UniFi Network

iPhone + Android

7.8No. 4 of 26
in Network Management Software

Recognised40% of the score19
Phone app26% of the score100
Documented20% of the score88
Free plan14% of the score100

Free plan: Yes
Runs on: Android, api, iPhone, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows

Summary

UniFi Network manages internet gateways, Wi-Fi, and switching, with live traffic dashboards, topology maps, and optimization guidance. Its license-free Site Manager supports remote administration and cloud orchestration across deployments. The software can run on a Cloud Gateway, CloudKey, or self-hosted hardware, including cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Mobile apps for iOS and Android can manage a network, while the local control plane allows device management without internet access. Security options include WPA2 and WPA3, mixed modes, and pre-shared key or RADIUS/802.1X authentication. Administrators can assign VLANs to Wi-Fi networks and apply segmentation, isolation, and traffic policies. Gateways offer IDS/IPS monitoring, alerts, and threat blocking; CyberSecure expands the threat signature database through a per-site subscription. Core network tasks run on local equipment, while some updates and remote alerts depend on the cloud. The software has a free plan, with paid options from $29/mo.

Who it is for

It suits administrators managing UniFi deployments across sites who need remote controls, network visibility, or local management during outages. It also fits teams using supported web, mobile, desktop, or API access.

What is good

License-free remote site management
Local device management during internet outages
Supports WPA2, WPA3, and RADIUS/802.1X
Available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows

What to know first

Some updates and remote alerts rely on cloud services
CyberSecure threat-signature expansion is a paid subscription

Verdict

UniFi Network combines multi-site administration, local control, and network security features. Its free plan may suit deployments that do not need paid additions such as CyberSecure.

UniFi Network plans and pricing

All plans

UniFi Network software Free License-free Site Manager; Network Server can be self-hosted or run on UniFi hardware help.ui.com · 30 Sept 2026

Facts

Network management: UniFi Network combines internet gateways, scalable Wi-Fi, and switching, with real-time traffic dashboards, topology maps, and optimization tips.help.ui.com · 30 Sept 2026
Multi-site management: License-free Site Manager provides remote management and cloud orchestration across UniFi deployments.help.ui.com · 30 Sept 2026
Hosting: UniFi Network can run on a Cloud Gateway, CloudKey, or self-hosted on local hardware or in a cloud environment such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.help.ui.com · 30 Sept 2026
Mobile apps: Ubiquiti says the UniFi mobile application for iOS and Android can manage a network.ui.com · 30 Sept 2026
Offline operation: For air-gapped deployments or internet outages, the local control plane provides offline device management.help.ui.com · 30 Sept 2026
APIs: The Site Manager API provides site-wide internet health, device status, and network performance data, while local Network APIs cover devices, client activity, and traffic insights.help.ui.com · 30 Sept 2026
Wireless security: UniFi supports WPA2, WPA3, and mixed WPA2/WPA3 modes, with pre-shared key or RADIUS/802.1X authentication.help.ui.com · 30 Sept 2026
Segmentation: Administrators can assign VLANs to Wi-Fi SSIDs and use network segmentation, isolation, and traffic policies.help.ui.com · 30 Sept 2026
Threat detection: UniFi gateways provide IDS/IPS that monitors network traffic, alerts administrators, and can block detected threats; CyberSecure is a per-site subscription that expands the threat signature database.help.ui.com · 30 Sept 2026
Data handling: Ubiquiti says core Network tasks such as routing, firewall enforcement, and deep packet inspection run on local equipment, while some updates, notifications, and remote alerts rely on its cloud.ui.com · 30 Sept 2026
Support: Ubiquiti directs customers to its Help Center for technical support and lists professional support among its support options.ui.com · 30 Sept 2026
Company founding: Ubiquiti says Robert Pera founded the company in October 2003 and it began current operations in 2005.ir.ui.com · 30 Sept 2026