---
description: Review of Cisco ACI Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs.
image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png
title: Cisco ACI | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB
---

Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Data Centre Management Software](/directory/4179/data-center-management/software) > [Cisco ACI](/software/393860/cisco-aci)

# Cisco ACI

Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/393860/cisco-aci

> Cisco ACI is a software-defined networking (SDN) solution that facilitates data center automation and application agility. It is built on top of the Cisco Nexus 9000 platform and is designed to simplify the application development lifecycle. This solution is designed for IT professionals and supports workloads of any size, in any location, on-premise or remote, and in private or public cloud environments. 

Cisco ACI consists of a main architectural component called the Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC). The controller’s main features include application-centric network policies, topology monitoring, third-party integration, health scores for critical managed objects, and more.

Pricing information is provided by Cisco. Support is provided via phone or online.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.0/5** by 1 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

-----

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.0/5** | 1 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Cisco
- **Founded**: 2010

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing Details**: Contact Cisco for pricing information.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Third-Party Integrations
- Troubleshooting

## Category

- [Data Centre Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4179/data-center-management/software)

## Related Categories

- [Data Centre Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4179/data-center-management/software)
- [Network Security Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4170/network-security/software)
- [Network Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4735/network-management/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Google Cloud](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/172144/google-cloud-platform) — 4.7/5 (2262 reviews)
2. [Datadog](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/101405/datadog) — 4.6/5 (357 reviews)
3. [Site24x7](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/360425/site24x7) — 4.7/5 (344 reviews)
4. [JumpCloud Directory Platform](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/180508/jumpcloud-directory-as-a-service) — 4.6/5 (264 reviews)
5. [Splunk Enterprise](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/234262/splunk-enterprise) — 4.6/5 (259 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Exellent software for Tech-Savvy" — 4.0/5

> **Reza** | *27 February 2023* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The best part is that by using this product you'll be able to create a software-defined data center easily which gives you Flexibility, Consistent Infrastructure, Automation and Orchestration.
> 
> **Cons**: Implementing such an SDN network environment by using it, needs especially training which is a little complex for lots of network engineers.
> 
> All in all, if you're looking for a solution to have your infrastructure as a code and be able to modify it easily this is for you and of course, it's one of the best in its class.

## Links

- [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/393860/cisco-aci)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.softwareadvice.com/data-center-management/cisco-aci-profile/> |
| en-AU | <https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/393860/cisco-aci> |
| en-GB | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/393860/cisco-aci> |
| en-IE | <https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/393860/cisco-aci> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/393860/cisco-aci> |

-----

## Structured Data

<script type="application/ld+json">
  {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"name":"SoftwareAdvice UK","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Egham","addressRegion":"ENG","postalCode":"TW20 9AH","streetAddress":"Tamesis, The Glanty, Staines-upon-Thames Egham TW20 9AH United Kingdom"},"description":"Software Advice helps businesses in the UK find the best software with confidence. Compare software options and learn more from our research and user reviews.","email":"info@softwareadvice.co.uk","url":"https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/","logo":"https://dm-localsites-assets-prod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/logo-white-d2cfd05bdd863947d19a4d1b9567dde8.svg","@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/#organization","parentOrganization":"Gartner, Inc.","sameAs":[]},{"name":"Cisco ACI","description":"Cisco ACI is a software-defined networking (SDN) solution that facilitates data center automation and application agility. It is built on top of the Cisco Nexus 9000 platform and is designed to simplify the application development lifecycle. This solution is designed for IT professionals and supports workloads of any size, in any location, on-premise or remote, and in private or public cloud environments. \n\nCisco ACI consists of a main architectural component called the Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC). The controller’s main features include application-centric network policies, topology monitoring, third-party integration, health scores for critical managed objects, and more.\n\nPricing information is provided by Cisco. Support is provided via phone or online.","image":"https://gdm-catalog-fmapi-prod.imgix.net/ProductScreenshot/b4b1fcba-bfc3-4f12-b3a7-06e728543c2e.webp","url":"https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/393860/cisco-aci","@type":"SoftwareApplication","@id":"https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/393860/cisco-aci#software","applicationCategory":"BusinessApplication","publisher":{"@id":"https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/#organization"},"aggregateRating":{"@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.0,"bestRating":5,"ratingCount":1},"operatingSystem":"Cloud"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"name":"Home","position":1,"item":"/","@type":"ListItem"},{"name":"Data Centre Management Software","position":2,"item":"/directory/4179/data-center-management/software","@type":"ListItem"},{"name":"Cisco ACI","position":3,"item":"/software/393860/cisco-aci","@type":"ListItem"}],"@id":"https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/393860/cisco-aci#breadcrumblist"}]}
</script>