ExtremeCloud IQ vs ExtremeWireless comparison

"ExtremeCloud IQ is a complete package with the pilot and the co-pilot feature that gives me full visibility of the network."

"The cloud-based controller through HiveManager is its most valuable feature. I can manage and configure changes to my access points from anywhere."

"ExtremeCloud offers features that not a lot of other vendors do like their data storage and the ability to swap licenses."

"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."

"The technical support for this solution is good."

"It is a scalable solution."

"App and firewall security at the AP."

"HiveManager is incredibly useful for managing APs and switches from one cloud interface."

"The technical support from Extreme Networks is perfect."

"It's reliable and works well. It's pretty stable."

"ExtremeWireless has good performance."

"The platform's most valuable feature is the ability of its access points to adapt and self-heal."

"ExtremeWireless is a powerful solution with good integration. It works perfectly for us."

"The monitoring system is integrated with AI features."

"ExtremeWireless is known for its strong security engine, Air Defense, which provides necessary wireless security assistance to many of my customers."

"Based on my experience, I would recommend ExtremeWireless to others."

"The tool has simplified things, but it also adds a complexity that sometimes stumps some users."

"A mobile app would be awesome."

"Pricing could be improved. It could be lower."

"Its price could be lower. It is a simplified solution, but it has price challenges. It is costly as compared to other solutions. It has almost everything. The only thing is that MAC is not possible on the cloud, and it has to be on-premises."

"There can be an improvement by incorporating two-factor authentication or multi-factor authentication for security. Advanced network access control features and application control features should be added to manage applications. Many customers are interested in managing data, such as setting data quotas for individual users."

"Their firewall configuration gets funky and it can be difficult to understand."

"An area for improvement in ExtremeCloud IQ is its technical support. Support could be better, especially when you need help concerning ExtremeCloud IQ and WinG."

"A room for improvement in ExtremeCloud IQ is roaming. My team is facing roaming issues with the solution, particularly when using VoIP over WiFi. For example, VoIP sometimes breaks when you walk around the customer site. In terms of what I'd like to see in the next release of the solution, right now, the inventory for ExtremeCloud IQ is awful. There's no stock, and you must wait a year and a half for new stocks. It's awful."

"Wireless products, in general, have room for improvement compared to wired ones, which are more stable."

"The ability to integrate with network devices from other vendors would be helpful."

"The reports could prove in ExtremeWireless. However, we are in the early stages of use and we might be able to configure them better."

"The solution needs to improve its portfolio."

"Many companies prefer Aruba over ExtremeWireless, possibly due to Aruba's broader range of products or their thorough approach to understanding customer needs."

"One area that could be improved is the accuracy of tracking tags."

"They should develop more troubleshooting tools for system management."

"It is a subscription model, so it is maybe a bit pricey."

"Previously, ExtremeCloudIQ provided free licensing for all the basic requirements of their customers. An advanced cloud user had to purchase advanced licenses for automation and advanced country features at the enterprise level. They have restricted the licensing, allowing only up to ten units for testing, which is challenging. This limitation becomes problematic, especially in countries like Sri Lanka or other Asian countries, where customers face economic challenges and have limited budgets. The previous free option was beneficial, but it has become tougher to manage with these new changes. They should revise their pricing structure, offering the basic features free of charge for up to 50 AP. Larger entities with more than 50 APs have the budget to support them. Still, it becomes more difficult for small and medium-sized businesses with less than 50 APs to allocate a significant budget for control and management features."

"Start small and grow big. You can choose the basic Aerohive Connect free subscription solution and, later, if needed (in terms of functionality) you can upgrade to Aerohive Select."

"I am not involved in the price, but I am sure that it is not cheap."

"ExtremeCloud IQ's pricing is medium, but its support contract costs more."

"Extreme licensing is based on the number of access points. When you buy the license for the first year, everything is included, such as access to mapping, etc. If you don't renew your software assurance for the second year, the access points will still work, but you can't use the cloud management tools."

"The price was okay."

"Customers need to pay a yearly licensing fee for ExtremeCloud IQ, which is a little bit expensive."

"Although the pricing is a bit high, I consider Aerohive to be well worth the money."

"We pay approximately $30,000 per year."

"The purchase of 350 access points cost approximately $250,000 USD."

"The solution is priced well and we currently are only paying for a license for maintenance."

"It's not as expensive as some and is scalable to our needs."

"Extreme isn't the most expensive, but it's not a low-cost solution, and because there are no big volumes, you don't receive significant discounts, making the final price higher."

"ExtremeWireless isn't budget-friendly. The hardware costs around 20,000 Indian rupees. We're still using an older controller, so it doesn't require a license, unlike the newest versions of the ExtremeWireless controller."

"The license cost per AP is about $150 USD."

"Our access points device is at its end of life. I can buy one more and then I must buy a new device, but if it is a new device it will not support the old virtual appliance. I would need to upgrade our virtual appliance to the next version or build a new virtual appliance with new devices, and it's not good for us. The overall licensing subscription could be better."