Mist AI and Cloud vs Ubiquiti WLAN comparison

Juniper and Ubiquiti are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Juniper is ranked #20 with an average rating of 7.7, while Ubiquiti is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.3. Juniper holds a 1.9% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Ubiquiti’s 4.6% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of Juniper users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 83% of Ubiquiti users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Ubiquiti WLAN and Mist AI and Cloud compete in the enterprise wireless networking category. Based on feature-rich offerings, Mist AI and Cloud seem to have the upper hand due to advanced AI capabilities and automation enhancing network performance.

Features: Ubiquiti WLAN excels with ease of deployment, free controller software, and strong network stability. It includes excellent security, scalability, and signal reach. Mist AI and Cloud offer advanced AI-driven automation, Marvis for troubleshooting, and seamless integration with IoT sensors using open APIs.

Room for Improvement: Ubiquiti WLAN needs enhanced manageability, broader standards support, and improved documentation. Challenges exist with firmware updates and comprehensive troubleshooting tools. Mist AI and Cloud are challenged by high pricing, limited support, and calls for integration flexibility.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Ubiquiti WLAN is optimized for on-premises deployment but offers limited cloud options. Customer service relies on community support and documentation, with occasional slow responses. Mist AI and Cloud provide a mix of on-premises and cloud solutions, facilitating flexible deployment, but technical support responsiveness needs improvement.

Pricing and ROI: Ubiquiti WLAN is cost-effective with a one-time purchase model and no ongoing licensing fees, suitable for small to medium environments. Mist AI and Cloud, while robust, incur higher licensing costs. The pricing is competitive among premium solutions but remains a concern due to annual expenses. Both products provide substantial returns when tailored to specific needs.

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Mist AI and Cloud vs. Ubiquiti WLAN

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Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score

6.7

Mist AI and Cloud reduces costs, enhances operations, and improves management, though pricing concerns persist despite competitive benefits.

Sentiment score

1.8

Ubiquiti WLAN offers competitive pricing and ROI, but its performance varies based on design quality and specific needs.

The return on investment is huge and unmatched, as the devices are not expensive and are highly beneficial for day-to-day business operations.

Chinedu Onwurah

Global Juniper Presales Engineer at Westcon-Comstor

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

7.4

Customers mostly enjoy Mist AI support's efficiency, though some face delays; satisfaction is high despite aggressive sales tactics.

Sentiment score

4.5

Ubiquiti WLAN's customer service is satisfactory but direct technical assistance is often inadequate, with notable self-service resource effectiveness.

My experience with the technical support from Juniper has been quite good; for example, if we call them, their support is quite quick, and they send a person on-site in just a few hours of reporting the cases.

Himanshu Singhal

Sr. System Analyst at NSUT

The support quality needs improvement, particularly in terms of reachability and response time after the merger.

RahulSivanandan

Network Manager at Bread LLC

The issues were mainly related to response time.

Chinedu Onwurah

Global Juniper Presales Engineer at Westcon-Comstor

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The problem with Ubiquiti is the lack of a serious reselling chain, as they sell directly to the customer.

Gabriele-Pizzigati

Senior Software and Systems Engineer at SAMU.IT

I seldom contact the technical support team as there is comprehensive documentation and FAQs available that help me resolve most issues independently.

Ismaila Audu

Infrastructure Administrator at Aluko & Oyebode

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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

8.6

Mist AI and Cloud efficiently manages complex environments, supporting large enterprises and extensive networks with scalable, flexible management options.

Sentiment score

7.0

Ubiquiti WLAN is scalable and flexible for SMEs, but faces challenges in very large or dense environments.

Mist AI and Cloud is very scalable in the case of complex environments.

reviewer1596186

Global Wireless Practice Lead at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees

I would rate scalability at nine out of ten.

reviewer2643210

Sr Pre-sales Network & Security Consultant at a consultancy with 1-10 employees

In terms of scalability, Mist AI and Cloud is scalable.

RahulSivanandan

Network Manager at Bread LLC

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It might struggle in very complex environments with many users.

Ismaila Audu

Infrastructure Administrator at Aluko & Oyebode

Scalability is a strong point for Ubiquiti Wireless LAN.

Gabriele-Pizzigati

Senior Software and Systems Engineer at SAMU.IT

I would assess the scalability feature of Ubiquiti WLAN in accommodating my organization's growth or changing network demands as pretty scalable, warranting a nine out of ten rating.

JanBengtsen

IT Architect and Consultant at Compuhouse working for SDC and Bernadotte Skolen

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

7.3

Mist AI and Cloud is stable and scalable, appreciated for features and redundancy despite environmental factor challenges.

Sentiment score

7.0

Ubiquiti WLAN is generally stable and reliable but can encounter issues with connection drops, updates, and high-density environments.

Mist AI and Cloud is stable, and I would rate its stability as eight out of ten.

