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Mist AI and Cloud vs PRTG Network Monitor comparison

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Juniper Mist Wireless Acces...
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Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
8.0
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
Wireless LAN (8th)
Mist AI and Cloud
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
Wireless LAN (9th)
PRTG Network Monitor
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
99
Ranking in other categories
Network Monitoring Software (5th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (6th), Cloud Monitoring Software (8th)
 

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Featured Reviews

Gyan Sharma - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 17, 2024
Offers good performance, good solution and smooth implementation
I do have a suggestion: it would be helpful to have even stronger security features to help protect against interference from other nearby access points that aren't part of our network. If there are access points from other brands installed nearby; they can cause interference and disrupt the range of our Mist access points. So, the security features could be stronger, especially in terms of authentication. The connectivity is excellent, but security needs improvement. In future releases, integrating more AI features would be beneficial. If Mist had stronger AI features, it could provide better security against network threats and cyberattacks. So, this solution still needs to improve its AI capabilities. It would be great if the AI could improve the range of the access points, and auto-protect functionality should be there to avoid interference by other nearby access points and enhance threat detection. In the future, I'd like to see stronger threat detection features integrated with Mist, as well as better detection of nearby access points that might cause interference.
Marc Gaethofs - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 1, 2023
A combination of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science techniques to optimize user experiences
We manage a sizable building that houses our office workspaces, comprising approximately six hundred offices. Our primary requirement is to deploy WiFi access across these offices. This serves as the initial use case. The second use case arose during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting us to explore…
Noman-Saleem - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 29, 2024
Detects suden changes but significant pricing concerns affect the effectiveness of network traffic troubleshooting
We use PRTG Network Monitor for monitoring traffic on interfaces and the behavior of network traffic. If there are sudden changes in traffic or any configuration issues, we can sort them out using PRTG. It's very helpful for troubleshooting and monitoring traffic utilization on our interfaces…

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

Pros

"The solution is stable."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is Marvis, the AI-driven network management system."
"The solution is pretty generic and easy to use."
"It's well-detailed in terms of troubleshooting logs."
"The artificial intelligence feature is very good."
"The most valuable feature of Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) is the ability to troubleshoot ports on the network. Additionally, when there is an update on the APs they are able to reboot quickly reducing downtime. Other solutions have a longer downtime when updates are done."
"The product is quite user-friendly and easy to deploy, so one should definitely consider buying it."
"The AI capabilities of Mist Wireless are superior to other OEMs."
"The Marvis feature of Mist AI, an artificial intelligence tool, is very useful."
"The cost is the most valuable aspect of this solution."
"The AI deployment process involves adding access points and placing them in the designated area. The AI system automatically adjusts channel selection and transmission power without any issues with stability or throughput. It has improved network performance."
"If you compare wired versus wireless, it's convenient. You don't need to have one place for connectivity. You can move around and it's easier. Sometimes it's a hassle to work with wires, which is why wireless is so convenient."
"Has an extremely good feature set."
"Natural language patching is an important feature."
"Ability to control the access points by groups."
"The triangulation feature can be used to determine where a person is in relation to the access point."
"The remote probe feature in PRTG Network Monitor helps you monitor remote systems or your network at a lower cost than other solutions."
"PRTG is integrated on Windows."
"There was only one feature I liked about PRTG Network Monitor a lot, and that was bandwidth monitoring, though, in the newer versions of the tool, that feature is now a bit lacking. Pricing for PRTG Network Monitor is also not as expensive. It's a good tool, even for beginners."
"The feature whereby it shows when my hard drives are moving towards thresholds that would be considered outages, before they reach that point - that is valuable."
"The fact that I can use custom MIB files to customize my sensors for the things that are not there as a default is a good feature."
"Speed of deployment is one of the most valuable features."
"The network visualization helps us to drill down deeper."
"The bandwidth monitoring is a very attractive feature, it can tell you the bandwidth utilization while it is attempting to connect to the host for feedback."
 

