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ExtremeSwitching vs Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 1, 2025

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

ExtremeSwitching
Ranking in Data Center Networking
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
LAN Switching (7th), AV Over IP Switching (3rd)
Juniper MX Series Universal...
Ranking in Data Center Networking
7th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Data Center Networking category, the mindshare of ExtremeSwitching is 5.7%, up from 4.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is 4.7%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Center Networking
 

Featured Reviews

MURALI NIDAMANURI - PeerSpot reviewer
Outstanding performance with minimal maintenance and intuitive configuration
Our primary use case for ExtremeSwitching is for costing, access networking, routing, and meeting network requirements. We have sold it in defense, government, and IT industries ExtremeSwitching significantly adds value to customers because maintenance is minimal. Once the network is set up,…
Rommy Kuntoro - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps to save time and has no issues with integration
We use the solution for our browser router.  We haven't faced any issues with the tool's integration.  Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms should incorporate gen AI features. I have been working with the product for five years. I rate Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms'…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The stability has been largely pretty good."
"ExtremeSwitching fabric technology is a unique technology used to protect against viruses. ExtremeCloud IQ is a very good and feature-rich solution compared to Cisco, Ruxi Networks, or Huawei."
"It's easy to configure, and the commands are intuitive."
"The solution can scale."
"In the case of small businesses, the solution is budget-friendly and easy to configure."
"ExtremeSwitching is a good, stable platform."
"It is very reliable because one of the reasons is the non-blocking architecture of Extreme Networks."
"The return on investment is high."
"This solution is easy to manage and the resiliency of the hardware is excellent."
"We haven't faced any issues with the tool's integration."
"The most valuable feature of Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is its robustness."
"I recommend Juniper because it is a code router that is easy to configure and manage."
"The most valuable Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platform is its ability to do routing in any way that I need. It's more than capable of handling the load I'm currently sending."
"It's a stable product."
"The product is highly scalable."
"The main benefit of the Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is their stability."
 

Cons

"ExtremeSwitching switches are not prevalent in the industry, so it's harder to go online and research how to deploy their APs or switches. There is a broader user community for Cisco and Juniper because they've been around for a while and everybody has a bit of knowledge they can publish online."
"I believe they should be more aggressive in terms of pricing."
"The pricing of the universal switches is an area of concern that needs to be improved."
"The licensing is expensive."
"ExtremeSwitching has many features but having come from Cisco environments, there is a steep learning curve to learning all the functionality."
"It could be cheaper in general."
"Their pricing could be a bit cheaper, as Huawei switches offer better pricing."
"Their support could definitely be better."
"I want support to improve in terms of quality."
"Although the support for this solution is good, there is still room for improvement."
"Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms should incorporate gen AI features."
"Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms should improve by being more agile with new technology that sits on top of the router."
"The main disadvantage is the price when compared to MikroTik, which is much cheaper but less stable."
"It needs to be more multifunctional for enterprises."
"Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms could improve by having a graphical interface. A lot of the younger generation tend to be used to graphical interfaces, command line tends to scare them."
"The product licensing process needs improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We paid 25,000 to 30,000 INR."
"The pricing and licensing are good with the cloud."
"There is no license required to use the solution. The hardware controller is expensive, and this is why I prefer controlling ExtremeSwitching on the cloud."
"ExtremeSwitching offers very good pricing plans for their licenses. Compared to their rivals, ExtremeSwitching's prices are very affordable and reasonable. This is why our customers are happy to pay for their service critical support. ExtremeSwitching also offers a great portal to track clients, further satisfying our customers. They are always happy to pay for the service every month. The pricing is very reasonable."
"The product is expensive."
"There is a cost for ExtremeSwitching and if you want the support and maintenance, there are additional costs. My clients typically pay for the support and maintenance annually."
"On pricing, ExtremeSwitches are going to beat most of the major competition."
"It is not a subscription-based model, and there is no licensing concept. We have to pay for hardware AMC. We have hardware on our premises and for the hardware support, we have to go for the annual maintenance contract with the partner."
"The price of Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is reasonable. We are on a perpetual license. I do not have any maintenance service as part of the license."
"The tool's pricing is in the middle."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
17%
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
8%
Construction Company
6%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ExtremeSwitching?
The product offers a single management platform for multiple models of switches. The tool also allows users to manage multiple sites from a single dashboard.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ExtremeSwitching?
ExtremeSwitching is priced in the mid-range, not too expensive nor too cheap.
What needs improvement with ExtremeSwitching?
ExtremeSwitching's software stability could be improved, as it sometimes crashes.
 

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