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Support3.0/5
Billing integrity3.0/5
API stability3.0/5
Cisco Umbrella
Cisco · DNS / Network
Enterprise DNS-layer security with SWG upgrade paths and strong compliance recognition.
$2.40
per endpoint / mo
Minimum100 units
Contract1 year
API gradeB
Multi-tenant3/5
Contract gotchas
- 100 seat minimum typical.
- Multi-tenant management is weaker for MSPs.
Verified MSP reviews
Structured feedback only — support responsiveness, billing integrity, API stability.
Community quote benchmarks
| Price / unit | Seat tier | Contract | Date | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.40 | 1000 | 1 year | 2026-03-15 | medium |
Pros & cons
- Enterprise credibility
- SWG upgrade path
- Global infrastructure
- Seat minimums
- MSP tenancy friction
- Higher price
Integration directory
2 native · 4 partial
Alert forwarding only
Manual seat reporting
Generic HTTP actions only
Alert forwarding only
Shared telemetry for DNS-layer detections (Verified)
DNS log ingestion into the SOC platform (Verified)
Cisco Umbrella: frequently asked questions
- How much does Cisco Umbrella cost per endpoint?
- MSPs report Cisco Umbrella at $2.40 per endpoint / mo, with submitted quotes ranging from $2.40 to $2.40 across 2 data points. Price moves with committed volume and contract length.
- Does Cisco Umbrella have a seat or endpoint minimum?
- Yes. MSPs report a minimum of 100 billable units on Cisco Umbrella agreements, so tenants smaller than that pay for unused capacity.
- What contract term does Cisco Umbrella use?
- The commonly reported term is 1 year. Check the auto-renewal notice window and renewal uplift language before signing.
- What are the hidden costs or gotchas with Cisco Umbrella?
- 100 seat minimum typical. Multi-tenant management is weaker for MSPs.
- Is Cisco Umbrella good for MSPs?
- Enterprise DNS-layer security with SWG upgrade paths and strong compliance recognition. MSPs rate it strongest on enterprise credibility and swg upgrade path, and weakest on seat minimums and msp tenancy friction. Its API grade is B and multi-tenant depth is 3 out of 5.
- What category does Cisco Umbrella belong to?
- Cisco Umbrella is a DNS / Network product (DNS & Network Security). DNS filtering, roaming client protection and network-layer blocking.