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Aruba Access Points vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points comparison

 

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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:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
6.1
Users reported operational efficiency, manageable licensing costs, and improved communication with Aruba Access Points, achieving ROI within five years.
Sentiment score
1.0
Users found value in Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points with enhanced connectivity and support, despite challenges in ROI calculation.
This is why we do not require technical support, as the solution remains simple without AI implementation.
Manager Technical at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
It is acceptable; it was not very cheap, but it was acceptable, and we can tell our customers, 'This is a good solution and you should pay this once and you have this solution forever.'
Telecommunication Engineer at Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.0
Users appreciate Aruba Access Points support for efficiency and quick responses, but seek better handling of complex issues.
Sentiment score
6.5
Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points support is praised for effectiveness but some report slower response times than competitors like Cisco.
A company called ACT is very good at support.
Senior Manager, Hospitality Program at ACT international
For technical support alone, I would give them a score of nine out of ten.
Owner at Shree Atharva Sales Corporation
Because we work with different HP products, such as servers, storage, and high-end switches, technical assistance is only needed when there are issues on the compute side.
Manager Technical at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
My impression of Juniper support is generally good, and I would rate it probably a 9.
Managing Director at Altostratus Tech (Pty) Ltd
Technical support is very good.
Senior Network and Cyber Security Engineer (Team Lead) at Excel Technologies ltd
From my past experience, I would rate Juniper support around six.
Pre Sales Network at a wholesaler/distributor with 10,001+ employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
Aruba Access Points offer excellent scalability, easily integrating and expanding to support high-density users across various environments.
Sentiment score
7.9
Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points offer top-tier scalability and seamless cloud-based expansion for diverse environments and extensive deployments.
Aruba access points integrate well with existing networks via PoE switches.
Owner at Shree Atharva Sales Corporation
Scalability and expandability are adjusted from day one based on expansion and growth projections.
Manager Technical at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Every decision the central management makes takes extra latency to send over to the local area network.
Telecommunication Engineer at Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia
The cloud, which operates on Amazon Web Services (AWS), can support unlimited access points.
Technical Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
It's built for larger environments.
Infrastructure Engineer at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees
For scalability or the ability to expand, I would rate it again at 9.5 plus.
Pre Sales Network at a wholesaler/distributor with 10,001+ employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
Aruba Access Points are highly reliable with minor issues, showing excellent short-term stability and robust long-term performance.
Sentiment score
7.2
Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points are praised for exceptional stability and reliable performance, even in challenging environments like Nigeria.
The failure rate is very rare.
Manager Technical at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
The only thing the customers need is that wireless communications work stably.
Telecommunication Engineer at Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia
 

Room For Improvement

Aruba Access Points require enhanced security, seamless integration, scalability, improved performance in dense areas, and clearer licensing and support.
Juniper Mist needs improved customization, AI, support, pricing, UI, and logistics to compete effectively and expand market reach.
Everyone discusses AI, but for providing wireless access to users, AI only plays its part when analytics are needed.
Manager Technical at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
There are some problems in assessing the performance of Aruba Access Points in environments with high user density.
Telecommunication Engineer at Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia
Some customers comment that the shape and size of the access point is a little big, especially the one installed in the guest room.
Senior Manager, Hospitality Program at ACT international
Juniper products are still coming to market, HP offers its own access point range, which competes with Juniper's premium Mist access points intended for enterprise customers.
Owner at Shree Atharva Sales Corporation
Regarding gaps for improvement for Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points, I think pricing is a complicated issue since Cisco can drastically reduce prices, unlike Juniper.
Pre Sales Network at a wholesaler/distributor with 10,001+ employees
The reporting logs require improvement in terms of clarity.
Senior Network and Cyber Security Engineer (Team Lead) at Excel Technologies ltd
 

Setup Cost

Aruba Access Points are moderately priced, cheaper than Cisco but pricier than some, with negotiable discounts available.
Juniper Mist's pricing is seen as high yet valuable, with costs comparable to Meraki and Cisco but negotiable.
The pricing is reasonable and lower than competitors.
Senior Manager, Hospitality Program at ACT international
They are priced at half the rate of Juniper access points for basic models.
Owner at Shree Atharva Sales Corporation
When comparing pricing between Aruba Access Points and Forti, I find Aruba to be on the higher side.
Head Of Technical Operations at ITE
Juniper Mist is cheaper than Meraki, placing it in the middle of the pack.
Infrastructure Engineer at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees
The price is very high, which is why not all enterprises can purchase this product.
Senior Network and Cyber Security Engineer (Team Lead) at Excel Technologies ltd
Regarding pricing, Juniper's cost rates as a seven on a scale where one represents a high price and ten represents a low price.
Technical Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Valuable Features

