Meraki vs Spiceworks
MerakiNetwork Monitoring
From $154 / AP / yrPublished price
SpiceworksHelp Desk for IT
FreePublished price
Meraki Network Monitoring Cisco's cloud-managed networking platform including Wi-Fi, switches, security, and cameras. | Spiceworks Help Desk for IT Connecting everyone in IT since 2006 | |
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| Overview | ||
| Category | Network Monitoring | Help Desk for IT |
| What it is | Cisco's cloud-managed networking platform including Wi-Fi, switches, security, and cameras. | Free IT help desk and network monitoring for SMB admins |
| Pricing | ||
| Published price | From $154 / AP / yr Cisco publishes no list price (partner-quoted), but per-device cloud licenses are sold openly through resellers. Per CDW/reseller listings, a 1-year Meraki MR (wireless AP) Enterp… | Free Spiceworks Cloud Help Desk has a free ad-supported Core plan ($0, up to 5 seats, unlimited end users). A paid Premium plan launched June 2025 that removes ads and adds bulk action… |
| Pricing model | Per seat | Tiered plans |
| Free options | No free plan · Free trial | Free plan · Free trial |
| Deal on Cubbie | None right now | None right now |
| Company | ||
| Founded | 2006 | 2006 |
| Team size | 1001-5000 employees | 501-1000 employees |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, CA | Austin, TX |