ExtremeCloud IQ vs IBM Security Network IPS comparison

Extreme Networks and IBM are both solutions in the Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) category. Extreme Networks is ranked #17 with an average rating of 9.0, while IBM is ranked #21. Extreme Networks holds a 0.9% mindshare in ID, compared to IBM’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Extreme Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of IBM users who would recommend it.

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97% willing to recommend

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80% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

IBM Security Network IPS and ExtremeCloud IQ compete in the network security and management category. IBM Security Network IPS holds an edge with its extensive security features, while ExtremeCloud IQ is favored for its user-friendly cloud-based management.

Features: IBM Security Network IPS offers advanced threat detection, deep packet inspection, and automated threat responses, complementing its strong security framework. ExtremeCloud IQ provides AI-driven insights, streamlined network management, and device onboarding, making it suitable for easy and flexible cloud-based networking.

Room for Improvement: IBM Security Network IPS could improve in simplifying its deployment and reducing the technical expertise required for setup. It might also enhance its cloud integration capabilities. ExtremeCloud IQ can benefit from expanding its security features further, improving the granularity of its control options, and enhancing scalability for larger enterprise environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IBM Security Network IPS uses a traditional deployment model necessitating technical expertise, but it provides strong support for complex security requirements. ExtremeCloud IQ emphasizes quick cloud deployment with user-friendly interfaces and extensive support, making it ideal for cloud-managed environments.

Pricing and ROI: IBM Security Network IPS has higher initial costs due to its advanced security infrastructure but offers substantial ROI for organizations needing comprehensive threat protection. ExtremeCloud IQ offers cost-effective upfront pricing and lowers management costs through efficient cloud operations, providing strong ROI via operational savings and agile network management.

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Categories and Ranking

ExtremeCloud IQ

Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)

17th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Management Applications (13th), Network Access Control (NAC) (10th)

IBM Security Network IPS

Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)

21st

Average Rating

7.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) category, the mindshare of ExtremeCloud IQ is 0.9%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Security Network IPS is 1.5%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
ExtremeCloud IQ	0.9%
IBM Security Network IPS	1.5%
Other	97.6%

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Featured Reviews

José Roldan

Ingeniero De Preventa at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Has improved network monitoring with AI-driven insights and centralized device management

The best features of ExtremeCloud IQ include the integration of different vendors in one dashboard, the evolution of the manager, and any devices in networking. The impact of ExtremeCloud IQ on my organization is positive as the deployment is for a hybrid solution, using third-party vendors and cloud solutions for Extreme devices, switches, IP, and access points or SD-WAN solution devices. My IT team is occupied with other jobs, and ExtremeCloud IQ helps with monitoring networking at low costs. For networking and access points, it acts as a controller in a cloud environment, eliminating the need for an appliance controller or wireless LAN controller, thus saving on investment and reducing TCO costs.

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Jacob_Koithra

Project & Program manager at Shell Grp

User-friendly and has a good blocking feature but is quite expensive

Defining the new security rules and policies sometimes becomes a challenge. Integration with other platforms becomes a challenge as well. I'd like to see more integration with other tools and technologies. XGS 7100 has an end of support for the 30th of December 2022. Many are losing support. All the products of the XGS, including XGS 3100, 4100, 5100, and 7100, support is ending in December 2022. We need to know what is the plan post that? Do we need to spend money on them? Will that be extended? There has been no communication on the website either. It's an expensive device.

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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

"Once it is set and working – it is very good solution with wide range of possibilities."

"The HiveManager integration with the VPN Gateway is awesome."

"It's nice to have a single interface to configure, troubleshoot and remediate any issues."

"The tech who handles Extreme IQ tells me it's easy to use and learn. He felt like it was pretty intuitive. It comes with solid training materials. He also has talked about the security features that give you as much or as little control as you want."

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

"We integrated Aerohive into our Cisco-centric environment in 2008 and never looked back."

"One of the most fancy nice-to-have are the BR routers, allowing to work from home as if you were at the office."

"Integrated Firewall in every AP (with DPI inspection) is a killer feature and it is included already in the price of licence (with others, this feature is an add-on licence)."

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"Signature based analysis and preventing different types of network attacks."

"IPS has helped us in understanding more about the latest threats out there and made us realize that we need to be proactive when it comes to security rather than reactive."

"The most valuable feature is its simplicity."

"The initial setup is simple."

Cons

"The Virtual Appliance crashed once while doing an upgrade. The good thing here is, even if the management system fails, all our networks and features still remain 100% stable and working."

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

"I have never really felt their mounting system for the APs is all that good. The plastic plates are a bit flimsy and not well designed."

"Aerohive's new version of HiveManager, known as NG, while offering new features, still needs development and an ability to migrate from "classic" versions of HiveManager."

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

"The reporting, while a great improvement, is limited, at least in my experience, to the preconfigured charts and templates for those charts."

"A mobile app would be awesome."

"The licensing model could be improved."

More ExtremeCloud IQ cons

"I'd like to see more integration with other tools and technologies."

"The configuration of this product is complex. It could be made more user friendly."

"In the future, I would like to see a hybrid option so that we can work both on-premises and in the cloud."

"The management server can be made more user friendly and also the database configuration could be made simpler."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"This solution offers annual licensing that is middle of the range in terms of cost."

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

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

"The product pricing is reasonable."

"It is easy for customers to use this product because they are able to interchange the license depending on their usage rather than having to buy individual licenses for each asset."

"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."

More ExtremeCloud IQ pricing and cost advice

"The cost of operations is very low."

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Top Industries

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Small Business	45
Midsize Enterprise	14
Large Enterprise	24

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Questions from the Community

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Also Known As

Aerohive Networks, Aerohive HiveManager, HiveManager, ExtremeCloud , ExtremeSecurity

Security Network Intrusion Prevention System, IBM Security Network Protection, XGS, GX

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 Networks

IBM Security Network Intrusion Prevention System appliances are designed to stop constantly evolving threats before they impact your business. This means providing both high levels of protection and performance, while lowering the overall cost and complexity associated with deploying and managing a large number of point solutions.

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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

Equifax, Christian Hospital Centre

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