Ratings
Cisco Meraki
Esper
Overall
4.8
Meets Requirements
9.2
905 responses
Ease of Use
9.3
912 responses
Ease of Setup
9.4
804 responses
Ease of Admin
9.5
80 responses
Quality of Support
9.4
876 responses
Ease of Doing Business with
9.6
808 responses
Product Direction (% positive)
Based on G2 Winter 2026
Competitors
Cisco Meraki
Product Summary
Cisco Meraki is a brand within Cisco that specializes in cloud-managed networking solutions. Its mobile device management (MDM) feature, offered through Systems Manager, provides centralized management and security for various mobile devices within your organization.
Use Cases
- Security:
Cisco Meraki’s MDM enforces security policies to protect device data, apply restrictions, and control usage with passcode policies. - Content management:
The platform’s on-device content management lets technicians deploy and manage apps, images, documents, and other files on Android devices. - Geolocation:
Cisco Meraki’s geolocation capabilities allow users to locate managed devices and enforce security policies based on a device’s location.
Shortcomings
- Brand customization:
It would be helpful if the platform had more flexibility for customizing the user interface (UI) to match your company’s branding. - Log information:
The customer portal lacks some necessary log information, making it challenging for technicians to swiftly analyze and troubleshoot. - Limited integrations:
Cisco Meraki MDM reviews state that there are few third-party integrations available.
Esper
Product Summary
Esper is a next-generation mobile device management (MDM) solution marketed as the “smarter approach” to managing iOS and Android tablets, kiosks, smartphones, and IoT edge devices, among other devices. Its platform offers a wide range of features that allow IT teams to monitor their fleet efficiently from a single pane of glass.
Use Cases
- Centralized device management:
Esper provides MDM capabilities from a single dashboard. - Remote diagnostics:
Esper helps you monitor all your devices for possible performance issues and resolve them before they become larger technical issues. - Compliance enforcement:
Users can easily set policies, and Esper will automatically and accurately enforce them.
Shortcomings
- Remote access:
Esper could improve its remote control and viewing tool so users can manage multiple devices in real-time without slowing down. - Platform compatibility:
According to some G2 users, Esper is much better suited for Android devices, leaving its support for iOS devices much to be desired. - Reporting capabilities:
Some G2 users have stated that they occasionally have difficulty using Esper’s reporting function.
NinjaOne
Why your peers choose us over Cisco Meraki and Esper
NinjaOne sets itself apart with its exceptional customer reviews, usability and comprehensive integration options, positioning it ahead of its competitors. The platform’s interface is expertly crafted for both quick adoption and ease of use, vital for dynamic IT environments. This focus on user experience doesn’t compromise its robust feature set, which is designed to boost operational efficiency, an area where many competitors struggle.In terms of integration, NinjaOne shines by offering extensive compatibility with a wide array of third-party applications, an area where other RMM solutions often have limitations. This makes it a more adaptable choice for varied IT ecosystems. Furthermore, NinjaOne’s scalability and performance consistency, even in large network scenarios, mark it as a superior option. Enhanced by advanced, customizable reporting tools, NinjaOne emerges as a leading choice for IT professionals seeking a dependable, efficient RMM platform.
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