Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway
- Starting price
- $129/one-time (Cloud Gateway Ultra)
- Deployment
- Cloud + self-host
- Best for
- SMBs wanting a capable, license-free gateway/firewall with no recurring subscription
Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway from Ubiquiti is a firewall tool — from $129/one-time (Cloud Gateway Ultra). Best for SMBs wanting a capable, license-free gateway/firewall with no recurring subscription.
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Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway vs the field
| Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway | Fortinet FortiGate | Sophos Firewall (XGS) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $129/one-time (Cloud Gateway Ultra) | Custom quote | Custom quote |
| Pricing model | flat | quote | quote |
| Free trial / tier | — | — | 30 days |
| Best for | SMBs wanting a capable, license-free gateway/firewall with no recurring subscription | Businesses wanting top performance-per-dollar NGFWs with the broadest model range | SMBs and MSPs wanting strong NGFW protection with free cloud management and a low TCO |
| Deployment | Cloud + self-host | On-prem | On-prem |
| G2 rating | — | 4.7/5 (179) | 4.6/5 (404) |
| Capterra rating | — | — | — |
| Our score | 7.2 | 8.0 | 8.2 |
✓ Pros
- No per-device licensing ever
- Excellent long-term TCO
- Unified UniFi ecosystem
✕ Cons
- Less enterprise-grade security depth
- CyberSecure threat feed is a paid add-on
- Limited formal support without UI Care
Key Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway features
- License-free (no subscription)
- Stateful firewall + VLAN segmentation
- IDS/IPS + IPSec/WireGuard VPN
- UniFi Network controller (free)
- Site Magic SD-WAN (no license)
- Self-host controller option
Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway at a glance
Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway from Ubiquiti is a firewall tool — from $129/one-time (Cloud Gateway Ultra). Best for SMBs wanting a capable, license-free gateway/firewall with no recurring subscription.
More on Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway
Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway from Ubiquiti is a firewall platform deploying Cloud + self-host. It is built for smbs wanting a capable, license-free gateway/firewall with no recurring subscription. It holds Not yet rated and starts at $129/one-time (Cloud Gateway Ultra) on a flat model.
Key capabilities: License-free (no subscription), Stateful firewall + VLAN segmentation, IDS/IPS + IPSec/WireGuard VPN, UniFi Network controller (free), Site Magic SD-WAN (no license), Self-host controller option.
Go deeper: pricing breakdown, full review, and the best Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway alternatives (top picks: Fortinet FortiGate, Sophos Firewall (XGS), WatchGuard Firebox).
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway cost?
- Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway starts at $129/one-time (Cloud Gateway Ultra). It's priced flat. See the pricing page for every plan and limit.
- How is Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway deployed?
- Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway is available as Cloud + self-host.
- Who is Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway best for?
- Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway is best for SMBs wanting a capable, license-free gateway/firewall with no recurring subscription.
- What are the best Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway alternatives?
- Top alternatives include Fortinet FortiGate, Sophos Firewall (XGS), WatchGuard Firebox. See the full alternatives list for pricing and scores.
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