ExtremeCloud IQ vs Huawei eSight comparison

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Extreme Networks and Huawei are both solutions in the Network Management Applications category. Extreme Networks is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.5, while Huawei is ranked #16. Extreme Networks holds a 2.8% mindshare in NMA, compared to Huawei’s 4.2% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Extreme Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 72% of Huawei users who would recommend it.

ExtremeCloud IQ

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72% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 2, 2025

ExtremeCloud IQ and Huawei eSight are prominent solutions in the cloud management and on-premises network management categories respectively. ExtremeCloud IQ seems to have the upper hand with its cloud-based flexibility and features that enhance scalability and resiliency.

Features: ExtremeCloud IQ offers robust reporting, deployment planning tools, load balancing, auto-channeling, firewalls, and zero-touch provisioning. Its cloud management feature simplifies operations with intuitive controls and centralized management. Huawei eSight provides extensive monitoring and reporting capabilities primarily for Huawei devices.

Room for Improvement: ExtremeCloud IQ struggles with user interface complexity, occasional bugs, and a steep learning curve for new users. Improvements are needed in integration with third-party products and search functionality. Huawei eSight requires enhanced automation, better integration with third-party devices, and simplified licensing. Its support and reporting capabilities also need refinement.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ExtremeCloud IQ supports flexible deployment across public, private, and hybrid clouds with scalable solutions, praised for its excellent customer service and technical support. Huawei eSight operates on-premises, which may restrict flexibility, though it generally offers good support, which can vary by region.

Pricing and ROI: ExtremeCloud IQ is moderately priced with straightforward licensing, though initial setup costs can be high. It offers good ROI through reduced management overhead. Huawei eSight is competitively priced, particularly against higher-priced competitors like Cisco, though its ROI could be limited by integration and flexibility issues.

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Categories and Ranking

ExtremeCloud IQ

Ranking in Network Management Applications

11th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Access Control (NAC) (10th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (18th)

Huawei eSight

Ranking in Network Management Applications

16th

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

IT Infrastructure Monitoring (56th)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Network Management Applications category, the mindshare of ExtremeCloud IQ is 2.8%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei eSight is 4.2%, down from 4.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Management Applications Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
ExtremeCloud IQ	2.8%
Huawei eSight	4.2%
Other	93.0%

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Wael Awni

Management Board Member And Network Engineer at NewLogics

Unified licensing and AI-driven control have simplified multi-site management and boosted automation

There is a little bit of delay for the analytics in ExtremeCloud IQ, but it is acceptable. The response time in ExtremeCloud IQ is a little slow. The system response time is slow, and the updates on the system, such as the updates for the analytics or for the location-based services, are slow. For example, if I want to update the location-based solution, it takes about one minute to update my location. This is too much time. It's not an accurate location over one minute. They should enhance the response of the system part of location-based services, such as Extreme LPS or Extreme Location Essentials. This needs a huge improvement for the latency and for the updates.

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Gary Strydom

Desktop Analyst at Transnet

Used to monitor devices and provides the hardware alarms feature

Huawei eSight has helped me overcome many monitoring aspects of the hardware. From a single view, I can monitor all the hardware. Instead of logging on to each piece of hardware and monitoring it individually, I can monitor them from one single point. I would recommend the solution to other users because it provides a single point of view of the hardware. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

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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

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

"The most valuable feature is that you can assign zero trust policies from the user, as a result policy enforcement is very good, it's simple to use and it can traverse multiple switches."

"HiveManager has been a valuable tool to manage/troubleshoot Access Points, Branch Routers, and connected clients."

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

"The Aerohive solution appeared to be price competitive, however lack of training and support in the region has made it more expensive than other solutions."

"The technical support for this solution is good."

"We're end-users; it's working very well on our side, and that's why we tell people that this solution is good."

"We have over 100 offices across the state, and remote management has saved us thousands of dollars in travel and time."

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"eSight allows me to monitor and solve any problem in the backbone and any switch in real-time."

"Technical support is good from Huawei."

"We use Huawei eSight to monitor devices like Wi-Fi controllers, LAN switches, and routers."

"I like the real-time location monitor or RTLS feature. It is similar to the monitoring feature in Cisco Prime."

"The solution's most valuable dashboard features include monitoring storage, resource availability, and hardware alarms."

"We can scale the solution."

"The most important features are alarm management and the visualization of the health of our network devices."

"We have found the product to be stable and reliable."

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Cons

"Pricing is a bit expensive."

"It needs to have a good Layer 7 and a better user interface."

"We have had some mediocre to poor experiences with tech support: Conflicting information, condescending attitudes, and reluctance to work to resolve an issue."

"A redesigned UI with better flow and more intuition would make configuration much easier."

"ExtremeCloud IQ’s user interface needs to be improved, and its current bugs need to be fixed."

"We can't, for example, see Cisco access points from the dashboard. We can only see Extreme."

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

"Aerohive pricing is a little high on the hardware and licensing, but for the price, I like them very much."

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"This solution could be improved by offering monitoring for all devices and not only Huawei devices."

"When I implemented this Huawei solution, I faced some limitations in particular areas like wireless scanning."

"Huawei eSight should work on the option to have the email notification working on Office 365 Exchange."

"The variety of license types should be made simpler as, at present, it is complex."

"Technical support for the solution is not so good."

"In my experience with eSight, I can tell you that you will experience a number of alerts that can be stressful to the administrator monitoring plenty of devices."

"Something that could be improved is the lack of integration with Cisco switches. In the next release, I would like to see better reporting."

