Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs Omada Access Points comparison

Cisco and TP-Link are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Cisco is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.8, while TP-Link is ranked #16 with an average rating of 8.0. Cisco holds a 10.5% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to TP-Link’s 4.0% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of TP-Link users who would recommend it.

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 28, 2025

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN and Omada Access Points are prominent competitors in the wireless networking category. Cisco Meraki has a slight edge with its sophisticated dashboard that simplifies complex networking tasks for businesses, notably appealing to those with smaller IT teams.

Features: Cisco Meraki provides a cloud-based management dashboard allowing easy configuration and monitoring of access points across various locations. Its advanced analytics offer deep insights into user behavior and network performance. Security features include Layer 7 protections, ensuring robust protection. Omada offers dependable connectivity and cost-effectiveness, supporting both wired and wireless technologies, suitable for various applications.

Room for Improvement: Users of Cisco Meraki suggest reducing high costs and simplifying licensing processes, along with better logging and security features. Omada users highlight the need for enhanced scalability and expanded feature sets to improve performance in larger environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Cisco Meraki supports flexible deployment modes, including private and hybrid clouds, praised for ease of setup and ubiquitous 24/7 support, albeit with mixed feedback on technical support. Omada is well-regarded for its straightforward setup and effective on-premise solutions, reinforcing its role as a budget-friendly option with reliable customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Cisco Meraki's subscription-based model with additional licensing fees is often viewed as costly, yet is valued for its extensive networking capabilities, providing a convincing ROI for organizations seeking advanced features. Omada Access Points, free from recurring licensing fees, offer affordability, appealing to smaller organizations targeting cost-efficient solutions with satisfactory long-term returns.

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN

Ranking in Wireless LAN

3rd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

4.5

Number of Reviews

121

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Omada Access Points

Ranking in Wireless LAN

16th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is 10.5%, down from 13.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Omada Access Points is 4.0%, up from 3.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN	10.5%
Omada Access Points	4.0%
Other	85.5%

Wireless LAN

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MiguelDe Bique

Independent Information Technology and Services Professional at a non-profit with 1-10 employees

Provides robust remote configuration and reliable support for managing wireless networks

The best features of Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN include the excellent reporting; the dashboard reporting aids us a lot in troubleshooting issues, and the platform is very robust. Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is very stable, and the performance is there, as we normally do throughput tests that align with the manufacturer's specs. We use Meraki's Layer 7 application traffic shaping. Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN has helped optimize network traffic very effectively, as we do prioritization for streaming and web conferencing apps, resulting in a clear, visible improvement in performance. The capability to configure network policies remotely is the most important aspect for our organization, as we are an MSP providing remote support for all our clients. We monitor network performance with Meraki's real-time analytics. We find client performance metrics most useful to know how the wireless clients are receiving service and the quality of service.

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reviewer1253430

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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This product has allowed us to easily create custom SSIDs for clients and carve out the necessary bandwidth for clients needs."

"I have found the scalability to be very good."

"It is very handy to have a support number to call."

"Its ability to be cloud-managed is the most valuable feature so if there's a reconfiguration or an issue, we have excellent visibility into the network and we can usually resolve the problem online without having to go onsite."

"I really love their cloud-based dashboard which allows me to see all my locations from one location."

"The user interface is very simple and easy to use — our customers are very satisfied."

"I really don't have any problems with the stability of the product."

"Provided reliability and a good price."

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"The solution has been dependable and has kept up with modern technology."

"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 satisfied with Omada's performance as an engineer."

"Omada is a good solution that I would recommend, and it is less expensive while providing good results."

"Its sturdiness and cost-effectiveness are the most valuable features."

"The performance and availability of Omada Access Points have met our business needs, particularly in improving network control and facilitating direct access for developers to branch services."

"We use Omada Access Points for the network and Wi-Fi."

"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is easy to deploy and reliable."

"Omada is easy to manage, has cloud management features, and is easy to set up."

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Cons

"The product doesn't effectively do its job anymore since some issues crop up in it once you run out of your subscription licensing...Improvements are needed in the licensing part of the tool."

"It could be slightly cheaper but it's fine."

