ExtremeCloud IQ vs Junos Space Network Director comparison

Extreme Networks and Juniper are both solutions in the Network Management Applications category. Extreme Networks is ranked #13 with an average rating of 8.5, while Juniper is ranked #16 with an average rating of 8.0. Extreme Networks holds a 2.7% mindshare in NMA, compared to Juniper’s 2.8% 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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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 2, 2025

ExtremeCloud IQ and Junos Space Network Director are in the network management solutions category. Junos Space Network Director often has the upper hand due to its feature richness, appealing to those seeking advanced functionalities.

Features: ExtremeCloud IQ is appreciated for its simplified network operations, intuitive cloud-based management, and comprehensive visibility via a single-pane dashboard. Junos Space Network Director stands out with its comprehensive suite of tools, robust automation capabilities, and detailed network analysis, offering a deeper management experience.

Room for Improvement: ExtremeCloud IQ could improve in areas like expanding features for large-scale deployments, enhancing automation tools, and providing more granular security controls. Junos Space Network Director may benefit from simplifying its interface, speeding up the deployment process, and offering more intuitive management for new users.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ExtremeCloud IQ is known for its quick setup process and effective support services that ease deployment. On the other hand, Junos Space Network Director might present a steeper learning curve due to its extensive features, but it also provides strong customer service to assist deployment.

Pricing and ROI: ExtremeCloud IQ typically offers more budget-friendly initial setup costs and swift return on investment, which is appealing to cost-conscious businesses. Junos Space Network Director may involve higher upfront costs but offers advanced functionalities and long-term value, attracting those focused on comprehensive solutions.

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Categories and Ranking

ExtremeCloud IQ

Ranking in Network Management Applications

13th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Access Control (NAC) (11th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (21st)

Junos Space Network Director

Ranking in Network Management Applications

16th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Network Management Applications category, the mindshare of ExtremeCloud IQ is 2.7%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Junos Space Network Director is 2.8%, down from 3.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Management Applications Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
ExtremeCloud IQ	2.7%
Junos Space Network Director	2.8%
Other	94.5%

Network Management Applications

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KristianLarsen

Senior Consultant at Mikla IT

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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Ibrahim Reda

Network and Security Engineer at CITG - Continental Information and Telecom Group

High scalability network management with centralized control and an intuitive interface that provides efficient monitoring and configuration capabilities

A centralized platform is crucial for efficiently managing all of our switches, which were previously handled individually, leading to significant challenges. This unified dashboard simplifies tasks like simultaneous switch upgrades, streamlining the process. It enables us to create reports that monitor site statuses, including uptime and downtime, which helps us evaluate each site's monthly uptime and assess its revenue potential based on operational time.

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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

"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."

"The deployment made my life very easy."

"The dashboards are great and the user interface is quite intuitive."

"What I like best about ExtremeCloud IQ is its ease of use. Flexibility is another pro of ExtremeCloud IQ. I also find ExtremeCloud IQ feature-rich."

"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 network, like data usage (in GB), the status of ports and AP, and other details. You can drill down on granular-level drills to gain insights into specific applications and usage patterns like application level and fee, where your data is being wasted or what your clients are doing with the Internet data, what kind of applications they are using, etc."

"Its configuration and deployment are the most valuable."

"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."

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

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"It allows me to do more of the basic firewall features, like traffic management and others, in a single pane of glass."

"The most valuable feature is the technical support, as it is better than others."

"The most valuable feature is the management from a single pane of glass."

"A centralized platform is crucial for efficiently managing all of our switches, which were previously handled individually, leading to significant challenges."

Cons

"There can be an improvement by incorporating two-factor authentication or multi-factor authentication for security. Advanced network access control features and application control features should be added to manage applications. Many customers are interested in managing data, such as setting data quotas for individual users."

"Their firewall configuration gets funky and it can be difficult to understand."

"Having a wizard for customers who are just starting might be helpful."

"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."

"For me, the only issue is the potential delay in the tool statistics updating in real time after making changes."

"We'd like to have a cloud dashboard from which we can see all devices."

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

"Need port aggregation on the 2384 switches to take full advantage of ac on the APs. I understand that is on their product road map."

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"The upgrades are very time-consuming and difficult, and they often have to rebuild the product."

"I would like to them include network real-time performance and come up with a dashboard report."

"I would like to see Space created to fully functional, where it's got multiple modules, particularly SD-WAN working on Corporate, or maybe become part of the Orchestrator portion."

"Its interface should be improved and enhanced to offer various functions, with flexible pricing"

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"Bring the cost down."

"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."

"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?"

"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."

"Although the pricing is a bit high, I consider Aerohive to be well worth the money."

"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."

"The product pricing is reasonable."

More ExtremeCloud IQ pricing and cost advice

"Typically, Juniper is more expensive than Cisco in initial costs, but overall, the long-term licensing fees that you're going to pay for Juniper versus Cisco is going to be less."

"We would like the price to be reduced."

"This product is set at a good price point."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

Computer Software Company

16%

Government

Insurance Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	45
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	24

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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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What do you like most about Junos Space Network Director?

A centralized platform is crucial for efficiently managing all of our switches, which were previously handled individually, leading to significant challenges.

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What needs improvement with Junos Space Network Director?

Its interface should be improved and enhanced to offer various functions, with flexible pricing. It should provide the ability to modify interfaces, enabling actions like shutting them down, adding...

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What is your primary use case for Junos Space Network Director?

It served as my main point of contact for banking and the central tool for managing a large network of switches across multiple locations. The network consisted of about 3,300 switches, with roughl...

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Also Known As

Aerohive Networks, Aerohive HiveManager, HiveManager, ExtremeCloud , ExtremeSecurity

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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

Juniper Junos Space Network Director can support IT staff can manage their physical and virtual enterprise networks through a single pane of glass. Junos Space Network Director is a automated turnkey network management solution. Administrators can use it to visualize, analyze, and control their entire enterprise networks. In the data center, your IT staff can use the tool to manage and synchronize physical and virtual environments. In the campus, Network Director automates routine management tasks such as network provisioning and troubleshooting, dramatically improving operational efficiency and reliability. Network Director also integrates with VMware vCenter and vRealize Operations (vROps). The management tool offers sophisticated analytics for high-performance data centers, while open RESTful APIs support service orchestration integration with third-party platforms.

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

St. Catherine's University, OneNet, University of New Haven, Frederick County Public Schools (Maryland), America's Test Kitchen

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