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    UniFi WiFi Access Points

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/AUbiquiti 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

    Verkada

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AVerkada’s enterprise security solution combines security cameras and access control with cloud-based software in a scalable system. Headquartered in San Mateo, Verkada boasts more than 6,000 organizations, including 30+ Fortune 500 companies, as users of Verkada Command to protect people and assets, secure facilities, and gain new insights that improve the efficiency of their operations.

    $798

    per month

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    UniFi WiFi Access PointsVerkada
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    UniFi WiFi Access PointsVerkada
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsAll Product Purchases Include: 10-year product warranty Unlimited users Cloud archive for video clips Automatic firmware & software updates Technical support
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    Community Pulse
    UniFi WiFi Access PointsVerkada
    Considered Both Products
    Ubiquiti Networks
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    Verkada
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    85%
    Would buy again
    33 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
    36 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    87%
    Happy with the feature set
    34 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    84%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    31 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    87%
    Implementation went as expected
    34 Answers
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    User Ratings
    UniFi WiFi Access PointsVerkada
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (51 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    -
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    Support Rating
    2.4
    (7 ratings)
    -
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    User Testimonials
    UniFi WiFi Access PointsVerkada
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Verkada
    They need to be powered where there is ethernet. This makes it hard for areas outside in larger fields and such (that are not tied to that). But for a hard-wired business, that wants to do away from home run copper back to the on-prem box, this is a great alternative.
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    Pros
    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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    Verkada
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    Cons
    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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    Verkada
    • Vape sensing archive downloads don't tie in with contextual camera.
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    Usability
    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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    Verkada
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    Support Rating
    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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    Verkada
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    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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    Verkada
    We looked at Meraki/Cisco cameras, as well as various on-prem servers. Nothing really stacked up when it came to features, cost, and ease of use. Meraki/Cisco came the closest but the licensing was not ideal.
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    Return on Investment
    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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    Verkada
    • It was initially cheaper to get the system install.
    • Time savings for myself has paid over ten times it's worth.
    • All positive ROI.
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