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Official UniFi Hosting$348/yr
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Buyers actually pay a median of $340/yr for Ubiquiti UniFi contracts (Vendr deal flow, n=75). That's a contract total — the more seats, the more leverage to negotiate down.

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Ubiquiti UniFi Official UniFi Hosting starts at $29/mo. Plan: Official UniFi Hosting at $29/month. The median contract is $340/year based on 75 community cost mentions.

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Ubiquiti UniFi offers 1 pricing tiers: Official UniFi Hosting. Paid plans include Official UniFi Hosting at $29/month. The Official UniFi Hosting plan is those wanting cloud management without self-hosting.

Compared to other wifi management software, Ubiquiti UniFi is positioned at the budget-friendly price point.

  • Median contract: $340/yr from 75 purchases Thin data
  • 2 documented hidden costs beyond list price
  • G2 rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 36 reviews (as of Nov 2026)
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How much does Ubiquiti UniFi cost?

Ubiquiti UniFi Official UniFi Hosting starts at $29/mo. Plans include Official UniFi Hosting at $29/month.

Ubiquiti UniFi Pricing Overview

Ubiquiti UniFi Official UniFi Hosting starts at $29/mo. The Official UniFi Hosting plan costs $29/month, best for those wanting cloud management without self-hosting.

The median Ubiquiti UniFi customer pays $340/year based on 75 community cost mentions.

There are at least 2 documented hidden costs beyond Ubiquiti UniFi's list price, including implementation, training, and add-on fees.

This pricing was last verified in November 5, 2026.

Try Ubiquiti UniFi Free

Ubiquiti UniFi's network management software carries no subscription fee — the controller runs free on your own hardware (Self-Hosted Controller) or on a dedicated UniFi OS Console device. The real cost of a UniFi deployment is the hardware: access points, switches, security gateways, and optionally a UniFi OS Console appliance. Organizations that prefer not to manage infrastructure can use Ubiquiti's Official UniFi Hosting from $29/month (October 11, 2026).

How Ubiquiti UniFi Pricing Compares

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What Companies Actually Pay for Ubiquiti UniFi

The median Ubiquiti UniFi buyer pays $340/year based on 75 community cost mentions.

What companies actually pay $340/yr Median across 75 community cost mentions Thin data
Review scores
TrustRadius 8.9out of 10 (183)
Trustpilot 1.9out of 5 (113)
G2 4.5out of 5 (36)
Third-party review aggregates, as of Nov 2026

Score gap reflects platform demographics — G2 surveys verified business users; Trustpilot is open to all, skewing toward support complaints.

Source: Community cost mentions (Reddit, Hacker News) — aggregated from 75 distinct user reports. Indicative only — not contract-grade data.

How Ubiquiti UniFi Pricing Compares

Software Starting Price Top Price
Ubiquiti UniFi $29/month $29/month
Aruba Central $5 per device per month $15 per device per month
Cisco Meraki $8 per access point per month $25 per access point per month
Extreme Platform ONE Networking (ExtremeCloud IQ) $8 per device per month $15 per device per month
Fortinet FortiWLM Custom Custom
Hamina Wireless Free $130/user/month

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2 Ubiquiti UniFi Hidden Costs Beyond the List Price

Beyond the listed price, Ubiquiti UniFi has at least 2 documented hidden costs that can significantly increase total cost of ownership.

Watch for 2 hidden costs
  • Access Point Installation Labor $150 – $300 (source dated Jul 2026)
    high 1 source
    Grounded summary This includes mounting, cable termination, adoption into the system, SSID configuration, and testing.
  • Cat6/6A Cable Run $150 to $250
    high 1 source
    Grounded summary Cat6/6A cable run (per drop): The cost for pulling, terminating, and testing a cable from the rack to an endpoint can be highly variable, often ranging from $150 to $250 each, and can exceed hardware costs on larger projects.
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industry TrustRadius Enterprise reviews Trustpilot Consumer reviews G2 B2B reviews
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Ubiquiti UniFi Price History

Pricing changes CostBench has tracked for Ubiquiti UniFi, verified across 4 snapshots going back to 2026Q4.

