Our investment in Ubiquiti is about £30,000, and it's a cost-effective solution since there is no subscription fee. UniFi switches offer value-driven capital costs with a feature set comparable to enterprise-level kits but at a price affordable against SOHO kits.
Price is not an issue for us, though availability in Pakistan is a problem. Many vendors mark up prices significantly. Creating awareness and controlling pricing would help; however, Ubiquiti is a preferable choice due to its quality and ease of installation.
The setup cost is reasonable, but there are companies in the business pushing more expensive solutions. Ubiquiti offers good cost-effectiveness yet might not be favoured by all resellers due to the lack of commissions.
An active license is required to maintain access to the controller. When the license expires, you lose control, which has been an issue for some customers. In comparison, UniFi products don't require a license, which makes them easier to manage. Meraki is more expensive and sometimes difficult to source in my region, where purchasing requires a lengthy process. I rate the product’s pricing a nine out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive.
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is one of the most cost-effective solutions in the market. There are no additional costs for Ubiquiti UniFi Switches. The solution costs about 15% less than Aruba Switches.
Ubiquiti is much more affordable than enterprise brands like Aruba and Cisco, which makes it good for small and medium businesses. However, it's a bit expensive in India compared to other brands like D-Link and TP-Link.
It's challenging to compare Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and other brands directly due to the significant price difference, especially between US brands like Cisco and Aruba versus others. However, compared to US brands, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are more cost-effective. On the other hand, if compared with brands from China, it might seem expensive. I rate its pricing as seven out of ten. We compare prices between the store and local distributors, especially for larger projects, and negotiate based on that.
Ubiquiti is very reasonable. However, they don't position themselves as an enterprise solution, but rather as a professional solution. They offer something like a network layer switches. They're not as feature-rich as some competitors, but that's perfect for small to medium-sized businesses.
The solution's pricing in the marketplace would probably be about three out of ten. There are some cheaper products out there, but they're definitely cheaper. Also, there are more expensive products that aren't better than Ubiquity. You pay for the name when you get beyond the UniFi product line into products like Cisco and Aruba. Users choose the other products for their live person support, but most of it is the name.
The solution is fairly inexpensive. It does not cost as much as Cisco. Right now, I am using them without a license. If we make a new purchase, we would need to buy a license.
The warranty is very short at one year. If the solution breaks after that, you literally have to throw it out. The solution needs to offer three-year or limited-loss warranties.
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Real User
Aug 11, 2022
Ubiquiti is one of the cheapest WiFi network providers that provide a very good WiFi network, which is monitored and deployable. The price is very fair for the technology they're offering.
There are no licensing fees; you just purchase it and run it. Occasionally there are upgrades to the firmware that you have to check for, download, and install. But, you basically buy it, set it up, and run it. I suppose if I needed a support contract with them or something, there might be some annual fees or something like that, but I don't need that level of support. The only other operating costs would be the power required to run it. Pricing is somewhere in the middle. It is not as expensive as some of the other name brands, such as Cisco and other similar products. But nowadays, you pay as much for the name as you do for anything else. But I would say that it's in the middle.
The pricing is very good and it's a great option for small or medium-sized organizations. It's around $179 a device. The issue is you can't buy them easily. That's the biggest downfall of Ubiquiti is they don't have a good supply chain and maybe that's indicative of the times. However, even prior to the coronavirus, the pandemic, we still had trouble getting them.
IT Administrator at a outsourcing company with 1-10 employees
Real User
Apr 29, 2021
For what I'm using Ubiquiti for, there hasn't been any need for licenses as it's more like a plug-and-play setup. I'm just using a portal, which is free as well. There hasn't been much cost involved in using the solution.
I would say read as much as you can about these switches and be patient. Some people expect the machines to do the work like auto-configuration and so on on their own. That's not the case with UniFi; it doesn't work like that. You need to be very hands-on. Their pricing is reasonable. It's not low, but it's OK.
Investor at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Feb 24, 2021
The price performance is amazing, but it's a little bit of faint of heart for somebody who's brand new. But, they can get past it. The videos are really great with it. Physically, they use this turnkey. But for experienced person, if they're doing networking and don't know Linux, I don't know what they're doing in the IT business. So, I think they're doing just fine. I like them to continue to focus on great hardware. If the software's a little bit harder, I can live with that because, to me, it's all about the Iron, high-performance Iron, that this runs.
Director of Technical Operations/CTO at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
Real User
Nov 4, 2020
We don't have any visibility on pricing, therefore I wouldn't be able to speculate. It's my understanding that there aren't any extra costs above the standard licensing fee.
The price of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is really good. We have deployed a few Ubiquiti UniFi Switches in New Zealand, and they are a value for money. They are cheaper and stable, but if you have the budget, I would recommend Meraki switches.
Consultant at a construction company with 11-50 employees
Consultant
May 13, 2020
I feel that the price of this solution is definitely reasonable compared to all of the others. Once you buy the equipment, there are no additional fees.
You only have a one-time payment when you purchase the solution. The pricing isn't subscription-based. This particular solution is very cost-effective.
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are managed Gigabit switches (Available with 24 or 48 RJ45 Gigabit ports) designed to meet all your network needs while delivering excellent performance. The switches’ excellent network performance is combined with fiber connectivity that includes two SFP ports and the ability to process traffic without putting packet loss at risk.
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Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are cost-effective, offering similar performance and features as higher-priced alternatives like Cisco or Ruckus.
Our investment in Ubiquiti is about £30,000, and it's a cost-effective solution since there is no subscription fee. UniFi switches offer value-driven capital costs with a feature set comparable to enterprise-level kits but at a price affordable against SOHO kits.