"The way Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN groups certain things, as far as the devices for either monitoring and or configuring them should be done better. They should be grouped a little bit differently because if I want to configure something, a different setting on an SSID, I have to go to their specific area where I would have thought it should be clumped as a dropdown menu in another area."

"There needs to be some work done on security because, with time, some viruses may emerge that one may not know about."

"The dashboard could be a bit better. I'd like to see more information about the whole controller and APs. It should be as simple and convenient."

"We face a bottleneck on the gateway while using the solution for large enterprises."

"Its licensing can be better."

"Overall the solution needs to have more time to mature."

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"Omada's ordering platform could be improved, though. Some of their distributors are a pain to work with."

"Omada needs improvement in the distance it can cover."

"The technical support could be improved."

"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."

"Aruba has better scaling capabilities."

"It is less affordable for smaller businesses."

"TP-Link Auranet EAP is not very efficient, they need to improve it."

"It's better for smaller organizations. This would not work for enterprises. It is not very scalable."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is good, but it could be improved."

"Higher subscription fee may be necessary if extra features are required."

"Its price is higher than other products. It is above the expectation of customers. So, every time we need to fight for a good price."

"Since it's been acquired by Cisco, it's an even higher cost."

"The pricing is based on a subscription and is a bit high at the moment."

"It's not super expensive and it's not super cheap."

"I haven't conducted a price comparison yet, but based on information, it appears to be more affordable than the current environment. Therefore, I consider the price to be reasonable."

"Negotiate the deal put in front of you!"

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"TP-Link provides solutions that are more cost-effective than other well-known brands."

"TP-Link is a good price. They have a good price. But technology-wise, it has to be better."

"There is no need to pay for the licensing costs since my company is in South Africa. Omada Access Points can be termed as a medium-priced product."

"The price of the solution is not a lot for five people to use it."

"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."

"The cost is about 500 Brazilian real per access point, with no additional recurring costs."

"We don't have to pay for the license because the solution has no subscription cost."

"Its benefit is that it is cost effective."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Educational Organization

Comms Service Provider

12%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	69
Midsize Enterprise	26
Large Enterprise	31

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	4

Questions from the Community

What are pros and cons of Aruba 515 Series AP vs. Cisco Meraki or Extreme Networks?

Depends. I have personally used both Cisco and Aruba so I am familiar with them. Extreme I am not, so unless they have some feature that I need or want, I wouldn't consider them. Do you have expe...

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Which is better - Cisco Wireless or Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN?

Cisco Wireless is very robust, very rugged, and can handle indoor and outdoor coverage extremely well. We found it to be very reliable and to consistently run very efficiently. Cisco Wireless helpe...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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Compared 3% of the time

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Compared 17% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Also Known As

MR18, MR26, MR32, MR34, MR66, MR72, Meraki Wireless LAN, Meraki WLAN

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

Overview

Cisco Meraki access points are built from the highest grade components and carefully optimized for a seamless user experience. The outcome: faster connections, greater user capacity, more coverage, and fewer support calls. The Cisco Meraki dashboard gives visibility into the network users, their devices, and their applications. Armed with rich analytics, administrators can quickly create access control and application usage policies, optimizing both the end-user experience and network security.

Cisco

Omada access points provide a business-class wireless network solution that’s flexible, manageable, secure, and easy-to-deploy. The free EAP Controller software allows users to manage hundreds of EAPs at multiple sites, all from a single location. The ability to control, adjust and visualize the entire network from any connected PC makes centralized business Wi-Fi management more efficient than ever before. Omada EAPs also feature captive portal and advanced RF management functions, which make them ideal for demanding, high-traffic environments such as campuses, hotels, malls and offices.

TP-Link

Sample Customers

Advanced Medical Transport, Banco de Guayaquil, Baylor Scott & White Health, BH Telecom, Bowling Green State University, Calligaris, Children's Hospital Colorado, City of Biel, Del Papa Distributing, Department of Justice, Dimension Data, Dualtec Cloud Builders, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS), Hertz, K&L Gates , LightEdge, Lone Star College System, Management Science Associates, Mindtree, NBC Olympics, Quest, Sony Corporation, The Department of Education in Western Australia, Valley Proteins

Reflections Resort,Sim Lim Square, Hotel Mary Colombia, Peru WISP, Chase Grammer School

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