Aruba Instant vs Mist AI and Cloud comparison

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We performed a comparison between Aruba Instant and Mist AI and Cloud based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Wireless LAN solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Aruba Instant vs. Mist AI and Cloud Report (Updated: June 2024).

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Aruba Instant vs. Mist AI and Cloud

June 2024

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Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Wireless LAN category, the market share of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is 6.7% and it increased by 131.1% compared to the previous year. The market share of Aruba Instant is 1.9% and it decreased by 20.6% compared to the previous year. The market share of Mist AI and Cloud is 3.4% and it decreased by 21.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

RobNelson

National Marketing Manager at Clearaccess

May 10, 2023

A highly scalable solution empowered with an AI-driven network management system

I use the solution to pull videos from buses in a bus terminus The bus drivers were not declaring ticket sales done on the bus. The solution helps us to know exactly how many tickets they've sold and how much money they've collected. It doesn't allow the drivers to steal money from the bus…

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MaheshSankhe

Managing Partner at Maxtech Infosolution

Nov 29, 2023

Offers seamless switching between wireless connections, providing high mobility for users and very reliable

First and foremost, the coverage is very good. Even with numerous clients connected, the average coverage remains strong. Typically, we observe two to three bars, and on occasion, we've even seen six bars of signal strength. It's a remarkably balanced system that consistently delivers reliable performance. Aruba's mobility features, which facilitate seamless switching between wireless access points, are also quite impressive. Users don't even notice the transition, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted experience. Additionally, features like Aruba Am technology, MAC address control, and guest access port enhance security are good. I have been working on a feature for Aruba Instant called Mobile Access for the Edge Tenant. This feature would allow us to manage and control access points from the cloud. We could provision APs, make configuration changes, and monitor their performance.

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Mohammad Abdur Rahim Sarker

Technical Consultant - Bangladesh, Nepal & Bhutan at Redington Distribution Pte Ltd.

May 12, 2023

With an easy-to-operate interface in place, it also provides a good AI experience for users

I am a technical person. So from my end, I see that the solution's interface is good, and there is no problem. But some end-users might have their experience. In general, the interface is very user-friendly. Mist AI and Cloud can be configured easily on Mist or Juniper devices. In the customers' networks, other devices might be present, and they cannot configure other other vendor devices with Mist AI and Cloud. With the Mist AI portal, one should be able to configure Other devices and save the interface also. I would definitely recommend Mist AI and Cloud to those planning to use it. I am fully satisfied with the product, and my experience has been very good. Apart from the pricing, everything is verygood in the solution. The Wi-Fi experience, configuration experience, managing the tech experience, and AI experience of the solution has been good. Overall, I rate the product a ten out of ten.

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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

"The most valuable feature of the solution is Marvis, the AI-driven network management system."

"The most valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence."

"The AI capabilities of Mist Wireless are superior to other OEMs."

"The solution is stable."

"In terms of reporting, in terms of all the user reports, it's very rich."

"The most valuable feature of Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) is the ability to troubleshoot ports on the network. Additionally, when there is an update on the APs they are able to reboot quickly reducing downtime. Other solutions have a longer downtime when updates are done."

"Juniper Mist offers valuable features like comprehensive network insight, granular policy control, fast device setup, strong security, and efficient SSL traffic management."

"The solution is very secure."

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"The most valuable feature is that it provides a redundant wireless connection for a client."

"The access it grants to wifi is the solution's most valuable feature."

"I find network management features related to monitoring Wi-Fi usage and visited sites particularly valuable. Content filtering is also important to prevent access to malicious or inappropriate websites. It is reliable and simple."

"We like being able to merge Aruba Instant to mobile via Bluetooth. You are also able to perform a lot of functions remotely such as creating an SSID IP."

"The most valuable feature of this product is that it is easily deployed."

"I like the Instant On switches and the AP22"

"In terms of stability, Aruba Instant is the best on the market."

"You don't have to deal with licenses."

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"The triangulation feature can be used to determine where a person is in relation to the access point."

"The Marvis feature of Mist AI, an artificial intelligence tool, is very useful."

"The AI deployment process involves adding access points and placing them in the designated area. The AI system automatically adjusts channel selection and transmission power without any issues with stability or throughput. It has improved network performance."

"If you compare wired versus wireless, it's convenient. You don't need to have one place for connectivity. You can move around and it's easier. Sometimes it's a hassle to work with wires, which is why wireless is so convenient."

"Has an extremely good feature set."

"It's really easy to provision and support. Those are its main features."

"The tool's best part is the GUI. It is user-friendly and fast due to AI features. The solution can help you fix things with AI, which is impressive."

"Multi PSK (Pre-shared Key) is a very good feature in the solution...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

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Cons

"The solution is expensive."

"Improvement is needed in the user-friendliness of Juniper Mist, particularly in enhancing the interaction with AI features."

"It would be helpful to have even stronger security features to help protect against interference from other nearby access points that aren't part of our network."

"The pricing should be made cheaper."

"Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points’ support services need improvement."

"There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation."

"I need a bit more time with it before criticizing the features."

"The price could be better."

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"The security features must be improved."

"The product can be improved by adding a clear interface."

"The tool's customer service should improve."

"The tool needs to enhance its security features."

"It uses a different portal and has limitations from the customer side as it's not refined for MSP."

