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Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches vs Ubiquiti UniFi Switches comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 26, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Customer Service

Sentiment score
8.5
Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches support receives mixed feedback, praised for expertise but needing consistency and improved access.
Sentiment score
7.3
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches' customer service is inconsistent, making many users rely on community forums for effective support.
 

Room For Improvement

Sentiment score
4.3
Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches face challenges with pricing, configuration complexity, stability, and integration, impacting user experience.
Sentiment score
4.5
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches need enhanced reliability, support, security, pricing, integration, and user interface for better advanced networking performance.
The current setup is closed and does not allow for integration with non-Ubiquiti VoIP devices or providers outside their ecosystem.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches are praised for scalability and adaptability but noted for configuration complexity in some cases.
Sentiment score
7.6
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches offer scalability and ease for small to medium businesses but may face challenges in large enterprises.
While we are satisfied with its use in small environments, other products may be needed in very large companies with more than 30 users.
 

Setup Cost

Sentiment score
3.5
Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches are affordably priced, offering savings over Cisco, with variable costs for modules and support.
Sentiment score
3.5
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches provide cost-effective network solutions with no licensing fees, appealing to small and medium-sized businesses.
The setup cost is reasonable, but there are companies in the business pushing more expensive solutions.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
Juniper EX Series Switches are stable and reliable, with occasional issues; stable OS versions enhance performance, often rivaling Cisco.
Sentiment score
8.6
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are stable and reliable, with performance varying by configuration, environment, and occasional hardware issues.
 

Valuable Features

Sentiment score
7.6
Juniper EX Series Switches combine easy management, flexible OS, and robust security for versatile, user-friendly network solutions.
Sentiment score
8.0
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches offer reliable, cost-effective networking with centralized management, cloud control, and seamless integration for businesses.
One of the most valuable features of Ubiquiti UniFi switches is their graphical interface and plug-and-play capability.
 

Categories and Ranking

Juniper EX Series Ethernet ...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
14th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
66
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
52
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is 3.5%, down from 4.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is 6.5%, down from 8.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Bona Chhith - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides campus switches and access switches that are simple to deploy, but the code isn't stable enough for a leaf and spine design
If we're building a data center and have Juniper, we have hundreds of Juniper switches in a leaf and spine design architecture, and it's horrible. Sometimes after an upgrade, half of the even port can't be detected. They don't recognize third-party SFPs, and now they claim that they don't support that anymore. There are a lot of issues with the hardware and software. Juniper needs to get their code up to par because it isn't stable enough for a leaf and spine design. If you have over 10,000 VMs or Mac addresses, it doesn't scale. I would love Juniper to have more stable features, hardware, and code. We have so many tickets open with Juniper. The switch reboot doesn't detect the port. About 80% of my problems aren't engineering problems, but are Juniper's problems. In comparison, Arista gives me 10% of the problems that Juniper gives me when it comes to hardware and software. It's falling behind compared to Palo Alto because of its features. Juniper's campus switches and data center switches for the leaf and spine design for the overlay and underlay is horrible. I wouldn't recommend that anyone use Juniper fabric, because there are so many problems, issues, and features that aren't supported.
Geoff Rubin - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides fixed wireless and Wi-Fi access points but has complex pricing
We sell most of the switches for projects that require PoE switches. 95% of the switches we sell are PoE The customers who buy the access points use the standard Ubiquiti management systems because they're freeware tools. We usually get all the requests and materials from the customer, who knows…
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Comparison Review

it_user82779 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 29, 2014
Benefits of Juniper vs Cisco
Both are decent products. I prefer Juniper for the following reasons: 1) Cleaner separation of data plane from control plane. Higher end Cisco devices are better at this but most of the lower end products still seem to be more integrated than I like. 2) The Hierarchical config design means I can…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
7%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Retailer
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

In terms of ethernet switches, would you go with Cisco or Juniper?
Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether Cisco or Juniper Ethernet switches were the better fit for us. We decided to go with Juniper. Juniper ethernet switches are a lesser-known...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Ethernet Switches?
If compared to Cisco, this is a well priced solution. Compared to HP, it is a little bit overpriced. Overall, they are priced in the middle compared to competitors.
What advice do you have for others considering Juniper Ethernet Switches?
Juniper EX model is ok for the campus network as the ex4300 is EOL in a few years and the new ex4400 is the standard. Now for the QFX model, 5k/10k in CRB mode IP fabric Ethernet switching is horri...
Which switches are better - Ubiquiti Unifi or Netgear?
Ubiquiti Unifi offers a great set of features. For starters, it is easy to configure and implement, and also doesn’t require a learning curve because it is easy to use. It is also simple to reconfi...
Which are better - Ubiquiti UniFi switches or MikroTik routers and switches?
Ubiquiti Unifi is a great solution. For starters, it is easy to configure and implement, and doesn’t require a learning curve because it is easy to use. It is also simple to reconfigure an AP or ga...
What do you like most about Ubiquiti UniFi Switches?
We have integrated the tool for PoE switches and non-PoE switches. Its most valuable feature is SD-WAN. UniFi SD-WAN can access all statistics and performance data in one interface, enabling us to...
 

Also Known As

Juniper Ethernet Switches
UniFi Switches
 

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BlackLotus, Staminus, Community Bank, BAS Group, Cloud Dynamics, Privalia, Fluidata, and Tesla Motors.
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