Mist AI and Cloud vs SolarWinds ipMonitor comparison

The compared Juniper and SolarWinds solutions aren't in the same category. Juniper is ranked #18 in Wireless LAN , with an average rating of 7.5, and holds a 1.6% mindshare in the category. SolarWinds is ranked #76 in NMS , with an average rating of 6.0, and holds a 0.2% mindshare. Additionally, 77% of Juniper users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 50% of SolarWinds users who would recommend it.

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77% willing to recommend

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50% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Mist AI and Cloud

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Wireless LAN (18th)

SolarWinds ipMonitor

Average Rating

6.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Monitoring Software (76th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (55th)

Mindshare comparison

Mist AI and Cloud and SolarWinds ipMonitor aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Mist AI and Cloud is designed for Wireless LAN and holds a mindshare of 1.6%, down 2.8% compared to last year.
SolarWinds ipMonitor, on the other hand, focuses on Network Monitoring Software, holds 0.2% mindshare, up 0.1% since last year.

Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Mist AI and Cloud	1.6%
Aruba Wireless	15.0%
Ruckus Wireless	13.5%
Other	69.9%

Wireless LAN

Network Monitoring Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
SolarWinds ipMonitor	0.2%
Zabbix	10.1%
SolarWinds NPM	4.2%
Other	85.5%

Network Monitoring Software

Featured Reviews

Mohammed Junaid Khatib

Technical Lead at Wipro Limited

Has improved troubleshooting efficiency with AI-driven insights but requires a simpler user interface

Mist AI and Cloud has integrated artificial intelligence and introduced a Marvis tool, making troubleshooting much easier compared to Cisco, Extreme, or any other vendor. The Marvis tool includes Marvis Action and Marvis Mini. In Marvis Mini, you can enter the MAC address, site name, or device name to get complete details of any issues the device is facing. If you enter the MAC address of a device, it will show the types of issues such as roaming, authentication, or IP address problems. This eliminates the need to manually search for errors on the controller. The troubleshooting has been significantly simplified through Marvis Mini, which is integrated with AI. Additionally, Marvis Action helps with alerting and monitoring, showing how many devices are down and what kinds of connectivity, DHCP, or authentication issues exist, providing alerts without the need to manually monitor all devices. Mist AI and Cloud is very effective at managing user experience through its AI capabilities. It helps reduce downtime by providing alerts that allow us to work directly on issues without waiting for system failures.

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Masud Alam

Manager at Optimum Origens Inc.

IP address management improves network efficiency but licensing cost could decrease

We are using SolarWinds for NPM and NCM, and we use IP address management for IP address monitoring. It helps us track which IP address is live and which is not. It also provides DHCP reservation and allows us to declare IP addresses for our integration. We have been using it for IP address…

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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

"Mist AI and Cloud has integrated artificial intelligence and introduced a Marvis tool, making troubleshooting much easier compared to Cisco, Extreme, or any other vendor."

"Mist is a really good tool that provides essential AI information from an operational point of view, covering both wireless and switching."

"Regarding features, the solution seems to be very intuitive."

"The cost is the most valuable aspect of this solution."

"It's really easy to provision and support. Those are its main features."

"There are several valuable features. One of them is Cibas, and another one is Marvis."

"This solution helps customers save time and fix problems proactively."

"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."

More Mist AI and Cloud pros

"IPAM is used for IP address reservation and tracking, helping us easily identify live IP addresses."

"The most valuable feature is the availability of end devices."

Cons

"Mist AI and Cloud need to improve the configuration speed."

"The solution lacks documentation."

"Configuration could be improved."

"Mist AI and Cloud should be marketed more and focus on making partners in the industry."

"The inter-functionality with other vendors was a negative for us."

"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."

"There are many aspects of AI, and how acquisitions are proceeding, particularly between Juniper and Aruba, remains unclear."

"The area for improvement is that Juniper is not as market dominant as Cisco, so they should focus on making their GUI more user-friendly, as it is currently a bit complex and users may not fully understand the available features."

More Mist AI and Cloud cons

"The licensing cost is high compared to open source tools."

"The solution does not include enough features and has some performance issues."

"The licensing cost is high compared to open source tools."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"The price of this product is approximately the same as competing products in the market."

"Mist AI and Cloud is expensive."

"The solution is expensive in Brazil."

"The custom licensing is a little bit expensive and I would rate it 7.5 out of 10."

"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 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."

More Mist AI and Cloud pricing and cost advice

"The solution is a bit expensive because the annual license does not include new features that are priced as add-ons."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

No data available

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	9

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Mist AI and Cloud?

AI-driven automation helps implement the solution quickly.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Mist AI and Cloud?

My rating for pricing is five, where ten represents a low price and one represents a high price.

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What needs improvement with Mist AI and Cloud?

The area for improvement is that Juniper is not as market dominant as Cisco, so they should focus on making their GUI more user-friendly, as it is currently a bit complex and users may not fully un...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds ipMonitor?

The licensing cost is high compared to other open-source tools. Being a corporate client, we require corporate licensing, which adds to the cost.

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What needs improvement with SolarWinds ipMonitor?

The licensing cost is high compared to open source tools. The state monitoring tools could be improved with AI integration to track IP usage history. There is no local support; we must contact thei...

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Also Known As

Mist Access Points

ipMonitor

Overview

Mist AI uses a combination of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science techniques to optimize user experiences and simplify operations across the wireless access, wired access, and SD-WAN domains.

Data is ingested from numerous sources, including Juniper Mist Access Points, Switches, Session Smart Routers, and Firewalls for end-to-end insight into user experiences. These devices work in concert with Mist AI to optimize user experiences from client-to-cloud, including automated event correlation, root cause identification, Self-Driving Network™ operations, network assurance, proactive anomaly detection, and more.

Juniper also leverages Mist AI for next-generation customer support. It is the foundational element behind Marvis, the industry’s first AI-driven Virtual Network Assistant, which provides extensive insight and guidance to IT staff via a natural language conversational interface.

With Mist AI, operators save time and money with faster problem resolution and fewer onsite visits. Users benefit from a network infrastructure that is more predictable, reliable, and measurable.

Juniper

Monitor network devices, servers, VMware hosts and applications from one console
Receive alerts for availability and performance issues
Monitor network status on maps and NOC view
Minimize downtime by automating remediation actions
Enhance monitoring with built-in reports and dashboards

SolarWinds

Sample Customers

Dartmouth, Hitachi, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Nebraska Furniture Mart, NTT, Okta

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