A trial gives you hands-on access to a product or environment, while a demo shows capabilities through a guided, interactive, or video experience.
Featured trials and demos
Meraki platform
Try the Meraki platform for 30 days, and test cloud-managed networking across branches, campuses, and remote sites.
Cisco Spaces
Turn buildings into intelligent environments. Use location analytics and IoT insights to improve operations and space utilization.
Catalyst Center
See how to automate campus networks, reduce downtime, and deliver AI-ready connectivity. This engineer guided demo shows how to keep networks fast, secure, and always available.
Catalyst Center
Diagnose and resolve network issues in minutes. Use AI-driven insights to quickly identify and fix performance problems impacting users.
Crosswork Cloud
Start a 30-day trial to automate and optimize network performance. Monitor routing, telemetry, and traffic across large-scale environments.
Meraki cloud management dashboard
Experience cloud-managed networking in action. Test and manage your network through the Cisco Meraki dashboard integrated with your Catalyst infrastructure.
Meraki Dashboard
Manage networking, security, and SD-WAN from one cloud dashboard. Simplify operations and support hybrid work at scale.
Network Services Orchestrator (NSO)
Automate and accelerate network service delivery. Try NSO to deploy services faster with less manual effort.
Nexus Dashboard
Gain full visibility across data center and cloud environments. Use AI-driven insights to plan capacity and prevent downtime.
Provider Connectivity Assurance
Ensure reliable connectivity across providers. Monitor SLAs and simulate failover to keep critical traffic running.
Catalyst 8000V Edge Software
Deploy a virtual edge in minutes. Try Catalyst 8000V free for 30 days on AWS or Azure to extend secure networking into the cloud.
Catalyst SD-WAN
Configure policies and optimize performance in real time. Improve application experience and secure traffic across branch and cloud environments.
Catalyst SD-WAN
Build a resilient WAN for hybrid work and AI. Learn how to improve performance with application-aware routing and integrated security.
Catalyst switches
Save 23% on a 5-year Cisco DNA Essentials license. Unlock advanced automation, visibility, and performance for your Catalyst switching environment.
Cisco Optics
Reduce infrastructure costs and increase bandwidth capacity. Save on 100G and 400G optical transceivers and accelerate your transition to high-performance networking.
Cisco networking cross-portfolio
Save up to 25% on Cisco networking solutions. Mix and match Industrial IoT, Meraki, Catalyst, and security products to build a flexible, future-ready network.
Cisco Refresh
Upgrade your network at a lower cost. Get certified refurbished Cisco equipment with full reliability at significantly reduced pricing.
Meraki Platform
Try the Meraki platform for 30 days, and test cloud-managed networking across branches, campuses, and remote sites.
Networking cross-portfolio
Get Cisco Cyber Vision and Cisco Secure Equipment Access free when you buy one or more selected Industrial Ethernet switches together with a Network Advantage license.
Catalyst Industrial Ethernet switches
Design resilient industrial networks that stay online. Connect equipment and edge AI systems without compromising uptime.
Cisco Spaces
Turn buildings into intelligent environments. Use location analytics and IoT insights to improve operations and space utilization.
Industrial and outdoor wireless access points
Deploy reliable wireless in demanding environments. Connect workers, sensors, and devices with consistent performance.
Industrial networking software
Maximize your Enterprise Agreement investment. Reduce software costs while scaling secure, reliable industrial network operations globally.
Meraki MV and Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul
Secure remote sites with integrated video and connectivity. Deploy smart cameras and resilient wireless backhaul in one solution.
Industrial networking security
Strengthen industrial network security at no additional cost. Get Cisco Cyber Vision and Secure Equipment Access included when you deploy Industrial Ethernet switching with a Network Advantage license.
Meraki MX and Cisco Umbrella
Protect users and traffic across any environment. Validate secure internet gateway capabilities including DNS, firewall, and CASB protections.
Secure Firewall
Protect your network with scalable, enterprise-grade firewall security. Gain visibility, control, and simplified management across hybrid environments.
Umbrella
Start a 14-day free trial of Cisco Umbrella. Protect users and devices with DNS-layer security and cloud-delivered protection.
Cisco Networking Community
Collaborate with peers and Cisco on all aspects of your network, including Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA), routing, switching, and more.
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FAQs
Requirements vary by offer. Some trials only require a Cisco ID, while others may need compatible hardware, software, or administrative access to your environment.
Some demos may be available without login, while others may require a Cisco ID. You can login or create a Cisco ID here.
Not always. Many offers are self-guided and available on demand. If you want tailored guidance, you can choose a personalized demo, schedule a call, or contact sales.
A personalized demo typically includes a guided walkthrough tailored to your use case, goals, or environment, often with a Cisco expert available to answer questions.
Use the comparison content, product tours, demos, and expert contact options on this page to evaluate the best fit for your environment.
Yes. You can contact a Cisco expert or schedule a call to discuss your goals and get recommendations before taking the next step.