"The connectivity of the solution can use some improvement."

"Doesn't support enough access points in one cluster."

"It would be better if Aruba Instant could provide more security for customers."

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"Mist AI and Cloud should improve its integrations."

"The solution lacks documentation."

"Juniper should integrate all their dashboards instead of having separate dashboards...Since it lacks the integration of dashboards, Juniper needs to improve it."

"Sometimes it takes a lot of time for the access point to connect with the cloud."

"Regarding opportunities for improvement in Mist, it is notable for its robust cloud portal and integration of artificial intelligence into various services, creating a highly efficient environment for work. However, a drawback lies in the cost associated with its WiFi offerings. With a pricing range of twelve hundred to fifteen hundred dollars for a single Access Point, exclusive of the subscription, it is acknowledged as a relatively expensive solution in the realm of WiFi services. Despite this drawback, the positive attributes of Mist make it a noteworthy option."

"In future releases, they need to add some router models. Because currently, it supports only SSR and WAN routers. But adding other routers would be good."

"Mist AI and Cloud need to improve the configuration speed."

"Configuration could be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."

"Juniper Wireless AP's price is a little more expensive than other solutions, but you get what you pay for."

"I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."

"We pay maybe 1000 SEK per year, per access point."

"The pricing is something Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) can work on. The pricing is very high compared to the competition."

"The pricing is too high."

"The pricing is fair."

"The solution is expensive."

"I purchased the hardware and there are no monthly or yearly licenses to buy."

"Aruba Instant is affordable."

"Some in the hospitality industry use the solution because it's cheaper and doesn't require licenses."

"The product has increased its pricing by at least 30 percent."

"Two years ago, I paid INR 12,000 for access points, but now, I will have to pay double the amount, which comes up to INR 24,000, making it a costly product."

"Avoid the Central cloud license if you can."

"The product is reasonably priced."

"The tool's pricing is neither cheap nor expensive."

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"The solution's price is too high for the end-users. My customers pay 1,000 USD towards the licensing cost of the solution every year."

"The price of Mist AI and Cloud is approximately 20 percent less than competitors, such as Aruba and Cisco. However, Cisco has a lifetime warranty for its solutions."

"The solution is expensive in Brazil."

"Mist AI and Cloud is expensive."

"The annual cost is a significant issue for us, and it notably contributes to the overall price. We have a customer with nearly fifty-eight access points in a multifunctional building, and while the setup was relatively simple, the yearly licensing cost is substantial. For the specific features we utilize, the licensing amounts to about forty thousand euros annually. This is not a trivial expense and significantly impacts the overall cost, making it quite high."

"The custom licensing is a little bit expensive and I would rate it 7.5 out of 10."

"Depending on the features, I think it's quite reasonably priced, especially considering the facilities of the product."

"The price of this product is approximately the same as competing products in the market."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Educational Organization

Computer Software Company

15%

Comms Service Provider

Construction Company

Government

Educational Organization

24%

Computer Software Company

19%

Manufacturing Company

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

The solution is very secure.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

Juniper Mist is very reasonable in terms of pricing, especially when compared to competitors like Cisco.

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What needs improvement with Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

Someone enrolled in the tool will deploy it in our organization. Later, I could not enroll in the account until they ...

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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 ...

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What do you like most about Aruba Instant?

I find network management features related to monitoring Wi-Fi usage and visited sites particularly valuable. Content...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Instant?

The tool's pricing is neither cheap nor expensive.

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What do you like most about Mist AI and Cloud?

AI-driven automation helps implement the solution quickly.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Mist AI and Cloud?

The price is very high in Brazil because of the high tax. The solution is expensive in Brazil.

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What needs improvement with Mist AI and Cloud?

Most of our customers are global companies. There is no local support for Mist in Brazil. There is no equipment for t...

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Comparisons

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Compared 13% of the time

Aruba Wireless vs Aruba Instant

Compared 11% of the time

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Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points

June 2024

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Mist AI and Cloud

May 2024

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Overview

Juniper Wireless Access Points work in conjunction with Juniper Mist Cloud Services and Mist AI to deliver premier wireless access capabilities. The Juniper Mist Edge extends microservices to the campus to bring agility and scale while enabling new applications at the edge.

Aruba Instant delivers the only controllerless Wi-Fi solution that is easy to set-up, and loaded with security and smarts needed to accelerate your business without breaking your budget.

Mist AI uses a combination of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science techniques to optimize user experiences and simplify operations across the wireless access, wired access, and SD-WAN domains.

Data is ingested from numerous sources, including Juniper Mist Access Points, Switches, Session Smart Routers, and Firewalls for end-to-end insight into user experiences. These devices work in concert with Mist AI to optimize user experiences from client-to-cloud, including automated event correlation, root cause identification, Self-Driving Network™ operations, network assurance, proactive anomaly detection, and more.

Juniper also leverages Mist AI for next-generation customer support. It is the foundational element behind Marvis, the industry’s first AI-driven Virtual Network Assistant, which provides extensive insight and guidance to IT staff via a natural language conversational interface.

With Mist AI, operators save time and money with faster problem resolution and fewer onsite visits. Users benefit from a network infrastructure that is more predictable, reliable, and measurable.

Sample Customers

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Purdue University, Orlando Magic, Brussels Airport Company, Molecaten Holiday Parks

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

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