Aruba Access Points offer excellent coverage, reliability, and affordability, with advanced features for seamless connectivity and robust security.
Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points offer AI-driven troubleshooting, cloud management, security, and analytics for efficient network performance optimization.
We receive support from Aruba, with assistance from the country manager in providing better quotations and support for projects.
Senior Manager, Hospitality Program at ACT international
Additionally, they do not require any kind of license for implementation.
Owner at Shree Atharva Sales Corporation
Price-wise, they are cheaper than Cisco and other options.
Manager Technical at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
I have gained valuable insights from the Mist Cloud's analytics and network insights, as it tells you a lot of things, including details about Microsoft Teams calls, identifying which calls were good or bad, and correlating that to the client's signal and which access point the client was connected to at the time.
Managing Director at Altostratus Tech (Pty) Ltd
It's a cloud solution with Mist, which helps troubleshoot and provides visibility to look at different access points.
Infrastructure Engineer at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees
From my perspective, the Juniper reporting logs are clear and provide necessary data, which supports better management and diagnosis.
Senior Network and Cyber Security Engineer (Team Lead) at Excel Technologies ltd
 

Categories and Ranking

Aruba Access Points
Ranking in Wireless LAN
6th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
40
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Juniper Mist Wireless Acces...
Ranking in Wireless LAN
8th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Aruba Access Points is 3.2%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is 4.8%, down from 5.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Aruba Access Points3.2%
Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points4.8%
Other92.0%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

HJ
Telecommunication Engineer at Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia
Wireless connectivity has remained reliable and supports flexible, cloud‑independent management
As I already mentioned, the ability to stay with self-hosting solutions for central management is what I think could be improved about Aruba Access Points. If this becomes available in the future, I think it should change the game. However, I don't currently see this because I see nothing about AirWave anymore on your roadmap. I don't understand what happens next. There are some problems in assessing the performance of Aruba Access Points in environments with high user density. If there is a dense environment, a mobility controller would be the one you should go with because this needs more telemetry to calculate. I suspect this will be easier to do with local administration or local management because if everything goes over the internet through Aruba Central, it takes time. Every decision the central management makes takes extra latency to send over to the local area network. I think this is not a good approach to move to central management that is hosted somewhere far away. It should still retain the functionality to use Instant AP functionality that is available until 500 and maybe 600 as well. If you go to software version 10 and future versions, then you lose this functionality and you can't go back anymore. It would be good to assist with local location management and BLE-based functionalities as additional features I expect from future Aruba Access Points. There were some attempts to support third-party integrations through cooperation between Aruba and Meridian. However, I don't understand what happened there, and nothing is clear in this area. IoT will also be very important for people. You should add functionality to the platform that will support third-party IoT devices.
AmbikaBhunia - PeerSpot reviewer
Pre Sales Network at a wholesaler/distributor with 10,001+ employees
AI insights have improved wireless visibility and now proactively prevent network issues
I am somewhat uncertain about the room for improvement for Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points because I am sure that some concepts will be incorporated in the future. Recently, HP acquired Juniper, and now under the HP umbrella, we have both Aruba and Juniper Mist, which raises questions about how to compete in the market. Customers often ask me to compare them, and I have to pitch both even though they are from the same organization. Regarding gaps for improvement for Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points, I think pricing is a complicated issue since Cisco can drastically reduce prices, unlike Juniper.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business21
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise11
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise9
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Aruba Access Points?
After we installed the Aruba switches, the work became faster because the network speed improved.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Access Points?
When comparing pricing between Aruba Access Points and Forti, I find Aruba to be on the higher side.
What needs improvement with Aruba Access Points?
As I already mentioned, the ability to stay with self-hosting solutions for central management is what I think could be improved about Aruba Access Points. If this becomes available in the future, ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?
Regarding pricing, Juniper's cost rates as a seven on a scale where one represents a high price and ten represents a low price.
What needs improvement with Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?
I am somewhat uncertain about the room for improvement for Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points because I am sure that some concepts will be incorporated in the future. Recently, HP acquired Juniper...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points
 

Overview

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