Pricing and licensing are a concern for average enterprises as Ruckus is overpriced when compared to Aruba and Cisco. Also, it is better to go with a new controller license rather than adding to an old one since, over a period of time, most of the new devices will be supporting only the latest controllers.  

Ruckus networking solutions offer various license-based models, including support licenses lasting a year, permanent AP licenses, and switch licenses with potentially expiring support. Ruckus One is a cloud-hosted platform with integrated features like analytics and AI, providing flexibility for customers. For network deployments, smaller environments may benefit from Ruckus Unleashed, while larger setups may require controller-based or cloud-based solutions, each with its pros and cons. Controller-based setups typically involve on-site virtual SmartZone deployment, while cloud-based solutions host controllers remotely. Hosted environments like Intel's offer greater network control, but may require firewall adjustments, while cloud environments have firewall limitations and subscription-based licenses. Ultimately, the choice depends on factors such as network size, control preferences, and maintenance needs.

I would rate it six out of ten. It is not cheap, but it also doesn't carry the high price tag of some other products on the market. 

For licensing, the product licenses are permanent, while support licenses are renewed yearly. An AP license costs around $40, with support priced at approximately $20 per year.

It is decently priced.

The pricing is expensive. We pay yearly license. There are no additional costs to the standard license. 

I would rate their pricing 3 out of 5.

There is no annual licensing cost.

There are extra expenses in addition to standard licensing.

Not all of our clients can afford a fully corporate solution like Ruckus. But for many of our clients, pricing is the only factor that prevents them from choosing Ruckus, as we have found Ruckus to be a very suitable and reliable solution for integrating wireless access points to a company's network.

We paid for a three-year contract last year. I am not sure about what we paid. It is certainly less expensive than Meraki.

They don't really need to be cheaper. They're not the most expensive, and they're not the least expensive. They're right there in the middle.

Cost-wise, the product is priced above average, considering its competitors in the market.

Regarding pricing, Ruckus Wireless is a five out of ten. Though it's cheaper than Aruba Wireless, pricing for Ruckus Wireless, when you look at its functionality, could be more affordable.

The pricing is moderate. It's not as cheap as a few other options; however, compared to the performance you get, it's excellent. I'd rate the value of pricing ten out of ten. In terms of if it is high or low, I'd rate it five out of ten as it's moderate. It's better than Cisco in terms of pricing. Cisco gives you less performance and integration and costs more. 

The license is perpetual. You may need to pay for extra support after a year. However, you do not have to renew the general license. You pay for everything at once in the beginning. 

The pricing is okay. I'd rate it at a seven out of ten. 

Ruckus Wireless is an expensive solution. Ruckus Wireless has a one-time licensing, and you have to renew the controller license. If you want more technical support, you also have to take license support for access points.

The price of Ruckus Wireless is more expensive than other options.

I rate the price of Ruckus Wireless a six out of ten.

We are the owners of the equipment. We rent out services to our customers. We pay for all of our devices and rent them out. We have contracts from anywhere from 36 months to five years. 

I rate Ruckus Wireless seven out of 10. Some customers have issues with the price because it's more expensive than Ubiquiti, but they can accept the cost because it's reliable and has more features.

It is affordable. We get special codes from the vendor, so we can compete with others in the market. There are no hidden costs. The pricing is transparent. 

It depends on the client. You have an initial license cost that you need to buy to bind the access point with the controller. This is a one-time fee. You also have to pay the support fee that, if I remember correctly, is about $25 per access point. Its pricing and licensing can be improved.

Ruckus was much cheaper than their enterprise competition (Aruba, Cisco, etc.). We've found that Ruckus can handle the client density load with greater success than Aruba, so leveraging Ruckus has allowed us to lower our purchasing needs since we would need to procure fewer APs. Cloudpath would be an added cost if you wanted to deploy that solution.

The price of Ruckus Wireless is less expensive than other solutions, such as Cisco.

We have licenses for 500 access points.

For me, licensing is zero. You don't really need to have any licensing for what I own. The only thing is, unless there's some software update that you need, you don't have the support. If you're stable and it runs, you don't need to do anything. However, if you need those software updates they'll make you pay. 

Ruckus Wireless is a cheaper solution than Cisco.

On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a five out of ten.

In the last year, there's been a significant price jump, but I think Ruckus Wireless products are good value for the money. You get quality products at a reasonable price.

Its price is reasonable for me.

With Ubiquiti, there's no annual cost to keep the software upgraded, whereas with Ruckus, you have to pay an annual fee or three-year fee. That makes it a little more pricey.

Ubiquiti is quite a bit cheaper, just on the upfront costs than the Ruckus equipment. I mean the Ubiquiti quote we got, we're not only doing the access points, but we're also doing our switches. If one person is doing Ubiquiti switches and Ubiquiti access points, another vendor's doing Ruckus equipment. We're seeing half the cost with the Ubiquiti equipment. I worked for Ubiquiti on a very small installation where cost was at a premium and they needed to get in as cheap as possible. It worked for them. It was a church. Dropped in about four access points and they were happy.

The price is on the higher end. It's quite expensive, but that is what you get with these types of solutions. When you are dealing with Cisco or Ruckus, it's going to be a higher price.

