ExtremeCloud IQ vs ExtremeManagement comparison

ExtremeCloud IQ and ExtremeManagement are both solutions in the Network Management Applications category. ExtremeCloud IQ is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.5, while ExtremeManagement is ranked #22. ExtremeCloud IQ holds a 2.8% mindshare in NMA, compared to ExtremeManagement’s 1.7% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of ExtremeCloud IQ users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of ExtremeManagement users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 2, 2025

ExtremeManagement and ExtremeCloud IQ are network management products. Data comparisons suggest that ExtremeCloud IQ has an advantage with its advanced cloud-based features, while ExtremeManagement is known for its pricing and support.

Features: ExtremeManagement provides centralized policy management, monitoring, and powerful analytics. Resource control enhances its network capabilities. ExtremeCloud IQ's cloud-native architecture supports automated updates, AI-driven insights, and scalability.

Room for Improvement: ExtremeManagement could enhance its scalability and reduce initial configuration complexity. Its traditional focus might benefit from cloud integration. ExtremeCloud IQ may improve by offering lower upfront costs, expanding its feature set for on-premises environments, and streamlining customer onboarding processes.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ExtremeCloud IQ is known for its easy cloud deployment, offering extensive support and centralized updates that simplify management. ExtremeManagement requires more initial configuration, demanding a more hands-on approach but provides extensive technical support.

Pricing and ROI: ExtremeManagement is cost-effective, offering strong ROI for traditional network solutions. Although ExtremeCloud IQ typically involves higher initial costs, it promises greater long-term ROI through reduced operational expenses and improved capabilities.

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Categories and Ranking

ExtremeCloud IQ

Ranking in Network Management Applications

11th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Access Control (NAC) (12th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (20th)

ExtremeManagement

Ranking in Network Management Applications

22nd

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Network Management Applications category, the mindshare of ExtremeCloud IQ is 2.8%, down from 2.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ExtremeManagement is 1.7%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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KristianLarsen

Senior Consultant at Mikla IT

Helps resolve network-related issues quickly and is reasonably priced

The tool has both advantages and weaknesses because it has several pieces of software on which it has been working because of buyouts. The tool has several branches of software versions, and you can consolidate it into ExtremeCloud, but it also has the disadvantage that sometimes people can get issues because the software on the hardware is different than they expected, especially if it is not converted to the tool used. The tool has simplified things, but it also adds a complexity that sometimes stumps some users. In the future, I think the tool’s onboarding setup of a new tenant could be smoother or faster. I also think that they could provide a simpler setup for first-level support so that it can be easier for them to have a support dashboard that would help them. I am talking about customer support organizations, so you usually have a high turnaround, but you need to have something that is easier to use and where you don't need so much training.

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LuisBrown

Chief Information Security Officer at a healthcare company with 51-200 employees

Mature and robust platform; can be used to manage Cisco switches

ExtremeManagement is excellent. It is a very mature platform and robust in that it covers most of the functionality of the devices. One of ExtremeManagement's advantages over its competitors is that it is capable of managing Cisco switches if you have their on-prem manager. So you can take your legacy Cisco switches and manage them directly in the Extreme platform.

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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

"ExtremeCloud IQ is a complete package with the pilot and the co-pilot feature that gives me full visibility of the network."

"Ability to assign zero trust policies from the user."

"The dashboards are great and the user interface is quite intuitive."

"It's extremely easy to deploy. Even our access points are behind the net, not using real, public IP. We can easily add to the cloud. For deployment, we just need to let the access point take the DSCP from IP and then, even if it's not a requirement, we can see the serial number from the access points and add the serial number to the cloud directly."

"HiveManager is incredibly useful for managing APs and switches from one cloud interface."

"The technical support for this solution is good."

"The deployment made my life very easy."

"When we deployed the new IP that is managed wirelessly in the cloud, it fixed the problems. Now, we don't have any more reports, and everything works fine."

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"The technical support services are good."

"ExtremeManagement brings in the most value by reducing the technical debt to the organization in terms of having to hire personnel to maintain it or contract it."

"I need fewer people to do implementation and support, and I don't have to go on-site to change the configuration or otherwise support the switch."

"The report model is one of the valuable models. We are able to see all the information concentrated in reports, which is very useful. We are able to get the information about the performance of the equipment and check that everything is okay. You can get very useful information across applications, so we have very good experience with their management solutions. It has many functionalities to simplify the administration and monitor the development of the switches or AP. It is easy to deploy, easy to configure. and easy to develop. Its price is also good."