RahulSivanandan

Network Manager at Bread LLC

The stability needs improvement because in many places in Delhi, it intermittently goes down due to temperature and noise in the switches.

Himanshu Singhal

Sr. System Analyst at NSUT

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Proper connections and cabling are essential for maintaining stability.

Ismaila Audu

Infrastructure Administrator at Aluko & Oyebode

It performs well as an access point but is not designed for high-density environments.

Gabriele-Pizzigati

Senior Software and Systems Engineer at SAMU.IT

It does require some maintenance from my side, including troubleshooting and fixing occasionally.

JanBengtsen

IT Architect and Consultant at Compuhouse working for SDC and Bernadotte Skolen

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Room For Improvement

Mist AI and Cloud face criticism for integration, complexity, support, pricing, performance, compatibility, and documentation inadequacies.

Ubiquiti WLAN struggles with manageability, support, and stability, needing enhanced tools, features, and AI for improved performance.

Since the merger or integration between Mist AI and Cloud and HP, it has affected service quality negatively.

RahulSivanandan

Network Manager at Bread LLC

They should focus on making their GUI more user-friendly.

Mohammed Junaid Khatib

Technical Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

I'm vendor agnostic and sell all kinds of wireless gear, so I would recommend Mist AI and Cloud over the other ones, but it depends on your current situation.

reviewer1596186

Global Wireless Practice Lead at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees

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This could provide a detailed view of connections and possible disconnections, offering valuable insights for improving Wi-Fi connections.

Gabriele-Pizzigati

Senior Software and Systems Engineer at SAMU.IT

There is room for improvement in providing the flexibility to change the default management VLAN from VLAN one to another for enhanced security.

Ismaila Audu

Infrastructure Administrator at Aluko & Oyebode

Capacity has been a concern, especially since I needed to change some of my devices to a 10 gig network due to limitations.

Isaiah Etuk

Chief Digital Officer (CDO) at a insurance company with 201-500 employees

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Setup Cost

Mist AI pricing is moderate but setup and licensing fees can be high, especially in regions like Brazil.

Ubiquiti WLAN offers cost-effective, one-time pricing without recurring fees, providing competitive value compared to pricier alternatives like Aruba.

Compared with other solutions, Mist AI and Cloud is not that expensive and is considered moderate in pricing.

RahulSivanandan

Network Manager at Bread LLC

Mist AI and Cloud is not an expensive tool and is very competitive.

Chinedu Onwurah

Global Juniper Presales Engineer at Westcon-Comstor

My rating for pricing is five, where ten represents a low price and one represents a high price.

Mohammed Junaid Khatib

Technical Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

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Ubiquiti is affordable, as it does not require recurring licensing fees.

Ismaila Audu

Infrastructure Administrator at Aluko & Oyebode

it is considered medium-priced, suitable for the quality it offers.

Gabriele-Pizzigati

Senior Software and Systems Engineer at SAMU.IT

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Valuable Features

Mist AI and Cloud provide automation, real-time insights, and AI-driven tools for efficient, user-friendly network management and troubleshooting.

Ubiquiti WLAN offers high security, scalability, user-friendly management, cost-effectiveness, and robust performance with adaptable hybrid environment features.

The AI-driven automation, like Mist, assists the network manager and operation manager in troubleshooting the wireless network by identifying signal issues and offering timely assistance.

reviewer2643210

Sr Pre-sales Network & Security Consultant at a consultancy with 1-10 employees

Mist AI and Cloud's orchestration is beneficial for troubleshooting and proactive analysis, offering proactive solutions before issues arise.

RahulSivanandan

Network Manager at Bread LLC

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.

Mohammed Junaid Khatib

Technical Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

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The Cloud Key Controller is a valuable feature because it allows me to access the wireless system from the cloud and locally within the same network, enhancing network management.

Ismaila Audu

Infrastructure Administrator at Aluko & Oyebode

I utilize Ubiquiti WLAN unified management system, and it helps streamline network management by making consistent configuration of all my access points and switches.

JanBengtsen

IT Architect and Consultant at Compuhouse working for SDC and Bernadotte Skolen

It provides one interface to manage all installations, allowing me to monitor all customers through the same web interface.

