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Aruba Wireless vs Ubiquiti UniFi comparison

The compared Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Ubiquiti solutions aren't in the same category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #2 in Wireless LAN , with an average rating of 8.6, and holds a 13.2% mindshare in the category. Ubiquiti is ranked #1 in WFHS , with an average rating of 7.0, and holds a 27.9% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Ubiquiti users who would recommend it.

Aruba Wireless

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87% willing to recommend

Ubiquiti UniFi

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90% willing to recommend

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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

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

151

Ranking in other categories

Wireless LAN (2nd)

Ubiquiti UniFi

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Wi-Fi Hotspot Software (1st)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Enterprise Networking solutions, they serve different purposes. Aruba Wireless is designed for Wireless LAN and holds a mindshare of 13.2%, down 18.3% compared to last year.
Ubiquiti UniFi, on the other hand, focuses on Wi-Fi Hotspot Software, holds 27.9% mindshare, down 31.0% since last year.

Wireless LAN Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Aruba Wireless	13.2%
Ruckus Wireless	12.0%
Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN	10.2%
Other	64.6%

Wireless LAN

Wi-Fi Hotspot Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Ubiquiti UniFi	27.9%
Purple WiFi	33.3%
Guest Internet Solutions	28.3%
Other	10.5%

Wi-Fi Hotspot Software

Featured Reviews

Uma B.M

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…

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Nadeem Nasir

IT Manager at Handi Quilter, Inc.

Has provided reliable long-term video storage without ongoing fees

You pay more upfront for Ubiquiti UniFi, but you don't receive substantial support, which is problematic. They previously provided setup support but discontinued this service, though you save money overall by not paying monthly fees. I would rate Ubiquiti UniFi's support zero because they've always had inadequate support. Trying to get someone on the phone is nearly impossible, and although they now have a support plan, emergency help is frustratingly difficult to find when the company doesn't provide it.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Aruba WLAN was my first experience with WLAN solutions and is unique."

"We've used Meru and Cisco, but Aruba's proven to be the best."

"Its graphical user interface is designed to be user-friendly, making work more efficient."

"Aruba Wireless is reliable, and the signal strength is pretty good."

"Initial setup was very straightforward. We set up the switches and APs, then took it from there. "

"With Aruba Wireless Controller, all our access points are connected to one controller. Through that controller, we can actually handle each access point; we can disconnect or connect that access point, and then we can tell, or see, or allow how many users are, or should be, connected through that access point."

"Price is one of the most important factors. We have a solution that's reasonably cost-effective when balanced against all the areas we need to cover."

"The Airwave is the best feature for a single management point for all APs in the environment."

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"The most valuable feature of this solution is how it is centralized."

"The UniFi controller is user-friendly and it is very easy to manage."

"The advantage of Ubiquiti UniFi is that you can have on-premise storage and avoid all cloud fees, allowing you to keep building your storage, adding more video storage units, and store video for up to three years and nine months without paying external fees."

"The level of reporting offered by the controller, when used with other Ubiquiti equipment, has been invaluable."

"Functionality of the cloud key in terms of monitoring and managing the environment."

"The most beneficial aspects of Ubiquiti UniFi are pricing, because it is significantly cheaper compared to major enterprise vendors such as Cisco, Aruba, or Fortinet."

"Business is growing due to referrals."

"The level of reporting offered by the controller, when used with other Ubiquiti equipment, has been invaluable."

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Cons

"The solution could be improved on the security side."

"Needs improvement in point-to-point deployment products."

"The latest design of their APs removes the console port and requires purchasing an expensive proprietary cable just to access the console."

"The ceiling grid mount clips have room for improvement."

"It's too pricey, to be honest."

"The price could be better. Competitors offer more features for a similar cost."

"Some additional reporting features about the clients would be nice when not combined with the AirWave management package."

"We are not facing any difficulty in convincing customers to have Aruba Wireless, and there are no specific features that customers are particularly looking for in wireless."

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"Documentation could be improved, especially regarding known issues or new features. It relies heavily on the user community to provide support and info. There is a vast user group with support groups on both the dedicated forums as well as most social media platforms."

"Email support is slow. Community support is good, but it can be spotty."

"If I could manage the W-LAN or other items without a UniFi switch, that would be very helpful. I have not tried, but I think some options are tied to the hardware, like the Ubiquiti switch."

