NETGEAR Insight Access Points vs Ubiquiti WLAN comparison

Netgear and Ubiquiti Networks are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Netgear is ranked #21 with an average rating of 7.3, while Ubiquiti Networks is ranked #7 with an average rating of 7.8. Netgear holds a 1.2% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Ubiquiti Networks’s 5.1% mindshare. Additionally, 81% of Netgear users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 82% of Ubiquiti Networks users who would recommend it.

NETGEAR Insight Access Points

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Ubiquiti WLAN and NETGEAR Insight Access Points are strong contenders in the wireless network solutions arena. With a focus on cost-effectiveness and support, Ubiquiti WLAN may appeal to budget-conscious buyers, while NETGEAR Insight Access Points attract users with advanced features that may justify their higher price.

Features: Ubiquiti WLAN is noted for scalability, robust performance in expansive environments, and easy configuration. By contrast, NETGEAR Insight Access Points offer cloud management, remote monitoring, and simple setup processes. Ubiquiti emphasizes scalability and performance, whereas NETGEAR focuses on cutting-edge management capabilities.

Room for Improvement: Ubiquiti WLAN could enhance its advanced feature set and modern management tools, updating its interface for a more intuitive user experience. NETGEAR Insight may benefit from expanding its basic features and reducing dependency on cloud connectivity to function. They could also improve initial cost efficiency.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Ubiquiti WLAN promises streamlined deployment with solid technical support, catering to tech-savvy users. In comparison, NETGEAR Insight Access Points offer easy deployment with extensive customer service, suited for users of varying technical expertise.

Pricing and ROI: Ubiquiti WLAN delivers an affordable setup with promising ROI suitable for budget-minded consumers. NETGEAR Insight Access Points present a higher upfront cost, but the features offer potential long-term value. Ubiquiti provides cost savings, while NETGEAR gives a feature-packed experience.

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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

Ubiquiti WLAN

Ranking in Wireless LAN

7th

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of NETGEAR Insight Access Points is 1.2%, down from 1.7% 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.

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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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Gabriele-Pizzigati

Senior Software and Systems Engineer at SAMU.IT

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.

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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 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 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."

"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."

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

"Our company sometimes uses the solution's technical support, and we have seen that they sort out our general problems quickly."

"The metrics demonstrate that NETGEAR really does a good job of balancing the load between the various access points on the networks and this results in an elimination of downtime."

"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."

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"Great management interface."

"The most beneficial thing about Ubiquiti is that it is simple to deploy."

"Ubiquiti is affordable, as it does not require recurring licensing fees."

"It is a very stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"The tool's deployment is very easy. The deployment of 15 access points can take a day."

"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."

"Ubiquiti WLAN is stable."

"The solution has a lot of great features."

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Cons

"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."

"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."

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

"The product's UI needs to be simplified and made more straightforward."

"The registration is annoying. I have to go back to NETGEAR and log tickets. Access points and router registration are something that they need to address in Insight. They need to fix the bug of getting the devices activated and enrolled in Insight without fighting with them. I have probably done about six of these in the last month. You get to see patterns."

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

"The pricing and standard connectivity can be further improved."

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"The solution should support a larger bandwidth or distance between the access points and the main stations."

"The coverage could be increased."

"The solution should include and expand on a central management system."

"Ubiquiti lacks troubleshooting tools. For example, there aren't tools that your clients can use to gather input on the AP itself. There's no visibility in the application layer or reporting. It doesn't have a lot of management features."

"The statistics you can get on it are a bit limited from what I have seen so far."

"Ubiquiti WLAN would be improved with the addition of individual AP configuration, which would allow for fine-tuning of individual access points and logins."

"The downside is the interface changes, where they are constantly doing firmware updates."

"The product could be improved with more extensive documentation or resources for network engineers."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"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 is an expensive solution."

"We have some basic models they give without a license."

"Their pricing is perfect for smaller businesses who are money and budget conscious. There are a lot of other solutions out there that are two to three times more expensive."

"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."

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"The tool's price is good and falls somewhere in the middle."

"Ubiquiti WLAN is a low-priced product."

"Ubiquiti WLAN is fairly well priced and available as a one-time purchase."

"When comparing the price of Ubiquiti WLAN to Aruba the price is reasonable."

"The solution is cheap. I rate its pricing as three out of ten."

"The pricing is very reasonable."

"It is a stand-alone price."

"The tool's price is very friendly."

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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 Ubiquiti WLAN?

Anyone can buy the product off the shelf and configure it.

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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.

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UniFi is a revolutionary Wi-Fi system that combines Enterprise performance, unlimited scalability, a central management controller and disruptive pricing.

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