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Juniper WLC Series vs Mist AI and Cloud comparison

Juniper WLC Series and Mist AI and Cloud are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Juniper WLC Series is ranked #16 with an average rating of 8.6, while Mist AI and Cloud is ranked #18 with an average rating of 7.5. Juniper WLC Series holds a 1.2% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Mist AI and Cloud’s 1.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Juniper WLC Series users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 77% of Mist AI and Cloud users who would recommend it.
Juniper WLC Series
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100% willing to recommend
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77% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Juniper WLC Series and Mist AI and Cloud compete in the realm of wireless network solutions. Mist AI and Cloud appear to have the upper hand due to their AI-driven programmability and robust automation capabilities, according to data comparisons.

Features: Juniper WLC Series offers reliable high-speed connectivity, support for wireless standards, and a consistent network configuration process. Mist AI and Cloud include AI-driven programmability, robust automation, and an efficient Marvis virtual assistant that enhances troubleshooting efficiency and user experience.

Room for Improvement: Juniper WLC Series lacks features like WPA3 support, limited integration and traffic monitoring, and faces an end-of-life phase. Mist AI and Cloud exhibit high costs, limited multilingual support, and challenges with technical documentation, needing plug-and-play improvements and better integration options.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Juniper WLC Series offers excellent technical support and detailed documentation, suitable for on-premises deployment. Mist AI and Cloud provide flexible deployment with private and public cloud options, strong technical support, and comprehensive documentation, boasting versatile deployment methods.

Pricing and ROI: Juniper WLC Series is deemed pricey but cost-effective for its time and money savings potential. Mist AI and Cloud involve high setup and licensing costs, intensifying larger deployments' expenses. Users find Mist AI justifies its cost due to its features, although a significant yearly licensing cost is noted.

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Categories and Ranking

Juniper WLC Series
Ranking in Wireless LAN
16th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Mist AI and Cloud
Ranking in Wireless LAN
18th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Juniper WLC Series is 1.2%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Mist AI and Cloud is 1.6%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Juniper WLC Series1.2%
Mist AI and Cloud1.6%
Other97.2%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

Matilda Elwell - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers visibility and cost benefits
The tool has given us more visibility, but I'm not very technical, so I can't comment on specific features. However, the diagnostic tools for identifying system issues have greatly improved, which we appreciate. We still use Cisco ICE for authentication on the Juniper network, as we did before. We've seen cost benefits with the Juniper WLC Series, which was a key factor in our decision-making during the proof of concept. Besides cost improvements, we've also noticed better resolution of issues and faults in our help desk, thanks to the enhanced features.
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Mohammed Junaid Khatib - PeerSpot reviewer
Has improved troubleshooting efficiency with AI-driven insights but requires a simpler user interface
Mist AI and Cloud has integrated artificial intelligence and introduced a Marvis tool, making troubleshooting much easier compared to Cisco, Extreme, or any other vendor. The Marvis tool includes Marvis Action and Marvis Mini. In Marvis Mini, you can enter the MAC address, site name, or device name to get complete details of any issues the device is facing. If you enter the MAC address of a device, it will show the types of issues such as roaming, authentication, or IP address problems. This eliminates the need to manually search for errors on the controller. The troubleshooting has been significantly simplified through Marvis Mini, which is integrated with AI. Additionally, Marvis Action helps with alerting and monitoring, showing how many devices are down and what kinds of connectivity, DHCP, or authentication issues exist, providing alerts without the need to manually monitor all devices. Mist AI and Cloud is very effective at managing user experience through its AI capabilities. It helps reduce downtime by providing alerts that allow us to work directly on issues without waiting for system failures.
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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

"It's easy to set up, and I feel it's very secure. I also prefer its reporting feature. The devices are quite good."
"The tool has given us more visibility, but I'm not very technical, so I can't comment on specific features. However, the diagnostic tools for identifying system issues have greatly improved, which we appreciate. We still use Cisco ICE for authentication on the Juniper network, as we did before. We've seen cost benefits with the Juniper WLC Series, which was a key factor in our decision-making during the proof of concept. Besides cost improvements, we've also noticed better resolution of issues and faults in our help desk, thanks to the enhanced features."
"It prevents a large number of unauthorized modifications of access point devices."
"Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment."
"The AI integration with Marvis is very valuable."
"The AI integration with Marvis is very valuable."
"It is a very stable solution."
"The installation process is nice and easy."
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"AI-driven automation helps implement the solution quickly."
"The Marvis feature of Mist AI, an artificial intelligence tool, is very useful."
"Has an extremely good feature set."
"Mist AI and Cloud is ideal as we move towards the AI world."
"Natural language patching is an important feature."
"There are several valuable features. One of them is Cibas, and another one is Marvis."
"Ability to control the access points by groups."
"It's really easy to provision and support. Those are its main features."
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Cons

