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NordLayer vs Ruckus Cloudpath comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

NordLayer
Ranking in Network Access Control (NAC)
21st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (37th), Internet Security (16th), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (26th), ZTNA as a Service (26th), ZTNA (23rd), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (32nd), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (25th)
Ruckus Cloudpath
Ranking in Network Access Control (NAC)
8th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.7
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Network Access Control (NAC) category, the mindshare of NordLayer is 0.7%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ruckus Cloudpath is 2.4%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Access Control (NAC) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Ruckus Cloudpath2.4%
NordLayer0.7%
Other96.9%
Network Access Control (NAC)
 

Featured Reviews

Christophe Derdeyn - PeerSpot reviewer
Partner delaware Singapore at delaware Singapore
A convenient and easy tool with an incredibly high number of dialing points
The solution is convenient and easy. It has an incredibly high number of dialing points for pretty much every single country in the world. It has a few additional security features. It has a function that prevents unsecured access if my connection were to drop for any reason. It’s something I like. It has threat protection features. It can protect my web connection and files against malicious downloads and trackers.
Gary Koh - PeerSpot reviewer
Area Manager at Alpha Media Pte Ltd
Has improved network monitoring through intelligent features and simplified onboarding
I am using the certificate-based security feature in the product. The certificate-based security feature helps clients understand what Ruckus Cloudpath can do. Whether cloud or on-premises is used is defined by the clients. They are knowledgeable about the products, so minimal explanation is required. Policy management tools in Ruckus Cloudpath are performing adequately. The integration of Ruckus Cloudpath with our infrastructure is very user-friendly, as the software is becoming more intelligent. It is becoming more intelligent because it is easier to install and implement. Managing IoT devices within a network environment has improved compared to previous versions. The software is more intelligent now, with AI features integrated into their management system. The MMS portion is the best feature in Ruckus Cloudpath, as they can monitor the entire network intelligently with AI features that simplify the troubleshooting processes.

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 convenient and easy."
"Ruckus Cloudpath is very stable."
"I have found it easy to use with no significant issues once the small initial problems were resolved."
"The most valuable features of Ruckus Cloudpath include its long-range capabilities, smooth and uninterrupted service, and reliability."
"Ruckus technical support is very good and helpful whenever we need them."
"The Ruckus Cloudpath product performs well, especially with its single plane of authentication capabilities."
"The solution has good features for authentication, policies, and allowing users to self-provision devices for network access via their logins."
"The Ruckus Cloudpath product performs well, especially with its single plane of authentication capabilities."
"I find the solution to be very rich in features."
 

Cons

"The tool is not perfectly stable."
"There is room for improvement in deployment."
"Ruckus Cloudpath needs more API features and enhanced automation capabilities."
"I believe the solution is missing some great features which are present in other solutions like Aruba, UiPath, and Cisco ISE."
"The solution could improve by adding more detailed information that customers have available on the dashboards."
"The setup process is a bit complex."
"There is room for improvement in deployment. I would like to see more effort put into troubleshooting."
"The hardest part we've had to deal with is trying to find some physical product recently as everything is going like hotcakes."
"Ruckus Cloudpath is not well known in my region, and I think it should be promoted more."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"I would rate the tool's pricing as a seven on a scale of one to ten. Compared to others, it's not overly expensive, but it does come with a cost. Since it's a licensed-based product, it can become expensive, especially if there is a need for additional licenses."
"The cost was somewhere around $700 for the access points, however, there was a discount."
"The pricing is a little bit high."
"The licensing of the solution is user-based and the price is good."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
12%
Construction Company
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Healthcare Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Construction Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise2
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ruckus Cloudpath?
The pricing of Ruckus Cloudpath is on the expensive side. I would rate the pricing as an eight out of ten, with ten being very expensive.
What needs improvement with Ruckus Cloudpath?
There are some differences between competitors' products and Ruckus Cloudpath. In my business, I can manage those differences. Ruckus Cloudpath is not well known in my region, and I think it should...
What is your primary use case for Ruckus Cloudpath?
We are already using Ruckus. We are using Ruckus Management Center and the access points only, not the networking devices or switches. We deployed Ruckus Cloudpath approximately three months ago an...
 

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