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At a Glance
Cisco Meraki
Cisco Meraki
Star Rating
(194)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (63.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Juniper Firewall
Juniper Firewall
Star Rating
(30)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Juniper Firewall
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Juniper Firewall excels in its "Firewall" capabilities, receiving a high score of 9.1, which indicates robust security features. In contrast, Cisco Meraki also performs well in this area but has a slightly lower score, suggesting that while it is effective, it may not offer the same level of depth in firewall functionalities.
  • Reviewers mention that Cisco Meraki shines in "Ease of Setup" with a score of 9.1, making it a preferred choice for organizations looking for a quick deployment. Juniper Firewall, while still competent with a score of 8.5, may require more time and expertise to configure effectively.
  • G2 users highlight the superior "Dashboard" experience in Cisco Meraki, scoring 9.4, which provides intuitive analytics and monitoring tools. Users of Juniper Firewall, with a score of 9.3, appreciate its dashboard but note that it may not be as user-friendly as Meraki's interface.
  • Users on G2 report that both products have comparable "Quality of Support" ratings at 8.3, indicating that users feel supported by both vendors. However, some reviewers mention that Juniper Firewall's support can be slower to respond compared to Cisco Meraki's more responsive service.
  • Reviewers say that Cisco Meraki's "Integration" capabilities score a remarkable 9.3, allowing for seamless connectivity with other applications and services. In contrast, Juniper Firewall, while still effective, scores slightly lower, suggesting that it may not integrate as effortlessly with third-party tools.
  • Users report that Juniper Firewall's "Antivirus" feature scores 8.8, which is commendable, but Cisco Meraki's overall security features, including "Intrusion Prevention" and "Intrusion Detection," both scoring 9.0, provide a more comprehensive security solution that users find reassuring.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cisco Meraki
No pricing available
Juniper Firewall
No pricing available
Free Trial
Cisco Meraki
No trial information available
Juniper Firewall
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
158
8.8
23
Ease of Use
9.0
159
8.7
23
Ease of Setup
9.1
136
8.5
13
Ease of Admin
9.2
137
8.1
13
Quality of Support
8.3
148
8.3
22
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
132
8.6
13
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
156
7.5
23
Features by Category
Unified Threat Management (UTM)Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
9.0
66
Not enough data
Security - Unified Threat Management
8.8
41
Not enough data
9.1
52
Not enough data
8.8
43
Not enough data
8.8
54
Not enough data
8.8
55
Not enough data
9.2
53
Not enough data
Administration
8.8
60
Not enough data
9.4
61
Not enough data
Visitor Behavior IntelligenceHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
8.8
27
Not enough data
Reporting
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.0
21
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
9.3
24
Not enough data
Administration
9.3
21
Not enough data
9.4
25
Not enough data
9.3
24
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
11
Administration
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.2
11
Agentic AI - Firewall Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Firewall
Not enough data
Not enough data
Enterprise Mobility ManagementHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
9.0
14
Not enough data
Platform
8.7
13
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
Operating System
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
Security
9.4
14
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.5
14
Not enough data
Management
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Mobility Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cisco Meraki
Cisco Meraki
Juniper Firewall
Juniper Firewall
Cisco Meraki and Juniper Firewall are categorized as Unified Threat Management (UTM)
Unique Categories
Juniper Firewall
Juniper Firewall is categorized as Firewall Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cisco Meraki
Cisco Meraki
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
19.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
63.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.8%
Juniper Firewall
Juniper Firewall
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
17.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
41.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
41.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Cisco Meraki
Cisco Meraki
Information Technology and Services
16.8%
Hospital & Health Care
5.4%
Financial Services
5.4%
Computer & Network Security
3.8%
Telecommunications
3.3%
Other
65.2%
Juniper Firewall
Juniper Firewall
Information Technology and Services
17.2%
Computer Software
10.3%
Internet
6.9%
Hospital & Health Care
6.9%
Financial Services
6.9%
Other
51.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Cisco Meraki
Cisco Meraki
Most Helpful Favorable Review
VL
Victor L.
Verified User in Food & Beverages

The interface is the key to the Meraki solutions, single pane of glass that allows administrators easy access from anywhere to configure, test, and manage Meraki's network solutions. There are plenty of technical articles on deploying these solutions and...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Brian D.
BD
Brian D.
Verified User in Consumer Goods

MX appliances are missing some features, they provide DHCP but then don't provide DNS. DNS is fairly standard on perimeter devices and can't think of any competitor that doesn't have it. Support is sub-par and often does not provide you with solutions. ...

Juniper Firewall
Juniper Firewall
Most Helpful Favorable Review
RH
Reda H.
Verified User in Education Management

I appreciate Juniper Firewall for its robust security features and efficient network protection. The comprehensive threat detection, user-friendly interface, and scalability make it a reliable choice for safeguarding our network infrastructure.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Surya K.
SK
Surya K.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Compared to the competition, juniper is far behind in terms of user friendly and easy to work with making it the least-used firewall in multiple big companies. Its GUI is too outdated with competitions like checkpoint firewall and palo alto firewall

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Discussions
Cisco Meraki
Cisco Meraki Discussions
How has Cisco Meraki supported your network infrastructure, and what features do you find most valuable?
2 comments
Saud A.
SA
The features I find most valuable include: Cloud-based dashboard Layer 7 traffic analytics Automatic firmware updates and security patches...Read more
Is Cisco Meraki any good?
1 comment
SM
Absolutely, with its great pricing, features and intuitive UI, it is the best option for small-medium sized businesses.Read more
What is Cisco SD WAN?
1 comment
Randal P.
RP
Cisco SD-WAN, powered by Cisco IOS XE Software, is a highly secure, cloud-scale architecture that is open, programmable, and scalable. Through the Cisco...Read more
Juniper Firewall
Juniper Firewall Discussions
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Juniper Firewall has no discussions with answers