NETGEAR Insight Access Points vs Omada Access Points comparison

Netgear and TP-Link are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Netgear is ranked #21 with an average rating of 7.3, while TP-Link is ranked #14 with an average rating of 8.0. Netgear holds a 1.3% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to TP-Link’s 3.6% mindshare. Additionally, 81% of Netgear users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of TP-Link users who would recommend it.

NETGEAR Insight Access Points

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Omada Access Points and NETGEAR Insight Access Points compete in the wireless networking category. NETGEAR Insight appears to have the edge due to its comprehensive feature set and advanced capabilities.

Features: Omada Access Points offer efficient cloud management, seamless network integration, and ease of scaling. NETGEAR Insight Access Points provide multi-gigabit ethernet, extensive security options, and advanced network monitoring.

Room for Improvement: Omada Access Points could benefit from enhanced security options, more advanced management features, and improved throughput. NETGEAR Insight could improve customer support responsiveness, simplify its advanced features for users without technical expertise, and reduce the complexity of its deployment process.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: NETGEAR Insight Access Points have an easy setup with app management, ensuring a smooth installation. Omada Access Points excel with a strong customer support team, providing quick issue resolution and higher customer satisfaction.

Pricing and ROI: Omada Access Points present an attractive initial cost and long-term value with stable performance and low operating costs, perfect for budget-conscious buyers. NETGEAR Insight Access Points, while more expensive upfront, deliver strong ROI for enterprises needing advanced features and higher data throughput.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

NETGEAR Insight Access Points

Ranking in Wireless LAN

21st

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Omada Access Points

Ranking in Wireless LAN

14th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

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 NETGEAR Insight Access Points is 1.3%, down from 1.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Omada Access Points is 3.6%, up from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Piyush Jain

Product manager at Oracle

A product with load-balancing features that offers scalability to its users

My major problem is right now, the area which I need to cover is around 7,000 to 10,000 square feet, where even the mesh routers don't work out for me because it is a huge area to be covered. To cover huge areas, I will have to put extenders. I will have to use mesh routers with extenders to cover a whole huge area with Wi-Fi. I would like NETGEAR Insight Access Points to extend the area coverage they provide. One of the major problems I see is that when you try to use NETGEAR Insight Access Points, the huge amount of options that are there can only be handled by a person who is experienced or knows the process. So there should be a guide that walks anyone through different options and different things about how to go work with the UI.

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Prasad Wijesooriya

IT Manager at Hala Equipment Trading LLC

Well-suited for mobile and portable device usage but issues with stability

The problem is that when the number of users increases, TP-Link automatically drops the speed, and in terms of coverage, it falls short. We are not using any industrial-level equipment or accuracy. We are looking for something at the industrial level, advanced Access Points, not the basic ones from TP-Link. Omada Access Points could be improved in terms of connectivity and speed. That is the main thing. The other thing is security. Currently, most people are sharing their passwords, allowing unauthorized users to access Wi-Fi networks. So, the main areas for improvement are security, accessibility, and speed.

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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

"The product's deployment is straightforward."

"The meshing capabilities are the most valuable feature. When I am going in-between buildings, my phone doesn't have to pick up different WiFi. They are all the same. Even in-between the buildings, I stay connected."

"I'm able to do a lot of things, because the GUI is designed very well. I'm able to remotely make certain changes via my phone and apply them right away. It makes life easier when it comes to managing the equipment. The Insight management solution phone app is very good. It enables me to do what I want to do."

"The internet connectivity is good."

"From the WiFi aspect, it's very intuitive and easy to use. The solution enables me to manage my entire WiFi from anywhere in the world..."

"We use NETGEAR's Insight management solution to do off-property controls. It is user-friendly and provides network management, monitoring, and service deployment across multiple remote and local sites. That means I don't have to be physically at a location to do things if I want to make any changes to the network. It saves time and money."

"The initial setup of NETGEAR Insight Access Points was straightforward."

"I am all about simplicity. With the Insight management solution, I don’t need an additional cloud controller, appliance, network manager, or PC/server to configure and manage my access points. You have to look at cost, and everything has a cost. There is a cost to using Insight. But if the cost is reasonable, I don't want another layer. The ability to deploy a network and then have that software built-in, without having to go to a third-party, is big. Also, the less pieces that I have to call in on, the better. So, when I'm calling NETGEAR, it's not like I'm using some third-party piece of software to manage their product. It doesn't add that layer of complexity, which is key."

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"The solution's most valuable feature is its price."

"The solution has been dependable and has kept up with modern technology."

"The initial setup is not complicated."

"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is easy to deploy and reliable."

"We don't have any issues 90 percent of the time. It works fine in most situations. It has been a success story for delivering WiFi services in Romania. Our customers are happy, and I've been satisfied with Omada's performance as an engineer."

"Omada is easy to manage, has cloud management features, and is easy to set up."

"We use Omada Access Points for the network and Wi-Fi."

