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ExtremeCloud IQ vs Ubiquiti WLAN comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

ExtremeCloud IQ
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
Network Management Applications (10th), Network Access Control (NAC) (10th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (18th)
Ubiquiti WLAN
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
Wireless LAN (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

ExtremeCloud IQ and Ubiquiti WLAN aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. ExtremeCloud IQ is designed for Network Management Applications and holds a mindshare of 2.9%, down 3.1% compared to last year.
Ubiquiti WLAN, on the other hand, focuses on Wireless LAN, holds 5.1% mindshare, down 6.4% since last year.
Network Management Applications
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

Sriman L - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Gabriele-Pizzigati - PeerSpot reviewer
Managing installations through one interface enhances efficiency but AI features improvement
Ubiquiti Wireless LAN is reliable and offers a good quality product. It provides one interface to manage all installations, allowing me to monitor all customers through the same web interface. The web interface in the controller allows for quick configuration of devices with just one click, which is a significant advantage.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Ability to assign zero trust policies from the user."
"App and firewall security at the AP."
"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."
"HiveManager is extremely easy to use for anyone with little network experience."
"Whenever I have a concern, question, or just need a refresher the helpful staff at AeroHive is there to help me. By far, the ]best relationship I have ever had with a vendor."
"The cloud-based management interface allows us to fully manage all our wireless radios, ensuring consistency and ease of access."
"The cloud-based controller through HiveManager is its most valuable feature. I can manage and configure changes to my access points from anywhere."
"Our transaction polling is now way more secure."
"The solution is not complex to deploy."
"Ubiquiti WLAN has good availability, and it is much cheaper."
"Ubiquiti WLAN's best feature is the free controller system software."
"The product is simple to use in terms of GUI and dashboard."
"The solution works well and in the short time I have used it, I've enjoyed its capabilities."
"Ubiquiti WLAN is stable."
"The solution has a lot of great features."
"The initial setup is easy."
 

Cons

"ExtremeCloud IQ’s user interface needs to be improved, and its current bugs need to be fixed."
"An area for improvement in ExtremeCloud IQ is its technical support. Support could be better, especially when you need help concerning ExtremeCloud IQ and WinG."
"The tool has simplified things, but it also adds a complexity that sometimes stumps some users."
"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."
"The solution's performance needs to be enhanced because of a very high delay."
"We'd like to have a cloud dashboard from which we can see all devices."
"The solution will show us that there are some issues, but when we try to find those issues, we can't see them."
"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."
"Ubiquiti WLAN needs to expand the models with external antennas. It needs to improve stability."
"The coverage could be increased."
"It is not a stable solution."
"The room for improvement is in the controller levels."
"Ubiquiti WLAN is not a cheap solution."
"Ubiquiti lacks troubleshooting tools. For example, there aren't tools that your clients can use to gather input on the AP itself. There's no visibility in the application layer or reporting. It doesn't have a lot of management features."
"A potential improvement could be the addition of artificial intelligence features, similar to what Ruckus offers."
"Ubiquiti WLAN would be improved with the addition of individual AP configuration, which would allow for fine-tuning of individual access points and logins."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product pricing is reasonable."
"Customers need to pay a yearly licensing fee for ExtremeCloud IQ, which is a little bit expensive."
"The pricing is so cost-effective that it leaves no room for competition with other vendors."
"It is easy for customers to use this product because they are able to interchange the license depending on their usage rather than having to buy individual licenses for each asset."
"Extreme is twice as cheap compared to Cisco due to the currency exchange. Normally, I think Cisco would be a little bit more expensive, but there wouldn't be that much of a difference."
"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."
"Buy near the end of Q4 in order to get a deal."
"There are probably cheaper solutions but we invest for stability and performance for the longer haul."
"It is a cost-effective solution."
"Ubiquiti WLAN is less expensive than Ruckus, but its price could be improved to make it more affordable and accessible."
"Ubiquiti WLAN is fairly well priced and available as a one-time purchase."
"I rate the pricing an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."
"The tool's price is good and falls somewhere in the middle."
"Ubiquiti has a good price compared to the other ones."
"The solution is cheap. I rate its pricing as three out of ten."
"The tool is affordable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Educational Organization
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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 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...
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...
Is Ubiquiti Wireless better than Ruckus Wireless WAN?
Ubiquiti Wireless is extremely easy to set up and is an excellent option for small businesses, offering enterprise features for a one-time fee and no ongoing licensing fees. Ubiquiti Wireless is ve...
Which is better - Ubiquiti WLAN or Aruba Instant?
We researched Ubiquiti and Aruba when looking for a WLAN solution. Ubiquiti offers good WLAN access both indoors and outdoors. It provides an enterprise-level WIFI while remaining cost-effective. U...
What do you like most about Ubiquiti WLAN?
Anyone can buy the product off the shelf and configure it.
 

Also Known As

Aerohive Networks, Aerohive HiveManager, HiveManager, ExtremeCloud , ExtremeSecurity
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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
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