LANCOM Management Cloud vs UniFi Network
LANCOM Management Cloud
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UniFi Network
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| Figure | LANCOM Management Cloud | UniFi Network |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $29/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 10 | 3 |
| Spec score · Wireless Network Management Software | 7.5 (#13) | 8.7 (#3) |
| Deployment options | The product is available as a public cloud service or as a private cloud operated by customers on their own premises. | Network is preinstalled on Cloud Gateways, runs on CloudKeys, can be self-hosted on customer hardware or public-cloud machines, and is available through Official UniFi Hosting. |
| Headquarters | Würselen near Aachen, Germany | Ubiquiti lists its headquarters at 685 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017. |
| Network management | The cloud platform centrally manages WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, and security, automating configuration changes, firmware updates, monitoring, rollouts, and troubleshooting. | UniFi Network combines internet gateways, scalable Wi-Fi, and switching, with real-time traffic dashboards, topology maps, and optimization tips. |
| Support | Project administrators can contact LMC experts through live chat on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Ubiquiti directs customers to its Help Center for technical support and lists professional support among its support options. |
Plans
LANCOM Management Cloud
- Category A device license — 1 yearPrice not published
- Category A device license — 3 yearsPrice not published
- Category A device license — 5 yearsPrice not published
- Category A SPLA device license — 1 monthPrice not published
- Category B device license — 1 yearPrice not published
- Category B device license — 3 yearsPrice not published
- Category B device license — 5 yearsPrice not published
- Category B SPLA device license — 1 monthPrice not published
- Category C device license — 1 yearPrice not published
- Category C device license — 3 yearsPrice not published
UniFi Network
- UniFi Network softwareFree
- UniFi OS Server (self-hosted)Free
- Official UniFi Hosting$29 a month
In their own words
LANCOM Management Cloud
LANCOM Management Cloud has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
UniFi Network
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 free, and paid options start at $29/mo.