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ExtremeSwitching vs Luxul Switches comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

ExtremeSwitching
Ranking in AV Over IP Switching
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
LAN Switching (7th), Data Center Networking (8th)
Luxul Switches
Ranking in AV Over IP Switching
4th
Average Rating
6.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Ethernet Switches (29th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the AV Over IP Switching category, the mindshare of ExtremeSwitching is 21.0%, up from 21.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Luxul Switches is 11.5%, down from 12.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
AV Over IP Switching Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
ExtremeSwitching21.0%
Luxul Switches11.5%
Other67.5%
AV Over IP Switching
 

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.
PK
Owner/Operator at KPax Audio Video - Networking & Security Surveillance
Rock-solid connectivity and WiFi coverage
It's a hardwired solution so our customers do not have to use a mesh network — I really dislike that. It causes too much delay, etc. As with any product, there is always room for improvement. A good router is not cheap. A good switch is not cheap. Let's say somebody develops a new frequency — 7GHz. Well, in that case, you'd need a special router. I have some customers who request Cat7 for their homes. That's way too much. So I'd say, "What are you going to run over here? Let's just run fiber optics. Then the customer will respond, "Well, I read somewhere and other people have told me that if you're going to wire your house, go with Cat7." I'd say, "Sir, you're not going to even utilize Cat5e." I use Cat5e, and believe it or not, I can pump at 10 gigabits per second with Cat5e. The same was true with ePoE — now we have ePoE+. Some switches with ePoE cannot supply as much juice as the modern ePoE+, which requires much more power. The basic switch doesn't have the capacity to deal with that. The documentation could be improved; it's quite basic. It pretty much just covers some basic IP information, defense, and how to change the administrator password — that's pretty much it. I am a dealer, I shouldn't have to contact support for basic answers.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The price is low compared to the competition."
"The solution excels in configuration and other aspects. It offers reliability and performance."
"For the provisioning of the services, once we have installed it, everything works smoothly; there is no hurdle after the configuration, and power failures do not affect the switches."
"It is meeting our expectations in terms of performance as well as cost-effectiveness."
"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."
"The return on investment is high."
"First of all, the product is robust and they are also coming up with new features; the second part is the support is excellent from ExtremeSwitching, they maintain delivery time and follow through on their commitments properly, and the performance we expected, we are getting from ExtremeSwitching."
"ExtremeSwitching switches are highly reliable."
"Remote access to the router is a huge time saver."
"The solution is less expensive than other options."
"The ePoE+ is great."
 

Cons

"The interface could be improved."
"The training and resources for learning are lacking."
"The solution as a whole has hardware quality issues."
"The solution lacks a cyber asset attack capability."
"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."
"While it is true of all vendors, there may be a slightly lower reliability standard."
"ExtremeSwitching is scalable to a certain extent for SME-segmented IP."
"Improving product awareness and possibly enhancing technical documentation or training resources could be beneficial."
"You do need to be an IT person in order to handle the initial setup. An AV person would struggle a bit."
"The documentation could be improved; it's quite basic."
"Documentation and access to it could be greatly improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"We paid 25,000 to 30,000 INR."
"The product is expensive."
"On pricing, ExtremeSwitches are going to beat most of the major competition."
"The price completely depends on the environment. There are no additional fees."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
18%
University
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Energy/Utilities Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
16%
Healthcare Company
11%
Retailer
10%
Performing Arts
9%
 

Company Size

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