Aruba Airwave vs ExtremeAnalytics comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Extreme are both solutions in the Network Management Applications category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.0, while Extreme is ranked #30. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 6.4% mindshare in NMA, compared to Extreme’s 0.2% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Extreme users who would recommend it.

Aruba Airwave

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91% 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

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

ExtremeAnalytics

Ranking in Network Management Applications

30th

Average Rating

0.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

IT Operations Analytics (24th)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Network Management Applications category, the mindshare of Aruba Airwave is 6.4%, down from 9.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ExtremeAnalytics is 0.2%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Management Applications

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Lulzim Islami

IT Network Operations Manager at KEDS

Creating floor maps and configuration templates enhances troubleshooting capabilities

The most helpful feature I noticed, yet did not utilize, allowed us to add our Cisco switches for monitoring. We also created templates for configurations. Additionally, it facilitated creating floor maps. I need to open it for more extended periods. It is more about troubleshooting and checking the coverage problems of wireless.

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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

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

"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."

"Aruba Airwave provides a robust solution for monitoring and configuring Wi-Fi networks."

"It can interact with other vendors better than Cisco, which is a good point of AirWave. It is easy to use, and its reporting is good."

"This solution gives you a lot of reporting capabilities, and it has a very good interface."

"The most beneficial feature for network monitoring in Aruba Airwave is the Live Heat Map. It helps identify interferences, coverage issues, and user connectivity issues. The device management capability of Aruba Airwave is good. It provides end-to-end visibility from the user to the access point, the switch, and the internet breakout. From a monitoring, management, and orchestration standpoint, it is very effective and can manage any scale of deployment."

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

"The most valuable feature of Aruba Airwave is the multivendor support, which enables you to manage and monitor different vendors or products."

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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."

"My general opinion on Aruba Airwave is that it's acceptable, but it's not ideal because we are accustomed to Cisco."

"We're looking for more device compatibility. Like compatibility with third-party devices."

"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."

"We sometimes have problems with troubleshooting between the GUI and the CLI manipulation."

"Whenever you get an error it doesn't immediately tell you what the thing is that is causing the error. You have to sit down and research it. If it could say what error is causing the issue, it would make my troubleshooting a lot quicker."

"I would like to see an integration of services into one system, rather than having multiple systems to do multiple things."

"I would like to see is “AAS”. Not only Aruba APs with central, but NAC/ClearPass, AirWave, and everything licensed as a Service."

More Aruba Airwave cons

"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

"The tool is expensive. If one is bad or expensive, and ten is very good or cheap, I rate the product's price as a six."

"I rate the product’s pricing a five out of ten."

"The cost is perfect because the devices have a lifetime warranty, and the licensing is good as well."

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

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

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

"The licensing is on an yearly basis."

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"The pricing is an eight out of ten."

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

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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?

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 worr...

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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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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

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