ExtremeControl vs Ivanti NAC comparison

Extreme and Ivanti are both solutions in the Network Access Control (NAC) category. Extreme is ranked #14 with an average rating of 7.0, while Ivanti is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.0. Extreme holds a 1.8% mindshare in NAC, compared to Ivanti’s 1.4% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of Extreme users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Ivanti users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 5, 2024

ExtremeControl and Ivanti NAC compete in the network access control category. Ivanti NAC has the upper hand in advanced features and value for cost, while ExtremeControl is preferred for pricing and support.

Features: ExtremeControl provides strong network visibility, endpoint profiling capabilities, and ease of use. Ivanti NAC leads in policy enforcement, integration with security tools, and providing a broad control scope for IT environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ExtremeControl is noted for quick deployment and effective customer support. Ivanti NAC, requiring more initial setup time, is supported by robust documentation and responsive support, emphasizing thoroughness and proactive troubleshooting.

Pricing and ROI: ExtremeControl has lower initial setup costs appealing to budget-conscious buyers. Ivanti NAC's higher initial cost leads to higher ROI through enhanced capabilities, making it beneficial for complex network environments focusing on security and control.

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Categories and Ranking

ExtremeControl

Ranking in Network Access Control (NAC)

14th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Ivanti NAC

Ranking in Network Access Control (NAC)

12th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

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 ExtremeControl is 1.8%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ivanti NAC is 1.4%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Access Control (NAC)

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Jose Mota

IT specialist at FERCAM SpA

Has a simple setup process, but it could be affordable

We have noticed similarities between Extreme and Ubiquiti, particularly in their functionality, like how they operate wirelessly and can be managed from the cloud or locally. Based on our experience, Ubiquiti's system may be more user-friendly and capable of handling heavy loads. Still, Extreme could be more reliable, although you have yet to compare them side by side directly. For instance, we have observed Extreme performing well in a warehouse environment, which might have a different level of network traffic than a convention center.

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Le Ban

IT Security Manager & Chief IT Engineer at JVPC

Affordable product with an easy initial setup process

Ivanti NAC's most valuable feature is reasonable pricing The product's performance needs improvement. We are doing the PoC of Ivanti NAC. I rate the platform's stability an eight out of ten. I rate Ivanti NAC's scalability an eight out of ten. We have 150 users for it. I contacted the…

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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 can know which end users are using which features."

"Overall, I would rate ExtremeControl nine out of ten."

"The company also uses Cisco ISE in other places. I have been told that ExtremeControl is easier to use than ISE. The other reason we prefer ExtremeControl is stability. That's why they chose it for this big hospital in Oslo."

"There is information on migrating most of the cloud system's features."

"It has effectively enhanced network security and integrated with other security tools to streamline operations."

"The solution is easy to use."

"Ivanti NAC's most valuable feature is reasonable pricing."

"Integration with other vendors is possible."

"The profiler option allows me to see every detail in a systematic manner from a switch. I can choose the switch and I can see the port NAC address and time."

Cons

"There isn't enough development for the on-premises controller."

"One improvement could be better clarification, namely that the system only works optimally with all components purchased together."

"The initial setup was not easy. It requires an experienced person to deploy ExtremeControl, and deployment can take from days to weeks depending on the complexity of the network."

"I'd like to have access to more information on the traffic passing through."

"I would rate their technical support five out of ten. They have strict upgrade policies."

"The installation is easy, it can take between five minutes to four hours depending on the complexity of the environment. The speed of the installation could improve for more complex environments."

"At some point, the server got cached and we faced several issues that impacted our customers. We would like to have this resolved."

"The documentation needs to be improved. There are a lot of details that are missed which makes it confusing."

"The product's performance needs improvement."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"ExtremeControl can be expensive compared to other options in the market."

"The product is cost-effective."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

14%

Healthcare Company

Government

Retailer

Financial Services Firm

14%

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ExtremeControl?

It has effectively enhanced network security and integrated with other security tools to streamline operations.

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What needs improvement with ExtremeControl?

ExtremeControl is a great solution, but it is mainly focused on wireless. For their wired network, especially with third-party switching, this is where most of the features are lost.

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What is your primary use case for ExtremeControl?

We have projects with mostly government entities. They want to create some policies for individuals who access Active Directory through others as an authentication method. They have Active Director...

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What do you like most about Pulse Policy Secure?

Ivanti NAC's most valuable feature is reasonable pricing.

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What needs improvement with Pulse Policy Secure?

The product's performance needs improvement.

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What advice do you have for others considering Pulse Policy Secure?

I rate Ivanti NAC an eight out of ten.

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Also Known As

Extreme Access Control, Enterasys NAC

Pulse Policy Secure

Overview

ExtremeControl lets you manage secure and automated access for both, BYOD and IoT devices from one convenient dashboard. It makes it easy to roll out granular policies across your wired and wireless networks to meet industry and company compliance obligations. Identity based network access control keeps unauthorized people and devices from accessing your network.

Extreme

Dynamic endpoint policy enforcement and access control, seamless roaming from VPN to on-premises and more.

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Sample Customers

Street Crane, Robert Bosch, Molex Chengdu, Weir Valves & Controls UK, Renault, AESSEAL, Ducati, Alexander Dennis, UK Ministry of Defence, Manz

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