Baidu WiFi Hotspot vs. UniFi WiFi Access Points

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Baidu WiFi Hotspot
Score 7.9 out of 10
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The Baidu WiFi Hotspot is a WiFi app that allows users to use a desktop computer as a WiFi hotspot. The connection has no data sharing limitations, and users can connect any device to a computer. Simple and easy internet connection Baidu WiFi Hotspot is a lightweight networking tool. The size of the file is minuscule, and its download doesn’t come with any addition. It also does not provide much beyond a few basic settings, so that technically challenged individuals will not a…N/A
UniFi WiFi Access Points
Score 9.0 out of 10
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Ubiquiti Networks in San Jose provides the UniFi wi-fi access points. The enterprise products support 1,000+ client capacity, long-range 6 GHz performance, and 10 GbE PoE connectivity with native high availability architecture for critical enterprise environments.N/A
Pricing
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Offerings
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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User Ratings
Baidu WiFi HotspotUniFi WiFi Access Points
Likelihood to Recommend
8.1
(3 ratings)
9.0
(51 ratings)
Usability
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9.0
(5 ratings)
Support Rating
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2.4
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User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
Open Source
Baidu Wi-Fi Hotspot is best suited where there is zero-tolerance for no network as it converts a Windows device to an access point where multiple users can access that windows device's network which stops their work from hampering even if there is no data available. It is a safe app therefore safety is not at all an issue for users.
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Ubiquiti Networks
I love the equipment for small-scale commercial solutions and quality without the price tag. I might not recommend their products for a large organization with multiple locations and servers. However, the GUI interface will allow remote access and setup across the network. I think this is a great solution for small businesses and families or home office solutions, provided there is some IT knowledge for setup and maintenance.
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Pros
Open Source
  • Users management.
  • Great optimization with older hardware.
  • Easy to use.
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Ubiquiti Networks
  • Ubiquti WLAN is very easy on setup for fast deployment.
  • The monitoring software is offered at different level. Cloudkey, or just throwing up their free controller on a PC somewhere.
  • It also does a great job of publishing timely updates to firmware, and addressing bug issues.
  • The ease of the interface, without adding a bunch of fluff, makes this literally the best out there in my opinion.
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Cons
Open Source
  • support need to be improve.
  • beside that I think this application work great
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Ubiquiti Networks
  • Initial configuration of access points can be rather tricky. Each one I have installed was a complete pain to get setup and connected with the UniFi Controller software. I never worked out what causes me problems, but thankfully once I've stumbled through the correct procedure, it does work completely reliably after that, for years on end.
  • The UniFi Controller software will nag you to share usage data. When offered to opt-in, I choose not to do so, but you'll eventually be nagged again on a future login.
  • Some of the 'tooltips' within the Controller software could be more informative.
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Usability
Open Source
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Ubiquiti Networks
Ubiquiti makes great Access points at various tiers provided far better coverage and throughput than consumer-grade wireless repeaters and routers. We have not had any performance complaints from guests or from the administration who use the wifi on a daily basis.
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Support Rating
Open Source
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Ubiquiti Networks
Ubiquiti support is minimal, which is said to help decrease the cost of the equipment. However, with many reports of emails going directly to the Ubiquiti support line taking days to hear a response, you're better off either engaging with the community forums for help from fellow UniFi users or reaching out to a reseller that has training on the equipment that can assist.
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Alternatives Considered
Open Source
Baidu Wifi Hotspot is a better solution than Purple WiFi as it is less expensive than almost all the other alternatives available out there. Its interface is also user-friendly, Setup is not that complex. On and all, It is the best affordable solution for Creating a wi-fi hotspot from a windows device.
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Ubiquiti Networks
Ubiquiti is overall easier to work with. There is no special training needed to accomplish many of the things required with a Cisco product. Since my time is stretched thin, I need something that I can manage without being weighed down by command-line communications. Also, I am able to use my wireless devices to maintain every Ubiquiti device on my network.
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Return on Investment
Open Source
  • We stay in business when wifi is not an option.
  • It alleviates the fact that we have thick walls and wifi can't reach most places.
  • We are able to stay connected and never miss an email.
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Ubiquiti Networks
  • Can't say it enough, prices are awesome, so ROI is very high IMHO.
  • Remote cloud management allows me to service more clients at greater distances.
  • Project estimates become much more attractive when you can show the savings vs more expensive solutions.
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