Try our new research platform with insights from 80,000+ expert users

ExtremeCloud IQ vs Fortinet FortiGate Cloud comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.8
ExtremeCloud IQ enhances productivity by simplifying management, stabilizing Wi-Fi, reducing costs, and offering quick deployment for business growth.
Sentiment score
8.6
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud boosts efficiency and ROI through cost savings, reduced configuration time, and minimal personnel requirements.
I managed to support and deploy ExtremeCloud IQ and handle network management without requiring external staffing, thus saving on external hiring costs.
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud has improved our clients' cost savings and efficiency.
The cloud aspect provides flexibility in disaster recovery and cost management.
In terms of cost savings or efficiency in our company's IT network management, I would say that the tool is very efficient because we have no problems with it at all.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.8
ExtremeCloud IQ offers efficient, responsive customer service with knowledgeable support, though some find documentation and resources lacking compared to competitors.
Sentiment score
8.5
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud support is skilled and effective but faces delays, language barriers, and needs better follow-up.
I experienced effective help mainly remotely, though for some issues, a technical person had to assist on-site.
I have received good support from FortiGate, and I would rate it a ten out of ten.
Technically, the support team is good, and they have very good relations with users and even partners.
The team is responsive, and most cases are handled promptly.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
ExtremeCloud IQ offers scalable, seamless network expansion with cloud-based architecture, supporting high-density and smaller-scale applications efficiently.
Sentiment score
8.1
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is praised for its scalability, easily adapting to organizational growth, though on-premises versions may have limitations.
Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
We plan to deploy VoIP in the future and aim to leverage more VoIP capabilities for our remote operations.
I rate the product's scalability a ten out of ten.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
ExtremeCloud IQ is stable, with minor firmware issues; updates improve reliability, with newer bands performing well and occasional reboots needed.
Sentiment score
8.2
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is stable and reliable, with minimal bugs, hardware issues, or downtime, effectively meeting security needs.
It requires some time to update, which affects real-time management.
We weren't bothered even by a single incident for the past three years.
But in three or four years, I only had problems logging in three times.
It is a very stable solution.
 

Room For Improvement

ExtremeCloud IQ needs improvements in UI, stability, performance, security, support, and pricing to meet user and market expectations.
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud needs usability, integration, security, and support enhancements, alongside improved pricing, interface, and onboarding processes.
I needed deep details and more thorough resources.
There's a need to improve or invest more in an application that can follow users wherever they go.
We have grouped some objects under one class, and we use it in ACL, but it still doesn't work correctly.
The Linux version currently lacks some of the latest features, notably in the IPv6 tool stack, which is available for Windows clients.
 

Setup Cost

ExtremeCloud IQ is competitively priced, offering flexible licensing and reasonable support costs, especially advantageous for educational institutions.
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is mid-range priced, with annual costs over $1,000, comparable to competitors but could improve flexibility.
The licensing was a challenge due to budget constraints, and I used ExtremeCloud IQ without a license for a period.
On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate Fortinet FortiGate Cloud's pricing an eight out of ten.
There are no additional costs.
Therefore, the cost-benefit is quite significant.
 

Valuable Features

ExtremeCloud IQ excels with centralized management, AI analytics, seamless scalability, and integration with planning tools for efficient networking.
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud offers robust security, centralized management, and user-friendly features with competitive pricing to enhance network efficiency.
The automation and information provided by ExtremeCloud IQ, such as connection status and logs, were very beneficial.
The solution's most valuable feature is log reporting.
The solution's most valuable feature is its ease of use.
The most valuable feature is its user-friendly interface - even those unfamiliar with firewalls can easily manage it.
 

Categories and Ranking

ExtremeCloud IQ
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
Network Management Applications (11th), Network Access Control (NAC) (10th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (17th)
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
77
Ranking in other categories
Firewall Security Management (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Network Security Systems solutions, they serve different purposes. ExtremeCloud IQ is designed for Network Management Applications and holds a mindshare of 2.9%, down 3.1% compared to last year.
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud, on the other hand, focuses on Firewall Security Management, holds 4.9% mindshare, down 5.4% since last year.
Network Management Applications
Firewall Security Management
 

Featured Reviews

KristianLarsen - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Martin Ellmann - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers users with a clear-to-understand functionalities
Integrating the tool with other solutions is very easy, so there is no problem with the product. I suggest other people take the best from the product since it is a really good solution. I would not change to a different product extension from Fortinet FortiGate Cloud as it makes you feel safe. If a customer wants to save his or her company, then it is better to get Fortinet FortiGate Cloud because it is one of the best solutions with which you can manage everything, like access points, switches, VLANs, and splitting of NAT, from one place. You can do it all from one point. With FortiGate, you can manage the VLANs, and you have them in every place, every switch, and every port. You can select the VLAN and the tool works. If Fortinet can become better, then it is even better. I rate the tool a ten out of ten.
report
Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Network Management Applications solutions are best for your needs.
856,873 professionals have used our research since 2012.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Educational Organization
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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...
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...
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 do you like most about Fortinet FortiGate Cloud?
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud has valuable firewall, SSL VPN, and web filtering features.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiGate Cloud?
I am very satisfied with the price and licensing cost of Fortinet FortiGate Cloud, rating it an eight out of ten.
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiGate Cloud?
Some reports generated from Fortinet FortiGate Cloud are very organizational. It would be beneficial to allow the customers customization of reports. This customization would enable organizations t...
 

Also Known As

Aerohive Networks, Aerohive HiveManager, HiveManager, ExtremeCloud , ExtremeSecurity
FortiCloud, FortiGate Cloud
 

Overview

 

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
Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Fortinet and others in Network Management Applications. Updated: May 2025.
856,873 professionals have used our research since 2012.