Pricing is very favorable, with minimal licensing involved. Licensing is not necessary for management.
Price is not an issue for us, though availability in Pakistan is a problem. Many vendors mark up prices significantly. Creating awareness and controlling pricing would help; however, Ubiquiti is a preferable choice due to its quality and ease of installation.
The setup cost is reasonable, but there are companies in the business pushing more expensive solutions. Ubiquiti offers good cost-effectiveness yet might not be favoured by all resellers due to the lack of commissions.
An active license is required to maintain access to the controller. When the license expires, you lose control, which has been an issue for some customers. In comparison, UniFi products don't require a license, which makes them easier to manage. Meraki is more expensive and sometimes difficult to source in my region, where purchasing requires a lengthy process. I rate the product’s pricing a nine out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive.
The setup costs are reasonable, and there are no additional licensing fees beyond the initial purchase.
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is one of the most cost-effective solutions in the market. There are no additional costs for Ubiquiti UniFi Switches. The solution costs about 15% less than Aruba Switches.
Ubiquiti is much more affordable than enterprise brands like Aruba and Cisco, which makes it good for small and medium businesses. However, it's a bit expensive in India compared to other brands like D-Link and TP-Link.
It's challenging to compare Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and other brands directly due to the significant price difference, especially between US brands like Cisco and Aruba versus others. However, compared to US brands, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are more cost-effective. On the other hand, if compared with brands from China, it might seem expensive. I rate its pricing as seven out of ten. We compare prices between the store and local distributors, especially for larger projects, and negotiate based on that.
Ubiquiti is very reasonable. However, they don't position themselves as an enterprise solution, but rather as a professional solution. They offer something like a network layer switches. They're not as feature-rich as some competitors, but that's perfect for small to medium-sized businesses.
Compared to Cisco, the solution is not so expensive. However, it is a bit more expensive than TP-Link. The price could be improved.
The price should be improved.
I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten.
With Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, you get what you pay for.
The solution's pricing in the marketplace would probably be about three out of ten. There are some cheaper products out there, but they're definitely cheaper. Also, there are more expensive products that aren't better than Ubiquity. You pay for the name when you get beyond the UniFi product line into products like Cisco and Aruba. Users choose the other products for their live person support, but most of it is the name.
The solution is fairly inexpensive. It does not cost as much as Cisco. Right now, I am using them without a license. If we make a new purchase, we would need to buy a license.
The warranty is very short at one year. If the solution breaks after that, you literally have to throw it out. The solution needs to offer three-year or limited-loss warranties.
You pay for the product, not for licensing. The cost depends on the kinds of switches you're using.
It is expensive.
UniFi Switches are cost-effective compared to Cisco, but the price could be lower.
Ubiquiti is one of the cheapest WiFi network providers that provide a very good WiFi network, which is monitored and deployable. The price is very fair for the technology they're offering.
There are no licensing fees; you just purchase it and run it. Occasionally there are upgrades to the firmware that you have to check for, download, and install. But, you basically buy it, set it up, and run it. I suppose if I needed a support contract with them or something, there might be some annual fees or something like that, but I don't need that level of support. The only other operating costs would be the power required to run it. Pricing is somewhere in the middle. It is not as expensive as some of the other name brands, such as Cisco and other similar products. But nowadays, you pay as much for the name as you do for anything else. But I would say that it's in the middle.
The pricing is very good and it's a great option for small or medium-sized organizations. It's around $179 a device. The issue is you can't buy them easily. That's the biggest downfall of Ubiquiti is they don't have a good supply chain and maybe that's indicative of the times. However, even prior to the coronavirus, the pandemic, we still had trouble getting them.
The price is good, and it doesn't require additional licenses.
For what I'm using Ubiquiti for, there hasn't been any need for licenses as it's more like a plug-and-play setup. I'm just using a portal, which is free as well. There hasn't been much cost involved in using the solution.
I would say read as much as you can about these switches and be patient. Some people expect the machines to do the work like auto-configuration and so on on their own. That's not the case with UniFi; it doesn't work like that. You need to be very hands-on. Their pricing is reasonable. It's not low, but it's OK.
The price performance is amazing, but it's a little bit of faint of heart for somebody who's brand new. But, they can get past it. The videos are really great with it. Physically, they use this turnkey. But for experienced person, if they're doing networking and don't know Linux, I don't know what they're doing in the IT business. So, I think they're doing just fine. I like them to continue to focus on great hardware. If the software's a little bit harder, I can live with that because, to me, it's all about the Iron, high-performance Iron, that this runs.
The price of this product is cheap.
We don't have any visibility on pricing, therefore I wouldn't be able to speculate. It's my understanding that there aren't any extra costs above the standard licensing fee.
The price is reasonable.
The price of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is really good. We have deployed a few Ubiquiti UniFi Switches in New Zealand, and they are a value for money. They are cheaper and stable, but if you have the budget, I would recommend Meraki switches.
The price is very low and a good approach for a smaller company, with 10 to 15 people.
I feel that the price of this solution is definitely reasonable compared to all of the others. Once you buy the equipment, there are no additional fees.
Ubiquiti switches are quite affordable and you don't have to pay extra for support.
We haven't had to pay any licensing costs at all.
In comparison with other brands, there isn't too much difference in the pricing. They're all pretty similar.
This solution does not charge for technical support. Unlike vendors such as Cisco Meraki, there is no cost for licensing.
You only have a one-time payment when you purchase the solution. The pricing isn't subscription-based. This particular solution is very cost-effective.