ExtremeCloud IQ vs IBM Security Network IPS comparison

Extreme and IBM are both solutions in the Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) category. Extreme is ranked #18 with an average rating of 8.3, while IBM is ranked #23. Extreme holds a 0.6% mindshare in ID, compared to IBM’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Extreme 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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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

ExtremeCloud IQ

Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)

18th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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

IBM Security Network IPS

Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)

23rd

Average Rating

7.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) category, the mindshare of ExtremeCloud IQ is 0.6%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Security Network IPS is 0.6%, down from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Sriman L

Senior Network Engineer at Nipun Net Solutions

One of the best cloud-based wireless solutions that helps manage multiple APs from a single dashboard across multiple locations

ExtremeCloud IQ’s user interface needs to be improved, and its current bugs need to be fixed. Sometimes, AP details, like the AP firmware and the AP hostname, are not updating properly because of a few bugs in the current version, which they might fix in the next version. Compared to the central and other cloud solutions, a couple of bugs still running on these portals need to be rectified. For ExtremeCloud IQ's next releases, I expect to get all the users and the events alerts. Also, if any AP goes down, I should be able to do some scheduled reports specific to the site because it is currently in beta. If any AP goes offline, that's an event. If you want to do the filter for a specific site event, we don't have that filter option. I expect specific site-level and category-level events and alert filters to get reports.

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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

"HiveManager is extremely easy to use for anyone with little network experience."

"I like ExtremeCloud IQ's unified single-pane-of-glass dashboard. It offers a lot of visibility of performance, and it's great for troubleshooting. You don't have to go to 55 different places. You can get the information you need with just a few clicks."

"ExtremeCloud IQ is integrated with the Ekahau tool so that you can log in to the ExtremeCloud IQ portal, upload the cloud plans, draw all the interiors, and plan the APs with the real-time AP position."

"The feature that I like to most is unified management in a multitenant environment, where we can manage all our customers with thousands of devices (routers, switches, VPNs, and APs)."

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

"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)."

"The cloud management gives us the tools and reports that we need to monitor and troubleshoot the network."

"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."

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"The initial setup is simple."

"The most valuable feature is its simplicity."

Cons

"The solution's performance needs to be enhanced because of a very high delay."

"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."

"Pricing is a bit expensive."

"I would like to see a remote phone application for monitoring APs when on the road."

"I struggled with the documentation. I expected comprehensive documentation and videos but found them to be too simple."

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

"Browser load time for the cloud is long and needs improvement."

"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."

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

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

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

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

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

"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."

"ExtremeCloud IQ's pricing is medium, but its support contract costs more."

"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."

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

"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?"

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"The cost of operations is very low."

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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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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.

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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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