Side by side
Cisco Catalyst Center vs Scale Computing Platform
Both stand on hyperconverged infrastructure (hci) solutions. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid APILinuxMac+3
Visit Cisco Catalyst Center 
Paid APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Choose Scale Computing Platform if you need combined infrastructure and centralized management across distributed or edge locations, with automation and Azure integrations. Look elsewhere if you need a published price before engaging with the vendor or a configuration other than the listed 3-node Professional Essentials plan.
Visit Scale Computing PlatformThe facts
| Cisco Catalyst Center | Scale Computing Platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Scale Computing Platform |
| Website | cisco.com | scalecomputing.com |
| On hyperconverged infrastructure (hci) solutions | #3 of 17 | #7 of 17 |
Cisco Catalyst Center: what it does well
Scale Computing Platform: what it does well
- Combines virtualization, servers, storage, backup, disaster recovery, and fleet management.
- Centralizes monitoring and management across distributed clusters.
- Zero-touch provisioning supports cluster deployment.
- REST API and Ansible collection support automation.
- Integrates with Azure Arc, Azure Monitor, and Azure Policy.
What to know first
- Pricing is available on request.
- Professional Essentials is limited to a 3-node configuration.
- Email support is limited to Monday through Friday, 2 AM to 10 PM ET.
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