UniFi's hotspot is a great way to put a password or voucher in front of your guest WiFi. GuestGate is for when you want to know who your guests are, make the page look like your business, and do something with what you learn.
| Feature | UniFi's built-in hotspot | GuestGate |
|---|---|---|
| Branded login page | Title, welcome text, logo and background | Layouts, colours, fonts, photos and custom CSS, with a live preview |
| Ask for name, email or phone | No | Yes |
| Your own questions, like a postcode | No | Yes |
| Marketing consent, recorded for each guest | No | Yes |
| Guest list with visits and CSV export | Devices only, no names or emails | Yes |
| Send guests to your CRM, Zapier, Make or n8n | No | Signed webhooks for every login |
| Privacy notice and automatic deletion of old guest data | Terms of service only | Yes |
| Session length and speed limits | Yes | Yes |
| Every venue's portal and guests in one place | Set up on each site | Yes |
| WiFi passwords, vouchers and paid access | Yes | No |
| Price | Included with your UniFi console | $9 per portal per month |
Based on UniFi Network 10. UniFi adds features over time: tell us if anything here is out of date.
GuestGate plugs into UniFi's own hotspot, through its External Portal setting and official API. You keep your UniFi network exactly as it is, there's nothing to install, and you can switch back to UniFi's page at any time.
Easily create and customize secure Captive Portals with GuestGate. No complex setups, just powerful tools that make your life easier.