Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches vs Ubiquiti UniFi Switches comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Juniper EX Series Ethernet ...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
9th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
65
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
47
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is 3.4%, down from 4.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is 5.2%, down from 8.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Bona Chhith - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 6, 2022
Provides campus switches and access switches that are simple to deploy, but the code isn't stable enough for a leaf and spine design
If we're building a data center and have Juniper, we have hundreds of Juniper switches in a leaf and spine design architecture, and it's horrible. Sometimes after an upgrade, half of the even port can't be detected. They don't recognize third-party SFPs, and now they claim that they don't support that anymore. There are a lot of issues with the hardware and software. Juniper needs to get their code up to par because it isn't stable enough for a leaf and spine design. If you have over 10,000 VMs or Mac addresses, it doesn't scale. I would love Juniper to have more stable features, hardware, and code. We have so many tickets open with Juniper. The switch reboot doesn't detect the port. About 80% of my problems aren't engineering problems, but are Juniper's problems. In comparison, Arista gives me 10% of the problems that Juniper gives me when it comes to hardware and software. It's falling behind compared to Palo Alto because of its features. Juniper's campus switches and data center switches for the leaf and spine design for the overlay and underlay is horrible. I wouldn't recommend that anyone use Juniper fabric, because there are so many problems, issues, and features that aren't supported.
Alejandro Del Rosal - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 27, 2024
Offers a good controller, seamless design and easy to deploy
I would not recommend it because Ubiquiti doesn't have enough stock. They're moving their sales through their website, so it seems like they are shifting towards direct selling to end customers. I perceive this strategy as affecting my business. I don't want to work with a brand that makes efforts to take my customers away from me by moving them directly to their own sales channels. I don't think that's a good policy. Since 2019, after COVID, they have become a difficult company to resell for because they lack stock and have a lot of problems with product availability. They sell directly through their website, where anyone can buy their products at fixed prices, probably making it difficult for me to have a good profit margin. Also, their first-level support is lacking. It's hard to reach them for specific problems or to get higher-level support. This is why we are not recommending Ubiquiti right now. Overall, the product is very good. I would rate it a ten out of ten. If we're just talking about the product itself, it's really, really good. But everything else surrounding the product is not good. Reconsidering all the things around the product, I would rate it a six out of ten.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Juniper Ethernet Switches' most valuable feature is the Juniper-Mist cloud, which facilitates management of the switches and access points."
"Juniper is the best when it comes to the core layer."
"The setup phase was straightforward."
"The virtual Chassis feature for stacking is good in general, with high bandwidth for the link, which is good."
"The thing that sets Juniper apart from most switches is that when you're in the command line and you make a configuration change, you just write the command and then say "commit confirmed minutes". For example, I'm configuring a switch here in my office, which is five miles away, and I say, "commit confirmed 5". If I can't get back to the interface within five minutes to be able to make sure the switch came up, it rolls back to the previous configuration. This way I do not get locked out, or the switch doesn't get messed up because of the incorrect configuration. That's an automatic feature, which is pretty slick. I haven't seen that feature with other vendors that I've worked with. That's probably my most favorite feature."
"The performance is very good."
"Juniper EX Series is part of the Junos operating system and has a candidate configuration feature, which means changes are not immediately applied. It has a consistent command structure across all platforms and can handle both layer-three routing and layer-two switching. Additionally, the Junos OS offers virtualization options and support for multi-chassis and fabric switching. Overall, the Juniper EX Series is a versatile and powerful solution."
"One of the most valuable features of Juniper Ethernet Switches is they are rugged."
"This product is very reasonably priced."
"The tool's most valuable feature is port security, which allows blocking/disabling ports. The ports also have PoE capability."
"Managing the switches, such as the main server router, is straightforward. If you use UniFi, it’s easy because everything is integrated into the product. You can discover and manage any connected device with just one piece of equipment, like the UniFi controller. This applies to both the wireless LAN and the wired LAN. UniFi products are simple to manage and help maintain a good network profile."
"The product's initial setup phase is very straightforward."
"The solution’s scalability is good."
"It is great size-wise and the user interface is easy to use. You don't need to be a pro to use this solution."
"I haven't found the cost of the solution to be too high."
"I can see which ports are connected and which ones are disconnected."
 

