Fortinet FortiWLM vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points comparison

Fortinet and Juniper are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Fortinet is ranked #16 with an average rating of 8.4, while Juniper is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.7. Fortinet holds a 2.0% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Juniper’s 5.9% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Juniper users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Fortinet FortiWLM and Juniper Mist compete in the network management space, with Fortinet having the upper hand in security integration, while Juniper stands out with its AI capabilities.

Features: Fortinet FortiWLM offers centralized management through FortiGate, robust security features including an integrated firewall, and seamless scalability and stability. Juniper Mist provides AI-driven network management, efficient problem resolution with Marvis, and comprehensive analytics to optimize network performance.

Room for Improvement: Fortinet FortiWLM could improve reporting, management features, and streamline setup procedures. There's also a need to enhance support for guest management and automation. Juniper Mist could enhance third-party integrations, refine AI features for interference management, and offer more flexible pricing to attract smaller businesses.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Fortinet FortiWLM mainly offers on-premises deployment that may limit flexibility, though it provides dependable tech support. Juniper Mist has flexible deployment options including public, private, and hybrid clouds, but its support may require escalation for complex issues.

Pricing and ROI: Fortinet FortiWLM is cost-effective with significant ROI, though there's a call to reduce pricing for smaller enterprises. Juniper Mist is considered a premium product with high initial costs, yet offers good ROI. Its pricing strategy could be improved to make it more accessible to a broader market.

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiWLM

Ranking in Wireless LAN

16th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Juniper Mist Wireless Acces...

Ranking in Wireless LAN

6th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiWLM is 2.0%, down from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is 5.9%, up from 3.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Zachary Wheeler

President / CEO at Secure Solutions Center LLC

Impressive manufacturing quality, highly durable, and very easy to deploy

They need to do more with their marketing. That's what's wrong with them. Nobody knows they do all this other stuff. I love the product. For an enterprise-level system, you never have to explain why you're recommending Fortinet, whereas you might have to do that if you want to use the Ubiquiti Professional or the new Netgear line, but you don't have to explain Fortinet. It has been remarkable to work with. It would be nice if they had some smaller switches or hubs. They should offer two-port, three-port, or four-port devices so that you don't have to buy an eight-port switch, and you don't have to use an unmanaged element, but their product line is very complete, and I can't say enough about it.

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Gyan Sharma

Assistant Programmer at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha

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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"If you do have a FortiGate Firewall somewhere in the network, you can connect the wireless controller to that... You get 100 percent visibility from a single point... You can see everything that's connected to the FortiGate, whether it's a switch or a wireless AP or a wireless controller or any other Fortinet product."

"The most valuable features are central management and the many other features available."

"The firewall integration is very important for the security of the connection."

"I found that It's really good when comparing it to any other product or it is much better in terms of features that the customer requires."

"The greatest advantage is the security fabric Fortinet offers."

"For me, the ease of setup and the rugged nature in harsh environments are most valuable. So, durability and ease of use have been its best features."

"Although there are a few steps, the initial setup is pretty straightforward."

"The most valuable features of this solution are its speed, reliability, and integration with the firewall."

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

"The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis."

"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."

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

"The most valuable feature of the solution is Marvis, the AI-driven network management system."

"The simplicity is great."

"The solution is stable."

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Cons

"There are currently issues with Fortinet's software quality. We have concerns regarding the frequent updates needed because of short software cycles."

"Technical support is very poor. We are not satisfied with the technical support because there is not any direct person from Fortinet for any troubleshooting, which we expected."

"The interface could certainly do with some improvement. We have other customers with WiFi networks, and they always use Ubiquiti. With Ubiquiti, it's a much better user interface, and it is much easier to configure."

"When using the FortiGate as the wireless controller, you cannot have automatic user registration, which is something that they should offer."

"One of the main features that I see as lacking in any of the Fortinet products is the reporting. If you want to have proper, end-to-end reporting, you must purchase the FortiAnalyzer... If Fortinet could offer some better, built-in reporting, that would be a point of improvement."

"There are currently issues with Fortinet's software quality."

"In the next release, they could improve by adding a controller-less server, or architecture that is provided in other solutions, such as Aruba. This would be a great benefit for customers."

"This solution should be easier to set up in a production environment."

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"The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location."

"Juniper Wireless AP can improve by continually improving its reporting and integration with other systems."

"Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) could improve if the MIST platform had a built-in master key. This would be an advantage."

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

"If you want to do more specific stuff, it's a bit limited."

"The price could be better."

"Improvement is needed in the user-friendliness of Juniper Mist, particularly in enhancing the interaction with AI features."

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

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is expensive. I give the solution a one out of ten for the price."

"The solution is fairly priced."

"For indoor access points, there is a one-time cost, upfront, whereas outdoor access points have an annual fee."

"The product is highly expensive. I rate the pricing a ten."

"In the last few years, due in part to the impact of COVID on the market, Fortinet has increased its prices by 35 percent."

"Licensing costs are reasonable. There are so many different types of licenses with Fortinet, but the licensing and the 24/7/365 support are so reasonable that I automatically include it with every transaction. I never line item it without it. There are no additional costs."

"If a customer already is a FortiGate customer, the cost to go to the FortiAP is incredibly affordable, because you already have the controller."

"There is a perpetual license required for this solution and the price could be reduced."

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"If a customer has a budget of around five lakhs in Indian currency, they can afford Juniper products."

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

"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."

"The solution is expensive."

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

"The pricing is too high."

"The pricing is fair."

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

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiWLM?

The security is a valuable feature.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiWLM?

The pricing for Fortinet products has increased. While historically there was a bundle price available, it's now gone, making Fortinet less affordable than before. However, they are not the most ex...

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiWLM?

There are currently issues with Fortinet's software quality. We have concerns regarding the frequent updates needed because of short software cycles. More cloud orientation like that seen in compan...

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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)?

Juniper Mist is cheaper than Meraki, placing it in the middle of the pack.

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

Supporting multiple protocols would be beneficial.

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Also Known As

FortiWLM, FortiAP, Fortinet AP/OAP, Meru Wireless LAN

Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points

Overview

Consolidate security and wireless LAN management with our integrated wireless solutions. Single-pane-of-glass management for security and access without the need to add point products simplifies deployment and reduces management complexity. These solutions are highly scalable to support even the largest organizations and distributed enterprises.

Fortinet

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.

Juniper

Sample Customers

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data

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