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Aruba Instant vs Ubiquiti WLAN comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Aruba Instant
Ranking in Wireless LAN
11th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
51
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ubiquiti WLAN
Ranking in Wireless LAN
7th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Aruba Instant is 2.0%, down from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti WLAN is 5.1%, down from 6.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

Prashant-Patel - PeerSpot reviewer
A highly stable and easy-to-deploy solution that is free and provides excellent deployment guides
The setup is very straightforward. There is no complexity at all. It took us 15 minutes. We need IP address details, DNS, a gateway, DHCP servers, and SSIDs. Single access points can act as controller-based, controller-less, and cloud-based solutions. That is the beauty of Aruba. If I have an on-premise solution and want to move to the cloud, I don't need separate hardware. The same hardware can be utilized in the cloud. The deployment guides that we get from Aruba are excellent. We have every piece of detail.
Gabriele-Pizzigati - PeerSpot reviewer
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.

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 features of the solution are in the areas like routing and VLAN."
"The solution provides a very good end-user experience."
"It is easy to use, manage, and implement."
"The solution is stable, and we are satisfied."
"The access it grants to wifi is the solution's most valuable feature."
"The technical support from Aruba is of high quality, and I would rate it a ten."
"You can handle all of the access points at once virtually instead of manually handling each one. You're able to populate all of the information to all of the access points through the virtual controller as well. It transforms everything it a single access point, which simplifies things."
"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 solution is scalable."
"The solution is not complex to deploy."
"The solution has a lot of great features."
"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 use Ubiquiti WLAN because it's cheap and performs well. The range is its best feature for improving network performance."
"The ease of use and simplicity of the solution is its most valuable feature. This tool is best suited for small environments."
"Great management interface."
"Ubiquiti Wireless LAN is reliable and offers a good quality product."
 

Cons

"There is a problem in the preferred portal access points when I'm using the portal."
"There is an issue with flooding to the Aruba access point on the ports."
"Aruba Instant should not have a limit on users for future releases."
"For on-premises, I would rate the scalability a seven out of ten. For on-prem, if I want to integrate two more controls, and I want to extend my network , and add a couple of access points that need to be integrated with my network, I have to do the configurations and all. So that will be each and every time, as and when the users expand, the Wi-Fi solution expands; I need to do the configuration settings on all other controllers."
"It is not powerful enough and lacks features recommended for larger dimensions, making it unsuitable for big companies with requirements like 100 access points."
"The reach of the solution could be improved. It could be a bit stronger."
"The solution should be able to support more users on the access points."
"The security features must be improved."
"The product must provide better warranties."
"The solution could improve by having a cloud version. A cloud version is the easiest to configure anywhere in the world."
"The solution should support a larger bandwidth or distance between the access points and the main stations."
"Ubiquiti WLAN is not a cheap solution."
"When I started to upgrade, the controller for Unbuntu was really struggling to start up, however, that has since been solved."
"The strength of the signal from the access points could be improved."
"When they release new products, you should know if there backward compatibility, or do you have to replace the entire forklift, It is useful to understand their strategy and where they are headed."
"Cloud management is one feature that should be included in the next release. This tool is best suited for small environments, not large and complex ones."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Some aspect of the price of Aruba Instant is very economical because if the customer is requiring more features the customer needs to pay a higher amount."
"The setup cost varies based on each organization's requirements but it is within reason."
"Aruba Instant is a free subscription with a limited lifetime warranty."
"Avoid the Central cloud license if you can."
"I would rate the pricing a five out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive."
"I purchased the hardware and there are no monthly or yearly licenses to buy."
"In my region right now, Aruba Instant comes with a default two-year cloud access license."
"The product has increased its pricing by at least 30 percent."
"Its cost is reasonable."
"It’s an expensive product but has all the essential qualities and functionality."
"I rate the pricing an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."
"There is no licensing cost for this solution."
"Ubiquiti WLAN is a low-priced product."
"It is a stand-alone price."
"The tool is affordable."
"The tool's price is good and falls somewhere in the middle."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Computer Software Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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...
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 filtering is also important to prevent access to malicious or inappropriate web...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Instant?
The licensing costs depend on the product. The smaller switch is around one hundred and twenty euros. We do not sell very expensive devices as we move to other products.
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...
What do you like most about Ubiquiti WLAN?
Anyone can buy the product off the shelf and configure it.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ubiquiti WLAN?
Ubiquiti is affordable, as it does not require recurring licensing fees. It only requires purchasing the appliance itself, making it a cost-effective solution for wireless deployment.
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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