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Cisco Meraki costs $8 to $25 per per access point per month as of March 2026, with 2 plans available. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

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Cisco Meraki offers 2 pricing tiers: Enterprise License, Advanced Security License. The Advanced Security License plan is general users and teams.

Compared to other wifi management software, Cisco Meraki is positioned at the budget-friendly price point.

  • 5 documented hidden costs beyond list price

How much does Cisco Meraki cost?

Cisco Meraki pricing starts at $8/per access point per month across 2 plans, with enterprise pricing available on request. Plans include Enterprise License (custom pricing), Advanced Security License (custom pricing).

Cisco Meraki Pricing Overview

Cisco Meraki has 2 pricing plans ranging from $8 to $25/per access point per month. The Enterprise License plan requires contacting sales for a custom quote and is designed for general users and teams. The Advanced Security License plan requires contacting sales for a custom quote and is designed for general users and teams.

There are at least 5 documented hidden costs beyond Cisco Meraki's list price, including implementation, training, and add-on fees.

This pricing was last verified in January 29, 2026.

All Cisco Meraki Plans & Pricing

Plan Monthly Annual Best For
Enterprise License Contact Sales Contact Sales General users and teams
Advanced Security License Contact Sales Contact Sales General users and teams
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Enterprise License

  • Cloud dashboard access
  • Network-wide visibility
  • Layer 7 application control
  • Group policies
  • Basic security features
  • RF optimization
  • Guest access management

Advanced Security License

  • All Enterprise features
  • Advanced malware protection
  • Intrusion detection and prevention
  • Content filtering
  • Advanced security analytics
  • Secure web gateway
  • URL filtering

How Cisco Meraki Pricing Compares

Software Starting Price Top Price
Cisco Meraki $8/per access point per month $25/per access point per month
Aruba Central $5/per device per month $15/per device per month
ExtremeCloud IQ $8/per device per month $15/per device per month
Juniper Mist $10/per access point per month $20/per access point per month
Ubiquiti UniFi Custom Custom

5 Cisco Meraki Hidden Costs Beyond the List Price

Beyond the listed price, Cisco Meraki has at least 5 documented hidden costs that can significantly increase total cost of ownership.

Watch for 5 hidden costs
  • Hardware purchase required (access points not included in subscription)
  • Switch and gateway licenses sold separately
  • Support contracts may require renewal
  • Multi-year commitments often required for best pricing
  • Volume discounts vary by reseller
Tip

Ask your Cisco Meraki sales rep about these costs upfront. Getting them in writing before signing can save you from surprise charges later.

Full hidden costs breakdown →

Cisco Meraki Pricing FAQ

01 Is the Cisco Meraki license mandatory?

Yes, Meraki devices require an active license to operate. Without a valid subscription, the access points will not function.

02 What license terms are available?

Meraki offers 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10-year license terms. Longer terms typically provide lower annual costs, with 3-year licenses being most common.

03 Does the price include hardware?

No, access point hardware is purchased separately. License costs are for the cloud management and software features only.

04 Can I manage different device types with one license?

No, each device type (APs, switches, security appliances) requires its own specific license subscription.

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