Aruba Airwave vs ExtremeAnalytics comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Extreme Networks are both solutions in the Network Management Applications category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.1, while Extreme Networks is ranked #29. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 5.7% mindshare in NMA, compared to Extreme Networks’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Extreme Networks users who would recommend it.

Aruba Airwave

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92% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 2, 2025

Aruba Airwave and ExtremeAnalytics compete in network management solutions. ExtremeAnalytics appears to have the upper hand with its extensive features that attract tech buyers, even though Aruba Airwave is more cost-effective with better support.

Features: Aruba Airwave offers robust network management, detailed performance monitoring, and enhanced troubleshooting capabilities. ExtremeAnalytics provides advanced analytics with real-time data, user behavior insights, and network optimization features, appealing to enterprises seeking in-depth analytics.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Aruba Airwave is known for its straightforward deployment process and responsive customer service. ExtremeAnalytics may be more complex to deploy but includes extensive support and documentation.

Pricing and ROI: Aruba Airwave is favored for its competitive pricing, offering noticeable ROI for network management. ExtremeAnalytics, despite its higher price, justifies the investment with its robust analytics capabilities, offering a higher ROI for businesses focused on data-driven insights.

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba Airwave

Ranking in Network Management Applications

2nd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

ExtremeAnalytics

Ranking in Network Management Applications

29th

Average Rating

0.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

IT Operations Analytics (24th)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Network Management Applications category, the mindshare of Aruba Airwave is 5.7%, down from 8.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ExtremeAnalytics is 0.3%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Ahmet Bulbul

Senior Network Consultant at Data Market

Reports generation remains efficient while support and updates require attention

The biggest problem for not using Aruba Airwave extensively now is that HP is not upgrading this tool. They're not investing money and time into it, which is why we're not using it. I find the price of Aruba Central compared to Aruba Airwave to be more expensive. Customers start to complain and get annoyed about the license price. For example, when customers have 500 access points and features about access point licenses, moving to Central requires purchasing new licenses. This makes customers annoyed and complaining about this situation. It's hard to move from on-premises to Central because they always compare costs. If Aruba gave free licenses, they could move. But going to cloud and Central means more investment, and their budget doesn't cover the new investment. This creates problems for local partner companies.

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Dushan Niranga

Product Manager at Connex Information Technologies

User-friendly initial setup, reliable, and effective wireless intrusion prevention

ExtremeAnalytics is used for reporting and monitoring The most valuable feature of ExtremeAnalytics is wireless intrusion prevention. ExtremeAnalytics could improve application control. The URL filtering is not working properly. We have had issues with the reports and heat maps not working as…

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This solution is definitely stable."

"What I like best about Aruba Airwave is its orchestration feature because it saves configuration time. I also like that it allows you to do ZTP installations for new Aruba equipment."

"The powerful features we can put forward in Aruba Airwave are clarity, report creation, and VisualRF."

"The Clarity feature makes it easy to use and understand what is going on with your network in a nice dashboard."

"The solution is not overly expensive."

"It contains valuable features for engineers to C-level executives, who want visibility, performance, statistics, and a platform which can take action for them without manual intervention, saving time and money."

"All the technical support goes through our contractor. It is a local support, and it is perfect."

"It's scalable because it's licensed per device and we bought licenses with each device. I would rate it a nine out of ten for scalability."

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"The solution's scalability is a ten out of ten."

"The most valuable feature of ExtremeAnalytics is wireless intrusion prevention."

"The application response latency is valuable and suitable for troubleshooting."

Cons

"I am not deeply familiar with the solution, so if I mention a feature, it might already exist, yet I may be unaware of it."

"They should make it cheaper. By doing that, they can replace Cisco, which is also very expensive. If it is equivalent to Cisco in the features, with a reduced price, they can sell it more than Cisco."

"When upgrading hardware, there were technical issues with network interfaces and Red Hat, which required escalation to developers."

"Its pricing and support could be improved."

"Pricing for Aruba Airwave could be cheaper, which is an area for improvement in the solution."

"When attempting to copy a floor plan, it does not copy well, so I often have to redraw the walls. It's somewhat annoying since other Wi-Fi design software we use is easier for drawing walls and including floor plans."

"Cost is always a big issue for partners."

"We encounter delayed ETAs in the manufacturing of hardware."

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"ExtremeAnalytics could improve application control. The URL filtering is not working properly. We have had issues with the reports and heat maps not working as expected. We have been receiving download errors when attempting to retrieve the heat maps and reports."

"There are issues with cloud distribution of the servers, and it could be faster."

"The solution's stability needs to be improved."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We must buy a new license to connect more devices to scale up the solution."

"Aruba Airwave's licensing cost is not that expensive."

"The licensing cost for Aruba Airwave increased from $72 to $210 within a few months. It would be better if the pricing for the solution were cheaper."

"Run a 90 day free Proof of Concept (PoC) for each product by implementing and using it fully in your environment. This way you will be educated on its features, functionality, and manageability."

"Licensing and pricing are extremely straightforward."

"It's device-based licensing. One device requires one license."

"The licensing is on an yearly basis."

"AirWave is a very expensive solution. If you implement it in a wide range network, it will cost a lot. There is no option to sell it outside that price segment, which is a problem."

More Aruba Airwave pricing and cost advice

"The price of the solution is approximately $100 to $120 and is paid annually."

"The pricing is an eight out of ten."

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Aruba Airwave?

I would rate the stability a nine out of ten.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Airwave?

The pricing for Aruba Airwave is acceptable because compared to Cisco, it's slightly cheaper, but not significantly - maybe 5% or 7% less expensive.

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What needs improvement with Aruba Airwave?

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ExtremeAnalytics?

The pricing is an eight out of ten.

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What needs improvement with ExtremeAnalytics?

The solution's stability needs to be improved.

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What is your primary use case for ExtremeAnalytics?

It gives us insight into the network health. This helps us understand what is wrong with the limit of the wireless solution or device.

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Also Known As

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Extreme Application Analytics, Purview

Overview

Offering granular visibility into wired and wireless networks, AirWave is the only management platform designed with mobile devices and apps in mind. By proactively monitoring the health and performance of all things connected, AirWave lets IT gain the insights they need to support the digital workplace.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

ExtremeAnalytics lets you understand what applications are running on your network, who is using them and what the response time is for each application. It gives you granular visibility into network and application performance, users, locations and devices. Information from the network and the applications empower you to make data-driven decisions.

Extreme Networks

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Henkel, University of Findlay, University of Minnesota Duluth, University of Iowa

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