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Aruba Airwave vs ExtremeAnalytics comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 2, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba Airwave
Ranking in Network Management Applications
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
ExtremeAnalytics
Ranking in Network Management Applications
25th
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
IT Operations Analytics (15th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Network Management Applications category, the mindshare of Aruba Airwave is 3.1%, down from 5.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ExtremeAnalytics is 1.8%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Management Applications Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Aruba Airwave3.1%
ExtremeAnalytics1.8%
Other95.1%
Network Management Applications
 

Featured Reviews

Edward Zeng - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Engineer at Auckland University of Technology
Troubleshooting obstacles occur but technical support excels
My general opinion on Aruba Airwave is that it's acceptable, but it's not ideal because we are accustomed to Cisco. We didn't use Aruba much, but once you set it up, you probably don't need to worry about it too much. The version we are using is quite old now, probably around version four. I can't remember the version exactly because a lot of the products require Aruba Central, but we haven't used Aruba Central yet. I face challenges with Aruba Airwave, particularly with troubleshooting. When someone has a problem, we try troubleshooting, but the end-to-end users' messages show some details that are not always up-to-date, and sometimes the information from the GUI is not exactly aligned with what's on the website. If Aruba Airwave can apply AI capabilities, that would be even more perfect. I'd appreciate integration with Aruba Central; it would be great if they could incorporate it into Airwave.
Dushan  Niranga - PeerSpot reviewer
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…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"One of the main advantages is its ability to draw building floor plans and analyze Wi-Fi signal behavior in real-time."
"The solution is not overly expensive."
"It has improved my organization by increasing troubleshooting opportunities which makes things more efficient."
"The powerful features we can put forward in Aruba Airwave are clarity, report creation, and VisualRF."
"This solution gives you a lot of reporting capabilities, and it has a very good interface."
"The solution's initial setup process is straightforward."
"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."
"The monitoring and administration allow configurations for checking the association of the user to the network, then to the AP, then to the switch, and back to the controller."
"The most valuable feature of ExtremeAnalytics is wireless intrusion prevention."
"The solution's scalability is a ten out of ten."
"The initial setup of ExtremeAnalytics is straightforward and user-friendly."
"The application response latency is valuable and suitable for troubleshooting."
 

Cons

"Support is good, but it is not as good as Cisco. Cisco's support is faster."
"More devices or vendors should be onboarded to Aruba Airwave."
"Sometimes there are some glitches; some access points will behave a little differently, but it is manageable."
"The main challenge we've faced with Aruba Airwave is its high cost, especially regarding high availability and failover licenses, which can be relatively expensive for customers. As for recommendations for improvement, considering that Aruba is planning to retire Airwave soon and introduce a new solution, it's crucial that the new product meets or exceeds the current Airwave's feature set. Customers expect a seamless transition without losing any functionality, so Aruba needs to ensure that the new solution is ready with all the essential features and capabilities from day one to avoid any gaps or dissatisfaction among users and partners."
"We're looking for more device compatibility. Like compatibility with third-party devices."
"The solution’s pricing could be improved."
"I want a management solution to manage and monitor everything from a single dashboard. This is not there with Airwave."
"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."
"There are issues with cloud distribution of the servers, and it could be faster."
"The solution's stability needs to be improved."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is an expensive solution."
"Licensing and pricing are extremely straightforward."
"The licensing is on an yearly basis."
"This product is not expensive."
"The cost is perfect because the devices have a lifetime warranty, and the licensing is good as well."
"Aruba Airwave is an expensive solution."
"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."
"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."
"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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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Government
7%
Marketing Services Firm
7%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise14
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Aruba Airwave?
They have other sensors which can manage and control all the sites. There is an IoT component where we can restrict internet services such as Facebook and YouTube. These things can also be managed....
What is your primary use case for Aruba Airwave?
For Aruba Airwave, I am using the wireless devices for the Wi-Fi for the full company with access points. This is the top product I feel, and I see in the Gartner also. It is a good product and eas...
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Extreme Application Analytics, Purview
 

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Sample Customers

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