Tech riderRev. 30 Sept 2026

UniFi Network

Ch 037.6of 32 Network Management Software

1Runs onAndroid, API, iOS, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows
2CostsFree plan
3Deployment modelhybrid
4Managed device limit1,000 devices
5Network discoveryYes
6Configuration managementYes
7Configuration backupYes
8Policy automationYes

8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: ui.com, help.ui.com

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Overview

UniFi Network manages internet gateways, Wi-Fi, and switching through real-time traffic dashboards, topology maps, and optimization tips. License-free Site Manager supports remote management and cloud orchestration across UniFi deployments. The software can run on a Cloud Gateway or CloudKey, or be self-hosted on local hardware or in a cloud environment such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Mobile applications for iOS and Android can manage a network, and the local control plane supports device management during internet outages or in air-gapped deployments. Wireless security options include WPA2, WPA3, and mixed modes, with pre-shared key or RADIUS/802.1X authentication. Administrators can assign VLANs to Wi-Fi SSIDs and apply segmentation, isolation, and traffic policies. UniFi gateways provide IDS/IPS monitoring, alerts, and threat blocking; CyberSecure is a per-site subscription that expands the threat signature database. The Site Manager API supplies site-wide internet health, device status, and network performance data, while local APIs cover devices, client activity, and traffic insights. Core routing, firewall enforcement, and deep packet inspection run on local equipment, but some updates, notifications, and remote alerts rely on the cloud. UniFi Network software is 0.00 USD per free, and paid options start at $29/mo.

Who it is for

UniFi Network suits administrators managing UniFi gateways, Wi-Fi, and switching across one or more sites. Its local control plane is relevant for air-gapped deployments or internet outages.

What is good

License-free Site Manager supports remote management.
Local control plane manages devices offline.
Supports WPA2, WPA3, and RADIUS/802.1X.
API access covers site and local network data.
Software is 0.00 USD per free.

What to know first

Some updates, notifications, and remote alerts rely on the cloud.
CyberSecure is a per-site subscription.
Paid options start at $29/mo.

Verdict

UniFi Network offers centralized site management alongside local operation and a range of wireless security and segmentation controls. Some remote functions depend on the cloud, and expanded threat signatures require a per-site subscription.

UniFi Network plans and pricing

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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