Gabriele-Pizzigati

Senior Software and Systems Engineer at SAMU.IT

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Categories and Ranking

Mist AI and Cloud

Ranking in Wireless LAN

20th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Ubiquiti WLAN

Ranking in Wireless LAN

9th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Mist AI and Cloud is 1.9%, down from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti WLAN is 4.6%, down from 5.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Wireless LAN Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Ubiquiti WLAN	4.6%
Mist AI and Cloud	1.9%
Other	93.5%

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Featured Reviews

Mohammed Junaid Khatib

Technical Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

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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Isaiah Etuk

Chief Digital Officer (CDO) at a insurance company with 201-500 employees

Segmentation and remote management have optimized secure hybrid networks and support flexible customization

I find that the most valuable aspect of Ubiquiti WLAN is its ease of segmentation and management, allowing me to tag interfaces without needing to spin up an interface.My feedback on the Unifi management system is that it has made managing my devices and ecosystem easy, allowing me to manage remotely and physically while maintaining a new layer of security for device policies.I would say I am fine with the security features from Ubiquiti WLAN; I have not had any issues managing devices or applying different layers of security.Mesh networking is one of the best for me; especially with my isolated Wi-Fi network, it is managed easily using Ubiquiti.I mostly work with on-prem deployment, but I have a transparent outlay into my network on the cloud for remote insight without using cloud storage on my devices.My deployment for cloud is essentially a virtual private cloud for storage, and I am considering an integration to store videos on Ubiquiti devices, moving them from on-prem to the cloud.I am totally satisfied with the functionality of Ubiquiti WLAN for my clients; it does exactly what I need.For pricing, I rate Ubiquiti WLAN as cheap when compared to others.Ubiquiti WLAN is the only one that provides unlimited capabilities for customization, which I greatly appreciate compared to Cisco options.I have not requested technical support from Ubiquiti before because I usually solve issues on my own if they arise.I rate this product a nine out of ten overall.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

12%

Computer Software Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

11%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	9

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	27
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	12

Questions from the Community

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?

Being that I don't use it day in and day out, I can't really comment on any areas that could be improved, whether slightly, or if there are any downsides to the products currently. I wouldn't think...

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What is your primary use case for Mist AI and Cloud?

We sell Mist AI and Cloud to universities all the time, including wireless and switching. We also sell it to manufacturing, and we're deploying it in our warehouses ourselves. Wireless is used for ...

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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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ubiquiti WLAN?

My experience with overall licensing costs, setup costs, and pricing of the product is that it's reasonable.

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Overview

Mist AI and Cloud offers AI-driven automation and robust network management, enabling efficient control of access points and proactive diagnostics for enhanced user experiences across different sectors.

Mist AI and Cloud is an advanced network management platform known for its AI-driven automation and real-time insights. It provides extensive analytics, self-healing Wi-Fi Assurance, and open APIs for seamless integration with IoT devices. The platform attracts organizations from industries like hospitality, education, and retail seeking stable, easy-to-deploy solutions with advanced troubleshooting tools such as Marvis. Despite its strengths, it requires enhanced configuration, documentation, and integration capabilities.

What are the key features of Mist AI and Cloud?

Center Life Management: Control access points effectively.
AI-driven Automation: Streamlines network tasks for efficiency.
Marvis: Provides advanced troubleshooting capabilities.
Self-healing Wi-Fi: Ensures uninterrupted connectivity.
Open APIs: Facilitates integration with IoT devices.

What benefits do organizations gain from Mist AI and Cloud?

Stable Connectivity: Reliable network performance.
Easy Deployment: Simplifies setup processes.
Crowd Control: Manages user densities effectively.
Analytics Support: Comprehensive insights for decision making.

In the hotel and conference venue sector, Mist AI and Cloud's capabilities support efficient location-based tracking and asset management. Academic institutions benefit from reduced on-site device numbers and automated issue resolution. Retail industries implement this solution for enhanced connectivity, viewing it as an upgrade from Cisco Wireless due to its user-friendly deployment and stability in managing network infrastructures through its cloud-based approach.

Juniper

Ubiquiti WLAN is recognized for its ease of use, robust performance, and competitive pricing, making it ideal for diverse network connectivity needs.

Ubiquiti WLAN offers wireless connectivity with features such as comprehensive heat maps and free controller software, emphasizing effective traffic management and strong security. Its unified management supports interoperability with other systems. Known for a reliable range and seamless updates, it is valued in corporate settings, hotels, and residential areas. There's potential for growth in areas like firmware management, cloud integration, and support, while pricing and platform integration might improve its appeal in large enterprises.

What are the key features of Ubiquiti WLAN?

Wireless Connectivity: Seamless internet access and network configuration.
Unified Management: Streamlined control across systems.
Heat Maps: Enhanced user experience with real-time insights.
Free Controller Software: No-cost management features.
Traffic Management: Efficient control over network flow.

What benefits and ROI should users consider?

Affordability: Competitive pricing for cost-effective solutions.
Security: Robust measures for safe connectivity.
Scalability: Ability to expand networks easily.
Reliability: Consistent performance with regular updates.

Used widely in IT, hospitality, and residential environments, Ubiquiti WLAN is suitable for internet access, site management, and point-to-point configurations. Applications span video conferencing, IoT, and CCTV in sectors like mining and nursing homes, with IT providers deploying it for guest WiFi and client solutions.

Ubiquiti

Sample Customers

Dartmouth, Hitachi, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Nebraska Furniture Mart, NTT, Okta

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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