"If I could manage the W-LAN or other items without a UniFi switch, that would be very helpful."

"Better pre-purchase docs, as I have to contact support via chat for some things that should already be in documents."

"I don't like the concept of the QoS, Quality of Service configuration because it doesn't give very granular configuration access to prioritize network traffic."

"They provide support via Chat ONLY, and moreover, they are not very knowledgeable."

"A more powerful heatmapping application in the controller would assist in more reliable WiFi modeling."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Aruba is comparable to competing solutions when it comes to price."

"The price of Aruba Wireless could improve. It is expensive. However, I am able to reduce my costs because I do not use all the features in the controller, such as the AD integration and other enterprise features."

"Pricing is very competitive."

"It comes with a relatively higher price tag, but it's essential to assess the value it brings to the market because it actively competes with other players in the industry and dedicates efforts to offer competitive devices."

"There is so much licensing, you literally pay for every solution, add-on, or cool feature. Compared to others, we were in the middle with pricing, but as you start to invest more into features it will get very pricey."

"When you look at the price it is a higher price than Cisco."

"The price could be better. Competitors offer more features for a similar cost."

"Trial different solutions and compare pricing to how well they perform, their stability, how easy it is to maintain, etc."

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it_user212721

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…

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Answers from the Community

Vinny Govender

Technical Applications Specialist at bioMérieux

Jul 26, 2022

What is the best high-performance Wireless LAN device?

1 Ruckus 2 Aruba 3 Cambium It depends on your enviroment. Greetings

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Abdu Hafeez

IT Admin at a educational organization with 51-200 employees

Nov 15, 2021

Hi, You can purchase WiFi access points from any of the above vendors. But it must be a commercial access point as in AP a few connect to the limited devices and a few can connect large devices with a single AP. It will totally depend on your work environment and access point signals covering the area. In the hall, AP can cover a large area but there is a concrete wall between two rooms or a corridor then it can down the signal to 50 DBM. So, when deciding on a WIFI/AP keep all these things in mind.

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Ender Kefoglu

Partner / Owner at Bimel Elektronik Mamuller Paz. Ltd.

Nov 15, 2021

If you want high performance and stability, you should definitely go with Ruckus Wireless. Ruckus Wireless APs have: - Adaptive antenna technology (called BeamFlex) This technology analyzes different paths to reach the client and electronically turns itself to a directional antenna, choosing the path that gives the best performance to reach each specific client. If the client is mobile or if the environment changes (such as a warehouse) the selection of paths/direction also changes instantly. Transmitting in a directional way allows a good Signal-to-Noise Ratio and also causes less interference for other nearby APs outside the path of the directional transmission. - ChannelFly technology This technology chooses the best channel based on performance rather than background scanning for noise. - Polarization Diversity This technology allows the clients not to lose signal strength when held at different angles (important for mobile devices such as tablets and telephones). - Better receive sensitivity compared to the competitors All these features make Ruckus Wireless a better choice than any other competitor (better performance, better coverage area, more stable and surprise-free communication especially in not so easy conditions such as noise, too many clients, too much traffic).

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

University

Comms Service Provider

13%

Computer Software Company

11%

Educational Organization

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	77
Midsize Enterprise	47
Large Enterprise	75

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	1

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...

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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...

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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...

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What needs improvement with Ubiquiti UniFi?

The major issue I see is connected with troubleshooting, which is my main concern. Troubleshooting capabilities are limited, and some advanced features are missing. For example, enterprise Wi-Fi so...

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What is your primary use case for Ubiquiti UniFi?

My major use case for Ubiquiti UniFi is enterprise Wi-Fi.

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What advice do you have for others considering Ubiquiti UniFi?

I currently work with Fortinet products like FortiGate and FortiSwitch, though I do not have experience with FortiAP in the past two years. I am planning to buy the FortiSwitch Data Center in a few...

