Aruba Instant vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Juniper are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.4, while Juniper is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.5. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 2.0% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Juniper’s 5.7% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Juniper users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Aruba Instant and Juniper Mist compete in the network management category, focusing on wireless access points. While both offer robust solutions, Juniper Mist appears to hold an edge due to its superior AI-driven capabilities and detailed network analytics.

Features: Aruba Instant is known for simplicity, ease of deployment, and robust performance, providing cloud-managed capabilities, advanced security, and flexible deployment methods. Juniper Mist stands out with AI-driven features, including the Marvis Virtual Network Assistant, which enhances troubleshooting and network insights, as well as comprehensive network analytics.

Room for Improvement: Aruba Instant can improve in documentation, technical support, and integration with IoT devices. Users report challenges with troubleshooting tools and central cloud management. Juniper Mist could enhance its user interface, improve AI integration, and address connectivity issues from neighboring access points. Better security against network interferences is also suggested by users.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Aruba Instant offers both on-premises and cloud deployments, with mixed reviews on technical support reliability. Juniper Mist focuses on cloud deployments, also providing hybrid environments but requires improvement in support response times for medium-sized businesses.

Pricing and ROI: Aruba Instant is generally more affordable, praised for reasonable costs and straightforward licensing, providing good ROI through cost-saving features. Juniper Mist, despite higher prices, is favored by users prioritizing advanced analytics and AI capabilities, contributing to visible ROI for those who value these features.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba Instant

Ranking in Wireless LAN

9th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Juniper Mist Wireless Acces...

Ranking in Wireless LAN

6th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Aruba Instant is 2.0%, down from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is 5.7%, up from 4.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Prashant-Patel

Senior Presales Consultant - Networking Solutions at Mannai

A highly stable and easy-to-deploy solution that is free and provides excellent deployment guides

The setup is very straightforward. There is no complexity at all. It took us 15 minutes. We need IP address details, DNS, a gateway, DHCP servers, and SSIDs. Single access points can act as controller-based, controller-less, and cloud-based solutions. That is the beauty of Aruba. If I have an on-premise solution and want to move to the cloud, I don't need separate hardware. The same hardware can be utilized in the cloud. The deployment guides that we get from Aruba are excellent. We have every piece of detail.

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Raihan Hossain

Senior Network and Cyber Security Engineer (Team Lead) at Excel Technologies ltd

Consistently manages user capacity and satisfaction with ease

I have completed over twenty projects using Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points ( /products/juniper-mist-wireless-access-points-reviews ), and I continue to see exceptional performance in the areas of user capacity, user experience, and user satisfaction. This makes Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points highly recommended if the customer's budget allows, as the hardware performance is also very good. From my perspective, the Juniper reporting logs are clear and provide necessary data, which supports better management and diagnosis.

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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

"We like being able to merge Aruba Instant to mobile via Bluetooth. You are also able to perform a lot of functions remotely such as creating an SSID IP."

"The most valuable features of the solution are in the areas like routing and VLAN."

"This is a very solid product. It is very powerful."

"The most beneficial features for network management are the price and the cloud console."

"The product is easy to configure."

"The simplicity of the dashboard is one of the most valuable features. It's easy to use, and manage and the security features are robust. We can block unauthorized connections and create secure SSIDs."

"The coverage of the solution is great."

"The products offer a lot of flexibility. Almost everything can be configured. It works very well for providing remote services."

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"You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment."

"The simplicity is great."

"Mist AI is a very powerful feature. Juniper is the only company that has introduced AI into networking."

"The solution is very secure."

"With Mist, every Wednesday they roll out new features."

"The most valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is Marvis, the AI-driven network management system."

"It's well-detailed in terms of troubleshooting logs."

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Cons

"They should enhance reporting and add more features."

"There is a problem in the preferred portal access points when I'm using the portal."

"The solution should be able to support more users on the access points."

"Technical support needs improvement. We use the forum for technical support assistance, but it's not enough. If you're talking with a technician, they're in India. They cannot give you the service that you need. Sometimes have problems with some personal services and technical support is not helpful in this area."

"The network planner could be improved. You should be able to import a floor plan, and the application should suggest the optimal placement of your devices."

"It is good as it is. If anything, its reporting could be improved."

"Doesn't support enough access points in one cluster."

"This solution would be improved if they supplied free software controllers."

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"The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location."

"The price could be better."

"Improvement is needed in the user-friendliness of Juniper Mist, particularly in enhancing the interaction with AI features."

"Juniper Wireless AP can improve by continually improving its reporting and integration with other systems."

"Supporting multiple protocols would be beneficial."

"Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) could improve if the MIST platform had a built-in master key. This would be an advantage."

"Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points’ support services need improvement."

"I need a bit more time with it before criticizing the features."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate pricing six out of ten."

"Some in the hospitality industry use the solution because it's cheaper and doesn't require licenses."

"The pricing is reasonable."

"The cost was affordable."

"I purchased the hardware and there are no monthly or yearly licenses to buy."

"It's a one time cost, including the upgrades, but you have to pay on a yearly basis if you want support. The price is in the middle in comparison to that of competitors' products."

"It is not expensive. Its price is fair. You get many features with the normal licensing. If I look at Cisco, it is very expensive if I need similar things."

"The product has increased its pricing by at least 30 percent."

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"Juniper Wireless AP's price is a little more expensive than other solutions, but you get what you pay for."

"The pricing is something Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) can work on. The pricing is very high compared to the competition."

"If a customer has a budget of around five lakhs in Indian currency, they can afford Juniper products."

"I rate the product price as a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is inexpensive, and ten is expensive. It is a reasonably priced tool."

"The pricing is too high."

"The pricing is fair."

"We pay maybe 1000 SEK per year, per access point."

"I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."

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Questions from the Community

Which is better - Ubiquiti WLAN or Aruba Instant?

We researched Ubiquiti and Aruba when looking for a WLAN solution. Ubiquiti offers good WLAN access both indoors and outdoors. It provides an enterprise-level WIFI while remaining cost-effective. U...

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What do you like most about Aruba Instant?

I find network management features related to monitoring Wi-Fi usage and visited sites particularly valuable. Content filtering is also important to prevent access to malicious or inappropriate web...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Instant?

In my experience, Aruba Instant's price is reasonable compared to premium products like Ruckus, Cisco, or Juniper. However, when compared to entry-level market segments, the price is higher. Overal...

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What do you like most about Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

The solution is very secure.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

The price is very high, which is why not all enterprises can purchase this product.

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What needs improvement with Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

The reporting logs require improvement in terms of clarity because it can be difficult to find specific information about network influences.

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Also Known As

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Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points

Overview

Aruba Instant delivers the only controllerless Wi-Fi solution that is easy to set-up, and loaded with security and smarts needed to accelerate your business without breaking your budget.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Juniper Wireless Access Points work in conjunction with Juniper Mist Cloud Services and Mist AI to deliver premier wireless access capabilities. The Juniper Mist Edge extends microservices to the campus to bring agility and scale while enabling new applications at the edge.

Juniper

Sample Customers

Purdue University, Orlando Magic, Brussels Airport Company, Molecaten Holiday Parks

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