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ExtremeCloud IQ vs Juniper WLC Series comparison

The compared Extreme Networks and Juniper solutions aren't in the same category. Extreme Networks is ranked #13 in NMA , with an average rating of 8.5, and holds a 2.7% mindshare in the category. Juniper is ranked #17 in Wireless LAN , with an average rating of 8.7, and holds a 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Extreme Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Juniper users who would recommend it.
ExtremeCloud IQ
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97% willing to recommend
Juniper WLC Series
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 27, 2025

Juniper WLC Series and ExtremeCloud IQ compete in the networking solutions category. ExtremeCloud IQ has an upper hand with its flexible deployment options and intuitive management system.

Features: Juniper offers AI-based monitoring and troubleshooting, supports Azure Active Directory, and accommodates up to 256 Access Points. ExtremeCloud IQ features a controller-less approach, comprehensive AP management, and robust security measures. It also supports remote deployment and monitoring.

Room for Improvement: Juniper needs enhancements in network access control, portal functionality, and traffic monitoring. ExtremeCloud IQ users seek a more intuitive interface, better integration with existing tools, and detailed reporting. Documentation also requires more depth to help new users.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Juniper focuses on on-premises deployments with stable technical support and detailed documentation. ExtremeCloud IQ offers deployment across various cloud environments, emphasizing centralized management. Users report satisfaction with customer service from both providers.

Pricing and ROI: Juniper is considered expensive with high licensing fees, challenging for small businesses but can offer ROI through reliable performance. ExtremeCloud IQ's costs are also high, though its pricing model is straightforward with discounts. Users find it more cost-effective than other providers.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

ExtremeCloud IQ
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), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (22nd)
Juniper WLC Series
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
Wireless LAN (17th)
 

Mindshare comparison

ExtremeCloud IQ and Juniper WLC Series aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. ExtremeCloud IQ is designed for Network Management Applications and holds a mindshare of 2.7%, down 2.9% compared to last year.
Juniper WLC Series, on the other hand, focuses on Wireless LAN, holds 1.0% mindshare, up 0.9% since last year.
Network Management Applications Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
ExtremeCloud IQ2.7%
Cisco DNA Center22.1%
Cisco Catalyst Center9.5%
Other65.7%
Network Management Applications
Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Juniper WLC Series1.0%
Aruba Wireless15.7%
Ruckus Wireless14.0%
Other69.3%
Wireless LAN
 

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.
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Matilda Elwell - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers visibility and cost benefits
The tool has given us more visibility, but I'm not very technical, so I can't comment on specific features. However, the diagnostic tools for identifying system issues have greatly improved, which we appreciate. We still use Cisco ICE for authentication on the Juniper network, as we did before. We've seen cost benefits with the Juniper WLC Series, which was a key factor in our decision-making during the proof of concept. Besides cost improvements, we've also noticed better resolution of issues and faults in our help desk, thanks to the enhanced features.
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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

"a true controller-less approach, where each Access Point is 100% independent from the management system."
"HiveManager is incredibly useful for managing APs and switches from one cloud interface."
"It excels in Wi-Fi and switch management, as well as other internal management aspects, offering speed and efficiency that surpass what other competitors provide."
"The dashboards are great and the user interface is quite intuitive."
"The few times we have needed help, Aerohive has been there for us and I am confident that If I need them they will be there again."
"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."
"The cloud management gives us the tools and reports that we need to monitor and troubleshoot the network."
"Another valuable feature is the automation of Wi-Fi configurations, which allows the wireless network to auto-reconfigure in case of problems."
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"The tool has given us more visibility, but I'm not very technical, so I can't comment on specific features. However, the diagnostic tools for identifying system issues have greatly improved, which we appreciate. We still use Cisco ICE for authentication on the Juniper network, as we did before. We've seen cost benefits with the Juniper WLC Series, which was a key factor in our decision-making during the proof of concept. Besides cost improvements, we've also noticed better resolution of issues and faults in our help desk, thanks to the enhanced features."
"It is a very stable solution."
"The installation process is very easy."
"The installation process is nice and easy."
"The Artificial Intelligence on offer is very useful."
"It prevents a large number of unauthorized modifications of access point devices."
"It's easy to set up, and I feel it's very secure. I also prefer its reporting feature. The devices are quite good."
"The AI integration with Marvis is very valuable."
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Cons

