Aruba Instant vs Mist AI and Cloud comparison

HPE Aruba Networking and Juniper are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. HPE Aruba Networking is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.5, while Juniper is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.7. HPE Aruba Networking holds a 2.0% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Juniper’s 2.8% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of HPE Aruba Networking users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 76% of Juniper users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Aruba Instant and Mist AI and Cloud are key competitors in the wireless networking solutions market. Mist AI and Cloud appear to have the upper hand due to their advanced automation and AI-driven features.

Features: Aruba Instant offers a simple setup and good performance with a built-in firewall, redundancy in wireless connections, and flexible controller management. Mist AI and Cloud provide advanced automation, intuitive AI features like Marvis, and seamless integration capabilities.

Room for Improvement: Aruba Instant's cloud management could benefit from better documentation and enhanced IoT compatibility. Mist AI and Cloud need to address their high cost and improve localized support, especially in regions like Brazil.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Aruba Instant supports various deployment models, but post-acquisition support has been slow. Mist AI and Cloud focus on public cloud solutions, with customer support needing improvements in regional presence.

Pricing and ROI: Aruba Instant is cost-effective, appealing to small to medium-sized businesses, while Mist AI and Cloud are pricier, especially in high-tax regions, though they offer strong ROI through their features.

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Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is 5.6%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Aruba Instant is 2.0%, down from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Mist AI and Cloud is 2.8%, down from 3.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Gyan Sharma

Assistant Programmer at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha

Apr 17, 2024

Offers good performance, good solution and smooth implementation

I do have a suggestion: 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. If there are access points from other brands installed nearby; they can cause interference and disrupt the range of our Mist access points. So, the security features could be stronger, especially in terms of authentication. The connectivity is excellent, but security needs improvement. In future releases, integrating more AI features would be beneficial. If Mist had stronger AI features, it could provide better security against network threats and cyberattacks. So, this solution still needs to improve its AI capabilities. It would be great if the AI could improve the range of the access points, and auto-protect functionality should be there to avoid interference by other nearby access points and enhance threat detection. In the future, I'd like to see stronger threat detection features integrated with Mist, as well as better detection of nearby access points that might cause interference.

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Prashant-Patel

Senior Presales Consultant - Networking Solutions at Mannai

Oct 23, 2023

A highly stable and easy-to-deploy solution that is free and provides excellent deployment guides

We use the product in a very small setup where the customers require 10 to 20 access points. A controller will not be suitable for such a customer. So, we provide them with a solution without a controller AirMatch is a key feature. We do not need any extra licenses for it. If we had a controller…

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Marc Gaethofs

ICT manager at Thys Bouwprojecten

Nov 1, 2023

A combination of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science techniques to optimize user experiences

We manage a sizable building that houses our office workspaces, comprising approximately six hundred offices. Our primary requirement is to deploy WiFi access across these offices. This serves as the initial use case. The second use case arose during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting us to explore…

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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

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

"Mist AI is a very powerful feature. Juniper is the only company that has introduced AI into networking."

"It provides private network access, helping us protect our company’s devices."

"With Mist, every Wednesday they roll out new features."

"The product is quite user-friendly and easy to deploy, so one should definitely consider buying it."

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

"The simplicity is great."

"You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment."

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

"The product's initial setup phase was straightforward, considering that the tool offers a ZTP feature."

"I like the notifications. I really like that it gives me those reports in terms of whether those access points are on or off."

"The most valuable features of Aruba Instant are management and performance."

"Has many advanced features: Built-in firewall, local radius, application visibility and control, not locked into support agreements."

"The deployment is easy."

"The most valuable feature of Aruba Instant is security."

"The tool's most valuable feature is Captive Portal, which we employ for our guest network. It enables us to create a separate virtual subnet for guests, ensuring their network traffic remains isolated from our office network. Another valuable feature is its role-based access control. This functionality allows us to assign different access privileges to users based on their roles within the organization."

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

"Regarding features, the solution seems to be very intuitive."

"There are several valuable features. One of them is Cibas, and another one is Marvis."

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

"Mist AI and Cloud is the best solution I have seen in the industry, especially from the artificial intelligence perspective, as it helps businesses."

"AI is the most valuable feature."

"Has an extremely good feature set."

"Mist AI and Cloud have definitely improved the functioning of our organization. The access to the Internet, including its speed and reliability, has significantly improved."

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Cons

"The price could be better."

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

"The pricing is very high in the Indian market."

"The pricing should be made cheaper."

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

"Juniper should make the products more affordable."

"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."

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"The product is a little expensive."

"There is a problem in the preferred portal access points when I'm using the portal."

"The wireless coverage should be increased"

"Aruba Instant can improve by increasing the gigabit range of the switch or by adding additional management features and tools. It can be helpful."

"Aruba Instant should not have a limit on users for future releases."

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

"The Central cloud management (optional) is far behind the competition in features, ease of use, and dependability. I have tried Aruba Central a few times over the years and, in my option, it is not where it needs to be for serious consideration in production environments."

"They could provide a centralized system to manage switches incorporated into multiple branches."

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"There are some technical issues that may require attention"

"If there's one thing I'd like to change, it's the pricing. They are quite expensive, but honestly, it's justified by the value they provide. However, for a simple Wi-Fi connectivity with basic security needs, there are alternatives in the market that offer comparable features at a more budget-friendly price."

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

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

"It would be beneficial to have support for the Chinese language."

"There could be more integration."

"The inter-functionality with other vendors was a negative for us."

"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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"I rate the product price as a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is inexpensive, and ten is expensive. It is a reasonably priced tool."

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

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

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

"The pricing is fair."

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

"The solution is expensive."

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

"We pay about $300 per access point."

"Avoid the Central cloud license if you can."

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

"In terms of costs, Aruba Instant is cheap because it doesn't require a license, but you'll incur charges for the access points. Access point charges could be more affordable."

"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."

"I would rate the pricing a five out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive."

"The cost was affordable."

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"I rate the pricing a seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is low and ten is high."

"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."

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

"Mist AI and Cloud is expensive."

"The solution is expensive in Brazil."

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

"The price is about the same compared to other vendors. There is an add-on license, but it's up to you if you want to buy it or not."

"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."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

18%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

Government

Computer Software Company

16%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Construction Company

Educational Organization

27%

Computer Software Company

18%

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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)?

If a customer has a budget of around five lakhs in Indian currency, they can afford Juniper products. But for a new c...

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

HP recently acquired Juniper, and I'm not happy about that. Juniper is a brand, and HP acquired them because of Junip...

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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?

At the end of the day, that is obviously a big thing in the industry where, for some people, price is a concern. That...

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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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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.

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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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