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Self-Hosted Controller

  • Free software
  • Self-hosted on your hardware
  • No recurring license fees
  • Full network management
  • UniFi Network Application

UniFi OS Console

  • Hardware purchase required
  • No software fees
  • Local management
  • All UniFi applications

Third-Party Cloud Hosting

  • Cloud-hosted controller
  • Remote access
  • Managed by third-party providers
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Ubiquiti UniFi uses custom pricing as of August 2026 with 3 plans available. Contact Ubiquiti UniFi directly for a personalized quote. Plans: Self-Hosted Controller (free), and UniFi OS Console (free). Enterprise pricing is available on request. The median contract is $340/year based on 75 verified purchases.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

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Ubiquiti UniFi offers 3 pricing tiers: Self-Hosted Controller, UniFi OS Console, Third-Party Cloud Hosting. The UniFi OS Console plan is small to medium businesses wanting dedicated hardware.

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 Jul 2026)
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How much does Ubiquiti UniFi cost?

Ubiquiti UniFi uses custom pricing across 3 plans. Contact Ubiquiti UniFi directly for a personalized quote. Plans include Self-Hosted Controller (free), UniFi OS Console (free), Third-Party Cloud Hosting (custom pricing).

Ubiquiti UniFi Pricing Overview

Ubiquiti UniFi uses custom pricing — contact their sales team for a quote. The Self-Hosted Controller plan is free and is best for it professionals managing their own infrastructure. The UniFi OS Console plan is free and is best for small to medium businesses wanting dedicated hardware. The Third-Party Cloud Hosting plan requires contacting sales for a custom quote and is designed for those wanting cloud management without self-hosting.

The median Ubiquiti UniFi customer pays $340/year based on 75 verified purchases.

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 July 13, 2026.

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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 on-premises infrastructure can use third-party cloud hosting at variable cost depending on provider.

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 verified purchase transactions.

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 Jul 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 Custom Custom
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
ExtremeCloud IQ $8 per device per month $15 per device per month
Juniper Mist $10 per access point per month $20 per access point per month
Hamina Wireless $590/year / user $1710/year / user

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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
    high 1 source
    industry "This includes mounting, cable termination, adoption into the system, SSID configuration, and testing."
  • Cat6/6A Cable Run $150 to $250
    high 1 source
    industry "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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Intelligence sourced from 4 independent sources
industry TrustRadius Enterprise reviews Trustpilot Consumer reviews G2 B2B reviews
Key claims include inline source attribution. Data verified against multiple independent sources. 3 source citations total.

Ubiquiti UniFi Pricing FAQ

01 Is UniFi controller software really free?

Yes, the UniFi Network Controller software is completely free with no licensing fees. You can install it on your own hardware or use a dedicated UniFi device.

02 What are the hosting options for UniFi Controller?

You can self-host on Windows/Mac/Linux, use a Cloud Key or Dream Machine, or pay for third-party cloud hosting starting at $9-15/month.

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. Third-party cloud hosting is available at variable cost depending on your provider.

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.

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