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We performed a comparison between Aruba Access Points and Mist AI and Cloud based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Wireless LAN solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Aruba Access Points vs. Mist AI and Cloud Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The AI capabilities of Mist Wireless are superior to other OEMs.""The solution is stable.""It provides private network access, helping us protect our company’s devices.""With Mist, every Wednesday they roll out new features.""Juniper Mist offers valuable features like comprehensive network insight, granular policy control, fast device setup, strong security, and efficient SSL traffic management.""The simplicity is great.""The most valuable feature of the solution is Marvis, the AI-driven network management system.""Overall, we've been very pleased with the performance."

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"It offers remarkable client-handling capacity.""We like the flexibility and the security, and the product is very easy to use.""Aruba Access points easily integrate with existing network infrastructure.""Aruba is a controller-based solution. We have some multi-story buildings. We only need to maintain one controller, and we can manage it from a single IP address.""The product has good coverage.""The deployment process is straightforward.""After we installed the Aruba switches, the work became faster because the network speed improved.""Aruba Access Points is an easy-to-use solution."

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"I have a very good experience with the solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.""Natural language patching is an important feature.""Regarding features, the solution seems to be very intuitive.""Mist AI and Cloud have definitely improved the functioning of our organization. The access to the Internet, including its speed and reliability, has significantly improved.""The most valuable aspect is that they operate on small microservices, offering numerous open APIs that enhance the value of our Wi-Fi network. This flexibility allows us to optimize various aspects such as workforce planning and occupancy management. The platform is highly open in the market, providing robust APIs for seamless integration with other tools. Currently, we leverage these capabilities at a building site, incorporating IoT sensors to gather data. The collected data is stored in a centralized location, and we plan to use AI for analysis. This analysis will include insights on peak activity times, humidity levels, temperature variations, and other relevant metrics within the building.""There are several valuable features. One of them is Cibas, and another one is Marvis.""Has an extremely good feature set.""The tool's best part is the GUI. It is user-friendly and fast due to AI features. The solution can help you fix things with AI, which is impressive."

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Cons
"The pricing is very high in the Indian market.""The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location.""Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points’ support services need improvement.""There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation.""It would be helpful to have even stronger security features to help protect against interference from other nearby access points that aren't part of our network.""I need a bit more time with it before criticizing the features.""If you want to do more specific stuff, it's a bit limited.""The pricing should be made cheaper."

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"The product should improve its integration and the grouping of the features and functions.""The product fails to provide better and extended coverage, making it in an area where improvements are required in the tool.""The product's stability and technical support services needs improvement.""I would appreciate for the higher-end models to offer the same signal strength as the older, smaller models, even while maintaining the latest standards, as this would enhance the overall network performance and coverage.""The stability must be improved.""The solution’s updates and firmware are complicated to upgrade.""Going with a cloud solution will make dependency no longer a challenge from a connectivity point of view.""The integration capabilities of the product with the tools from other vendors is an area of concern where improvements are required."