Cons

"Enrolling into the tool is a tedious process."
"Though certain security features are integrated into the product, my company has to always look forward to tightening certain security functionalities in the solution."
"The pricing is very high in the Indian market."
"The pricing should be made cheaper."
"Improvement is needed in the user-friendliness of Juniper Mist, particularly in enhancing the interaction with AI features."
"The solution is expensive."
"Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) could improve if the MIST platform had a built-in master key. This would be an advantage."
"Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release."
"Sometimes it takes a lot of time for the access point to connect with the cloud."
"There seems to be different versions of standards used in the wireless access points. In the future, it would be helpful if the solution could come up with some kind of universal standard for all devices and all access points."
"Mist AI and Cloud should improve its integrations."
"Regarding opportunities for improvement in Mist, it is notable for its robust cloud portal and integration of artificial intelligence into various services, creating a highly efficient environment for work. However, a drawback lies in the cost associated with its WiFi offerings. With a pricing range of twelve hundred to fifteen hundred dollars for a single Access Point, exclusive of the subscription, it is acknowledged as a relatively expensive solution in the realm of WiFi services. Despite this drawback, the positive attributes of Mist make it a noteworthy option."
"It would be beneficial to have support for the Chinese language."
"The solution doesn't provide mail notifications currently."
"Configuration could be improved."
"There could be more integration."
"PRTG does not allow us to scan devices like we can scan software or another problem in it. Also, I cannot draw graphical graphs in Woodview/look. Another problem is that we cannot draw a good diagram in PRTG."
"Improvements in data storage flexibility, such as allowing customers to specify data retention periods, would enhance PRTG."
"They should work on syncing the solution with Gmail."
"The scalability of this solution could improve as well as the automated provisioning of the infrastructure."
"I would like to see network mapping."
"I would like to see a more robust platform and a new dashboard. In addition, the code is good, but it needs improvement."
"PRTG Network Monitor could improve the price."
"The database needs improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is something Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) can work on. The pricing is very high compared to the competition."
"I rate the product price as a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is inexpensive, and ten is expensive. It is a reasonably priced tool."
"I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."
"I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."
"We pay maybe 1000 SEK per year, per access point."
"If a customer has a budget of around five lakhs in Indian currency, they can afford Juniper products."
"The pricing is fair."
"Juniper Wireless AP's price is a little more expensive than other solutions, but you get what you pay for."
"The solution is expensive in Brazil."
"The price of Mist AI and Cloud is approximately 20 percent less than competitors, such as Aruba and Cisco. However, Cisco has a lifetime warranty for its solutions."
"The annual cost is a significant issue for us, and it notably contributes to the overall price. We have a customer with nearly fifty-eight access points in a multifunctional building, and while the setup was relatively simple, the yearly licensing cost is substantial. For the specific features we utilize, the licensing amounts to about forty thousand euros annually. This is not a trivial expense and significantly impacts the overall cost, making it quite high."
"Mist AI and Cloud is expensive."
"The price is about the same compared to other vendors. There is an add-on license, but it's up to you if you want to buy it or not."
"Depending on the features, I think it's quite reasonably priced, especially considering the facilities of the product."
"The price is not cheap, but it's a reliable solution and very easy for management."
"The price of this product is approximately the same as competing products in the market."
"All monitoring system is close to the same pricing scheme."
"The pricing is very low compared to other solutions."
"The pricing is reasonable for the features provided."
"We've got the unlimited package... I believe it was around the £15,000 per year mark."
"The price of PRTG Network Monitor is more expensive than other solutions, such as OP Network Manager."
"Right now, the smallest sensor pack that they have is just a bit out of range for me, as a business. This kills me, as I need the product. Therefore, there is always a balance between needing to buy it or continuing their free version."
"PRTG Network Monitor is not that expensive, so I like it cost-wise. There's no additional cost apart from the standard licensing fees. On a scale of one to five, with one being the cheapest and five being the most expensive, I would rate the cost of PRTG Network Monitor a two."
"We have an unlimited license for this solution."
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Comparison Review

it_user174738 - PeerSpot reviewer
May 31, 2015
Nagios vs. Zabbix vs. PRTG vs. Spiceworks vs. Solarwinds Network Performance Monitor
I have researched a quite a few network monitoring tools which can be used for various monitoring purposes of not only the servers, but the intermediate routers as well. There are majorly three types of these softwares. Ones which are completely open-source, you can do almost anything you want…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
7%
Government
6%
Educational Organization
28%
Computer Software Company
18%
Retailer
6%
University
5%
Educational Organization
53%
Computer Software Company
8%
Government
5%
Financial Services Firm
4%
 

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Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?
If a customer has a budget of around five lakhs in Indian currency, they can afford Juniper products. But for a new c...
What needs improvement with Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?
HP recently acquired Juniper, and I'm not happy about that. Juniper is a brand, and HP acquired them because of Junip...
What do you like most about Mist AI and Cloud?
AI-driven automation helps implement the solution quickly.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Mist AI and Cloud?
The price is very high in Brazil because of the high tax. The solution is expensive in Brazil.
What needs improvement with Mist AI and Cloud?
Most of our customers are global companies. There is no local support for Mist in Brazil. There is no equipment for t...
What is the best network monitoring software for large enterprises?
PRTG network monitor is one of the best tool i have ever used for the monitoring. It have auto discovery option. it a...
What do you like most about PRTG Network Monitor?
The tool is integrated with our email for the alerts.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PRTG Network Monitor?
The pricing is harshly increased, from $4,000 last year to $99,000 now, with no additional features added. This is un...
 

Also Known As

Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points
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Dartmouth, Hitachi, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Nebraska Furniture Mart, NTT, Okta
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