"The best thing about the solution is that it is all managed from just a single application window. We call this feature a single pane of glass due to the fact that almost all the features are all managed within a single application, or a browser, to be more specific."

Cons

"Pricing could be improved. It could be lower."

"Certain features only exist or work in certain versions."

"The tool has simplified things, but it also adds a complexity that sometimes stumps some users."

"Need port aggregation on the 2384 switches to take full advantage of ac on the APs. I understand that is on their product road map."

"The dashboard and stability need to be improved."

"I would like to see more security features such as NAC integrated to the solution. This would allow customers to be able to control all other users under one dashboard."

"A room for improvement in ExtremeCloud IQ is roaming. My team is facing roaming issues with the solution, particularly when using VoIP over WiFi. For example, VoIP sometimes breaks when you walk around the customer site. In terms of what I'd like to see in the next release of the solution, right now, the inventory for ExtremeCloud IQ is awful. There's no stock, and you must wait a year and a half for new stocks. It's awful."

"The solution will show us that there are some issues, but when we try to find those issues, we can't see them."

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"It would be great to not need an on-premises SiteIQ license for running a Fabric OS cloud or managing third-party devices."

"It would be helpful if this solution had support for configuring and managing third-party hardware devices."

"There could be better integration with third-party equipment and vendors."

"Some features are quite difficult to configure and they are very complicated to figure out. Maybe the vendors should introduce a more driven configuration that can clarify the processes a bit more to make the processes more clearly defined."

"They can improve the information period. Currently, we are able to have information for only 14 or 15 days, but we would like to have information for an extended period of maybe 30 days. Their technical support can also be improved in terms of the response time to the tickets."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Buy near the end of Q4 in order to get a deal."

"The product pricing is reasonable."

"The price was okay."

"Price-wise, it is a reasonable tool."

"It is costly as compared to Meraki, Aruba, Juniper, and Cisco. Cloud IQ is an enterprise solution, whereas Meraki is specifically a single solution."

"Extreme is twice as cheap compared to Cisco due to the currency exchange. Normally, I think Cisco would be a little bit more expensive, but there wouldn't be that much of a difference."

"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."

"There are probably cheaper solutions but we invest for stability and performance for the longer haul."

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"The support is billed on a yearly basis, and there are no additional costs."

"It has a good price. There is a good relationship between the cost and the performance."

"While they don't consider it affordable, they don't find it overly expensive."

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Questions from the Community

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 expe...

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What do you like most about ExtremeCloud IQ?

The Client 360 feature provides a comprehensive view of your clients and their activities, including the devices they use. Additionally, a feature called Network 360 offers a 360-degree view of the...

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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...

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What do you like most about ExtremeManagement?

The technical support services are good.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ExtremeManagement?

I don't know the exact pricing or licensing details. However, based on feedback from our customers, they haven't raised significant complaints about the cost. While they don't consider it affordabl...

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What needs improvement with ExtremeManagement?

There could be better integration with third-party equipment and vendors. While ExtremeManagement technically supports monitoring various devices like firewalls, the integration may not be as seaml...

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Also Known As

Aerohive Networks, Aerohive HiveManager, HiveManager, ExtremeCloud , ExtremeSecurity

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Overview

ExtremeCloud is a resilient and scalable cloud-based network management solution offered by Extreme Networks as a subscription service.

The network is your platform of engagement for clients and staff. We have designed ExtremeCloud to provide superior user experience by empowering you and the applications that drive your business. The combination of Extreme Networks’ smart wired and wireless edges and the elasticity, resilience and scalability provided via state-of-the-art datacenters distributed strategically for worldwide availability allows you to respond to the changing needs of your business, at the speed of cloud, through a simple, multi-site aware user interface.

Extreme

Extreme Management Center (formerly NetSight) provides access to web-based reporting, network analysis, troubleshooting, and helpdesk tools. Management Center includes wired/wireless dashboards, reports, end-system information and policy, interactive topology maps, application identification, web-based FlexViews, device views, and event logs. NetFlow diagnostics enable assessment of network issues and performance. Search functionality enables you to search for end-systems by MAC address, IP address, end-system name, or user name.

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Sample Customers

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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