"The solution could offer more integration with other products."
"The biggest issue was that Juniper stopped developing, so we had to look for another solution."
"The network coverage of Juniper WLC Series and Cisco is different. We need to add additional access points."
"The support on offer to other vendors switching - like Aruba or Ruckus - could be improved."
"We would prefer it if the solution could be less expensive."
"In my region, access to the product is very difficult and presents a logistical nightmare."
"Juniper lacks a network access control agent similar to solutions like Alubakya Path and Cisco ISE."
"In my region, access to the product is very difficult and presents a logistical nightmare. Also, pricing is a big problem and a barrier to entry when selling Juniper against competitors."
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"The solution has various licensing policies. It will be easy to use if it is an open single license."
"There are many aspects of AI, and how acquisitions are proceeding, particularly between Juniper and Aruba, remains unclear."
"There are some technical issues that may require attention"
"There is no local support for Mist in Brazil."
"Mist AI and Cloud should be marketed more and focus on making partners in the industry."
"There seems to be different versions of standards used in the wireless access points. In the future, it would be helpful if the solution could come up with some kind of universal standard for all devices and all access points."
"The area for improvement is that Juniper is not as market dominant as Cisco, so they should focus on making their GUI more user-friendly, as it is currently a bit complex and users may not fully understand the available features."
"It would be beneficial to have support for the Chinese language."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is relatively affordable for enterprise companies."
"Juniper WLC Series is a bit pricey but worth its cost."
"The licensing cost is quite high, but considering it's an enterprise solution, the complexity justifies the price."
"There is a certain amount that needs to be paid towards the licensing charges associated with the product, but though I am not sure, I feel the licenses that we have in our company are for three years."
"The solution's pricing is reasonable."
"The custom licensing is a little bit expensive and I would rate it 7.5 out of 10."
"Depending on the features, I think it's quite reasonably priced, especially considering the facilities of the product."
"The price is not cheap, but it's a reliable solution and very easy for management."
"I rate the pricing a seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is low and ten is high."
"The price is about the same compared to other vendors. There is an add-on license, but it's up to you if you want to buy it or not."
"The price of this product is approximately the same as competing products in the market."
"The annual cost is a significant issue for us, and it notably contributes to the overall price. We have a customer with nearly fifty-eight access points in a multifunctional building, and while the setup was relatively simple, the yearly licensing cost is substantial. For the specific features we utilize, the licensing amounts to about forty thousand euros annually. This is not a trivial expense and significantly impacts the overall cost, making it quite high."
"The price of Mist AI and Cloud is approximately 20 percent less than competitors, such as Aruba and Cisco. However, Cisco has a lifetime warranty for its solutions."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
7%
Computer Software Company
18%
Educational Organization
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise4
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise9
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Juniper WLC Series?
Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment.
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What needs improvement with Juniper WLC Series?
Juniper lacks a network access control agent similar to solutions like Alubakya Path and Cisco ISE. There should be a network access control engine. Some customers find it challenging as they do no...
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What is your primary use case for Juniper WLC Series?
I work with Juniper service provider solutions. I have a service provider customer and some enterprise customers in retail.
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What do you like most about Mist AI and Cloud?
AI-driven automation helps implement the solution quickly.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Mist AI and Cloud?
My rating for pricing is five, where ten represents a low price and one represents a high price.
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What needs improvement with Mist AI and Cloud?
The area for improvement is that Juniper is not as market dominant as Cisco, so they should focus on making their GUI more user-friendly, as it is currently a bit complex and users may not fully un...
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Also Known As

Juniper WLAN
Mist Access Points
 

Overview

WLC Series Wireless LAN Controllers deliver and manage wireless local area networks with the highest level of reliability, performance, security, and management in the industry. They integrate secure, wireless LANs with any size wired infrastructures, from small branch offices to the largest enterprise or university campus.
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Mist AI uses a combination of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science techniques to optimize user experiences and simplify operations across the wireless access, wired access, and SD-WAN domains.

Data is ingested from numerous sources, including Juniper Mist Access Points, Switches, Session Smart Routers, and Firewalls for end-to-end insight into user experiences. These devices work in concert with Mist AI to optimize user experiences from client-to-cloud, including automated event correlation, root cause identification, Self-Driving Network™ operations, network assurance, proactive anomaly detection, and more.

Juniper also leverages Mist AI for next-generation customer support. It is the foundational element behind Marvis, the industry’s first AI-driven Virtual Network Assistant, which provides extensive insight and guidance to IT staff via a natural language conversational interface.

With Mist AI, operators save time and money with faster problem resolution and fewer onsite visits. Users benefit from a network infrastructure that is more predictable, reliable, and measurable.

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Sample Customers

Apollo Hotel Papendrecht, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Bajaj Capital, Baloise Insurance, BAS Group, Borealis, Danish Crown, Deloitte Belgium, Jan Yperman Hospital, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, MercaSID, S.A., NHTV Breda University, Parklands College and Christopher Robin Pre-Primary, San Antonio Community Hospital, Sandia National Laboratories, Springfield Public Schools (SPS), St. Catherine University, TalkTalk, The Education Village, University of Copenhagen, University of the Highlands and Islands, University of the West of Scotland (UWS), Valdosta State University, Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), zulily
Dartmouth, Hitachi, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Nebraska Furniture Mart, NTT, Okta
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