We performed a comparison between Cisco Prime and ExtremeCloud IQ based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Network Management Applications solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."We use this solution to troubleshoot our wireless systems, specifically regarding signal strength."
"We use the solution to control the physical service station that is part of the SCADA network. We connect and control them remotely."
"The technical support team is very good."
"The most valuable feature of Cisco Prime is its excellent audio and video conferencing with clear quality and no interruptions."
"The endpoint information Cisco Prime generates helps us troubleshoot, and it's also useful for compliance reporting and endpoint identification."
"The hardware Cisco provides is excellent. It's a well-made product."
"Enables oversight in order to tweak and tune."
"Has a good wireless heatmap and search management features."
"It allows me to see APs and clients that are having issues, allowing for faster support response and less downtime."
"ExtremeCloud IQ is integrated with the Ekahau tool so that you can log in to the ExtremeCloud IQ portal, upload the cloud plans, draw all the interiors, and plan the APs with the real-time AP position."
"The tech who handles Extreme IQ tells me it's easy to use and learn. He felt like it was pretty intuitive. It comes with solid training materials. He also has talked about the security features that give you as much or as little control as you want."
"When we deployed the new IP that is managed wirelessly in the cloud, it fixed the problems. Now, we don't have any more reports, and everything works fine."
"ExtremeCloud IQ is an intuitive platform. The tool's ability to streamline network operations depends on the end customer. Sometimes it's quicker, and sometimes it takes much longer. It helps me to address network problems."
"HiveManager is extremely easy to use for anyone with little network experience."
"Its configuration and deployment are the most valuable."
"Our transaction polling is now way more secure."
"Cisco Prime could improve the graphical user interface."
"The solution is not easy to configure."
"The solution needs to include centralized management that aligns with the Greenfield network and its focus on real-time, scenario-based applications."
"They could consider offering more flexible pricing options for their customers."
"Some improvements are needed, specifically in the form of more updates and enhancements."
"This solution could be improved if it could monitor configuration changes."
"Cisco Prime needs to have lower prices and more customization options."
"I want the tool to improve data visibility."
"For me, the only issue is the potential delay in the tool statistics updating in real time after making changes."
"The solution will show us that there are some issues, but when we try to find those issues, we can't see them."
"I know a school district, a big school district of mine, ripped out Extreme due to inefficiencies. It was the guest network that can be a struggle. They tried to differentiate between their primary network, and then offer a secondary."
"A mobile app would be awesome."
"I would like to see more security features such as NAC integrated to the solution. This would allow customers to be able to control all other users under one dashboard."
"The dashboard and stability need to be improved."
"Certain features only exist or work in certain versions."
"I would like to see a remote phone application for monitoring APs when on the road."
Cisco Prime is ranked 2nd in Network Management Applications with 35 reviews while ExtremeCloud IQ is ranked 5th in Network Management Applications with 73 reviews. Cisco Prime is rated 7.8, while ExtremeCloud IQ is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Cisco Prime writes "Robust, cost-effective, and provides good visibility, but the scalability could improve". On the other hand, the top reviewer of ExtremeCloud IQ writes "Robust stability for maximizing network efficiency and security". Cisco Prime is most compared with Cisco DNA Center, SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager, Aruba Airwave, Huawei eSight and Juniper Mist Wired Assurance, whereas ExtremeCloud IQ is most compared with Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, Ubiquiti Wireless, Mist AI and Cloud, Aruba Wireless and Aruba Instant. See our Cisco Prime vs. ExtremeCloud IQ report.
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