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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

"For Meraki, the ease of deployment and management is most valuable."
"I like the status page Cisco added that shows you the health of the wireless connection."
"It is a scalable solution."
"It has good security with its Layer 7 protections."
"The fact that Cisco Meraki is cloud based and is reasonably priced has been most valuable."
"I really love their cloud-based dashboard which allows me to see all my locations from one location."
"I would recommend Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN simply because of the ease of deployment and its reliability."
"The product's most beneficial feature impacting network security is the ability to provide centralized security management."
"The product’s most valuable feature is the workflow-driven setup for the infrastructure component."
"The ease of use and simplicity of the solution is its most valuable feature. This tool is best suited for small environments."
"The initial setup process was relatively straightforward, with only minor challenges typically caused by user errors, such as password mismatches."
"Ubiquiti WLAN is stable."
"Great management interface."
"The pricing is very competitive and the feature sets are very good. It compares well against more expensive options."
"Firstly, I initially purchased the device to build a VPN, and one very valuable feature for me was the ability to create a layer two VPN, which was available on the legacy ER router. It allowed me to expand a subnet to a remote site, which was essential for my setup. Additionally, I appreciated that the CLI of the router was similar to other Juniper products that I was familiar with."
"The tool's deployment is very easy. The deployment of 15 access points can take a day."
 

Cons

"Integration with the corporate LAN where Catalyst products are installed is a major challenge."
"We would like to see Wi-Fi 6 support for devices sold in the Middle East."
"I would like to see them improve their support where an assigned engineer can take the case all the way to closure. Usually, you get a different engineer calling regarding the same ticket."
"This solution could benefit from a heat mapping ability so that you can tell where the hotspots are, and where the good signals are."
"The solution cannot be looked upon for one year or short term because you will pay back all the discounts they offer the next time you pay for renewal."
"It would be nice to have licensing that stays in place while the system is being renovated or changed."
"When we are using SSID roaming, it is not flexible in terms of which AP it connects to."
"Concern when there are a number of concurrent users."
"The solution should include and expand on a central management system."
"The solution could improve by having a cloud version. A cloud version is the easiest to configure anywhere in the world."
"The coverage could be increased."
"The solution should improve stability."
"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."
"If they can integrate or release a single platform because, currently, there are two different platforms for switches and routers. So, maintaining just one unified platform, like, for example, unifying the models or brands, and avoiding separate platforms for edge switches, edge routers, and other Ubiquiti products, would simplify the integration and implementation process."
"There seems to be a drop in service. It's definitely a reliability or stability issue we face."
"Support from Ubiquiti is hard to obtain. However, there is a good forum where a lot of information can be found."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The platform is more expensive than other solutions."
"Cisco products are generally recognized for their performance and quality, which may justify the higher price point compared to other options on the market."
"It is expensive, but it is a good product."
"The platform is highly priced."
"The solution is pretty expensive."
"Since it's been acquired by Cisco, it's an even higher cost."
"Negotiate the deal put in front of you!"
"Users have to pay a yearly license fee for the solution."
"Ubiquiti WLAN is fairly well priced and available as a one-time purchase."
"Ubiquiti WLAN is cheap. It can work without licensing."
"Ubiquiti WLAN is a low-priced product."
"Ubiquiti WLAN’s price is higher than other competitors."
"I rate the pricing an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."
"The tool's licensing costs are life-time charges."
"The tool's price is good and falls somewhere in the middle."
"There is a license required for this solution."
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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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