Digisol vs Ubiquiti: Business Networking India
Comparing two brands Sirius Star services in India.
Digisol and Ubiquiti sell you two different promises
Digisol sells local manufacturing, faster RMA and rupee pricing. Ubiquiti sells a slicker single-app ecosystem, imported hardware and global brand pull.
Digisol vs Ubiquiti at a glance
Both brands in one view. Where each one wins, and where the ASP network changes the answer.
Digisol
- What it is
- Make in India switches, access points and FTTH gear from Smartlink Holdings, listed on BSE and NSE.
- Pricing model
- Rupee-denominated published pricing. Managed switches roughly Rs. 38,000 to Rs. 1,15,000 depending on ports and PoE.
- Warranty
- Standard, limited-lifetime and lifetime tiers depending on model, serviced through Indian centres.
- Support model
- 50+ cities, 10+ branch offices and 60+ service centres across India.
- Best fit
- Buyers prioritising local manufacturing, rupee pricing and fast in-country RMA turnaround.
Ubiquiti
- What it is
- UniFi ecosystem: gateways, switches and access points managed from one app, imported into India through distributors.
- Pricing model
- USD list pricing converted at import; Indian street prices run roughly Rs. 10,000 to over Rs. 1,60,000 per device depending on tier.
- Licensing
- Core UniFi Network software is licence-free. Optional CyberSecure threat intelligence is a paid yearly add-on.
- Support model
- Community-driven support plus paid professional support bundled with higher-tier gateways.
- Best fit
- Buyers who want one unified dashboard across networking, Wi-Fi and optionally surveillance and access control.
The Digisol and Ubiquiti ranges Sirius Star supplies
Two picks from each brand. We size the mix in the free 30-minute review.
Digisol DG-GS4610HPE
L2 Gigabit PoE switch built for standard wiring-closet access layer deployments.
- ERPS ring protection for redundancy
- RADIUS and TACACS+ authentication
- Priced around Rs. 38,500
Digisol DG-GS4628HPE-XS
24-port PoE access switch with 10G SFP+ uplinks for growing offices and campuses.
- Virtual Switch Framework for stacking
- 128Gbps switching capacity
- Priced around Rs. 88,000 to Rs. 1,15,000
UniFi Switch Pro 24 PoE Gen2
Mixed 1GbE and 2.5GbE PoE++ switch for offices running WiFi 6/7 access points and cameras.
- Etherlighting per-port LED status
- Fits directly into a UniFi Protect setup
- Indian street price roughly Rs. 70,000 to 90,000
UniFi U6 Pro
WiFi 6 access point for offices needing strong device density and roaming across a single app.
- Manages 30+ devices well per AP
- Same app as switches and gateways
- Indian street price roughly Rs. 17,000
Digisol vs Ubiquiti: feature by feature
The specifics that decide the buy, for the Indian buyer.
| Feature | Digisol | Ubiquiti |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing origin | Made in India, Smartlink Holdings plants | Imported, designed and assembled outside India |
| Pricing currency | Rupee list pricing, published | USD-linked import pricing, currency risk on refresh cycles |
| Management app | Per-product web GUI and CLI | Single UniFi app across switches, APs, gateways, cameras |
| RMA and service turnaround | 60+ India service centres, faster local repair | Depends on distributor stock; no dedicated India RMA network |
| Ecosystem breadth | Switching, WiFi, FTTH, structured cabling | Networking plus optional Protect (cameras), Access, Talk |
| Licensing cost | No licence fees on any tier | Core free; CyberSecure threat intel is a paid add-on |
| Community and documentation | OEM support-driven, fewer public community resources | Large global user community and third-party guides |
| Listed parent company | Smartlink Holdings Ltd, BSE and NSE listed | Ubiquiti Inc, Nasdaq listed, US headquartered |
Which one for what
The clean decision guide for common Indian B2B scenarios. Pick the row that fits.
Government or PSU tender favouring Make in India sourcing
Digisol. Manufactured in India with a listed Indian parent.
You want cameras, access control and WiFi on one dashboard
Ubiquiti. The UniFi app covers all three natively.
Remote branch needing fast on-site RMA support
Digisol’s India-wide service centre network turns this around faster.
Tech team that already runs UniFi elsewhere
Ubiquiti. Staying in one ecosystem avoids a second management console.
Budget-sensitive rollout across many small branches
Digisol, on rupee pricing and lower per-port cost at entry tiers.
How Sirius Star sizes Digisol or Ubiquiti
Free review first. Then a written quote in 24 working hours.
Tell us your priority
Make in India sourcing, ecosystem breadth, or lowest cost per port.
We map the right fit
Digisol for local-first rollouts, Ubiquiti for single-app ecosystems.
Written quote in 24 working hours
Itemised by switch, AP and any licence add-ons, GST broken out.
Install and one point of escalation
Single PO and contact even across multi-branch rollouts.
Make in India vs Imported Networking: A Buyer’s Checklist
- How tender scoring treats Make in India networking hardware
- Real Digisol and Ubiquiti pricing patterns for India
- The RMA turnaround difference that budgets rarely account for
Digisol vs Ubiquiti in India FAQ
Common questions Indian buyers ask. Answers grounded in current sources.
Is Digisol as reliable as Ubiquiti for a business network?
Does Ubiquiti UniFi have licensing fees in India?
Why would a tender prefer Digisol over Ubiquiti?
Can I mix Digisol switches with Ubiquiti access points?
What does a Digisol 24-port PoE switch cost in India?
What does a comparable UniFi switch cost in India?
Not sure if Digisol or Ubiquiti fits your rollout?
Tell us if Make in India sourcing, ecosystem breadth, or cost per port matters most. We will size it honestly.
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