Cons

"Juniper Ethernet Switches' tech support is hard to reach and slow."
"Stability could be better, especially during a reboot. We have had some issues recently with the software getting corrupt on reboot, which causes a lot of downtime."
"Wireless and monitoring definitely could be improved."
"The stability of this solution should be improved."
"The operating system could be better."
"The initial setup of switches is not that simple."
"Juniper needs to get their code up to par because it isn't stable enough for a leaf and spine design."
"All Juniper documentation is terrible."
"The product needs to improve its pricing."
"They can improve the visibility of networks to match Meraki switches, which have good visibility tools to go through the network. In a Meraki device, you get a clear picture when using the bug interface. You can also see its neighbors and have a clear picture of all connected devices. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches do not have such features that Meraki switches provide."
"The solution needs to improve its documentation because it is quite poor."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is not a cheap solution."
"The routing capabilities of Layer 3 should be made easier to implement."
"This brand is not very popular in China."
"Some of the features needed to set up the solution are too complex. There's a lot of technical information that is required."
"UniFi lacks the granularity."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the Juniper EX Series is reasonable. Cisco is a lot more expensive."
"The pricing of Juniper Ethernet Switches compared to equivalent switches from Aruba, Cisco, and others, Juniper Ethernet Switches are priced a little higher. They are approximately 20 to 50 percent higher. When we receive a new range of models, the prices can come down. The price can also vary by region."
"The pricing is very aggressive."
"We purchased the box for a one-time charge, and we are paying a yearly support fee of several hundred Euros."
"Their prices are competitive and not bad. It is cheaper than Cisco. We have a yearly license."
"You require the Junos Management Platform in order to manage the switches and you need to purchase the Juniper Ethernet Switches."
"The Juniper switches are less expensive than competing brands."
"The product's pricing is less and almost half of Cisco's."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are more expensive than other competitors."
"Ubiquiti is very reasonable."
"Ubiquiti is much more affordable than enterprise brands."
"It's challenging to compare Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and other brands directly due to the significant price difference, especially between US brands like Cisco and Aruba versus others. However, compared to US brands, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are more cost-effective. On the other hand, if compared with brands from China, it might seem expensive."
"Ubiquiti is one of the cheapest WiFi network providers that provide a very good WiFi network, which is monitored and deployable. The price is very fair for the technology they're offering."
"The price could be improved."
"It's around $179 a device."
"The price is reasonable."
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Comparison Review

it_user82779 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 29, 2014
Benefits of Juniper vs Cisco
Both are decent products. I prefer Juniper for the following reasons: 1) Cleaner separation of data plane from control plane. Higher end Cisco devices are better at this but most of the lower end products still seem to be more integrated than I like. 2) The Hierarchical config design means I can…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Retailer
7%
Government
6%
 

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Questions from the Community

In terms of ethernet switches, would you go with Cisco or Juniper?
Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether Cisco or Juniper Ethernet switches were the better fit for us. We decided to go with Juniper. Juniper ethernet switches are a lesser-known...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Ethernet Switches?
If compared to Cisco, this is a well priced solution. Compared to HP, it is a little bit overpriced. Overall, they are priced in the middle compared to competitors.
What advice do you have for others considering Juniper Ethernet Switches?
Juniper EX model is ok for the campus network as the ex4300 is EOL in a few years and the new ex4400 is the standard. Now for the QFX model, 5k/10k in CRB mode IP fabric Ethernet switching is horri...
Which switches are better - Ubiquiti Unifi or Netgear?
Ubiquiti Unifi offers a great set of features. For starters, it is easy to configure and implement, and also doesn’t require a learning curve because it is easy to use. It is also simple to reconfi...
Which are better - Ubiquiti UniFi switches or MikroTik routers and switches?
Ubiquiti Unifi is a great solution. For starters, it is easy to configure and implement, and doesn’t require a learning curve because it is easy to use. It is also simple to reconfigure an AP or ga...
What do you like most about Ubiquiti UniFi Switches?
We have integrated the tool for PoE switches and non-PoE switches. Its most valuable feature is SD-WAN. UniFi SD-WAN can access all statistics and performance data in one interface, enabling us to...
 

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