The tool’s pricing is competitive with other alternative solutions’ pricing.

The solution is very expensive. I'd rate it eight out of ten in terms of expense.

You can procure the devices, however, then you must consider support. You do have to buy support contracts. If you go for a controller, then you have to buy the support.

This is a very expensive solution.

Ruckus is more expensive than Meraki, but the performance moves in parallel with the cost.

Obviously, there's a cost factor. It's not the lowest cost solution, however, from an engineering standpoint, which is what we're more interested in, you have to ask does it work? Does it work well? The answer is yes and yes.

We don't pay any licensing fees, we purchase them.

The product is very expensive. Technical support should also be included in the pricing. 

We tend to deal with yearly licensing renewal fees. We buy packages in bundles and then, every year, we need to pay to renew. 

We have a yearly license for our multiple mode 200 or 300 Ruckus Wireless systems. It's a good price.

Their pricing is expensive. That said, being a partner, their competitive upgrade pricing is phenomenal. 

I don't remember the exact pricing. When we bought it, we bought the warranties with them for three years. We got advanced replacement.

The price is high and you do need to pay extra to get support covered under the license. 

The price is reasonable. It's better priced than Cisco.

The pricing is quite expensive. If you were to compare the solution, license, and pricing with another brand, I think Ruckus still have the most competitive pricing cost per feature rate among them all. For instance, drawing comparisons with similar products offered through HP or Dell EMC, Ruckus' price reasonable.

The licensing is great; it's more flexible than the other brands as well. For example, we can buy the license for upgrading the controller on an as needed basis. The other brands don't offer this option.

Pricing is very competitive for an enterprise solution. 

Licensing: Always carry the support contract on the controller (not needed on APs).

The pricing could always be a bit lower.

You do need to pay for an annual support license.

The licensing is paid on a yearly basis. We are working with three yearly licenses.

The pricing is okay, however, it could be more affordable.

The solution is less expensive than, for example, Fortinet, and requires less equipment.

The price of Ruckus Wireless could be better. I have heard it is more expensive than other solutions.

If you walk into any restaurant or hotel you will find Ruckus Wireless solutions because it is economical when it comes to pricing. There is a basic subscription for the license and support.

On-premises deployments have perpetual licensing. Cloud licenses offer a yearly subscription. 

The solution is reasonably priced as compared to, for example, Cisco, which is much more expensive. 

Customers need to pay a yearly licensing fee.

It is a good product, but it is pricey. In terms of the pricing, it is a bit expensive.

It's definitely a good value. It's more expensive than some of the other offerings out there, but when you compare it to other enterprise-class gear, it's very well priced. And the beauty of it is, because it has better range because of their patented BeamFlex - which is the way they can send and receive and listen to signals - you can actually use fewer access points. That means that it's a cheaper overall project.

Licensing costs are reasonable and we can pay extra for additional support. 

Commercially Ruckus for its features, its pricing is expensive for the customer. Customers go back and forth with the pricing, but we convince them that it is beneficial to include features.

Licensing is subscription-based.

Ubiquiti and Aruba Instant On are good for small businesses in terms of cost than Ruckus Wireless.

The price is high and I give the price a four out of ten.

It is reasonably priced. I would rate the price a three out of five.

With Wi-Fi 6 the price is more expensive than Aruba Wireless.

Ruckus Wireless pricing is reasonable. 

On a scale from one to five, I would give Ruckus Wireless pricing a four.

Their pricing is quite high. It can be higher than Cisco. It all depends on the features a client needs.

You do need to pay extra for technical support services if you would like to have access to them.

When we first offer Ruckus Wireless to our clients, they ask the price and are a bit shocked. They asked why we chose this when there are other lower options on the market. It's a hard sell sometimes due to the price tag. It's something they need to work on so that they align better with the market and get more competitive.

This is a relatively more expensive product. 

I'm not sure of the details, but I think we have continuous licenses, annual licenses, and three year licenses. Cost-wise, I wish it were more affordable.

The setup that I have at the moment does not require licensing, although I am not sure whether a bigger project will mean that I have to spend more.

Ruckus pricing is good compared to its competitors. 

The price could be better. Normally, if you find customers paying for cost-effective wireless solutions, Ruckus devices are a little expensive compared to other vendors. Even if I ask them to go for Ruckus, they will choose Aruba and sometimes Cisco Small Business Solutions because of the price. The license is paid on a yearly basis.

The customers don't seem to mind the cost of the solution. Typically they decide to go with it based on the cost.

Ruckus is an expensive solution.

The cost per AP license should be worked on.

When the system is purchased there are no hidden fees because the license opens all of the features on the controller.

After all of the acquisitions and mergers, the pricing has been a bit of a mess. They need to work to fix it.

There are no subscription fees for Ruckus.

If I compare Ruckus licensing costs with the market leader, they're on the cheaper side. Our competitors are actually charging more for support and licensing fees to end customers. However, Ruckus charges less for both licenses and support. They are not expensive when you compare them to the competition. They are very cheap.

We found it a little more expensive than the other competitors on the market. 

The pricing is reasonable but it's a tough market and there's a lot of competition. 

It's difficult to be satisfied with licensing costs. We are an African company and we always get a raw deal. We don't get the discounts that we'd like.