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Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX) vs ExtremeCloud IQ comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Alkira Cloud Services Excha...
Ranking in Network Management Applications
25th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
ExtremeCloud IQ
Ranking in Network Management Applications
12th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
78
Ranking in other categories
Network Access Control (NAC) (10th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (18th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Network Management Applications category, the mindshare of Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX) is 0.0%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ExtremeCloud IQ is 2.8%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Management Applications Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
ExtremeCloud IQ2.8%
Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX)0.0%
Other97.2%
Network Management Applications
 

Featured Reviews

Abiola Olaibi - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior DevOps Engineer and Software Engineer
Unified orchestration has enabled secure multi‑cloud networking and optimized traffic management
Based on my experience, I believe continuous improvement is key for senior-level solutions like Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX). Enhancements in terms of granular cost allocation and visibility for complex environments would be valuable, and deeper integration with existing enterprise tools and improved predictive AI-driven network analytics could enhance operational efficiency and proactive management. I have identified improvements needed for Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX) regarding user experience and documentation. In terms of documentation, improvements in reporting would go a long way toward a solid experience with the tool. I rate it an eight out of ten because there is room for improvement. I believe Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX) can still be more powerful, integrating extensively into various infrastructures and providing highly effective cost attribution across the cloud platforms. There is definitely potential for improvement with large-scale deployments to manage critical long-term success. We have covered most of the areas that need attention, and many of them have already been addressed.
Wael Awni - PeerSpot reviewer
Management Board Member And Network Engineer at NewLogics
Unified licensing and AI-driven control have simplified multi-site management and boosted automation
There is a little bit of delay for the analytics in ExtremeCloud IQ, but it is acceptable. The response time in ExtremeCloud IQ is a little slow. The system response time is slow, and the updates on the system, such as the updates for the analytics or for the location-based services, are slow. For example, if I want to update the location-based solution, it takes about one minute to update my location. This is too much time. It's not an accurate location over one minute. They should enhance the response of the system part of location-based services, such as Extreme LPS or Extreme Location Essentials. This needs a huge improvement for the latency and for the updates.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX) has positively impacted my organization with significant returns on investment driven by a massive reduction in provisioning time, hardware enumeration, and labor optimization."
"Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX)'s unified network orchestration makes my daily tasks easier by allowing me to centralize management and automate complex repetitive processes."
"The few times we have needed help, Aerohive has been there for us and I am confident that If I need them they will be there again."
"With all of the resiliency features and ability to scale I never have to worry about whether people can actually get work done."
"The cloud-based controller through HiveManager is its most valuable feature. I can manage and configure changes to my access points from anywhere."
"I'd encourage anyone to use Aerohive products, they've been trouble free, they're timely with upgrades (including new functionality)."
"What's most valuable for me in ExtremeCloud IQ is easy management."
"With minimal knowledge and experience, I was able to deploy a robust wireless solution that just works."
"Its configuration and deployment are the most valuable."
"The management interface is intuitive and easy to navigate, while being powerful and granular in your ability to control the environment."
 

Cons

"I rate it an eight out of ten because there is room for improvement."
"I feel that the user interface of Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX) can be more user-friendly."
"The initial setup of ExtremeCloud IQ is medium difficulty. It is easy with knowledge of networking protocols and SNMP solutions with the MIBs. For those without knowledge of these protocols or MIBs, it can be difficult."
"We had to negotiate over the price."
"The on-premises version of HiveManager NG that we use does not receive updates as soon as the cloud-based version does."
"Its price could be lower. It is a simplified solution, but it has price challenges. It is costly as compared to other solutions. It has almost everything. The only thing is that MAC is not possible on the cloud, and it has to be on-premises."
"ExtremeCloud IQ’s user interface needs to be improved, and its current bugs need to be fixed."
"Ease of setup and deployment, as well as tasks such as application access management, bandwidth throttling, and QoS could be greatly simplified."
"ExtremeCloud should invest in an SD-WAN solution or integration with SD-WAN."
"The only area of improvement we made ourselves so far is the temporary visitor solution in HiveManager NG which is quasi non-existent."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Extreme licensing is based on the number of access points. When you buy the license for the first year, everything is included, such as access to mapping, etc. If you don't renew your software assurance for the second year, the access points will still work, but you can't use the cloud management tools."
"ExtremeCloud IQ's pricing is medium, but its support contract costs more."
"There are probably cheaper solutions but we invest for stability and performance for the longer haul."
"It is costly as compared to Meraki, Aruba, Juniper, and Cisco. Cloud IQ is an enterprise solution, whereas Meraki is specifically a single solution."
"It is easy for customers to use this product because they are able to interchange the license depending on their usage rather than having to buy individual licenses for each asset."
"Previously, ExtremeCloudIQ provided free licensing for all the basic requirements of their customers. An advanced cloud user had to purchase advanced licenses for automation and advanced country features at the enterprise level. They have restricted the licensing, allowing only up to ten units for testing, which is challenging. This limitation becomes problematic, especially in countries like Sri Lanka or other Asian countries, where customers face economic challenges and have limited budgets. The previous free option was beneficial, but it has become tougher to manage with these new changes. They should revise their pricing structure, offering the basic features free of charge for up to 50 AP. Larger entities with more than 50 APs have the budget to support them. Still, it becomes more difficult for small and medium-sized businesses with less than 50 APs to allocate a significant budget for control and management features."
"Start small and grow big. You can choose the basic Aerohive Connect free subscription solution and, later, if needed (in terms of functionality) you can upgrade to Aerohive Select."
"Buy near the end of Q4 in order to get a deal."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
37%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Healthcare Company
7%
Transportation Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Construction Company
11%
Outsourcing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business46
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise24
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX)?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX) was seamless because I already have extensive experience with various other tools and cloud environmen...
What needs improvement with Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX)?
Based on my experience, I believe continuous improvement is key for senior-level solutions like Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX). Enhancements in terms of granular cost allocation and visibilit...
What is your primary use case for Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX)?
My main use case for Alkira Cloud Services Exchange (CSX) is leveraging the solutions for a multi-cloud networking environment, primarily to enable seamless connectivity, security segmentation, and...
What are pros and cons of Aruba 515 Series AP vs. Cisco Meraki or Extreme Networks?
Depends. I have personally used both Cisco and Aruba so I am familiar with them. Extreme I am not, so unless they have some feature that I need or want, I wouldn't consider them. Do you have ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ExtremeCloud IQ?
The licensing was a challenge due to budget constraints, and I used ExtremeCloud IQ without a license for a period. The documentation and training courses were also costly, impacting how easily I c...
What advice do you have for others considering ExtremeCloud IQ?
The automated provisioning and zero-touch provisioning in ExtremeCloud IQ help with the deployment of mass products. For example, when I'm going to add 200 CCTV cameras to the network and they ...
 

Also Known As

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Aerohive Networks, Aerohive HiveManager, HiveManager, ExtremeCloud , ExtremeSecurity
 

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Sample Customers

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Henry Ford Health System, Baltimore Ravens, Brandili, Federal University of Alagoas, CEDAE, Caxias do Sul, UNISC Concurrency, CenturyLink Field, Louisiana College, Cricket Tasmania Stadium, Moscow Internet Exchange
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