# UniFi Network Application

UniFi Network Application is Ubiquiti's self-hosted network controller for centrally managing UniFi wireless, wired, and gateway devices in home-lab or business environments. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, ZimaOS, Unraid, TrueNAS and Proxmox.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/764/unifi-network-application

## Description

UniFi Network Application is Ubiquiti's self-hosted network controller for centrally managing UniFi wireless, wired, and gateway devices in home-lab or business environments.

## Platform availability

Available on 4 of 9 platforms: Unraid, TrueNAS, ZimaOS, Proxmox.

## Health score

73/100 (Good), based on 4 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 24 days ago)
- Popular: 61 (1,180 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 45 (2 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 60 (2 GB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)

## Links

- Official website: https://ui.com/
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/linuxserver/unifi-network-application
- ZimaOS: https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/CasaOS-AppStore/tree/main/Apps/Unifi-Network-Application
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/unifi-network-application-1d0kli30lof4in?q=unifi-network-application
- GitHub: https://github.com/linuxserver/docker-unifi-network-application
- TrueNAS: https://apps.truenas.com/catalog/unifi-controller
- Proxmox: https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts?id=unifi

## Common questions

### Does self-hosting UniFi require licenses or subscriptions?

UniFi is described as license-free, with no subscriptions and no cloud fees for native cloud management.

### Should I use the legacy UniFi Network Server for a new self-hosted deployment?

No, the UniFi OS Server is the new standard for self-hosting UniFi and replaces the legacy UniFi Network Server.

### What version compatibility matters when updating UniFi OS or the application?

UniFi OS updates require the application version to be tied to the console. Manual SSH updates require the compatible package.

### How can I restore a backup when first logging in to the self-hosted UniFi Network webpage?

After reinstalling the app with the UniFi Installation Scripts, choose the restore from backup link at the bottom of the page on first login. The thread notes that login may still fail after the restoration.

## Alternatives

- OpenWISP: OpenWISP is a free and open-source platform for efficient IT network deployment, monitoring & management.
- tp-link Omada: Software Defined Networking (SDN) with optional Cloud Access.

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