"It will be better if they can make the simple network topology part more presentable. It would also be better if they had API integration and integration with third-party devices."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I did a multi-year license. It was a three-year license. It compares well with others in terms of the price. It is about a hundred dollars per year on a three-year scale."

"Customers need to pay a yearly licensing fee for ExtremeCloud IQ, which is a little bit expensive."

"The product pricing is reasonable."

"I am not involved in the price, but I am sure that it is not cheap."

"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."

"The pricing is so cost-effective that it leaves no room for competition with other vendors."

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

"Previously, ExtremeCloudIQ provided free licensing for all the basic requirements of their customers. An advanced cloud user had to purchase advanced licenses for automation and advanced country features at the enterprise level. They have restricted the licensing, allowing only up to ten units for testing, which is challenging. This limitation becomes problematic, especially in countries like Sri Lanka or other Asian countries, where customers face economic challenges and have limited budgets. The previous free option was beneficial, but it has become tougher to manage with these new changes. They should revise their pricing structure, offering the basic features free of charge for up to 50 AP. Larger entities with more than 50 APs have the budget to support them. Still, it becomes more difficult for small and medium-sized businesses with less than 50 APs to allocate a significant budget for control and management features."

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"Its pricing is better than any other Huawei product. Some products are cheaper in Huawei, and some products are cheaper in Cisco. Cisco has more benefits and options than Huawei if you consider different network environments."

"The price is very expensive."

"Pricing depends on the competition. If your competitor is like Cisco, then Huawei is much more competitive when it comes to pricing."

"The solution’s pricing is reasonable."

"The pricing for Huawei eSight is reasonable, especially with the base license and incremental licenses for additional devices. However, the variety of license types can be a bit complex. We used to sell eSight but switched to another solution, so we're not actively trading it anymore."

"I would rate this solution a nine out of ten for pricing. The pricing depends on which features you use and can become expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Construction Company

12%

Outsourcing Company

Financial Services Firm

17%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	14
Large Enterprise	24

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	1

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?

The automated provisioning and zero-touch provisioning in ExtremeCloud IQ help with the deployment of mass products. For example, when I'm going to add 200 CCTV cameras to the network and they are ...

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Also Known As

Aerohive Networks, Aerohive HiveManager, HiveManager, ExtremeCloud , ExtremeSecurity

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Overview

ExtremeCloud IQ provides powerful cloud management with controller-less architecture, centralized administration, and seamless scalability, simplifying configuration and deployment while enhancing security and automation.

ExtremeCloud IQ is designed for managing wireless networks across diverse environments. It offers consolidated management for wireless LANs, access points, and switches, all integrated into a single dashboard. Known for intuitive automation and robust security features like integrated firewalls, it supports entities in educational sectors, large enterprises, manufacturing, and healthcare. Users benefit from detailed network insights while streamlined management and effective support contribute to efficiency. While offering advanced options such as Private Pre-shared Key and VLAN mapping, the system would benefit from improved configuration and stability, as well as enhanced device compatibility and reporting capabilities.

What are the standout features of ExtremeCloud IQ?

Cloud Management: Offers seamless administration with a robust controller-less architecture.
Security: Enhances protection with integrated firewalls and intuitive automation.
Scalability: Supports seamless scalability across diverse environments.
Advanced Options: Includes features like Private Pre-shared Key and VLAN mapping.
Dashboard: Provides visibility and control for efficient network management.

What benefits can users expect from ExtremeCloud IQ?

Ease of Use: Simplifies IT tasks, reducing workload for resource-limited teams.
Network Insights: Offers comprehensive data for informed decision-making.
Support: Provides effective strategies for resolving network issues.
Unified Management: Consolidates multiple locations into a single dashboard for streamlined operations.

In educational settings, ExtremeCloud IQ streamlines network management for schools and universities, allowing them to focus on educational excellence. Large enterprises benefit from its unified platform, managing multiple locations effectively, while manufacturing firms and healthcare facilities use its comprehensive tools to ensure reliable and secure connectivity across their networks.

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Huawei eSight provides efficient network and infrastructure management, known for supporting all Huawei devices. With features like alarm management and device health visualization, it remains a stable, scalable tool for Huawei partners seeking effective monitoring and control.

Huawei eSight offers detailed monitoring, supporting Huawei devices seamlessly, praised for its simplicity and integration with Windows servers. Users appreciate its Network Traffic Analyzer and dashboard, which includes storage and resource monitoring. It is cost-effective and scales well for Huawei users. However, interface and menu design updates are needed, alongside better automation and third-party device integration like Cisco switches. Improvements in wireless reporting and licensing options would enhance usability. Excessive alerts and flexibility issues should be addressed, as should support and deployment processes.

What key features does Huawei eSight provide?

Alarm Management: Provides timely notifications for potential issues.
Device Health Visualization: Offers clear insights into device status and performance.
Real-Time Location Monitor: Tracks device locations efficiently.
Network Traffic Analyzer: Analyzes traffic for better decision making.
Resource Monitoring: Monitors resources ensuring optimal usage.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Cost-Effectiveness: Provides value suitable for Huawei devices.
Stability: Ensures reliable performance.
Scalability: Adapts to growing network demands.
Efficiency: Simplifies management tasks.

Huawei eSight is widely adopted in industries for managing network infrastructure. Organizations use it to monitor switches, routers, and access points, often in data centers or enterprise networks. It aids in device configuration, management, and support, tailored to networks built on Huawei's product ecosystem.

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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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