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Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs Ubiquiti Wireless comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 15, 2025

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

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.1
Number of Reviews
119
Ranking in other categories
Wireless LAN (4th)
Ubiquiti Wireless
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
Wireless WAN (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Enterprise Networking solutions, they serve different purposes. Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is designed for Wireless LAN and holds a mindshare of 12.6%, up 12.3% compared to last year.
Ubiquiti Wireless, on the other hand, focuses on Wireless WAN, holds 39.7% mindshare, up 39.9% since last year.
Wireless LAN
Wireless WAN
 

Featured Reviews

RezaPradipta - PeerSpot reviewer
Streamline network management with a unified dashboard for seamless device integration
The primary use case for Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is mostly for enterprise wireless, including guest Wi-Fi and enterprise Wi-Fi. I use it across various industries with a focus on retail Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN offers a single pane of glass management. It only comes with a controller on the…
Alejandro Del Rosal - PeerSpot reviewer
Software controller is very nice and provides excellent performance
Ubiquiti products are really good. I am a B2B wholesaler, and my type of business requires profit to sell to my installers or for my installers to sell to the end customers. Right now, Ubiquiti doesn't offer that. They are selling the product on their website. We face difficulties with Ubiquiti's supply chain because their products are usually out of stock. I would recommend Ubiquiti Wireless as a brand. However, we are no longer recommending it in my business. I am a wholesaler who recommends installing wireless or network solutions for other companies. I no longer recommend Ubiquiti Wireless because it is not profitable. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Its ability to be cloud-managed is the most valuable feature so if there's a reconfiguration or an issue, we have excellent visibility into the network and we can usually resolve the problem online without having to go onsite."
"It makes the process much easier by providing visibility and centralized control over the network."
"The product's cloud controller is easy to use."
"It's easy to manage and provides a clear network view, allowing efficient navigation down to the network details."
"The management console is valuable."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten...The solution's initial setup process was straightforward."
"The product has been very stable over the years."
"The product's most beneficial feature impacting network security is the ability to provide centralized security management."
"It is a highly scalable platform."
"The pricing of the solution is excellent. It offers a great value."
"It has a decent portal, and it is usable."
"The main strength of Ubiquiti Wireless is the ease of use it provides to users."
"I like the simplicity, the ease of use."
"It has a user-friendly interface."
"The setup is quite simple."
"Ubiquiti outdoor access points in particular, are really stable, and if there are no obstructions, Ubiquiti works well."
 

Cons

"The licensing model is a terrible idea."
"In the next release, I would like to see the central control plane have the flexibility to control and distribute policies to all LAN networks, balance the traffic, and the performance based on application monitoring."
"We're are not fully utilizing the features of Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN to know a more in-depth analysis of what areas need to be improved. However, the security could improve. It would be a benefit to be able to lock out particular clients that are trying to connect from outside the building."
"They're great. If there's anything that they need to change, it is just simplifying the site to which you go to make changes on the admin side."
"Its licensing can be better."
"The customization needs to be improved because it's pretty locked down."
"There should be better Spanish-language technical support."
"The commercial version of the solution could be cheaper."
"There isn't any technical support."
"The biggest downfall is support."
"The mesh configuration and WiFi 6 coverage should be improved."
"We'd like them to improve aspects of device management."
"My company has to wait for a response from the product's support team. From an improvement perspective, the product's support team should be quicker to respond."
"There is really nothing wrong with the product but there are ways the utility and features can be expanded to meet future demands."
"Their stock is a bit low compared to others, making it difficult to purchase."
"We need an official distributor in Egypt as we don't have one right now."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is super expensive for what you get. You also have to buy a license every year. Otherwise, it stops working."
"Its price is higher than other products. It is above the expectation of customers. So, every time we need to fight for a good price."
"These units cost between $800 and $900 per device and on top of that, you have to pay yearly fees for maintenance."
"We pay a yearly license fee for the solution."
"Higher subscription fee may be necessary if extra features are required."
"It is a relatively expensive solution compared to traditional network alternatives."
"There are multiple licensing options including three months, six months, and one year."
"The solution is pretty expensive."
"There are no additional expenses apart from the standard licenses."
"In South Africa, for some Cisco access points, it will cost you 10,000 Rand ($690 USD), whereas with Ubiquity that same access point will cost you less than 3,000 Rand ($210 USD)."
"Ubiquiti Wireless has reasonable pricing."
"The solution has a reasonable price but a very low profit margin."
"I think the price is okay for the product, but the price could always be cheaper."
"The platform offers a one-time purchase cost. It has competitive pricing."
"We don't buy directly. We have our finance department that buys things. My speculation on the price is that because we buy from private companies and because the product is imported, people tend to give us at higher prices. This is due to the fact that it is government procurement. So, sometimes, they are not paid directly, and they have to go through the whole administrative process before they are paid. So, they tend to compensate by increasing the price, but I won't be able to say what is the exact price."
"The product is neither expensive nor cheap. It is an averagely priced product."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Real Estate/Law Firm
7%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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Which is better - Cisco Wireless or Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN?
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Is Ubiquiti Wireless better than Ruckus Wireless WAN?
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Which is better - Ubiquiti Wireless or Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN?
Ubiquiti Wireless offers a wide range of WLAN products. We tested their devices before ultimately choosing Cisco Meraki. Ubiquiti devices have good outdoor performance and the connection is very st...
 

Also Known As

MR18, MR26, MR32, MR34, MR66, MR72, Meraki Wireless LAN, Meraki WLAN
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Advanced Medical Transport, Banco de Guayaquil, Baylor Scott & White Health, BH Telecom, Bowling Green State University, Calligaris, Children's Hospital Colorado, City of Biel, Del Papa Distributing, Department of Justice, Dimension Data, Dualtec Cloud Builders, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS), Hertz, K&L Gates , LightEdge, Lone Star College System, Management Science Associates, Mindtree, NBC Olympics, Quest, Sony Corporation, The Department of Education in Western Australia, Valley Proteins
NASCAR Grand-AM, Maritime Parc, Outdoor Music Festival, British Armed Forces, Arcadia School District, Moscow - Enforta
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