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 #1 in Wireless LAN , with an average rating of 8.6, and holds a 15.4% mindshare in the category. Ubiquiti is ranked #2 in WFHS , and holds a 36.1% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 87% of Ubiquiti users who would recommend it.

Aruba Wireless

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86% willing to recommend

Ubiquiti UniFi

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87% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba Wireless

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

149

Ranking in other categories

Wireless LAN (1st)

Ubiquiti UniFi

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

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Wi-Fi Hotspot Software (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Enterprise Networking solutions, they serve different purposes. Aruba Wireless is designed for Wireless LAN and holds a mindshare of 15.4%, down 21.1% compared to last year.
Ubiquiti UniFi, on the other hand, focuses on Wi-Fi Hotspot Software, holds 36.1% mindshare, up 30.9% since last year.

Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Aruba Wireless	15.4%
Ruckus Wireless	13.8%
Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN	11.5%
Other	59.3%

Wireless LAN

Wi-Fi Hotspot Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Ubiquiti UniFi	36.1%
Purple WiFi	37.0%
Guest Internet Solutions	18.5%
Other	8.400000000000006%

Wi-Fi Hotspot Software

Featured Reviews

Muhammad_Faisal

Manager ITSM at Lucky Cement Limited

Experience seamless connectivity with top-notch roaming capabilities

The Aruba Wireless solution has excellent roaming capabilities, ensuring seamless connectivity. Once installed, Aruba Wireless works robustly without overheating issues. This is particularly effective compared to other products I've used, like FortiMonitor and FortiAPs, which sometimes heat up. I am very satisfied with the roaming feature, as it ensures connectivity when moving from one location to another. The product's stability, after setting it up, adds to its value.

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Director_45785

Director at Innate technology

Provides great cloud key functionality in monitoring the environment

The initial setup takes about one to two hours and is somewhat complex in the fact that there's no proper support in terms of out of the box or a manual, or any indication of where to find proper information, so they do need to work on documentation. Implementation needs to be done by a technical person. There are a lot of chat groups and forums online and you might find five or ten different solutions to resolve the issue but it's not coming from the company. From that aspect, we'd prefer a solution where more testing is done before they release the product.

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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

"The most useful feature of this product is the configuration that allows us to have several areas covered with one unit."

"Role assignment: Each user is assigned a different role based on the radius attributes returned by ClearPass."

"Setup is straightforward."

"Aruba Central."

"Our wireless overhaul has reduced the number of wireless related help desk tickets by nearly 90%."

"It has helped in making deployments easier."

"The product has been pretty stable...The product is scalable."

"It offers an easy initial setup."

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"Overall, the suite of tools is quite useful."

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

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

"The most valuable features are its easy access, the controller, and constant updates."

"Firmware can be pushed or manually updated."

"The cloud management has revolutionized the way we provide services to clients, onsite trips have almost ceased and once complicated changes are made in minutes."

"I like the centralized management console, where we can add all of the devices to the Unifi controller and then management them from a single point."

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

Cons

"The vendor should include multiple additional protocols"

"An area of this product that could use improvement would be the troubleshooting. At times I had to engage Aruba Support which ran some pretty complicated troubleshooting commands. I would not have been able to do with existing CLI documentation."

"The solution's GUI for configuration could be better."

"We need security features to recognize the traffic source and to apply Zero Trust security."

"Aruba Wireless could improve the interface, it does not have a smart web interface. Other solutions have smart web interfaces, such as Cisco Meraki."

"Their documentation needs to be improved. Aruba's documentation is poor."

"I would like to see the management improve."

"The product’s performance got worse with newer releases."

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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."

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

"Integrate NanoBeams into the Controller Software."

"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."

"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."

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

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

"Software interfaces could be improved and there is a lack of documentation."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing has increased and it was always more costly than some of the other solutions available."

"The price is low. There is an additional cost for maintenance."

"The price of Aruba Wireless is reasonable."

"The price point is pretty high compared to Ubiquiti and other equipment."

"AP signal strength and price. I know this is a competitive market, but APs should not cost so much if they do not cover a large area. "

"The access points are more cost-effective over some other providers, both in cost per AP and the option of a controller-less environment."

"I don't know the exact costs associated with Aruba Wireless, but I have a rough idea, and it's not too cheap, though it's less costly than Cisco Wireless. Pricing for Aruba Wireless is moderate. It's a three out of five."

"If you compare it to other solutions then it's reasonably priced."

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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

16%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

16%

Computer Software Company

13%

Educational Organization

Retailer

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	76
Midsize Enterprise	46
Large Enterprise	73

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
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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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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