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Aruba ClearPass vs Ruckus Cloudpath comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 5, 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
4.9
Aruba ClearPass enhances data security and management efficiency, though licensing misunderstandings can complicate ROI measurements for some users.
Sentiment score
3.7
Ruckus Cloudpath offers strong ROI for universities, though cost challenges exist for smaller organizations and certain deployment scenarios.
Using Aruba ClearPass has resulted in less engineering time compared to other products we've used.
Owner at Channelserve
The investment is huge for enterprise clients, but Aruba ClearPass makes processes easier.
Pre-Sales Consultant at a consultancy with 201-500 employees
For a big organization, there is a high level of ROI with Ruckus Cloudpath, but when it comes to smaller organizations, it yields less ROI as it takes some time because it's not cheap, and there are customers for whom it isn't a great fit.
Engineer at NewLogics
With on-premises and cloud options, certain scenarios make cloud more expensive while on-premises becomes cheaper.
Area Manager at Alpha Media Pte Ltd
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.3
Aruba ClearPass customer service is praised for expertise and effectiveness, though some desire faster responses and improved escalation.
Sentiment score
5.7
Ruckus Cloudpath support is efficient and responsive, praised for technical assistance and accessibility across time zones despite some dissatisfaction.
Portnox is one level up, as their customer support is outstanding.
Chief Digital Officer at Clarity AI
We have faced delays in the resolution of production issues after raising tickets, which impacts productivity.
Network Support Engineer at HDFC Life
We have escalated questions to tech support, and I would rate the technical support an eight out of ten.
Network Engineer at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
We have been using their products for more than ten years, and I have direct access to the Ruckus Turkey manager and also the Middle East region manager, Mr. Olivia.
IT Director at Hillside
Ruckus customer service is very good and helpful.
IT-Architect infrastructure at SDC
I would rate the technical support from Ruckus as eight out of ten.
Technical Consultant - Bangladesh, Nepal & Bhutan at Redington Distribution Pte Ltd.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
Aruba ClearPass is highly scalable, seamlessly integrating with upgrades and environments, effectively handling large, diverse user volumes.
Sentiment score
6.1
Ruckus Cloudpath is rated highly for scalability and supports user growth effectively, despite some calls for improvements.
I believe the scalability of ClearPass is rated as ten out of ten.
Senior Security & Infra Technology Systems Engineer at BARQ Systems
Everything will be handled when you add new users because all configurations are deployed from the beginning.
Network Product Manager/ Senior Presales engineer at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
In our environment, ClearPass handles up to 100,000 users, which is better than some other NAC solutions like Fortinox that scale up to 25,000.
Network Engineer at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
Ruckus Cloudpath is a scalable service, and I would rate its scalability as eight on a scale of one to ten.
IT-Architect infrastructure at SDC
Ruckus Cloudpath is a scalable product.
Technical Consultant - Bangladesh, Nepal & Bhutan at Redington Distribution Pte Ltd.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Aruba ClearPass is highly stable, performing reliably with minimal disruptions, and receives high ratings for consistent dependability.
Sentiment score
7.1
Users find Ruckus Cloudpath stable and reliable, with frequent upgrades, minor SSL bugs, and high stability ratings.
I have experienced more than three years without zero downtime with Aruba ClearPass.
Senior Enterprise Customer Solutions Specialist at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
There are issues with some versions, especially in integrating with AD and SSL configurations over port sixty-three.
Network Support Engineer at HDFC Life
There aren't many stability issues, but sometimes the guest management function occasionally throws errors.
Pre-Sales Consultant at a consultancy with 201-500 employees
Ruckus Cloudpath is very stable.
IT-Architect infrastructure at SDC
I would rate the stability as nine out of ten.
Technical Consultant - Bangladesh, Nepal & Bhutan at Redington Distribution Pte Ltd.
 

Room For Improvement

Aruba ClearPass requires UI enhancements, improved integration, better scalability, refined features, and comprehensive support for optimal performance.
Ruckus Cloudpath needs enhancements in management, integration, scalability, and support, addressing pricing, commitment, and regional promotion issues.
The language and policy enforcement mechanisms are not clear, making it difficult to use the product effectively.
Project Manager at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees
It is also better to improve threat intelligence for built-in threat detection and prevention.
Network Engineer at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
A more streamlined menu of licensing options would be helpful.
Owner at Channelserve
I would like to improve the automation aspect, ensuring that if any issues arise or alerts are detected, the cloud platform can respond and troubleshoot more effectively.
Technical Consultant - Bangladesh, Nepal & Bhutan at Redington Distribution Pte Ltd.
There is room for improvement in deployment.
IT-Architect infrastructure at SDC
The user interface of Ruckus Cloudpath needs some enhancement along with the support process, requiring more qualified engineers to support this product.
Engineer at NewLogics
 

