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Aruba Instant vs NETGEAR Insight Access Points comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Netgear are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.6, while Netgear is ranked #22 with an average rating of 8.0. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 2.3% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Netgear’s 1.6% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 83% of Netgear users who would recommend it.
Aruba Instant
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97% willing to recommend
NETGEAR Insight Access Points
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83% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Aruba Instant and NETGEAR Insight Access Points are notable competitors in the wireless network solutions market. Aruba Instant gains an advantage in network management and scalability, while NETGEAR Insight impresses with advanced monitoring and cloud integration.

Features: Aruba Instant Access Points include auto-configuration, self-healing mesh, and role-based access control. NETGEAR Insight Access Points offer strong cloud integration, remote management, and real-time network analytics.

Room for Improvement: Aruba Instant could enhance its plug-and-play deployment and increase user-friendly support options. NETGEAR Insight could focus on strengthening security features, enhancing mesh network capabilities, and expanding technical support documentation.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Aruba Instant provides a streamlined deployment model with a focus on technical documentation. NETGEAR offers a plug-and-play model with real-time support and easy cloud-based management.

Pricing and ROI: Aruba Instant's higher initial cost offers long-term network robustness. NETGEAR Insight provides competitive pricing with a focus on quick configuration and lower initial investment for attractive ROI.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba Instant
Ranking in Wireless LAN
11th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
52
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
NETGEAR Insight Access Points
Ranking in Wireless LAN
22nd
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Aruba Instant is 2.3%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NETGEAR Insight Access Points is 1.6%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Aruba Instant2.3%
NETGEAR Insight Access Points1.6%
Other96.1%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

SreejeshSoman - PeerSpot reviewer
SreejeshSoman
Technical Consultant at Vertex Techno Solutions (B) Pvt Ltd
Has supported mid-market deployments with cloud-based centralized management and reliable wireless performance
I faced challenges earlier with a limitation of 50 APs in single sites, but that has enhanced to 100 numbers, eliminating that challenge for Aruba Instant On team. Additionally, some features are not listed in the cloud management platform and still require offline access, so enhancing the cloud management features would be better for us.
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Denis Gillet
Owner at ERIM S.A.
Centralized management has simplified our home Wi‑Fi setup and supports multiple users reliably
Given my experience with NETGEAR Insight Access Points, my piece of advice for other organizations considering it is that they have to look at the rest of their system because NETGEAR Insight Access Points is quite useless with anything but the Wi-Fi system. I rate this product an 8 out of 10.
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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 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."
"I like the Instant On switches and the AP22"
"The most valuable feature of Aruba Instant is security."
"Allows network monitoring through mobile devices"
"The technical support from Aruba is of high quality, and I would rate it a ten."
"The access it grants to wifi is the solution's most valuable feature."
"You can handle all of the access points at once virtually instead of manually handling each one. You're able to populate all of the information to all of the access points through the virtual controller as well. It transforms everything it a single access point, which simplifies things."
"The solution provides a very good end-user experience."
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"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"[Being] able to configure the WiFi devices and to see utilization remotely, or from the cloud."
"The product's deployment is straightforward."
"The initial setup of NETGEAR Insight Access Points was straightforward."
"The internet connectivity is good."
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Cons

"Some features are not listed in the cloud management platform and still require offline access, so enhancing the cloud management features would be better for us."
"This solution would be improved if they supplied free software controllers."
"The captive portal through Facebook doesn't work."
"The security features must be improved."
"The restart time should be improved."
"For some people, price is a concern."
"The reach of the solution could be improved. It could be a bit stronger."
"The Central cloud management (optional) is far behind the competition in features, ease of use, and dependability. I have tried Aruba Central a few times over the years and, in my option, it is not where it needs to be for serious consideration in production environments."
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"There is always room for improvement."
"The biggest issue I've had is that it works very well with the WiFi, but it does not offer any assistance at all with the routers. You can't control them or manage them at all. As soon as you want to use anything on the network side—because I have multiple 28-port switches—you can't manage them using this app."
"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."
"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."
"While the data throughput does provide us with full insight into data being used, we find that it's not very accurate."
"Managing users could be improved as it is quite difficult to block someone, and it is impossible to block someone on one specific access point."
"A con is the backend system which is very, very slow."
"The pricing and standard connectivity can be further improved."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The customers do not have to pay for licensing."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"The setup cost varies based on each organization's requirements but it is within reason."
"The licensing cost is somewhere around $20,000."
"The solution's pricing is reasonable."
"The product has increased its pricing by at least 30 percent."
"We pay about $300 per access point."
"The product is competitively priced"
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"The pricing seems to be reasonable."
"For what you get, the price of Insight access points is very reasonable."
"It is an expensive solution."
"My company does not need to pay anything related to the solution's licensing costs."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Healthcare Company
6%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Retailer
8%
Outsourcing Company
7%
University
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business31
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise14
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise2
 

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 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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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

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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Sample Customers

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