ExtremeCloud IQ vs macmon Network Access Control comparison

Extreme Networks and macmon secure are both solutions in the Network Access Control (NAC) category. Extreme Networks is ranked #10 with an average rating of 9.0, while macmon secure is ranked #13. Extreme Networks holds a 1.8% mindshare in NAC, compared to macmon secure’s 2.7% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Extreme Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of macmon secure users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 5, 2024

ExtremeCloud IQ and macmon Network Access Control compete in the network management sector. ExtremeCloud IQ holds an upper hand in user satisfaction with pricing and support, while macmon Network Access Control is favored for its comprehensive feature set.

Features: ExtremeCloud IQ provides robust Wi-Fi management, AI-driven insights, and seamless IT operations. Macmon Network Access Control focuses on endpoint security, network visibility, and comprehensive policy management.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ExtremeCloud IQ offers straightforward cloud-based deployment supported by accessible customer service. Macmon Network Access Control requires detailed installation with extensive security configurations but may need more user involvement for setup.

Pricing and ROI: ExtremeCloud IQ features competitive pricing and promises ROI through streamlined management and operational efficiency. Macmon Network Access Control may involve higher setup costs; however, its enhanced security features deliver substantial long-term benefits.

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Categories and Ranking

ExtremeCloud IQ

Ranking in Network Access Control (NAC)

10th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Management Applications (13th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (17th)

macmon Network Access Control

Ranking in Network Access Control (NAC)

13th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Network Access Control (NAC) category, the mindshare of ExtremeCloud IQ is 1.8%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of macmon Network Access Control is 2.7%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Access Control (NAC) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
ExtremeCloud IQ	1.8%
macmon Network Access Control	2.7%
Other	95.5%

Network Access Control (NAC)

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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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Yusuf Oezeren

Senior System Engineer at MOD IT GmbH

A robust solution that provides protection to effectively control the access to your network

The single sign-on process can be improved and the interface should be made more user-friendly. The interface is user-friendly but, for example, when we have new people starting to work, they never work with NetOne and it is a bit hard to expand in certain places. In addition, when I have to pull the last corrected MAC address, I need to put the space between it in order to find the address. If I don't put it in there, I don't get any resources. This needs improvement. They should maybe add integration with LanSuite. We can include it to see the direct information we get from our LAN Tree. If I click on the MAC address, I will then directly get the hostname, and that will open a tap-in line so I see what the last update was.

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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

"Our transaction polling is now way more secure."

"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 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."

"Ability to assign zero trust policies from the user."

"ExtremeCloud offers features that not a lot of other vendors do like their data storage and the ability to swap licenses."

"The technical support for this solution is good."

"The amount of time spent troubleshooting wireless issues is now non-existent so our ROI is priceless as it stands."

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

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"The ease of connecting with the client is valuable for me."

"The API is a great way to get information from other tools."

"We use it with our Cisco switches so we can see which switch it is actually connected to."

Cons

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

"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."

"In the early days there were some stability issues with the code, but they corrected them quickly."

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

"ExtremeCloud should invest in an SD-WAN solution or integration with SD-WAN."

"A room for improvement in ExtremeCloud IQ is roaming. My team is facing roaming issues with the solution, particularly when using VoIP over WiFi. For example, VoIP sometimes breaks when you walk around the customer site. In terms of what I'd like to see in the next release of the solution, right now, the inventory for ExtremeCloud IQ is awful. There's no stock, and you must wait a year and a half for new stocks. It's awful."

"Integrating the network access control solution can be complex, as it essentially combines two separate products."

"Certain features only exist or work in certain versions."

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"The solution must allow users to filter files based on dates."

"The single sign-on process can be improved and the interface should be made more user-friendly."

"The service macmon offers is already great."

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."

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

"The price was okay."

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

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

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

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

"Bring the cost down."

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"The solution is not expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Educational Organization

Marketing Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Computer Software Company

10%

Retailer

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	45
Midsize Enterprise	14
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?

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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

With macmon Network Access Control you always know which devices are connected to your network and where. It provides profound protection for your corporate network and is a centralized security authority that protects your network against intrusion from unauthorized devices, and ensures the complete overview of all your devices.

UFOs (unknown frightening objects) are a thing of the past, as all your devices such as PCs, printers, laptops, medical and technical devices are identified at any time, efficiently monitored and protected against unauthorized access. Guest and employee devices (BYOD) can be easily and securely authorized via the macmon guest service using dynamic management of network segmentation.

To protect your network against unauthorized access, macmon provides two efficient product bundles as well as additional Add-Ons.

Find out more:
- macmon NAC Bundles
- macmon NAC features

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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

More than 1,500 installations in all over Europe in all industries: Stepchange, Volkswagen, Vivantes Healthcare, MBDA Weapons, APS engineering, Alfred Ritter GmbH (Ritter Sport), Haßberg-Kliniken, 1. FSV Mainz 05 eV., Siempelkamp, AEB etc.

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