Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points vs Ubiquiti WLAN comparison

Juniper and Ubiquiti Networks are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Juniper is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.4, while Ubiquiti Networks is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.0. Juniper holds a 5.8% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Ubiquiti Networks’s 5.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Juniper users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 82% of Ubiquiti Networks users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Ubiquiti WLAN and Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points are key competitors in the WLAN market. Ubiquiti is favored for its affordability, while Juniper Mist excels with advanced features and AI capabilities.

Features: Ubiquiti offers simplicity, ease of installation, and cost-effective scalability. It provides a robust network with a free controller software, perfect for straightforward setups. Juniper Mist, on the other hand, delivers AI-driven insights with Marvis, centralized monitoring, and robust security, catering to advanced enterprise needs.

Room for Improvement: Ubiquiti could enhance signal strength, update processes, and support structures. Users report challenges with centralized management. Juniper Mist needs pricing adjustments and more extensive AI integrations. Its support and configuration could also be more user-friendly.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Ubiquiti is praised for straightforward on-premises deployment, though its customer service sees mixed reviews. Juniper Mist offers flexible cloud deployment options, but users suggest improvements in customer support response and integration features.

Pricing and ROI: Ubiquiti is a budget-friendly option without licensing costs, promising excellent ROI for cost-sensitive users. Juniper Mist, being more expensive with ongoing fees, provides better ROI for enterprises focusing on network insights and AI-driven management.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Juniper Mist Wireless Acces...

Ranking in Wireless LAN

7th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Ubiquiti WLAN

Ranking in Wireless LAN

6th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

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Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is 5.8%, up from 4.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti WLAN is 5.0%, down from 6.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Raihan Hossain

Senior Network and Cyber Security Engineer (Team Lead) at Excel Technologies ltd

Consistently manages user capacity and satisfaction with ease

I have completed over twenty projects using Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points ( /products/juniper-mist-wireless-access-points-reviews ), and I continue to see exceptional performance in the areas of user capacity, user experience, and user satisfaction. This makes Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points highly recommended if the customer's budget allows, as the hardware performance is also very good. From my perspective, the Juniper reporting logs are clear and provide necessary data, which supports better management and diagnosis.

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Gabriele-Pizzigati

Senior Software and Systems Engineer at SAMU.IT

Managing installations through one interface enhances efficiency but AI features improvement

Ubiquiti Wireless LAN is reliable and offers a good quality product. It provides one interface to manage all installations, allowing me to monitor all customers through the same web interface. The web interface in the controller allows for quick configuration of devices with just one click, which is a significant advantage.

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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 solution is pretty generic and easy to use."

"The simplicity is great."

"I have completed over twenty projects using Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points, and I continue to see exceptional performance in the areas of user capacity, user experience, and user satisfaction."

"You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment."

"The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis."

"The most valuable feature of Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) is the ability to troubleshoot ports on the network. Additionally, when there is an update on the APs they are able to reboot quickly reducing downtime. Other solutions have a longer downtime when updates are done."

"In terms of reporting, in terms of all the user reports, it's very rich."

"It provides private network access, helping us protect our company’s devices."

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"The most valuable feature of Ubiquiti WLAN is its stability."

"Great management interface."

"It is a very stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"I use Ubiquiti WLAN because it's cheap and performs well. The range is its best feature for improving network performance."

"You can save backups of this controller locally and then I can export it to wherever I want."

"would rate the scalability a nine out of ten. It is very scalable."

"The product’s most valuable feature is the workflow-driven setup for the infrastructure component."

"For me, the ease of configuration is a valuable feature."

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Cons

"The pricing is very high in the Indian market."

"Improvement is needed in the user-friendliness of Juniper Mist, particularly in enhancing the interaction with AI features."

"The price could be better."

"The reporting logs require improvement in terms of clarity because it can be difficult to find specific information about network influences."

"Juniper should make the products more affordable."

"Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points’ support services need improvement."

"Though certain security features are integrated into the product, my company has to always look forward to tightening certain security functionalities in the solution."

"Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release."

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"It is not a stable solution."

"Big networks with more than 80 access points are a problem. The network controller stops sometimes, and I think it's because of the high number of access points."

"The coverage could be increased."

"The product's area of concern revolves around its lack of support."

"Ubiquiti WLAN only supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi radio and would be improved by including support for 5GHz."

"The product’s bandwidth could be better."

"During the configuration, we cannot get information on the network level from the regular interface."

"The solution could improve by having a cloud version. A cloud version is the easiest to configure anywhere in the world."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Juniper Wireless AP's price is a little more expensive than other solutions, but you get what you pay for."

"I rate the product price as a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is inexpensive, and ten is expensive. It is a reasonably priced tool."

"The pricing is something Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) can work on. The pricing is very high compared to the competition."

"If a customer has a budget of around five lakhs in Indian currency, they can afford Juniper products."

"We pay maybe 1000 SEK per year, per access point."

"I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."

"I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."

"The solution is expensive."

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"Ubiquiti WLAN is cheap. It can work without licensing."

"There is no licensing cost for this solution."

"When comparing the price of Ubiquiti WLAN to Aruba the price is reasonable."

"Ubiquiti WLAN is a low-priced product."

"This solution is reasonably priced."

"Its cost is reasonable."

"The solution is cheap. I rate its pricing as three out of ten."

"The tool's licensing costs are life-time charges."

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Computer Software Company

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13%

Comms Service Provider

10%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

The solution is very secure.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

The price is very high, which is why not all enterprises can purchase this product.

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What needs improvement with Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

The reporting logs require improvement in terms of clarity because it can be difficult to find specific information about network influences.

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Is Ubiquiti Wireless better than Ruckus Wireless WAN?

Ubiquiti Wireless is extremely easy to set up and is an excellent option for small businesses, offering enterprise features for a one-time fee and no ongoing licensing fees. Ubiquiti Wireless is ve...

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Which is better - Ubiquiti WLAN or Aruba Instant?

We researched Ubiquiti and Aruba when looking for a WLAN solution. Ubiquiti offers good WLAN access both indoors and outdoors. It provides an enterprise-level WIFI while remaining cost-effective. U...

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What do you like most about Ubiquiti WLAN?

Anyone can buy the product off the shelf and configure it.

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Also Known As

Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points

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Overview

Juniper Wireless Access Points work in conjunction with Juniper Mist Cloud Services and Mist AI to deliver premier wireless access capabilities. The Juniper Mist Edge extends microservices to the campus to bring agility and scale while enabling new applications at the edge.

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UniFi is a revolutionary Wi-Fi system that combines Enterprise performance, unlimited scalability, a central management controller and disruptive pricing.

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