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Aruba Wireless vs Omada Access Points comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 29, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Aruba Wireless
Ranking in Wireless LAN
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
151
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Omada Access Points
Ranking in Wireless LAN
15th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Aruba Wireless is 12.4%, down from 17.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Omada Access Points is 3.7%, down from 3.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Aruba Wireless12.4%
Omada Access Points3.7%
Other83.9%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

UM
IT Infra Deputy Vice President at ESFB
Strong performance supports network team effectively but guest access compatibility needs improvement
We connect the network using Aruba Wireless. We connect our office network, and we use it primarily within our network team Aruba Wireless has many features, especially their state-of-the-art controller, which can be connected to the cloud. They also have an unlimited lifetime warranty, which is…
reviewer1253430 - PeerSpot reviewer
Development & Innovation Expert at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
They have good specs, and the price is lower than competing solutions
Omada could add some API integrations that would help with our automated solution. We're trying to integrate, and we're having some issues because some of the calls are not there. The API still needs some development. They could also enhance the reporting capabilities. At the same time, Omada's reporting has improved considerably in the latest version. That was an issue for us, but now it seems okay. More carrier-grade integrations should be available on Omada access points in the future. They could also add a hot spot and maybe a mobile upload solution. I still have issues from time to time when switching access points. I'm still connected to the SSID, but my signal drops when I switch from 5 Ghz to 2.4 Ghz. I'm not switched to the other access point that is closer to me. I should have been switched automatically to the other access point. Occasionally, the handoff doesn't work. I have tried this with WiFi 6, and it worked fine, so I think they may have resolved this issue in the latest versions.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"What I like best about Aruba Wireless is that it doesn't need a controller. The product also has a GUI that's easy to navigate."
"The network strength is good."
"Aruba have put a lot of emphasis on manageability and security, and I think their Airwave and Clearpath products are head and shoulders the best in the industry."
"I like the analytics feature."
"With Aruba Wireless, there are no doubts about its quality and uptime."
"The solution has been helpful in improving the way our company functions."
"The solution has been helpful in improving the way our company functions."
"Aruba Wireless has its own protocols in the controller that are managed by the firewall of our company."
"Omada is easy to manage, has cloud management features, and is easy to set up."
"Omada is a good solution that I would recommend, and it is less expensive while providing good results."
"The initial setup is not complicated."
"We use Omada Access Points for the network and Wi-Fi."
"This product is easy to use."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its price."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"The solution has been dependable and has kept up with modern technology."
 

Cons

"One area for improvement in Aruba Wireless is its dashboard or interface because in some cases, it's not as easy to use as it should be, but overall, it's okay. Pricing for the product is also on the higher side. Another area for improvement in Aruba Wireless is technical support because it's hard to reach when issues arise and the speed of answer could be faster. Other areas for improvement in the product include integration and configuration."
"The ARM functionality does not always seem to perform how I would like."
"The user interface could be improved in Aruba Wireless. This would make the setup easier."
"There are some issues we occasionally have. However, they are easily remedied."
"Initial setup was complex."
"We're using the Aruba Sensor, but sometimes the sensor isn't talking to AirWave or the AP."
"The next step is to create better unified story with HP switching."
"Aruba solution is not cheap."
"Omada needs improvement in the distance it can cover."
"Omada needs improvement in the distance it can cover."
"The technical support could be improved."
"The quality of the hardware needs to be improved."
"The solution takes a long time to switch to another connection, which should be improved."
"It's better for smaller organizations. This would not work for enterprises. It is not very scalable."
"Omada's ordering platform could be improved, though. Some of their distributors are a pain to work with."
"There should be more remote support for the mobile application."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is reasonable."
"​Trial different solutions and compare pricing to how well they perform, their stability, how easy it is to maintain, etc."
"I would rate the pricing a five out of ten"
"The price of Aruba Wireless is reasonable."
"The price of Aruba Wireless is fairly reasonable. It was within our budget."
"The access points are more cost-effective over some other providers, both in cost per AP and the option of a controller-less environment."
"Aruba is less expensive than Cisco."
"​We will be buying the ClearPass solution, which will be pricey. However, in the trial version, it has even more tools to manage a busy network.​"
"The cost is about 500 Brazilian real per access point, with no additional recurring costs."
"There is no need to pay for the licensing costs since my company is in South Africa. Omada Access Points can be termed as a medium-priced product."
"TP-Link is a good price. They have a good price. But technology-wise, it has to be better."
"Its benefit is that it is cost effective."
"TP-Link provides solutions that are more cost-effective than other well-known brands."
"The price is affordable, and we haven't had any additional costs due to having a limited number of users."
"We don't have to pay for the license because the solution has no subscription cost."
"On a scale of one to ten for pricing, with one being cheap and ten being expensive, I would rate Omada Access Points at a one for its cost-effectiveness."
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Comparison Review

it_user212721 - PeerSpot reviewer
President at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Mar 24, 2015
Cisco vs. Aruba Wireless Solutions
Cisco or Aruba Networks? If you are considering wireless access solutions, this is a common question that you are probably asking. You probably have sales people knocking at your door. How do you make sense of all the stories that you are presented with. If you have done any research, you are…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business77
Midsize Enterprise47
Large Enterprise75
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise4
 

Questions from the Community

What are pros and cons of Aruba 515 Series AP vs. Cisco Meraki or Extreme Networks?
Depends. I have personally used both Cisco and Aruba so I am familiar with them. Extreme I am not, so unless they have some feature that I need or want, I wouldn't consider them. Do you have expe...
Aruba Wireless or Ruckus Wireless?
At my organization, we researched Ruckus Wireless among other solutions but ultimately chose Aruba wireless. What did we like about Ruckus? First, it was very easy to use, and anybody with minimal...
How does Cisco Wireless compare with Aruba Wireless?
On the most basic level, Cisco Wireless can offer a rather straightforward initial setup. In the span of about three hours, the basic framework can be set up. Step-by-step instructions are availabl...
What do you like most about TP-Link Auranet EAP?
We don't have any issues 90 percent of the time. It works fine in most situations. It has been a success story for delivering WiFi services in Romania. Our customers are happy, and I've been satisf...
What needs improvement with Omada Access Points?
Omada needs improvement in the distance it can cover. I am looking for an access point that can cover long distances.
What is your primary use case for Omada Access Points?
I am trying to design a wireless network with Omada equipment. I have deployed Omada in office areas, and now I want to deploy it in a hotel. The company size where I usually deploy is medium-sized...
 

Also Known As

Aruba WLAN, HP WLAN, HP Wireless, Aruba Instant On AP Series Access Point
TP-Link Auranet EAP, TP-Link EAP, Auranet EAP, Auranet
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Consulate Health Care, Los Angeles Unified School District, Science Applications International Corp (SAIC), San Diego State University, KFC, ACTS Retirement-Life Communities
Reflections Resort,Sim Lim Square, Hotel Mary Colombia, Peru WISP, Chase Grammer School
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