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Aruba Instant vs SonicWall Wireless Network Manager comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba Instant
Ranking in Wireless LAN
10th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
51
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SonicWall Wireless Network ...
Ranking in Wireless LAN
27th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Aruba Instant is 2.1%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SonicWall Wireless Network Manager is 0.1%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Aruba Instant2.1%
SonicWall Wireless Network Manager0.1%
Other97.8%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

Alessandro Salvadori - PeerSpot reviewer
Comes at a good price and has a good cloud console
We usually sell Aruba Instant where there is no need for more than four or five switches. It is generally recommended for very small companies where we don't need more than three or four switches We are using it only for very small companies. We have had a reduction in time, but it is not that…
DS
Extremely easy management of access points; user friendly dashboard
I like the ease of use this product offers; you can manage it from home and don't need to take the console access or go on the specific IP. It is very easy to manage the access points. The product has a user friendly dashboard with all the options and features.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of this product is that it is easily deployed."
"I find network management features related to monitoring Wi-Fi usage and visited sites particularly valuable. Content filtering is also important to prevent access to malicious or inappropriate websites. It is reliable and simple."
"When users want to migrate from one location to another, they face no problems with connectivity."
"The most valuable feature of Aruba Instant is security."
"I've worked with other products, but I prefer Aruba because of its cost and simplicity."
"The central management of multiple devices is the solution's most valuable aspect."
"Aruba Instant's best feature is the ability to manage it in the cloud."
"The technical support from Aruba is of high quality, and I would rate it a ten."
"Very easy to use and can be managed remotely."
 

Cons

"There is a problem in the preferred portal access points when I'm using the portal."
"The captive portal through Facebook doesn't work."
"The network planner could be improved. You should be able to import a floor plan, and the application should suggest the optimal placement of your devices."
"The product's high cost is an area where improvements are required."
"The connectivity of the solution can use some improvement."
"I believe there's room for improvement in monitoring, especially when troubleshooting issues. Currently, there's limited intelligence around monitoring. It needs to improve stability and scalability."
"Aruba Instant is a simple and scalable solution that works well, but the costs you incur from access points could be cheaper."
"The product’s GUI must be improved."
"Initial integration with the cloud was problematic."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's pricing is neither cheap nor expensive."
"I rate the product's price a five on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive."
"We only pay for the support and the contract licenses from Aruba Instant."
"The product is reasonably priced."
"The licensing cost is somewhere around $20,000."
"Some in the hospitality industry use the solution because it's cheaper and doesn't require licenses."
"The product is competitively priced"
"I would rate the pricing a five out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Construction Company
6%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business29
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise14
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Questions from the Community

Which is better - Ubiquiti WLAN or Aruba Instant?
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I find network management features related to monitoring Wi-Fi usage and visited sites particularly valuable. Content filtering is also important to prevent access to malicious or inappropriate web...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Instant?
In my experience, Aruba Instant's price is reasonable compared to premium products like Ruckus, Cisco, or Juniper. However, when compared to entry-level market segments, the price is higher. Overal...
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Also Known As

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SonicWall WiFi Cloud Manager (WCM)
 

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Sample Customers

Purdue University, Orlando Magic, Brussels Airport Company, Molecaten Holiday Parks
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