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ExtremeControl pros and cons

Vendor: Extreme
3.9 out of 5
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PROS

ExtremeControl allows tracking of end users' feature usage.
Users report that ExtremeControl is easier to use than Cisco ISE.
Stability is a key reason for choosing ExtremeControl, as exemplified by its implementation in a hospital in Oslo.
ExtremeControl effectively enhances network security and integrates with other security tools.
ExtremeControl receives high ratings, with users giving it nine and ten out of ten.

CONS

Access to more detailed traffic information is needed.
The installation speed for complex environments could be improved.
Development for on-premises controller is lacking.
Clarification is needed that ExtremeControl works best when all components are purchased together.
The cost may not be competitive for companies with fewer than 1,000 users.
 

ExtremeControl Pros review quotes

JZ
May 28, 2025
On a scale of 1-10, I rate ExtremeControl a 10.
it_user1135854 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 4, 2019
I can know which end users are using which features.
reviewer2679522 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 10, 2025
Overall, I would rate ExtremeControl nine out of ten.
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reviewer1246599 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 18, 2022
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.
Jose Mota - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 18, 2024
It has effectively enhanced network security and integrated with other security tools to streamline operations.
WA
Jan 12, 2023
There is information on migrating most of the cloud system's features.
reviewer1567812 - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 27, 2021
The solution is easy to use.
 

ExtremeControl Cons review quotes

JZ
May 28, 2025
In terms of cost, I believe ExtremeControl is reasonably priced for big enterprises, but for smaller ones, they need to consider that the price for less than 1,000 users is important, as this is the minimum number of users required for a license. Below this number, we are not competitive with other vendors.
it_user1135854 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 4, 2019
I'd like to have access to more information on the traffic passing through.
reviewer2679522 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 10, 2025
I would rate their technical support five out of ten. They have strict upgrade policies.
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Jose Mota - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 18, 2024
One improvement could be better clarification, namely that the system only works optimally with all components purchased together.
WA
Mar 5, 2025
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.
WA
Jan 12, 2023
There isn't enough development for the on-premises controller.
reviewer1567812 - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 27, 2021
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.