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Comparisons

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs Aruba Wireless

Compared 26% of the time

Ruckus Wireless vs Aruba Wireless

Compared 14% of the time

Cisco Wireless vs Aruba Wireless

Compared 12% of the time

Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points vs Aruba Wireless

Compared 6% of the time

Ubiquiti WLAN vs Aruba Wireless

Compared 3% of the time

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Purple WiFi vs Ubiquiti UniFi

Compared 23% of the time

Guest Internet Solutions vs Ubiquiti UniFi

Compared 10% of the time

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Also Known As

Aruba WLAN, HP WLAN, HP Wireless, Aruba Instant On AP Series Access Point

UniFi

Overview

Aruba Wireless is a secure, high-performance, multi-user wireless LAN supporting Wi-Fi 6. As workplaces and user expectations change, users can now maintain hybrid workplaces and IoT without compromising performance, reliability, or security. Aruba Wireless delivers better performance and capacity and greater AIOps visibility throughout all devices and users. In addition, through built-in network intelligence, network operations are made simpler while keeping everything secure through user and guest encryption.

Aruba Wireless, offered through Aruba Networks, is helping achieve digital transformation and IoT with seamless connectivity through multiple Wi-Fi access points. For the user’s convenience, Aruba Wireless provides indoor, outdoor, and remote access points to help boost faster and safer connectivity.

Choosing Aruba Wireless can help improve your organization’s user experience with wireless LAN in many ways, including:

Transforming hybrid workplaces: Employees can move seamlessly between home and office, with reliable internet and without compromising security.
Connect and protect IoT: With built-in AP support for BLE, Zigbee, and USB-port extensions, users can extend visibility, control, and connectivity to IoT devices and applications.
Expand the 5G experience to the enterprise network: Empower users to experience 5G with Wi-Fi 6 by automatically enabling cellular devices to join Aruba Wireless LAN securely and reliably.

Aruba Gateways and Controllers

Small organizations as well as large enterprises require excellent performance and security for cloud, mobility, and digital transformation. Therefore, in addition to the access points, Aruba Wireless also offers a variety of gateways and controllers, including:

9000 Series: With SD-WAN capabilities, it’s excellent for small campus networks looking for enhanced Wi-Fi scalability and security.
7200 Series: Perfect for campus WLAN scalability or branch SD-WAN and VPN Concentrator capabilities, the 7200 Series optimizes Wi-Fi performance to guarantee smooth roaming.
7000 Series: Acting as a controller or gateway to provide WAN intelligence, the 7000 Series is a policy-based router and an excellent solution for small to mid-sized campuses.
Mobility Controller Virtual Appliance: Maximizes Wi-Fi and network services in an economical, virtualized environment.
SD-WAN Virtual Gateways: Orchestrate virtual gateways in public cloud infrastructure, like Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Mobility Conductor Hardware Appliance: While enhancing the scalability and reliability for large campus WLANs, Aruba Mobility Conductors bring the full capability of ArubaOS.
Mobility Conductor Virtual Appliance: To scale large campus deployments, Aruba Mobility Conductors simplify the deployment and management of up to 1,000 Mobility Controllers.
ArubaOS Network Operating System: Great for remote workers in mid-sized and large companies who need seamless connectivity to and security over Wi-Fi.

Reviews from Real Users

Aruba Networks is aiding organizations in transforming to a hybrid work environment with Aruba Wireless. Users especially love its ability to work with many devices and its ability to group and manage access points.

A senior IT solutions architect at a manufacturing company says, "The most valuable feature is the fact that it can work with many devices. It supports everything that we need it to."

Gary F., a network administrator at wireless at Abilene Christian, notes, "I like the way it groups and manages access points."

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Ubiquiti Networks UniFi AP, Featuring a clean industrial design, can be integrated seamlessly into any wall or ceiling surface (mounting kits included). The LED indicator simplifies deployment and configuration. With its software-based capabilities, the UniFi virtual control plane allows for unlimited scalability under one centralized controller. The UniFi Controller software is bundled with the UniFi AP hardware at no extra charge - no separate software, licensing or support fee.

Ubiquiti

Sample Customers

Consulate Health Care, Los Angeles Unified School District, Science Applications International Corp (SAIC), San Diego State University, KFC, ACTS Retirement-Life Communities

NASCAR Grand-AM, Maritime Parc, Outdoor Music Festival, One Republic Tour, British Armed Forces, Arcadia School District, Bartlett School District, Universidad del Azuay, Estelar Hotels, Intercontinental Bali, Moscow - Enforta, Miami - Sling Broadband, Manhattan - MST, Ecuador - Aire.EC

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