Setup Cost

Aruba ClearPass pricing varies by needs and usage, with licensing options influencing costs and long-term value for users.
Ruckus Cloudpath licensing is user-based, moderately expensive, with costs decreasing as deployment size increases, and discounts available.
Achieving the best price requires careful selection from a menu of licensing options.
Owner at Channelserve
We cannot mix in prices, and of course, prices are going higher.
IT Network Operations Manager at KEDS
Aruba ClearPass is a premium product with higher pricing, which seems unnecessary given its complexity.
Project Manager at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees
The pricing of Ruckus Cloudpath is on the expensive side.
Technical Consultant - Bangladesh, Nepal & Bhutan at Redington Distribution Pte Ltd.
Ruckus Cloudpath is a bit above medium in terms of pricing.
IT-Architect infrastructure at SDC
 

Valuable Features

Aruba ClearPass provides versatile network security, supporting diverse authentication and integration, with a user-friendly interface for comprehensive access control.
Ruckus Cloudpath provides secure, user-friendly network access with advanced AI features, automation, and comprehensive policy management tools.
In Aruba ClearPass, you can have control of all authentication in the company.
Senior Enterprise Customer Solutions Specialist at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
The ClearPass solution has reduced the amount of engineering time compared to previous solutions, making it more efficient for our purposes.
Owner at Channelserve
The most effective feature for us is the OnGuard feature.
Senior Security & Infra Technology Systems Engineer at BARQ Systems
The solution provides powerful encryption, a secure wireless network connection through WPA enterprise connection, and advanced security tools.
Technical Consultant - Bangladesh, Nepal & Bhutan at Redington Distribution Pte Ltd.
The MMS portion is the best feature in Ruckus Cloudpath, as they can monitor the entire network intelligently with AI features that simplify the troubleshooting processes.
Area Manager at Alpha Media Pte Ltd
The wireless devices are used to control access, transmit messages, and integrate with the main system.
Senior Electrical Engineer at Khatib & Alami
 

Categories and Ranking

Aruba ClearPass
Ranking in Network Access Control (NAC)
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
89
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ruckus Cloudpath
Ranking in Network Access Control (NAC)
8th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.7
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Network Access Control (NAC) category, the mindshare of Aruba ClearPass is 21.6%, down from 24.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ruckus Cloudpath is 2.0%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Access Control (NAC) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Aruba ClearPass21.6%
Ruckus Cloudpath2.0%
Other76.4%
Network Access Control (NAC)
 

Featured Reviews

Darko Skurla - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Enterprise Customer Solutions Specialist at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
Role-based policies have simplified secure access control for all users and smart devices
I do not know about the functionality of Aruba ClearPass integration with a third party. If you ask me if there is support for Zebra and for different IoT devices, they have it. However, I do not know how to describe integration with other products. Aruba ClearPass can act as a RADIUS server and it can connect to the domain RADIUS server, for example. The biggest problem is when a customer does not know what they want with Aruba ClearPass. I can recommend Aruba ClearPass to other users because it is very stable. My review rating for this product is ten out of ten.
Gary Koh - PeerSpot reviewer
Area Manager at Alpha Media Pte Ltd
Has improved network monitoring through intelligent features and simplified onboarding
I am using the certificate-based security feature in the product. The certificate-based security feature helps clients understand what Ruckus Cloudpath can do. Whether cloud or on-premises is used is defined by the clients. They are knowledgeable about the products, so minimal explanation is required. Policy management tools in Ruckus Cloudpath are performing adequately. The integration of Ruckus Cloudpath with our infrastructure is very user-friendly, as the software is becoming more intelligent. It is becoming more intelligent because it is easier to install and implement. Managing IoT devices within a network environment has improved compared to previous versions. The software is more intelligent now, with AI features integrated into their management system. The MMS portion is the best feature in Ruckus Cloudpath, as they can monitor the entire network intelligently with AI features that simplify the troubleshooting processes.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
9%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
University
7%
Comms Service Provider
15%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Construction Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business44
Midsize Enterprise25
Large Enterprise33
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise2
 

Questions from the Community

Which is better - Aruba Clearpass or Cisco ISE?
Aruba ClearPass is a Network Access Control tool that gives secure network access to multiple device types. You can adapt the policies to VPN access, wired, or wireless access. You can securely ...
What is the biggest difference between Aruba ClearPass and FortiNAC?
I've done quite a lot of work with ClearPass, and not a lot with FortiNAC/Bradford. ClearPass incorporates a number of different functions including ClearPass Guest for creating complex wireless g...
What do you like most about Aruba ClearPass?
If you are looking at the base installation, then it was a very straightforward process, which I would rate an eight or nine out of ten.
What do you like most about Ruckus Cloudpath?
The tool's most valuable features include the phenomenal functionality of DPSK. The ease of use, particularly when it is correctly set up, is remarkably simple. Tracking users is straightforward an...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ruckus Cloudpath?
The pricing of Ruckus Cloudpath is on the expensive side. I would rate the pricing as an eight out of ten, with ten being very expensive.
What needs improvement with Ruckus Cloudpath?
The main disadvantage is the price, as it is primarily a cost issue. The new version coming out, R1, is yet to be seen, though currently, it is running very efficiently. The biggest challenges are ...
 

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Sample Customers

Consulate Health Care, Los Angeles Unified School District, Science Applications International Corp (SAIC), San Diego State University, KFC, ACTS Retirement-Life Communities
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