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Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs Ubiquiti WLAN comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 9, 2025

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

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN
Ranking in Wireless LAN
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.1
Number of Reviews
119
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 Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is 12.9%, up from 12.2% 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

RezaPradipta - PeerSpot reviewer
Streamline network management with a unified dashboard for seamless device integration
The primary use case for Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is mostly for enterprise wireless, including guest Wi-Fi and enterprise Wi-Fi. I use it across various industries with a focus on retail Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN offers a single pane of glass management. It only comes with a controller on the…
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 initial setup is pretty straightforward."
"Its ability to be cloud-managed is the most valuable feature so if there's a reconfiguration or an issue, we have excellent visibility into the network and we can usually resolve the problem online without having to go onsite."
"I have found it to be stable."
"The most valuable features are the management tools, including monitoring and reporting."
"With Cisco products and third-party products, integration of Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is good."
"It is easy to manage and configure. The dashboard of Meraki is easy to use."
"It is easy to set up. You can do everything on the GUI. You don't need to trace cables. You don't need to connect to the switch. Everything is there, right in front of you."
"The product's cloud availability feature is the most valuable for network management."
"The ease of use and simplicity of the solution is its most valuable feature. This tool is best suited for small environments."
"For me, the ease of configuration is a valuable feature."
"Ubiquiti Wireless LAN is reliable and offers a good quality product."
"would rate the scalability a nine out of ten. It is very scalable."
"Ubiquiti WLAN is stable."
"The initial setup is easy."
"The web interface in the controller allows for quick configuration of devices with just one click, which is a significant advantage."
"Great management interface."
 

Cons

"If you lose connectivity with the controller, your Wi-Fi network is immediately impacted."
"Currently, only a limited number of clients can connect to these devices."
"The annual maintenance is something that needs to be changed."
"The error logs need to be much more comprehensive."
"If there are advanced features that you can have enabled, they should allow users access to that in an easier manner."
"The initial setup could be made easier."
"It is super expensive for what you get. I just wish it was less expensive."
"Its price should be reduced."
"The statistics you can get on it are a bit limited from what I have seen so far."
"The product must provide better warranties."
"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."
"Ubiquiti WLAN needs to expand the models with external antennas. It needs to improve stability."
"The room for improvement is in the controller levels."
"Ubiquiti WLAN only supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi radio and would be improved by including support for 5GHz."
"Ubiquiti WLAN is not a cheap solution."
"Switching devices requires reconfiguration from scratch."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Since it's been acquired by Cisco, it's an even higher cost."
"The price of Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN could be improved, it is too expensive. We pay for the solution on an annual basis."
"You have to renew your contract every year, or for three or for five years. If you do not pay right away they will suspend your subscription."
"Cisco products are generally recognized for their performance and quality, which may justify the higher price point compared to other options on the market."
"The pricing is on the higher side."
"Cisco Meraki requires either a one year or three year license for a standard enterprise license."
"It could be more affordable than other solutions."
"The price is on the high side when compared to Aruba."
"The tool's price is very friendly."
"The pricing is very reasonable."
"Ubiquiti WLAN is cheap. It can work without licensing."
"Ubiquiti WLAN is a low-priced product."
"I would rate the solution's pricing a nine out of ten. It is high."
"This solution is reasonably priced."
"The solution is cheap. I rate its pricing as three out of ten."
"The tool's licensing costs are life-time charges."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Educational Organization
7%
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

What are pros and cons of Aruba 515 Series AP vs. Cisco Meraki or Extreme Networks?
Depends. I have personally used both Cisco and Aruba so I am familiar with them. Extreme I am not, so unless they have some feature that I need or want, I wouldn't consider them. Do you have expe...
Which is better - Cisco Wireless or Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN?
Cisco Wireless is very robust, very rugged, and can handle indoor and outdoor coverage extremely well. We found it to be very reliable and to consistently run very efficiently. Cisco Wireless helpe...
How does Ruckus Wireless compare to Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN?
Cisco’s Meraki Virtual MX is a virtual instance of the Meraki SD-WAN appliance. We liked the Meraki. The Wifi APs are a great feature. The dashboard is a simple interface and easy to learn. It feat...
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...
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 Ubiquiti WLAN?
Anyone can buy the product off the shelf and configure it.
 

Also Known As

MR18, MR26, MR32, MR34, MR66, MR72, Meraki Wireless LAN, Meraki WLAN
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Advanced Medical Transport, Banco de Guayaquil, Baylor Scott & White Health, BH Telecom, Bowling Green State University, Calligaris, Children's Hospital Colorado, City of Biel, Del Papa Distributing, Department of Justice, Dimension Data, Dualtec Cloud Builders, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS), Hertz, K&L Gates , LightEdge, Lone Star College System, Management Science Associates, Mindtree, NBC Olympics, Quest, Sony Corporation, The Department of Education in Western Australia, Valley Proteins
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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