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ExtremeCloud IQ vs Mist AI and Cloud comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
6.8
ExtremeCloud IQ enhances productivity by simplifying management, stabilizing Wi-Fi, reducing costs, and offering quick deployment for business growth.
Sentiment score
8.6
Mist AI and Cloud offers reliable equipment, cost savings, and improved user satisfaction, despite high initial pricing.
I managed to support and deploy ExtremeCloud IQ and handle network management without requiring external staffing, thus saving on external hiring costs.
The return on investment is huge and unmatched, as the devices are not expensive and are highly beneficial for day-to-day business operations.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.8
ExtremeCloud IQ offers efficient, responsive customer service with knowledgeable support, though some find documentation and resources lacking compared to competitors.
Sentiment score
6.7
Mist AI and Cloud provide reliable technical support, though experiences vary during transition and sales support phases.
I experienced effective help mainly remotely, though for some issues, a technical person had to assist on-site.
The support quality needs improvement, particularly in terms of reachability and response time after the merger.
The issues were mainly related to response time.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
ExtremeCloud IQ offers scalable, seamless network expansion with cloud-based architecture, supporting high-density and smaller-scale applications efficiently.
Sentiment score
8.5
Mist AI and Cloud offers scalable, flexible network management for large enterprises and managed service providers ensuring seamless connectivity.
I would rate scalability at nine out of ten.
In terms of scalability, Mist AI and Cloud is scalable.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
ExtremeCloud IQ is stable, with minor firmware issues; updates improve reliability, with newer bands performing well and occasional reboots needed.
Sentiment score
8.3
Mist AI and Cloud is praised for stability and reliability, with users rating it highly despite some unused features.
It requires some time to update, which affects real-time management.
Mist AI and Cloud is stable, and I would rate its stability as eight out of ten.
 

Room For Improvement

ExtremeCloud IQ needs improvements in UI, stability, performance, security, support, and pricing to meet user and market expectations.
Mist AI and Cloud need improvements in configuration, integration, documentation, support, pricing, language support, and marketing.
I needed deep details and more thorough resources.
Since the merger or integration between Mist AI and Cloud and HP, it has affected service quality negatively.
If Juniper or Mist can enhance the management of third-party devices, it would make sense, as the current functionalities offer limited insight compared to managing Juniper or Mist devices.
From a Juniper perspective, there is a need for further improvements in the SRX and the given solution area.
 

Setup Cost

ExtremeCloud IQ is competitively priced, offering flexible licensing and reasonable support costs, especially advantageous for educational institutions.
Mist AI's pricing is competitive with reasonable licensing costs, offering a 20% edge over Aruba and Cisco, despite setup expenses.
The licensing was a challenge due to budget constraints, and I used ExtremeCloud IQ without a license for a period.
Mist AI and Cloud is not an expensive tool and is very competitive.
Compared with other solutions, Mist AI and Cloud is not that expensive and is considered moderate in pricing.
 

Valuable Features

ExtremeCloud IQ excels with centralized management, AI analytics, seamless scalability, and integration with planning tools for efficient networking.
Mist AI enhances network efficiency with advanced features, automation, and analytics, improving user experience and operational performance cost-effectively.
The automation and information provided by ExtremeCloud IQ, such as connection status and logs, were very beneficial.
Mist AI and Cloud's orchestration is beneficial for troubleshooting and proactive analysis, offering proactive solutions before issues arise.
The AI-driven automation, like Mist, assists the network manager and operation manager in troubleshooting the wireless network by identifying signal issues and offering timely assistance.
Juniper doesn't have a wireless LAN controller; they used to have it in the past, but recently everything about Juniper wireless LAN is on Mist AI.
 

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)
Mist AI and Cloud
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
Wireless LAN (18th)
 

Mindshare comparison

ExtremeCloud IQ and Mist AI and Cloud 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.
Mist AI and Cloud, on the other hand, focuses on Wireless LAN, holds 1.7% mindshare, down 2.9% 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 (%)
Mist AI and Cloud1.7%
Aruba Wireless15.7%
Ruckus Wireless14.0%
Other68.6%
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.
RahulSivanandan - PeerSpot reviewer
Analytics and automation simplify wireless management and proactive troubleshooting
The analytics part of Mist AI and Cloud is really helpful, including correlation and event analysis. These features make Mist AI and Cloud stand out in the market. The automation capabilities are quite impressive, making it easy to manage and maintain. Mist AI and Cloud's orchestration is beneficial for troubleshooting and proactive analysis, offering proactive solutions before issues arise. Additionally, the platform is easy to deploy.
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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
18%
Educational Organization
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
University
8%
 

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 Business9
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise8
 

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...
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...
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...
What do you like most about Mist AI and Cloud?
AI-driven automation helps implement the solution quickly.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Mist AI and Cloud?
Mist AI and Cloud is not an expensive tool and is very competitive. Since there is a wide range of services and devices, it's hard to provide a particular price range. It would only be possible to ...
What needs improvement with Mist AI and Cloud?
If Juniper or Mist can enhance the management of third-party devices, it would make sense, as the current functionalities offer limited insight compared to managing Juniper or Mist devices.
 

Also Known As

Aerohive Networks, Aerohive HiveManager, HiveManager, ExtremeCloud , ExtremeSecurity
Mist Access Points
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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