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ExtremeWireless 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

ExtremeWireless
Ranking in Wireless LAN
14th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
29
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 ExtremeWireless is 1.7%, up from 1.5% 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

Seungho Yang - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced employee access with effective wireless monitoring and seamless roaming
Our use case for ExtremeWireless is to allow our employees to access the company systems The monitoring systems in ExtremeWireless have been very effective, and they are cheaper than other products. It provides better monitoring logs and detailed logs compared to Cisco Wireless. The most…
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 stability of the solution has been fine."
"Based on my experience, I would recommend ExtremeWireless to others."
"The initial setup process is simple."
"The most valuable feature is the cloud-managed aspect."
"ExtremeWireless is a powerful solution with good integration. It works perfectly for us."
"ExtremeWireless offers profiles, policies, and tags."
"The cloud-based management system is valuable."
"The security is very good."
"The most beneficial thing about Ubiquiti is that it is simple to deploy."
"The pricing is very competitive and the feature sets are very good. It compares well against more expensive options."
"The most valuable feature of Ubiquiti WLAN is its stability."
"There was a time when we were using Cisco switches and attempting to integrate Ubiquiti UniFi switches into our network infrastructure. Eventually, after some effort, we managed to understand the process. Initially, it was challenging to configure the unified console to manage virtual networks alongside internal networks effectively. We had to comprehend how both systems would integrate carefully. It became apparent that maximizing the usage of Cisco switches required a thorough understanding of how UniFi operates at the backend."
"Ubiquiti WLAN has good availability, and it is much cheaper."
"Ubiquiti WLAN is a reliable, stable, and robust solution."
"Ubiquiti is affordable, as it does not require recurring licensing fees."
"The product is simple to use in terms of GUI and dashboard."
 

Cons

"In the next release, I would like to see more security features."
"The APs have quite a low signal compared to other brands."
"The ability to integrate with network devices from other vendors would be helpful."
"The solution needs to improve its portfolio."
"The performance of the access points could be improved. ExtremeWireless coverage and signal stability could be enhanced to match the level of Ruckus Wireless and other vendors."
"The product must be provided at a cheaper price."
"The solution should offer better support."
"The management portal is in need of improvement."
"Ubiquiti WLAN is not a cheap solution."
"A potential improvement could be the addition of artificial intelligence features, similar to what Ruckus offers."
"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."
"The product could be improved with more extensive documentation or resources for network engineers."
"The support needs improvement. The official support is kind of complex. It's not that straightforward compared to Cisco and Aruba."
"Its scalability, UI, and security features could be better."
"The room for improvement is in the controller levels."
"Largely we're happy with the product, however, the firmware deployments could maybe be managed a little bit differently."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the product's pricing a three or four out of ten."
"The license cost per AP is about $150 USD."
"We pay approximately $30,000 per year."
"The price of the solution overall is expensive. Additionally, the controller and license are expensive. We pay for an annual subscription."
"There are both paid and free licenses of the cloud environment, with only basic functionality in the free version."
"ExtremeWireless is subscription-based for both cloud and on-prem solutions, and it's quite expensive."
"The solution is priced well and we currently are only paying for a license for maintenance."
"The solution has a yearly subscription, and we have to pay additional costs for technical support."
"Ubiquiti WLAN is a low-priced product."
"I rate the pricing an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."
"The tool is affordable."
"There is a license required for this solution."
"The tool's price is very friendly."
"The tool's licensing costs are life-time charges."
"Ubiquiti WLAN is less expensive than Ruckus, but its price could be improved to make it more affordable and accessible."
"It’s an expensive product but has all the essential qualities and functionality."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Government
10%
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

What needs improvement with ExtremeWireless?
There is some delay in firmware upgrades for access points. When there is a problem with the firmware of one access point, the correction might be too late.
What is your primary use case for ExtremeWireless?
We work with some end customers, and we use ExtremeCloud IQ ( /products/extremecloud-iq-reviews ) for the administration of the wireless platform. We use Wi-Fi 6 E for many users.
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.
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

St. Xavier High School, Americatel, Diamond Light Source
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