"ExtremeCloud should invest in an SD-WAN solution or integration with SD-WAN."
"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."
"I struggled with the documentation."
"ExtremeCloud IQ’s user interface needs to be improved, and its current bugs need to be fixed."
"For me, the only issue is the potential delay in the tool statistics updating in real time after making changes."
"From our perspective, we would love to see Aerohive provide faster feature enhancement in their Virtual Appliance to match the features with the cloud solution more quickly."
"The certification costs from suppliers are getting out of control, and it's not just Extreme. We have the same problem with Cisco and Huawei."
"Its price could be lower. It is a simplified solution, but it has price challenges. It is costly as compared to other solutions. It has almost everything. The only thing is that MAC is not possible on the cloud, and it has to be on-premises."
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"Juniper WLC Series has certain shortcomings in traffic monitoring."
"There could be more information from the controller, and it could be easier to work with the controller lights. It's not easy to bring up the upgrades."
"There could be a high level of security."
"We would prefer it if the solution could be less expensive."
"The solution should create configuration documentation."
"The biggest issue was that Juniper stopped developing, so we had to look for another solution."
"In my region, access to the product is very difficult and presents a logistical nightmare. Also, pricing is a big problem and a barrier to entry when selling Juniper against competitors."
"The solution could offer more integration with other products."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Price-wise, it is a reasonable tool."
"Although the pricing is a bit high, I consider Aerohive to be well worth the money."
"ExtremeCloud IQ's pricing is medium, but its support contract costs more."
"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?"
"The pricing is so cost-effective that it leaves no room for competition with other vendors."
"I am not involved in the price, but I am sure that it is not cheap."
"The price was okay."
"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."
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"Juniper WLC Series is a bit pricey but worth its cost."
"The solution's pricing is reasonable."
"The licensing cost is quite high, but considering it's an enterprise solution, the complexity justifies the price."
"There is a certain amount that needs to be paid towards the licensing charges associated with the product, but though I am not sure, I feel the licenses that we have in our company are for three years."
"The product is relatively affordable for enterprise companies."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
8%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business45
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise24
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise4
 

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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What do you like most about Juniper WLC Series?
Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment.
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What needs improvement with Juniper WLC Series?
Juniper lacks a network access control agent similar to solutions like Alubakya Path and Cisco ISE. There should be a network access control engine. Some customers find it challenging as they do no...
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What is your primary use case for Juniper WLC Series?
I work with Juniper service provider solutions. I have a service provider customer and some enterprise customers in retail.
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Comparisons

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Compared 9% of the time
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Compared 8% of the time
Aruba Wireless vs ExtremeCloud IQ Logo
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Compared 7% of the time
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Compared 39% of the time
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Compared 32% of the time
Ruckus Wireless vs Juniper WLC Series Logo
Ruckus Wireless vs Juniper WLC Series
Compared 29% of the time
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Also Known As

Aerohive Networks, Aerohive HiveManager, HiveManager, ExtremeCloud , ExtremeSecurity
Juniper WLAN
 

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
WLC Series Wireless LAN Controllers deliver and manage wireless local area networks with the highest level of reliability, performance, security, and management in the industry. They integrate secure, wireless LANs with any size wired infrastructures, from small branch offices to the largest enterprise or university campus.
Juniper
 

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
Apollo Hotel Papendrecht, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Bajaj Capital, Baloise Insurance, BAS Group, Borealis, Danish Crown, Deloitte Belgium, Jan Yperman Hospital, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, MercaSID, S.A., NHTV Breda University, Parklands College and Christopher Robin Pre-Primary, San Antonio Community Hospital, Sandia National Laboratories, Springfield Public Schools (SPS), St. Catherine University, TalkTalk, The Education Village, University of Copenhagen, University of the Highlands and Islands, University of the West of Scotland (UWS), Valdosta State University, Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), zulily
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