  1. Ubiquiti UniFi tier renamed

    "Self-Hosted (UniFi OS Server)" renamed to "Self-Hosted Controller"

  2. Ubiquiti UniFi tier renamed

    "Official UniFi Hosting" renamed to "Third-Party Cloud Hosting"

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Ubiquiti UniFi Pricing FAQ

01 Is UniFi controller software really free?

Yes. Ubiquiti's UniFi network software is free: you can self-host UniFi OS Server on your own hardware or run it on a UniFi console. Ubiquiti also sells Official UniFi Hosting from $29/month if you prefer a cloud-hosted controller (October 11, 2026).

02 What are the hosting options for UniFi Controller?

You can self-host UniFi OS Server on Windows, macOS or Linux, use a UniFi console such as a Cloud Gateway or Cloud Key, or pay for Ubiquiti's Official UniFi Hosting from $29/month. Third-party hosts also exist at their own prices.

03 Are there any subscription requirements?

No mandatory subscriptions. All core functionality is included free. Optional cloud hosting and advanced analytics are available but not required.

04 How does UniFi pricing compare to competitors?

UniFi has no recurring management fees unlike Meraki or Mist, making it significantly cheaper over time. Main costs are upfront hardware purchases.

05 How much does Ubiquiti UniFi cost?

Ubiquiti UniFi's network management software is free — you can run the UniFi Network Controller yourself on your own hardware (Self-Hosted Controller, $0) or on a dedicated UniFi OS Console device (also $0 for the software). The primary cost is the hardware: access points, switches, gateways, and any UniFi OS Console device you choose to purchase. Ubiquiti's Official UniFi Hosting costs from $29/month; third-party hosts vary.

06 Is there a subscription fee for UniFi?

No. The UniFi Network Controller software itself has no subscription fee. You pay once for hardware (access points, switches, routers, or a UniFi OS Console), and the management software is included at no ongoing cost.

07 What is the difference between Self-Hosted Controller and UniFi OS Console?

The Self-Hosted Controller lets you run the UniFi Network Controller software on your own server, NAS, or PC at no software cost. A UniFi OS Console (such as a Cloud Gateway or Dream Machine) is dedicated Ubiquiti hardware that runs the controller natively — the software is still free, but you pay for the hardware device itself.

08 Can I host UniFi in the cloud?

Yes. Third-party cloud hosting (e.g., on a VPS or cloud VM) is supported for the UniFi Controller. Pricing is custom and depends on your hosting provider and the resources you allocate — this is the only option with a variable recurring cost.

09 Does UniFi have a free option?

Yes. UniFi's Self-Hosted (UniFi OS Server) and UniFi OS Console tiers are both $0 — you run the controller software yourself on your own hardware or on a Ubiquiti console device. The only paid cloud option is Official UniFi Hosting at $29/month.

10 What does Official UniFi Hosting cost?

Official UniFi Hosting costs $29/month. This is Ubiquiti's managed cloud hosting for the UniFi controller, removing the need to maintain your own server.

11 Is Ubiquiti UniFi free?

The UniFi controller software itself is free. You can self-host it on your own server or VM (Self-Hosted / UniFi OS Server) at no cost, or run it on a Ubiquiti hardware console (UniFi OS Console), also at no software cost. There are no per-device or per-seat licensing fees. If you want Ubiquiti to host and manage the controller for you, Official UniFi Hosting is available for $29/month.

12 Do I need a license or subscription to manage UniFi devices?

No. UniFi controller software carries no per-device or per-seat licensing fees. You pay for the hardware (access points, switches, gateways) once at purchase; ongoing software management is free whether you self-host on a server/VM or on a Ubiquiti OS Console device.

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