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"The inter-functionality with other vendors was a negative for us.""Mist AI and Cloud need to improve the configuration speed.""Mist AI and Cloud should be marketed more and focus on making partners in the industry.""The user experience should be improved. It's not user-friendly.""Currently, the solution lacks the ability to configure with other solutions from other vendors.""Regarding opportunities for improvement in Mist, it is notable for its robust cloud portal and integration of artificial intelligence into various services, creating a highly efficient environment for work. However, a drawback lies in the cost associated with its WiFi offerings. With a pricing range of twelve hundred to fifteen hundred dollars for a single Access Point, exclusive of the subscription, it is acknowledged as a relatively expensive solution in the realm of WiFi services. Despite this drawback, the positive attributes of Mist make it a noteworthy option.""In future releases, they need to add some router models. Because currently, it supports only SSR and WAN routers. But adding other routers would be good.""The solution has various licensing policies. It will be easy to use if it is an open single license."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We pay maybe 1000 SEK per year, per access point."
  • "Juniper Wireless AP's price is a little more expensive than other solutions, but you get what you pay for."
  • "The pricing is something Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) can work on. The pricing is very high compared to the competition."
  • "The pricing is too high."
  • "The solution is expensive."
  • "I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."
  • "I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."
  • "The pricing is fair."
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  • "The pricing is reasonable."
  • "I implemented seven access points in 2015, and I only spent $6,000 for the whole project."
  • "The solution is expensive and licensing costs are yearly. Customers have to pay extra costs for service and subscription apart from the hardware cost."
  • "Aruba Central is a bit overpriced for some customers."
  • "The product's pricing could be better than one of its competitors."
  • "Although not cheap, Aruba Access Points is a reasonably priced solution."
  • "I rate the pricing a six out of ten because it's not cheap or expensive."
  • "The price compared to other brands is slightly higher."
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  • "The price of this product is approximately the same as competing products in the market."
  • "The price is about the same compared to other vendors. There is an add-on license, but it's up to you if you want to buy it or not."
  • "The price of Mist AI and Cloud is approximately 20 percent less than competitors, such as Aruba and Cisco. However, Cisco has a lifetime warranty for its solutions."
  • "The solution's price is too high for the end-users. My customers pay 1,000 USD towards the licensing cost of the solution every year."
  • "Depending on the features, I think it's quite reasonably priced, especially considering the facilities of the product."
  • "I rate the pricing a seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is low and ten is high."
  • "The custom licensing is a little bit expensive and I would rate it 7.5 out of 10."
  • "The price is not cheap, but it's a reliable solution and very easy for management."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence.
    Top Answer:Juniper Mist is very reasonable in terms of pricing, especially when compared to competitors like Cisco.
    Top Answer:Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release. Better control over devices from vendors like… more »
    Top Answer:After we installed the Aruba switches, the work became faster because the network speed improved.
    Top Answer:The product is more expensive than TP-Link and UniFi. I rate the pricing as seven out of ten.
    Top Answer:The product is highly priced. They could improve pricing.
    Top Answer:The AI deployment process involves adding access points and placing them in the designated area. The AI system… more »
    Top Answer:Mist AI and Cloud need to improve the configuration speed.
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    Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points
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    Overview

    Juniper Wireless Access Points work in conjunction with Juniper Mist Cloud Services and Mist AI to deliver premier wireless access capabilities. The Juniper Mist Edge extends microservices to the campus to bring agility and scale while enabling new applications at the edge.

    Boost IT, user, and IoT experiences with enterprise connectivity that’s intelligent, fast, and secure.
    Simplify network operations while keeping everything secure. With a high-performance AP portfolio that covers all sorts of use cases and price points.

    Mist AI uses a combination of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science techniques to optimize user experiences and simplify operations across the wireless access, wired access, and SD-WAN domains.

    Data is ingested from numerous sources, including Juniper Mist Access Points, Switches, Session Smart Routers, and Firewalls for end-to-end insight into user experiences. These devices work in concert with Mist AI to optimize user experiences from client-to-cloud, including automated event correlation, root cause identification, Self-Driving Network™ operations, network assurance, proactive anomaly detection, and more.

    Juniper also leverages Mist AI for next-generation customer support. It is the foundational element behind Marvis, the industry’s first AI-driven Virtual Network Assistant, which provides extensive insight and guidance to IT staff via a natural language conversational interface.

    With Mist AI, operators save time and money with faster problem resolution and fewer onsite visits. Users benefit from a network infrastructure that is more predictable, reliable, and measurable.

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    Dartmouth, Hitachi, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Nebraska Furniture Mart, NTT, Okta
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company25%
    Educational Organization25%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Government13%
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    Computer Software Company18%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Educational Organization6%
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    Manufacturing Company25%
    Construction Company13%
    Healthcare Company13%
    Government13%
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    Computer Software Company21%
    Government14%
    Educational Organization14%
    Real Estate/Law Firm14%
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    Educational Organization24%
    Computer Software Company19%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Retailer5%
    Company Size
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise44%
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise53%
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    Small Business42%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise36%
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise29%
    Large Enterprise33%
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    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise52%
    Buyer's Guide
    Aruba Access Points vs. Mist AI and Cloud
    March 2024
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    Aruba Access Points is ranked 8th in Wireless LAN with 32 reviews while Mist AI and Cloud is ranked 7th in Wireless LAN with 21 reviews. Aruba Access Points is rated 8.6, while Mist AI and Cloud is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Aruba Access Points writes "This is a reliable product that is easy to scale thanks to its virtual controller". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Mist AI and Cloud writes "A combination of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science techniques to optimize user experiences". Aruba Access Points is most compared with FortiAP, whereas Mist AI and Cloud is most compared with Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, Aruba Wireless, Cisco Wireless, ExtremeCloud IQ and Meraki Dashboard. See our Aruba Access Points vs. Mist AI and Cloud report.

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