Ubiquiti UniFi vs Aruba Central
WiFi Management pricing comparison · 2026
Ubiquiti UniFi pricing ranges from $0–$0/free (self-hosted controller), while Aruba Central ranges from $5–$15/per device per month. Ubiquiti UniFi is typically 100% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.
Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
Aruba
saves
$65
vs
Ubiquiti
· 25 seats
Cheapest
$275
Spread
19%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
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What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
Median annual
$340/yr
Vendr · n=75
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$275/yr
Vendr · n=65
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Sources & confidence
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Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources
1 sourced fact
Vendr median
Last verified
3w ago
Confidence
Limited confidence
Sources
1 sourced fact
Vendr median
Last verified
3w ago
Confidence
Limited confidence
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Plans at a glance
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What users say
Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.
User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats).
Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges.
Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
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Ubiquiti UniFi and Aruba Central both operate in the wifi management category. This page compares their list pricing.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | Ubiquiti UniFi | Aruba Central |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Hosted Controller | Free /free (self-hosted controller) | Custom |
| UniFi OS Console | Free /free (self-hosted controller) | Custom |
| Third-Party Cloud Hosting | Custom | — |
Market Intelligence
Ubiquiti UniFi
- Median annual cost
- $340
- Based on
- 75 deals
Aruba Central
- Median annual cost
- $275
- Based on
- 65 deals