Enterprise cloud captive portal software for guest WiFi
Layer custom splash pages, Cloud RADIUS authentication, and GDPR-compliant visitor data capture onto the access points you already run. Trusted across 80,000+ venues worldwide.
Which captive portal software works with Cisco Meraki and HPE Aruba?
Purple's captive portal software runs as a cloud overlay on Cisco Meraki, HPE Aruba, Ruckus, Juniper Mist, Ubiquiti UniFi, Cambium, Extreme and Fortinet access points. You keep the hardware and add branded sign-in by email, SMS passcode, social login or 802.1X. Purple is ISO 27001 certified and runs across 80,000+ venues.
Interactive captive portal preview
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Built for retail & malls
- Sign-in methods:
- Email, one-click social, loyalty pass
- Native integrations:
- Salesforce, HubSpot, Klaviyo
- Hardware compatibility:
- Cisco Meraki, HPE Aruba, Ruckus, Juniper Mist, Ubiquiti UniFi
Example portals shown with fictional venue brands.
TL;DR / Key Takeaways
- A captive portal secures guest WiFi access by requiring users to authenticate before connecting to the internet.
- Customisable splash pages allow you to promote your brand, collect GDPR-compliant visitor data, and enforce terms of service.
- Integrates seamlessly with major access point vendors (Cisco Meraki, HPE Aruba, Ruckus, Ubiquiti) without hardware changes.
- Provides real-time footfall analytics and demographic insights to measure visitor behaviour and dwell times.
Overlays on your existing access points without hardware changes
Purple integrates directly with leading enterprise wireless vendors via Cloud RADIUS and API redirection. Keep your existing access points and controllers.
Cisco Meraki Captive Portal Overlay
- Auto-sync Access Points
- Co-branded Splash Pages
- Meraki MV Location Analytics
Need help configuring Cisco Meraki?
Our network engineers provide step-by-step configuration guides and direct onboarding assistance for your wireless infrastructure.
Enjoy a comprehensive captive portal
- Customizable splash pages for a great impression
- Cater to over 25 languages with automatic device detection
- Capture key contact details to enrich your database
- Comply with all major global data protection acts
- Include compatible login methods, like Facebook, X, and LinkedIn
Give IT security with a reliable captive portal
- Monitor authentication rates for successful connections
- Separate guests and employees with dedicated staff logins
- Boast 99.999% uptime to continue business as usual
- Overlays onto a huge variety of hardware - no extra needed
- Maintain complete security, backed by ISO 27001 certification
Boost marketing with a practical captive portal
- Adapt login screens, splash pages, and landing pages automatically
- Surface adverts, interstitial videos, and promotions
- Redirect visitors to products or services on your website
- Use custom fields to ask visitors for information you need
- Integrate with over 400 connectors, including CRMs and MAPs
Make your captive portal a revenue driver
- Choose from threeGuest WiFi plans to fit your needs
- Enjoy transparent pricing tailored to your business
- Create a great experience for visitors from all over the world
- Get success support from ourProfessional Services team
Get more from your captive portal
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More than just a connection
Looking to create an impactful captive portal? Discover how with our Guest WiFi key features.
Customise access journeys
Authenticate with ease
Cater to all your visitors
Capture first-party data
Ready to transform your guest WiFi into a data and revenue engine?
Book a short, tailored 15-minute walkthrough with our WiFi solutions team. We will show you how Purple overlays on your access points to capture GDPR-compliant visitor data and trigger automated marketing campaigns.
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Connect, capture, engage
Three Guest WiFi plans, one platform. Start by connecting your guests, then capture first-party data and engage them with personalised experiences - upgrade whenever you're ready.
Connect
- Secure captive portal
- Branded splash pages
- 25 supported languages
- Network analytics
- Monitor speed and venue coverage
- Compliance with major data laws
Capture
- First-party data capture
- CRM integration
- Detailed WiFi analytics
- Behavioral insights
- Email address verification
- Access to our support team
Engage
- Customized access journeys
- Personalized communications
- Advanced WiFi analytics
- Full suite integrations
- Passpoint and profile authentication
- Fully managed service options
Extend your captive portal
Level up your captive portal
Get ready to elevate your Guest WiFi captive portal with Purple. Take a look at our useful tools and resources, designed to help with everything from setup to planning your success.
Evaluating captive portal software platforms?
We publish honest side-by-side comparisons against every serious captive portal platform - Cloud4Wi, IronWiFi, Spotipo, Cloudi-Fi, SecureW2, Portnox, JumpCloud, RADIUSaaS - including where the other vendor wins.
Frequently asked questions about captive portal software
Which captive portal software works with Cisco Meraki and HPE Aruba?
Purple's captive portal software runs as a cloud overlay on Cisco Meraki, HPE Aruba, Ruckus, Juniper Mist, Ubiquiti UniFi, Cambium, Extreme and Fortinet access points. You keep the hardware and add branded sign-in by email, SMS passcode, social login or 802.1X. Purple is ISO 27001 certified and runs across 80,000+ venues.
What is a captive portal?
A captive portal is a customised web splash page that users see before gaining internet access on a guest or enterprise WiFi network. It authenticates visitors via email, SMS, social login, or Cloud RADIUS, while enforcing terms of service and capturing consented first-party data.
How does a captive portal work with existing WiFi hardware?
Purple's cloud captive portal overlays directly onto your existing wireless access points - including Cisco Meraki, HPE Aruba, Ruckus, Ubiquiti, Fortinet, and Juniper Mist - without requiring hardware replacement or expensive on-site controllers.
Is Purple's captive portal GDPR and CCPA compliant?
Yes. Purple is fully ISO 27001 certified and GDPR compliant. Every sign-in flow captures explicit marketing consent, manages data retention automatically, and integrates with your CRM while ensuring total data privacy.
What authentication methods does Purple support?
Purple supports a wide range of authentication methods, including single sign-on (SSO), social login (Facebook, Google, Apple), SMS OTP passcodes, custom form fields, hotel PMS room verification, and enterprise 802.1X / Cloud RADIUS.
How quickly can a cloud captive portal be deployed?
Purple cloud captive portal software deploys in under 15 minutes by adding RADIUS authentication and splash page URLs to your existing controller - no hardware replacement required.
Can I integrate a captive portal with my CRM or marketing software?
Yes. Purple integrates natively with Hubspot, Salesforce, Mailchimp, Zoho, Klaviyo, and 1,000+ marketing platforms via webhooks and REST APIs.
Request a customised captive portal demo
Tell us about your venue network and we will set up a short, tailored walkthrough showing how Purple overlays on your access points to capture data and drive ROI.