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Android vs. Cisco IOS XR7

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Android
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google.N/A
Cisco IOS XR7
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
Cisco IOS XR7 is a network operating system which the vendor states delivers greater modularity, a simplified networking stack, and cloud-enhanced automation for improved network programmability.N/A
Pricing
AndroidCisco IOS XR7
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
AndroidCisco IOS XR7
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
AndroidCisco IOS XR7
Considered Both Products
Android
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Android
These two operating systems are both great and can totally do everything that we need in our school. The reason we go with Android is that it is cheaper and we have a greater variety of apps available to us. IOS can be a little pricey and it also doesn't allow us to do the …
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Android
We have tablets, phones, and other mobile devices that are supported by Android operating systems. We have also used various apps found on all these devices that provide a quick solution to multiple needs, like marketing and donation support. About six years ago we were also …
Marcelo Araujo | TrustRadius Reviewer
Marcelo Araujo
Desenvolvedor de software
Chose Android
Android allows users to customize their systems. It is very simple to use and there are a lot of devices running it. The interface has been improving a lot since Android Lollipop and it has been becoming more useful.
For developers, Android gives more possibilities and the …
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Android
Android is probably on par with Apple iOS adoption.
Cisco IOS XR7
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Cisco IOS XR7
Currently, we only use Cisco IOS XR7 in our network even though we have tried other similar OS from other vendors during POC in lab tests. The Junos SW is similar, but it lacks compatibility with different platforms in our network which did not allow us to implement it in our …
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Cisco IOS XR7
Cisco's routers running Cisco IOS XR7 are rock solid, have years of proven performance, and the maintainers base for its CLI-based interface for set up and maintenance. Even though it is pretty high on initial purchase costs, this year of rock-solid performance is what a few of …
Best Alternatives
AndroidCisco IOS XR7
Small Businesses
Ubuntu
Ubuntu
Score 8.7 out of 10

No answers on this topic

Medium-sized Companies
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Score 9.3 out of 10

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Enterprises
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Score 9.3 out of 10
Cisco NX-OS
Cisco NX-OS
Score 9.4 out of 10
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User Ratings
AndroidCisco IOS XR7
Likelihood to Recommend
8.4
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9.0
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Support Rating
8.3
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
AndroidCisco IOS XR7
Likelihood to Recommend
Android is a great solution for our users for communicating through calls and texts, however, we have a slower response time through web browsers than with other products used in the past. These issues are minimal and overall we are happy with Android products. We are unable however to use Apple Pay and other comparable apps that are popular at this time.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Network operating system Cisco IOS XR7 is well suited for high-volume networks. It works well for those who are yester-generation and are stuck with the CLI command interface. Cisco IOS XR7 is definitely not suited for small businesses due to its high pricing. Additionally, purchasing security on top of this is a complete no-no for small to medium businesses.
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Pros
  • Affordable and available on many types of devices.
  • Development and release is very convenient than other mobile platform.
  • Cost to enter is low especially when considering the hardware side.
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Anonymous
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  • Flixible.
  • Faster times to boot.
  • Utilizes less memory.
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Cons
  • More optimized for devices.
  • Offer updates for all of the phones.
  • It consumes a lot of memory.
Marcelo Araujo | TrustRadius Reviewer
Marcelo Araujo
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  • Graphic User Interface could be improved
  • Network Orchestration
  • Zero touch config could have more features
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Usability
It is very easy to use and the customer user interface is very smooth and logical. Rarely do applications crash and need reinstallation. The app store is secure enough to prevent malicious software from being advertised and potentially downloaded. Rebooting devices does not have to be a regular occurrence so this allows for high availability.
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Support Rating
I've neither had super great nor super terrible support for Android. Since there are so many options within Android, their support team hasn't been able to always answer the questions that I have had. There has been more good than bad with their support so that is why I gave it a 7 instead of an even split 5.
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Alternatives Considered
These two operating systems are both great and can totally do everything that we need in our school. The reason we go with Android is that it is cheaper and we have a greater variety of apps available to us. iOS can be a little pricey and it also doesn't allow us to do the customization that we want.
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Anonymous
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Currently, we only use Cisco IOS XR7 in our network even though we have tried other similar OS from other vendors during POC in lab tests. The Junos SW is similar, but it lacks compatibility with different platforms in our network which did not allow us to implement it in our environment.
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Return on Investment
  • We have an Android mobile app and our customers have downloaded more than 5.000 instances in less than two months.
  • With the app our customers don't need to go to our offices to get a support or service.
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  • Saves man hours with Network Orchestration
  • Scalable and cloud managed
  • Supports many platforms
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