ExtremeCloud IQ vs Ruckus Cloudpath comparison

Extreme and Ruckus are both solutions in the Network Access Control (NAC) category. Extreme is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.3, while Ruckus is ranked #11 with an average rating of 7.3. Extreme holds a 0.7% mindshare in NAC, compared to Ruckus’s 2.1% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Extreme users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Ruckus users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 5, 2024

ExtremeCloud IQ and Ruckus Cloudpath are competitors in the cloud-based networking solutions category. ExtremeCloud IQ appears to have an upper hand due to its feature-rich offerings and strong customer service, though it comes at a higher cost.

Features: ExtremeCloud IQ provides a robust security framework, a controller-less architecture, and extensive scalability. It also offers strong monitoring and management capabilities. Ruckus Cloudpath, on the other hand, is notable for its seamless integration with existing infrastructure, user-based licensing, and ease in onboarding multiple users.

Room for Improvement: ExtremeCloud IQ faces challenges with high pricing, occasional technical support delays, and a complex initial setup. Its learning curve is also seen as steep by users. Ruckus Cloudpath could improve its licensing costs, integration with non-Ruckus platforms, and detailed logging and analysis tools are needed.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ExtremeCloud IQ stands out for its availability across cloud-based environments, alongside its responsive customer service and excellent technical support. Ruckus Cloudpath is effective, especially in on-premises deployments, and has commendable but occasionally critiqued support services compared to the elaborate network of support offered by ExtremeCloud IQ.

Pricing and ROI: ExtremeCloud IQ is considered expensive but offers good ROI due to its fewer operational issues and reduced management overhead. Ruckus Cloudpath offers a flexible user-based pricing model, though some users find its pricing high. Its ROI benefits from efficient device management, but licensing costs can be a challenge.

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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 (10th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (18th)

Ruckus Cloudpath

Ranking in Network Access Control (NAC)

11th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Network Access Control (NAC) category, the mindshare of ExtremeCloud IQ is 0.7%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ruckus Cloudpath is 2.1%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Access Control (NAC)

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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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Xander Janse Van Rensburg

Head Of Technical Services at Emtelle

Helps to onboard corporate users based on certificate-based authentication

The tool's most valuable features include the phenomenal functionality of DPSK. The ease of use, particularly when it is correctly set up, is remarkably simple. Tracking users is straightforward and dynamic. This allows us to identify where a user might encounter issues within the process. Its most valuable feature is CA certification. You cannot get access without this. The tool's device policy enforcement feature has had a positive impact on customer network security. Customers are now more at ease, knowing that their employees connect to a secure network, and unauthorized individuals cannot easily access the corporate network. Overall, it has positively influenced their security measures. The user experience when connecting to networks via Ruckus Cloudpath is seamless. I would highly recommend it to anyone in need of an onboarding system for multiple users. Whether you want to move away from the standard connection, Active Directory, or even free keys, it is a reliable choice. Additionally, the product's licensing is user-based, not device-based. This means that regardless of the number of devices, the licensing is per-user.

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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

"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."

"The technical support for this solution is good."

"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."

"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)."

"a true controller-less approach, where each Access Point is 100% independent from the management system."

"The cloud-based management interface allows us to fully manage all our wireless radios, ensuring consistency and ease of access."

"Extreme is transitioning to 802.11ax facilities running the 2G and the 5G cloud, allowing for higher density in education use cases, and ExtremeCloud IQ provides you with novel ways to manage everything. In the old days, you used to have a controller on-site for your access points, but everything is easier now."

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

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"I find the solution to be very rich in features."

"I have found it easy to use with no significant issues once the small initial problems were resolved."

"The tool's most valuable features include the phenomenal functionality of DPSK. The ease of use, particularly when it is correctly set up, is remarkably simple. Tracking users is straightforward and dynamic. This allows us to identify where a user might encounter issues within the process."

"Ruckus Cloudpath is very stable."

"Ruckus technical support is very good and helpful whenever we need them."

"The ease of use is great, and the automation wizards can do a lot."

"The most valuable features of Ruckus Cloudpath include its long-range capabilities, smooth and uninterrupted service, and reliability."

"Ruckus Cloudpath is effective for network security since it points out errors, especially when working with APIs."

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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."

"ExtremeCloud IQ’s user interface needs to be improved, and its current bugs need to be fixed."

"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."

"I struggled with the documentation."

"The solution will show us that there are some issues, but when we try to find those issues, we can't see them."

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

"The tool has simplified things, but it also adds a complexity that sometimes stumps some users."

"We have had some mediocre to poor experiences with tech support: Conflicting information, condescending attitudes, and reluctance to work to resolve an issue."

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"I believe the solution is missing some great features which are present in other solutions like Aruba, UiPath, and Cisco ISE."

"The tool needs to support multi-vendor environments. Currently, my experience with it has been primarily within Ruckus environments. However, I haven't explored it for multi-vendor scenarios. It would be great to see newer builds that are multi-vendor capable of full integration."

"Ruckus Cloudpath needs more API features and enhanced automation capabilities."

"The setup process is a bit complex."

"The scalability could be better."

"The solution could improve by adding more detailed information that customers have available on the dashboards."

"The hardest part we've had to deal with is trying to find some physical product recently as everything is going like hotcakes."

"The setup had a few initial small problems, however, everything was resolved and it is very good now."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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?"

"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."

"I am not involved in the price, but I am sure that it is not cheap."

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

"ExtremeCloud IQ's pricing is high."

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

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

"The price was okay."

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"The cost was somewhere around $700 for the access points, however, there was a discount."

"I would rate the tool's pricing as a seven on a scale of one to ten. Compared to others, it's not overly expensive, but it does come with a cost. Since it's a licensed-based product, it can become expensive, especially if there is a need for additional licenses."

"The pricing is a little bit high."

"The licensing of the solution is user-based and the price is good."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

15%

Educational Organization

10%

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Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

16%

Computer Software Company

12%

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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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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ruckus Cloudpath?

The pricing of Ruckus Cloudpath is on the expensive side. I would rate the pricing as an eight out of ten, with ten being very expensive.

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What needs improvement with Ruckus Cloudpath?

Ruckus Cloudpath needs more API features and enhanced automation capabilities. I would like to improve the automation aspect, ensuring that if any issues arise or alerts are detected, the cloud pla...

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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

Cloudpath Enrollment System is a software/SaaS platform that delivers secure wired and wireless network access for BYOD, guest users and IT-owned devices. It streamlines getting devices on the network and secures every connection with powerful encryption. Cloudpath software gives you granular policy control over what network resources users can access. It lets you deliver a great end-user experience and virtually eliminates helpdesk tickets related to network access. Choose from cloud-based or virtualized on-premises deployment. Cloudpath software supports any user, any device, and any network infrastructure.

Ruckus

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

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