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Omada Access Points vs Ruckus Wireless comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

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

Omada Access Points
Ranking in Wireless LAN
15th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ruckus Wireless
Ranking in Wireless LAN
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
106
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Omada Access Points is 3.7%, up from 3.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ruckus Wireless is 12.0%, down from 14.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Ruckus Wireless12.0%
Omada Access Points3.7%
Other84.3%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1253430 - PeerSpot reviewer
Development & Innovation Expert at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
They have good specs, and the price is lower than competing solutions
Omada could add some API integrations that would help with our automated solution. We're trying to integrate, and we're having some issues because some of the calls are not there. The API still needs some development. They could also enhance the reporting capabilities. At the same time, Omada's reporting has improved considerably in the latest version. That was an issue for us, but now it seems okay. More carrier-grade integrations should be available on Omada access points in the future. They could also add a hot spot and maybe a mobile upload solution. I still have issues from time to time when switching access points. I'm still connected to the SSID, but my signal drops when I switch from 5 Ghz to 2.4 Ghz. I'm not switched to the other access point that is closer to me. I should have been switched automatically to the other access point. Occasionally, the handoff doesn't work. I have tried this with WiFi 6, and it worked fine, so I think they may have resolved this issue in the latest versions.
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CEO at ajuntament del Prat
Reliable wireless coverage has supported busy operations and has improved daily connectivity
We have areas that are interference-prone. I am not using BeamFlex technology with Ruckus Wireless. We are satisfied, but there are some problems in the current Ruckus Wireless solution that we could not solve two years ago, and we are still waiting for a solution. These are lateral management problems, and we solved them with another type of tools. However, I do not know if the new versions of the product have resolved that issue. We had approximately 150 access points at that time, so we had many points to change. We had another solution five years ago, and we changed all the access points to Ruckus Wireless solution as well as the Ruckus Wireless platform to manage all the access points.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Omada is easy to manage, has cloud management features, and is easy to set up."
"The initial setup is not complicated."
"The most valuable feature is the cloud-based management option, as it is very convenient to manage and this product is easy to use."
"This product is easy to use."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its price."
"We use Omada Access Points for the network and Wi-Fi."
"Omada Access Points are very good in terms of wired technologies and wired connectivity."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"The biggest advantages of Ruckus Wireless are pricing and support."
"Easy to configure and user-friendly."
"This solution has a very good user-to-speed ratio, even when the number of users increases to almost forty, the speed doesn't drop, it manages the traffic in a very smooth way, and I haven't had a single complaint in four years, which is impressive."
"In the last year, there's been a significant price jump, but I think Ruckus Wireless products are good value for the money."
"The biggest advantages of Ruckus Wireless are pricing and support."
"Ruckus Wireless is an easy to manage solution."
"Technical support has been very good; in any situation where I have had to reach out, they have been quick to respond and my issues were resolved in a timely manner."
"The solution has great network intelligence from applications, clients, access points, and controllers."
 

Cons

"The quality of the hardware needs to be improved."
"There is room for wider improvements and additional features to enhance managing capabilities."
"Aruba has better scaling capabilities."
"Omada's ordering platform could be improved, though. Some of their distributors are a pain to work with."
"We have some issues with stability. It is not so fast. That is the main problem."
"It is quite difficult to get support from TP-Link. They should provide more support to their clients."
"It is less affordable for smaller businesses."
"Omada needs improvement in the distance it can cover."
"The pricing is okay, however, it could be a bit lower."
"If the system could directly download and update, that would be much easier. It could be more automated."
"I would like to see more detailed network performance, monitoring, and reporting tools or information."
"I suggest more controlling features on the controller. The menu of the performance must be improved, as well."
"Ruckus should have an option to migrate existing licenses from an old controller to a new purchase; presently, this is not possible."
"They need to be able to allow us to keep some of the older products on our cloud controllers or any of their controllers longer and just start supporting the new controllers. They force you into an upgrade unnecessarily."
"The switching could be improved. The active component requires a data center. Cisco and HPE have a complete solution for data centers. Ruckus has a core solution, but the data center aspect needs to be improved."
"One complaint that we have is the lack of cloud-based management."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"We don't have to pay for the license because the solution has no subscription cost."
"TP-Link provides solutions that are more cost-effective than other well-known brands."
"The price of the solution is not a lot for five people to use it."
"The cost is about 500 Brazilian real per access point, with no additional recurring costs."
"Its benefit is that it is cost effective."
"TP-Link is a good price. They have a good price. But technology-wise, it has to be better."
"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."
"Ruckus Wireless is a cheaper solution than Cisco."
"It is not cheap, but it also doesn't carry the high price tag of some other products on the market."
"We don't pay any licensing fees, we purchase them."
"The pricing is the biggest issue with Ruckus wireless. It's so expensive, but Ruckus are just the best."
"It's quite expensive, but that is what you get with these types of solutions."
"We found it a little more expensive than the other competitors on the market."
"Its price is reasonable for me."
"The cost per AP license should be worked on."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
12%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
6%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise4
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business69
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise26
 

Questions from the Community

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...
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.
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...
Aruba Wireless or Ruckus Wireless?
At my organization, we researched Ruckus Wireless among other solutions but ultimately chose Aruba wireless. What did we like about Ruckus? First, it was very easy to use, and anybody with minimal...
Which is better - Ruckus Wireless or Cisco Wireless?
Ruckus Wireless offers users the benefit of being both easy to set up and get running as well as being very user friendly. This user-friendly quality also renders it easy to learn how to use and ma...
How does Ruckus Wireless compare to Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN?
Cisco’s Meraki Virtual MX is a virtual instance of the Meraki SD-WAN appliance. We liked the Meraki. The Wifi APs are a great feature. The dashboard is a simple interface and easy to learn. It feat...
 

Also Known As

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

 

Sample Customers

Reflections Resort,Sim Lim Square, Hotel Mary Colombia, Peru WISP, Chase Grammer School
American University of Sharjah, Baruch College, Centro Escolar Liceo Santo Tomšs, Chevalier College, Chico Unified School District, Colegio de Fomento El Prado, Columbia Public Schools, Delta School District, Dordt College, Douglas County School District, Drew University, Armonea, Central Utah Clinic, Grove Hill Medical Center, Inner South Community Health Service, Midwest Surgical, Satilla Regional Medical Center, Lyndoch Living, Polonus, Roaring Fork School District, Sonora State, Vivid, Sydney, Players Club, Sandals, Scandic Hotels, Sheraton LAX, Sunbird
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