Juniper WLC Series vs Ubiquiti WLAN comparison

Juniper and Ubiquiti are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Juniper is ranked #17 with an average rating of 8.7, while Ubiquiti is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.1. Juniper holds a 1.0% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Ubiquiti’s 5.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Juniper users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 82% of Ubiquiti users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Juniper WLC Series and Ubiquiti WLAN compete in the wireless networking category. Ubiquiti WLAN seems to have the upper hand due to its cost-effectiveness and ease of use, appealing to users looking for scalable and budget-friendly solutions without extensive feature sets.

Features: Juniper WLC Series offers high-performance solutions with flexibility in network administration, supporting up to 256 Wireless Access Points for scalability, and template-driven network configuration ensuring consistency. Ubiquiti WLAN is recognized for simple deployment, cloud machine with AI capabilities for enhanced IT monitoring, and robust documentation providing excellent network visibility through heat maps.

Room for Improvement: Juniper WLC Series requires better traffic monitoring, modernization features like WPA3, and improved cost-effectiveness. Enhanced integration and remote access capabilities are also needed. Ubiquiti WLAN needs improvements in stability, more robust controller levels, and expanded documentation. Despite user-friendliness, support and connectivity control could be refined.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Deployment for both solutions is generally on-premises, but Ubiquiti offers more cloud compatibility. Juniper provides excellent technical support, although its end-of-life status impacts reliability. Ubiquiti's support is adequate and often resolves issues effectively, despite sometimes lacking a proactive approach.

Pricing and ROI: Juniper WLC Series is seen as a worthwhile investment for its robust features, justifying higher costs and accompanying licensing fees, offering ROI in administrative savings. Ubiquiti WLAN is valued for its affordability, with no recurring costs, and reasonable initial pricing appealing to smaller projects, rated lower in features compared to more expensive brands.

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Categories and Ranking

Juniper WLC Series

Ranking in Wireless LAN

17th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Ubiquiti WLAN

Ranking in Wireless LAN

7th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Juniper WLC Series is 1.0%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti WLAN is 5.2%, down from 5.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Matilda Elwell

Technical Team Leader - Network &Security at STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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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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

"Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment."

"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 Wireless is reasonable, with a bit of complexity compared to Alibaba and SQL."

"The installation process is very easy."

"It is a very stable solution."

"The installation process is nice and easy."

"The AI integration with Marvis is very valuable."

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"The solution is scalable."

"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."

"The most valuable feature is the level of security on the Wi-Fi network."

"The management features are valuable."

"The ease of use and simplicity of the solution is its most valuable feature. This tool is best suited for small environments."

"The most beneficial thing about Ubiquiti is that it is simple to deploy."

"There was a time when we were using Cisco switches and attempting to integrate Ubiquiti UniFi switches into our network infrastructure. Eventually, after some effort, we managed to understand the process. Initially, it was challenging to configure the unified console to manage virtual networks alongside internal networks effectively. We had to comprehend how both systems would integrate carefully. It became apparent that maximizing the usage of Cisco switches required a thorough understanding of how UniFi operates at the backend."

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Cons

"In my region, access to the product is very difficult and presents a logistical nightmare."

"The solution should create configuration documentation."

"There could be more information from the controller, and it could be easier to work with the controller lights. It's not easy to bring up the upgrades."

"Juniper WLC Series has certain shortcomings in traffic monitoring."

"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."

"The biggest issue was that Juniper stopped developing, so we had to look for another solution."

"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."

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"Its scalability, UI, and security features could be better."

"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 solution should support a larger bandwidth or distance between the access points and the main stations."

"Switching devices requires reconfiguration from scratch."

"When I started to upgrade, the controller for Unbuntu was really struggling to start up, however, that has since been solved."

"Largely we're happy with the product, however, the firmware deployments could maybe be managed a little bit differently."

"I have found they need to work on the stability of the solution."

"They could enhance their products by integrating cloud access into each device."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution's pricing is reasonable."

"The product is relatively affordable for enterprise companies."

"Juniper WLC Series is a bit pricey but worth its cost."

"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 licensing cost is quite high, but considering it's an enterprise solution, the complexity justifies the price."

"The tool is affordable."

"Ubiquiti WLAN’s price is higher than other competitors."

"The software to control it is free. The license is when we buy the Cloud Key."

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

"It is a stand-alone price."

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

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is expensive, and ten is cheap, I rate Ubiquiti WLAN's pricing a five to six out of ten."

"The pricing is very reasonable."

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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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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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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.

Juniper

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

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Sample Customers

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