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ExtremeSwitching vs Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

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
8th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
LAN Switching (7th), AV Over IP Switching (3rd)
Juniper MX Series Universal...
Ranking in Data Center Networking
6th
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 March 2026, in the Data Center Networking category, the mindshare of ExtremeSwitching is 7.1%, up from 5.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is 5.4%, up from 4.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Center Networking Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms5.4%
ExtremeSwitching7.1%
Other87.5%
Data Center Networking
 

Featured Reviews

Meric-Dinc - PeerSpot reviewer
Director, Solutions at TopTel
Automated fabric networking has simplified large deployments and now streamlines complex operations
The best features in ExtremeSwitching that I appreciate include the technology known as Extreme Fabric, which our customers find miraculous because it enables automated networks. With fabric technology, customers are very happy since they don't need to perform new configurations in the core, distribution, or access site, but only some configuration in access switch ports, as the network automatically knows where services start and end. It is definitely secure and very easy to install. We are utilizing ExtremeSwitching's automated network management feature, and when we sell our products to clients, we always offer Extreme Site Engine or now Platform One for cloud. Having this automated network management helps streamline operations by requiring less manpower, as infrastructure is hard to manage, but with the visualization provided by network management systems, clients only need to use a few clicks to deploy new services. There is no need to create multiple ports or VLANs, allowing even one or two individuals to operate very large networks. ExtremeSwitching's intuitive management interface has improved network performance significantly. For instance, Extreme Networks currently utilizes a very good AI system. When users need to perform configurations like MLAG, they can simply log in, ask for the configuration, and receive recommendations. This capability makes clients very happy because the management software inspects the entire network and provides valuable recommendations that lead to significant improvements.
FF
Technical Manager at Peter Rauter GmbH
Router configuration facilitates effective network solutions
The configurations and CLI of the Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms are valuable features. While I did not appreciate them initially, I have grown to value them. The stability of the router is reliable, and they perform according to our requirements. We are using firewall systems and all other security mechanisms which are state-of-the-art with the Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms. The main benefit of the Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is their stability.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features of ExtremeSwitching are that they are robust and have plenty of features."
"The solution excels in configuration and other aspects. It offers reliability and performance."
"ExtremeSwitching is a good, stable platform."
"They are good. We have been using them for about two years, and we are satisfied with their performance. For our network environment, these switches are working fine."
"It is meeting our expectations in terms of performance as well as cost-effectiveness."
"The switches are fast."
"The unique ring topology is actually a handy innovation."
"They are good. We have been using them for about two years, and we are satisfied with their performance."
"We haven't faced any issues with the tool's integration."
"This solution is easy to manage and the resiliency of the hardware is excellent."
"The main benefit of the Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is their stability."
"The most valuable feature of Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is its robustness."
"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."
"The product is highly scalable."
"The most valuable feature of Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is its robustness."
"This solution is easy to manage and the resiliency of the hardware is excellent."
 

Cons

"ExtremeSwitching's software stability could be improved, as it sometimes crashes."
"ExtremeSwitching hardware lacks flexibility compared to some other options."
"ExtremeSwitching should provide command lines more readily without needing in-depth searching on their support portal, especially for unique configurations."
"ExtremeSwitching has many features but having come from Cisco environments, there is a steep learning curve to learning all the functionality."
"Improving product awareness and possibly enhancing technical documentation or training resources could be beneficial."
"Their support could definitely be better."
"It could be a bit more reliable; however, it is fine for smaller businesses."
"While it is true of all vendors, there may be a slightly lower reliability standard."
"Although the support for this solution is good, there is still room for improvement."
"Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is not scalable. It has fixed configurations."
"Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms should incorporate gen AI features."
"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 should improve by being more agile with new technology that sits on top of the router."
"Although the support for this solution is good, there is still room for improvement."
"I want support to improve in terms of quality."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is expensive."
"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."
"We paid 25,000 to 30,000 INR."
"The price is expensive. We pay for a license, but you have to pay more if you want to increase the number."
"The pricing and licensing are good with 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."
"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 tool's pricing is in the middle."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
17%
Construction Company
9%
University
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise7
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise3
 

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?
Regarding pricing, I find it very competitive, especially in Turkey, where markets in the Middle East and Africa tend to be price-sensitive. Our prices are very competitive when compared to Cisco a...
What needs improvement with ExtremeSwitching?
From a marketing perspective, I would like to see Extreme Networks expand its product line to include small and medium business (SMB) solutions, as many customers do not have large budgets. Unlike ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms?
I don't have information about the pricing setup costs or licensing costs of the Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms because we purchased these MX series routers years ago.
What needs improvement with Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms?
I don't think there are any areas that need improvement in the Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms. Everything I am using works perfectly. A graphical user interface would be beneficial, ...
What is your primary use case for Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms?
We are using the Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms as a B2B core router. I use the Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms to protect the router itself, not for any customers, IP ...
 

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Sample Customers

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