SonicWall SonicWave Access Points vs Ubiquiti WLAN comparison

SonicWall and Ubiquiti are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. SonicWall is ranked #19 with an average rating of 10.0, while Ubiquiti is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.0. SonicWall holds a 0.6% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Ubiquiti’s 5.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of SonicWall users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 82% of Ubiquiti users who would recommend it.

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82% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Ubiquiti WLAN and SonicWall SonicWave Access Points compete in the wireless solutions category. Ubiquiti WLAN often leads in terms of pricing and ease of deployment, while SonicWave Access Points are preferred for their comprehensive security features and customer service.

Features: Ubiquiti WLAN is known for its scalability, intuitive management, and extensive range. SonicWave Access Points provide advanced security, fast throughput, and seamless integration with existing security tools.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Ubiquiti WLAN offers a straightforward, self-directed setup appealing to tech-savvy users. SonicWave Access Points deliver comprehensive deployment support and proactive customer service, suitable for enterprises seeking guidance and quick resolutions.

Pricing and ROI: Ubiquiti WLAN is recognized for cost-effective solutions offering good ROI, ideal for budget-conscious projects. SonicWave Access Points require a higher initial cost but justify this with enhanced security features and reliability, appealing to businesses investing in premium solutions.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

SonicWall SonicWave Access ...

Ranking in Wireless LAN

19th

Average Rating

10.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Ubiquiti WLAN

Ranking in Wireless LAN

6th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of SonicWall SonicWave Access Points is 0.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti WLAN is 5.2%, down from 5.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Ubiquiti WLAN	5.2%
SonicWall SonicWave Access Points	0.6%
Other	94.2%

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Winsley De Oliveira

Owner at ANOC

An industry-leading security and wireless solution packaged in one box

We make our customers SonicWall clients. We have a solution package: If you have a contract to network with us, we will deliver SonicWall firewalls, access points, VPN clients, and all the other equipment with the SonicWall solution. We have been selling this solution for the past 30 years. We had a customer three months ago struggling with a Fortinet solution. We convinced them that the Fortinet solution would not work perfectly during renewal. We made a bet and delivered SonicWall equipment for free for one week, and if they had no more issues, they would buy it. That's precisely what happened. The customer ended up purchasing an $80,000 SonicWall solution. The SonicWall SonicWave Access Points are a good product compared to Cisco, Sophos, and Fortinet. In Brazil, Ruckus is taking market share in some key areas, such as hotels and hospitals. They are into big solutions with thousands of access points. Overall, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

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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

"A good management tool that can be managed through the cloud or firewall."

"Unlike the Cisco solution that needs a dedicated wireless controller outside of a firewall, SonicWall has everything in one box. Fortinet is close to it."

"The security features of SonicWall are highly valued."

"The platform's most valuable feature is the ability to provide cloud access to configure and manage devices."

"I rate SonicWall a nine out of ten."

"Ubiquiti WLAN's best feature is the free controller system software."

"Ubiquiti WLAN has been stable and is easy to install."

"Its most valuable feature is pricing."

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

"The main advantage of Ubiquiti WLAN is the network management. The whole concept has one complete range of products from end to end, with very basic and effective management systems. That's a key benefit in my mind. But the main thing is that it's so competitive—far more competitive than the other leading American brands."

"I find the features of Ubiquiti WLAN most valuable."

"The solution is not complex to deploy."

"All of the interfacing is very good."

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Cons

"We have a lot of overlapping wireless networks with a lot of cheap equipment that does not run on any rules or regulations. The best way to improve the wireless network, like in SonicWaves, is to defeat these networks by isolating, preventing them, or overcoming their wireless signal. We try to do that, but I live near an airport, and the AirPortRadar glitches my wireless network every nine seconds."

"The main issue is the management of the access points. They are sometimes difficult to manage from the end-user side because they are not yet familiar with the configuration."

"The product's pricing is high and could be improved."

"They are sometimes difficult to manage from the end-user side because they are not yet familiar with the configuration."

"Integrating with the firewall and management console was a little complex."

"A potential improvement could be the addition of artificial intelligence features, similar to what Ruckus offers."

"The statistics you can get on it are a bit limited from what I have seen so far."

"I have never used cloud solutions. My first approach would be something related to the cloud, and backups on the cloud, and maybe an easier way to connect to it because I have an on-premises environment."

"If they can integrate or release a single platform because, currently, there are two different platforms for switches and routers. So, maintaining just one unified platform, like, for example, unifying the models or brands, and avoiding separate platforms for edge switches, edge routers, and other Ubiquiti products, would simplify the integration and implementation process."

"There seems to be a drop in service. It's definitely a reliability or stability issue we face."

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

"Ubiquiti lacks troubleshooting tools. For example, there aren't tools that your clients can use to gather input on the AP itself. There's no visibility in the application layer or reporting. It doesn't have a lot of management features."

"The solution should improve stability."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing of the SonicWave Access Points solution is different in the US and Brazil. In the US, the solution is priced more competitively than other vendors. In Brazil, the exchange rate is a problem. To address this, SonicWall managers in Brazil are running several sales promotions and improving the price of new units."

"The platform offers yearly licenses."

"Ubiquiti WLAN is fairly well priced and available as a one-time purchase."

"It is a stand-alone price."

"Its cost is reasonable."

"Ubiquiti WLAN is a low-priced product."

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

"The tool's price is very friendly."

"Ubiquiti WLAN is less expensive than Ruckus, but its price could be improved to make it more affordable and accessible."

"I rate the pricing an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

University

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Government

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	27
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	10

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about SonicWall SonicWave Access Points?

The platform's most valuable feature is the ability to provide cloud access to configure and manage devices.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SonicWall SonicWave Access Points?

The platform offers yearly licenses. We receive all the support services through our partners. Thus, there are no extra costs involved. However, some partners might charge for deployment services.

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What needs improvement with SonicWall SonicWave Access Points?

The main issue is the management of the access points. They are sometimes difficult to manage from the end-user side because they are not yet familiar with the configuration.

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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

SonicWave 200 Series, SonicWave 200 Series Access Points, SonicWave 400 Series, SonicWave 400 Series Access Points

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Overview

SonicWall SonicWave series wireless access points (APs) combine high-performance IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless technology with flexible deployment options. These APs can be managed via the cloud using SonicWall WiFi Cloud Manager (WCM) or through SonicWall's industry-leading next-generation firewalls.

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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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Sample Customers

St. Dominic's School for Girls

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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