup solutions, inconsistent UI updates, and slow technical support need improvement. Product documentation is also lacking. Meraki Dashboard requires better user-friendliness in configuration settings, enhanced licensing management, and improved integration with external platforms.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ManageEngine OpManager is primarily for on-premises deployment, creating challenges in diverse IT environments. Its technical support is responsive but lacks local expertise. Meraki Dashboard supports hybrid and public cloud environments with great technical support, though basic configuration assistance is limited.

Pricing and ROI: ManageEngine OpManager offers competitive pricing and significant savings compared to competitors like SolarWinds, providing a good ROI due to its cost-effectiveness. Meraki Dashboard is more expensive, but its user experience and cloud-based versatility justify the cost, with licensing often including comprehensive support.

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Categories and Ranking

ManageEngine OpManager

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

9th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Meraki Dashboard

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

20th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of ManageEngine OpManager is 1.7%, down from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Meraki Dashboard is 1.4%, down from 2.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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MUBDIUL ISLAM

Junior System Engineer at Corporate Projukti Limited

NetFlow monitoring has improved operations but needs better configurations

For the implementation part, I am facing issues when configuring the business view. When I create the business view, I experience problems with the port interface. When I add the interface, I am confused about which interface is connected to which endpoint. If identifying the interface was easier, it would take less time to configure. Another issue is with threshold values; sometimes, it shows kilobytes (kB) while our threshold is set to gigabytes. This can be confusing. Improving this aspect would be beneficial. In URL monitoring, there is room for enhancement.

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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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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I liked Network Configuration Manager. They had some pretty decent features there, and they also had pretty good monitoring and alerts."

"The dashboard, versatility and larger horizon are valuable."

"The tool is useful for SNMP monitoring."

"Flexibility in the two view dashboard helps viewers and admins get the information they need about the fetwork in a flash."

"The dashboard is unique and user-friendly."

"The detections are fine when they work."

"In my three years of experience with OpManager, we haven't encountered any issues. So, I'd rate it a nine out of ten. It's very stable."

"The integration with the firewall monitoring, the security monitoring, is great."

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"There is no need to swap the hardware at all the locations, and importing the APs into the Dashboard was a simple and quick process."

"Some of the features I have found valuable are the ease of access, simple configuration, and monitoring."

"The ease-of-use and the analytics are really effective tools."

"It's really user-friendly."

"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."

"I would say the ease of use is the most valuable feature. It's very easy to set up and get up and running."

"We have found the client dashboard to be very simple to use, especially in our Meraki environment."

"The product can scale if you need it to."

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Cons

"What I'd like ManageEngine OpManager to improve on is artificial intelligence. In particular, the machine learning feature should be integrated with the sensor flow. Doing this will give leverage, especially when you look at other products such as the Cisco DNA Center. When a switch goes down, I should be able to build on the correlation of other physical devices it's connected to so that I can integrate that with my CA CMDB. The ManageEngine OpManager team needs to draw a long-term roadmap where that feature becomes an integral part of the solution because right now, machine learning in ManageEngine OpManager is a long process. The solution doesn't have MLS search and I want to see ML being developed and applied for CA CMDB to greatly reduce the burden of tying everything. For example, if I have a data center switch that goes down now, I should know what server it's connected to, and when that switch goes down at twenty-four ports, I would get twenty-four alerts for different devices plugged in. I should be able to make a correlation that the major problem lies in the switch and not with the twenty-four elements connected to that switch. That is where machine learning should come into play and the ManageEngine OpManager AI should indicate "This is where the root of your problem is." It could be difficult, but this is a feature that should be improved or added to the solution."

"Some of our customers have been asking that OpManager have a feature to monitor the operating system, however, I tell them that Endpoint Central is doing that. You can buy endpoints and then OpManager, and they integrate between them, and everything is okay."

"This product is little bit slow sometimes. It may be that we need to change the configuration to improve performance."

"Needs an OVA, or more support for virtual deployments. Building a virtual instance of OpManager and OpManager Probe was a bit difficult because there was no OVA available."

"We would like the solution's customize and build functionality to be more user-friendly."

"I would like to see more capabilities and specific profiles built for the manufacturing sector."

"The data provided by the tool is not accurate."

"The solution's reports need to include the number of applications consumed."

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"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 could improve the user interface by making it more user-friendly. The configuring can at times be difficult."

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

"There are some issues with the NAT configuration, it is now impossible to some operations with the solution."

"It would be nicer if the dashboard was lighter."

"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."

"The solution can be expensive."

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

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is not worth the money."

"We have a standard license for ManageEngine OpManager. We purchased the license for one year and now we are upgrading it soon."

"The solution's licensing costs are yearly and based on the number of applications."

"The solution's pricing is very low compared to other products."

"The licensing costs depend on the number of devices and accounts that are being monitored by the solution."

"It is reasonably priced."

"ManageEngine OpManager is cheaper than SolarWinds."

"The price for ManageEngine OpManager is average."

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

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

"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."

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

"The Meraki Dashboard has more competitive pricing."

"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."

"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."

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Educational Organization

35%

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ManageEngine OpManager?

The product provides intensive reports.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ManageEngine OpManager?

The pricing was okay. However, it has been increasing a lot lately. The product is not worth the money.

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What needs improvement with ManageEngine OpManager?

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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 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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Overview

ManageEngine OpManager is a network, server, and virtualization monitoring software that helps SMEs, large enterprises and service providers manage their data centers and IT infrastructure efficiently and cost effectively. Automated workflows, intelligent alerting engines, configurable discovery rules, and extendable templates enable IT teams to setup a 24x7 monitoring system within hours of installation.

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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.

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