G2 Vendor Directory

Guardian vs. Cisco Physical Security Solution

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricGuardian

by Alert Enterprise

Cisco Physical Security Solution

by Cisco

Overall rating4.24.2
Review count6857
Ease of use8.68.7
Ease of setup8.48.7
Quality of support9.28.8
Meets requirements8.98.7
NPS51.61290338.596491
Small Business7.4%35.7%
Mid-Market7.4%37.5%
Enterprise85.3%26.8%
Total page views2,375307
Total LLM citations1,42454

Guardian

Alert Enterprise Guardian is a leading Physical Identity and Access Management (PIAM), Visitor Management, and Identity & Access Management (IAM) platform that unifies physical security, identity governance, and physical access control systems (PACS) into a single, automated solution. Guardian provides a single pane of glass to manage access for employees, contractors, and visitors, helping organizations reduce manual effort, automate workflows, improve compliance, and gain real-time visibility across facilities.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Access Control
  • Reliability
  • Integrations
  • Features

Cisco Physical Security Solution

Cisco Meraki smart cameras offer a cloud-managed, intelligent security solution that integrates advanced video analytics, robust security features, and seamless management through the Cisco Meraki dashboard. These cameras feature powerful onboard processors, high-resolution sensors (ranging from 4MP to 12.4MP), and various form factors including fixed-lens mini domes, varifocal domes, fisheye, and telephoto bullet cameras suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments.

Pros