"Its sturdiness and cost-effectiveness are the most valuable features."

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Cons

"The biggest issue I've had is that it works very well with the WiFi, but it does not offer any assistance at all with the routers. You can't control them or manage them at all. As soon as you want to use anything on the network side—because I have multiple 28-port switches—you can't manage them using this app."

"My major problem is right now, the area which I need to cover is around 7,000 to 10,000 square feet...I would like NETGEAR Insight Access Points to extend the area coverage they provide."

"There is always room for improvement."

"I have some frustrations with the ease of use. It tends to be sluggish. The graphical interface is pretty, but not useful. They have this tree that shows connected devices, which makes no sense whatsoever because the labeling field of the tree truncates all the items to the point that it's almost useless. You can't even tell what it is. I would prefer a spreadsheet list of the gear as opposed to a graphical representation."

"Ubiquiti is a very good company. NETGEAR should look at that model and expand on its remote capabilities. Ubiquiti seems to have a better product."

"While the data throughput does provide us with full insight into data being used, we find that it's not very accurate."

"Due to certain shortcomings in the solution's stability, I feel that the solution's stability requires improvement."

"Software-wise, they need to provide the ability to kick users out. If multiple users are abusing the system or the network, I should be able to block them for a time and, when I need to unblock them, I should be able to do so by using their MAC ID. That feature might already be there and I just don't know about it."

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"Upgrading the hardware capabilities to newer versions like Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 would be a helpful improvement."

"There should be more remote support for the mobile application."

"The solution takes a long time to switch to another connection, which should be improved."

"There is room for wider improvements and additional features to enhance managing capabilities."

"We have some issues with stability. It is not so fast. That is the main problem."

"Omada needs improvement in the distance it can cover."

"It's better for smaller organizations. This would not work for enterprises. It is not very scalable."

"Aruba has better scaling capabilities."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"For what you get, the price of Insight access points is very reasonable."

"It is an expensive solution."

"Price-wise, it is a little too high, about $20 higher than what it should be, but it's worth it. It's cheaper than Cisco's access point, but the products are not apples to apples."

"The pricing seems to be reasonable."

"I can source the stuff pretty quickly wherever I go through the distributor. There is pricing available at NETGEAR if you can spend between $2,000 and $5,000 on a solution. So, there is special pricing that they can help with. The vendor's reps are very responsive. They have a good channel system."

"My company does not need to pay anything related to the solution's licensing costs."

"It wasn't much more than 100 dollars a year. For the devices that we have, the pricing was pretty fair."

"I think that the price of the product is reasonable."

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"Its benefit is that it is cost effective."

"The cost is about 500 Brazilian real per access point, with no additional recurring costs."

"The cost of Omada is much better than Aruba and Cisco, and it does what we need it to do in most cases. Around 10 percent of our clients need a more carrier-grade solution for mobile platforms."

"The price is affordable, and we haven't had any additional costs due to having a limited number of users."

"TP-Link is a good price. They have a good price. But technology-wise, it has to be better."

"The price of the solution is not a lot for five people to use it."

"On a scale of one to ten for pricing, with one being cheap and ten being expensive, I would rate Omada Access Points at a one for its cost-effectiveness."

"TP-Link provides solutions that are more cost-effective than other well-known brands."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

University

Computer Software Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

Government

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about NETGEAR Insight Access Points?

The product's deployment is straightforward.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NETGEAR Insight Access Points?

We have some basic models they give without a license.

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What needs improvement with NETGEAR Insight Access Points?

The pricing and standard connectivity can be further improved.

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What do you like most about TP-Link Auranet EAP?

We don't have any issues 90 percent of the time. It works fine in most situations. It has been a success story for delivering WiFi services in Romania. Our customers are happy, and I've been satisf...

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What needs improvement with Omada Access Points?

Omada needs improvement in the distance it can cover. I am looking for an access point that can cover long distances.

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What is your primary use case for Omada Access Points?

I am trying to design a wireless network with Omada equipment. I have deployed Omada in office areas, and now I want to deploy it in a hotel. The company size where I usually deploy is medium-sized...

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Also Known As

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TP-Link Auranet EAP, TP-Link EAP, Auranet EAP, Auranet

Overview

At NETGEAR, we turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live. Easy to use. Powerful. Smart. And designed just for you.

Netgear

Omada access points provide a business-class wireless network solution that’s flexible, manageable, secure, and easy-to-deploy. The free EAP Controller software allows users to manage hundreds of EAPs at multiple sites, all from a single location. The ability to control, adjust and visualize the entire network from any connected PC makes centralized business Wi-Fi management more efficient than ever before. Omada EAPs also feature captive portal and advanced RF management functions, which make them ideal for demanding, high-traffic environments such as campuses, hotels, malls and offices.

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Reflections Resort,Sim Lim Square, Hotel Mary Colombia, Peru WISP, Chase Grammer School

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