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ExtremeCloud IQ vs Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System comparison

Extreme Networks and Hillstone Networks are both solutions in the Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) category. Extreme Networks is ranked #21 with an average rating of 8.5, while Hillstone Networks is ranked #29. Extreme Networks holds a 0.6% mindshare in ID, compared to Hillstone Networks’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Extreme Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Hillstone Networks users who would recommend it.
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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

ExtremeCloud IQ and Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System compete in network management and security. ExtremeCloud IQ excels in cloud management, while Hillstone's advanced threat detection gives it an advantage in security-focused settings.

Features: ExtremeCloud IQ provides comprehensive cloud-based network management, advanced analytics capabilities, and efficient network operations. Hillstone I-Series delivers robust security measures, advanced intrusion detection, and breach prevention features. The primary difference lies in ExtremeCloud IQ's focus on network optimization, contrasted with Hillstone's concentration on security enhancements.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ExtremeCloud IQ is known for its straightforward deployment and easy integration with existing cloud services. Its customer support is accessible, aiding in smooth implementation. Hillstone's deployment may be more complex due to specialized infrastructure needs, but it provides tailored support for its security solutions.

Pricing and ROI: ExtremeCloud IQ offers lower setup costs with high ROI through network efficiency improvements. Hillstone I-Series, while having higher initial costs, provides significant ROI by enhancing security and reducing potential breach expenses. ExtremeCloud IQ is valued for cost-effectiveness in network management, while Hillstone's strong security returns justify its higher expenditure.

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Categories and Ranking

ExtremeCloud IQ
Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
21st
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
Network Management Applications (13th), Network Access Control (NAC) (11th)
Hillstone I-Series Server B...
Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
29th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (21st), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (18th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) category, the mindshare of ExtremeCloud IQ is 0.6%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System is 0.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
ExtremeCloud IQ0.6%
Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System0.5%
Other98.9%
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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.
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DAVI TEIXEIRA - PeerSpot reviewer
Beneficial AI detection, helpful support, but modern UI needed
The initial setup of the Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System requires a bunch of steps starting with installing the hardware and setting it up. However, most of the setup is done by the vendor. I rate the initial setup of the Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System an eight out of ten. The vendor provides free training in the software provided.
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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

"The cloud-based management interface allows us to fully manage all our wireless radios, ensuring consistency and ease of access."
"This solution's most valuable feature is its short deployment time."
"ExtremeCloud IQ is an intuitive platform. The tool's ability to streamline network operations depends on the end customer. Sometimes it's quicker, and sometimes it takes much longer. It helps me to address network problems."
"Extreme is transitioning to 802.11ax facilities running the 2G and the 5G cloud, allowing for higher density in education use cases, and ExtremeCloud IQ provides you with novel ways to manage everything. In the old days, you used to have a controller on-site for your access points, but everything is easier now."
"The technical support for this solution is good."
"HiveManager is extremely easy to use for anyone with little network experience."
"What our customers like the most is that this device is so rugged. It has very good performance and throughput. Its console is very easy to use and has many features, which makes it different from its competitors. Cloud IQ has all the features built into the console, whereas other solutions require you to integrate multiple solutions with their consoles. You don't need to add anything extra with Cloud IQ. With this single solution, you can do almost everything."
"What's most valuable for me in ExtremeCloud IQ is easy management. It also has centralized administration, so you don't have to go to the customer site to program it. It can be programmed remotely."
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"One or two people can maintain and support the solution. The maintenance is not difficult."
"The most valuable features of the Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System are the AI detection and monitoring of common threats."
 

Cons

"I struggled with the documentation. I expected comprehensive documentation and videos but found them to be too simple."
"Certain features only exist or work in certain versions."
"I know a school district, a big school district of mine, ripped out Extreme due to inefficiencies. It was the guest network that can be a struggle. They tried to differentiate between their primary network, and then offer a secondary."
"A mobile app would be awesome."
"The solution's performance needs to be enhanced because of a very high delay."
"The tool has simplified things, but it also adds a complexity that sometimes stumps some users."
"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."
"ExtremeCloud should invest in an SD-WAN solution or integration with SD-WAN."
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"The UI dashboard view needs to be improved because it is ugly. If it was more modern it would be better. Additionally, better integration with other databases would be good."
"Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System can improve by having more anti-spam features that will hopefully eliminate all of the other threats."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would advise that you be sure to compare apples with apples. Many customers just look at the price per AP and licences, and compare that against other solutions. But, they do not look at the complete picture such as: TCO - how much the equipment will cost you over, say, seven years? Will the customer need to change complete infrastructure when they want to buy the newest hardware? Does support include a lifetime warranty and RMA?"
"It is not the cheapest product but I think that the price is reasonable because you get a lot of support of it's needed."
"There are probably cheaper solutions but we invest for stability and performance for the longer haul."
"The product pricing is reasonable."
"ExtremeCloud IQ's pricing is high."
"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."
"For example, if you compare Aruba vs Aerohive, you need to check which licences from Aruba you need to match the functionality of Aerohive (usually you need at least three types of licences and a controller with redundancy). The same goes with Cisco, where you need buy additional licences for central management, firewall, spectral analysis, WIPS, PPSK, etc. Aerohive has a very simple model - one licence for all the functionalities - and you can believe that there are many. One licence makes it easy to maintain, scale, renew and you can plan your costs 10 years in advance."
"Extreme licensing is based on the number of access points. When you buy the license for the first year, everything is included, such as access to mapping, etc. If you don't renew your software assurance for the second year, the access points will still work, but you can't use the cloud management tools."
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"The price of the solution is good. It is less expensive than the other solutions in the market. There are not any additional features or hidden costs."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
9%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business45
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise24
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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 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 advice do you have for others considering ExtremeCloud IQ?
I rate the overall solution nine out of ten only due to the poor documentation. Despite this, I was very happy with ExtremeCloud IQ as it greatly eased my workload, allowing me to manage the networ...
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Also Known As

Aerohive Networks, Aerohive HiveManager, HiveManager, ExtremeCloud , ExtremeSecurity
Hillstone sBDS
 

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.

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The Hillstone Server Breach Detection System (sBDS) adopts multiple threat detection technologies that include both traditional signature-based technology as well as large-scale threat intelligent data modeling and user behavioral analytics modeling, which provides an ideal solution to detect unknown or 0-day threat attacks, to protect high-value, critical servers and their sensitive data from being leaked or stolen. Together with deep threat hunting analysis capabilities and visibility, Hillstone sBDS provides security admins the effective means to detect IOCs (Indicators of Compromise) events, restore the threat attack kill chain and provide extensive visibility into threat intelligence analysis and mitigations.

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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
Norbert Wiener University, Regional Government of the Amazon
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