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ExtremeCloud IQ vs Fortinet FortiGate Cloud comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

ExtremeCloud IQ
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
75
Ranking in other categories
Network Management Applications (10th), Network Access Control (NAC) (10th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (18th)
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
74
Ranking in other categories
Firewall Security Management (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Network Security Systems solutions, they serve different purposes. ExtremeCloud IQ is designed for Network Management Applications and holds a mindshare of 2.9%, down 3.4% compared to last year.
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud, on the other hand, focuses on Firewall Security Management, holds 5.4% mindshare, up 5.0% since last year.
Network Management Applications
Firewall Security Management
 

Featured Reviews

KristianLarsen - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 20, 2024
Helps resolve network-related issues quickly and is reasonably priced
The tool has both advantages and weaknesses because it has several pieces of software on which it has been working because of buyouts. The tool has several branches of software versions, and you can consolidate it into ExtremeCloud, but it also has the disadvantage that sometimes people can get issues because the software on the hardware is different than they expected, especially if it is not converted to the tool used. The tool has simplified things, but it also adds a complexity that sometimes stumps some users. In the future, I think the tool’s onboarding setup of a new tenant could be smoother or faster. I also think that they could provide a simpler setup for first-level support so that it can be easier for them to have a support dashboard that would help them. I am talking about customer support organizations, so you usually have a high turnaround, but you need to have something that is easier to use and where you don't need so much training.
OcheEluma - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 2, 2024
Cost-effective platform with valuable security management functionality
I use the product as a security and networking gateway. I have deployed instances in Azure and AWS as virtual appliances, and my main use cases are for connecting VPNs, routing, and securing connections between the outside and inside of the environment The platform's most helpful features for…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The technical support for this solution is good."
"Our transaction polling is now way more secure."
"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 few times we have needed help, Aerohive has been there for us and I am confident that If I need them they will be there again."
"The feature that I like to most is unified management in a multitenant environment, where we can manage all our customers with thousands of devices (routers, switches, VPNs, and APs)."
"It is a scalable solution."
"Ability to assign zero trust policies from the user."
"The cloud-based controller through HiveManager is its most valuable feature. I can manage and configure changes to my access points from anywhere."
"Fortinet FortiGate Cloud has security features like DDoS protection and UTM."
"It covers all needs of our customers and works well. It is also easy to deploy and troubleshoot."
"The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is the logs are stored longer on this cloud version. If you have the on-premise version you will not be able to store the logs for more than one or two months."
"Fortinet products are just as good as any other competitor, with better management capabilities."
"I find it particularly helpful for certificate inspection and setting up anti-DDoS, intrusion prevention, antivirus, and file inspection policies."
"One firewall box can contain various top-of-the-line services that are packaged together for easy administration."
"Everything is valuable, especially the SD-WAN tunneling, filtering of email, application, and browsing. Everything has value."
"The solution's most valuable feature is log reporting. It has a wide range of products for small, medium, and enterprise customers. The tool is very user-friendly and straightforward, which sets them apart from other vendors. It also has good integration with other solutions."
 

Cons

"Pricing could be improved. It could be lower."
"The solution will show us that there are some issues, but when we try to find those issues, we can't see them."
"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."
"We'd like to have a cloud dashboard from which we can see all devices."
"Pricing is a bit expensive."
"Integrating the network access control solution can be complex, as it essentially combines two separate products."
"The tool has simplified things, but it also adds a complexity that sometimes stumps some users."
"They can improve just the onboarding process. More user information about the introduction to the product would be helpful. It would be good if they have a better user introduction to the new product because it is different than the prior version."
"Fortinet FortiGate Cloud should improve its pricing. Also, its support is slow in Vietnam."
"We needed to do some training to be able to implement Fortinet FortiGate Cloud and after the training, we did the implementation in-house."
"The licensing is a little bit confusing and needs to be improved."
"FortiGate Cloud could be improved with increased granularity for our control."
"They're still trying to digest that Meru acquisition and need a plan."
"There is room for improvement in the VPN connection."
"Reporting is an area that can be enhanced."
"I think the tool has some limitations when one tries to scale up, making it an area where improvements are required."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"ExtremeCloud IQ's pricing is medium, but its support contract costs more."
"I would advise that you be sure to compare apples with apples. Many customers just look at the price per AP and licences, and compare that against other solutions. But, they do not look at the complete picture such as: TCO - how much the equipment will cost you over, say, seven years? Will the customer need to change complete infrastructure when they want to buy the newest hardware? Does support include a lifetime warranty and RMA?"
"There are probably cheaper solutions but we invest for stability and performance for the longer haul."
"Price-wise, it is a reasonable tool."
"It is costly as compared to Meraki, Aruba, Juniper, and Cisco. Cloud IQ is an enterprise solution, whereas Meraki is specifically a single solution."
"Bring the cost down."
"The product pricing is reasonable."
"Extreme is twice as cheap compared to Cisco due to the currency exchange. Normally, I think Cisco would be a little bit more expensive, but there wouldn't be that much of a difference."
"If you purchase any Fortinet firewall, they will give you FortiCloud for 100 GB for free. You can access Fortinet FortiGate Cloud freely up to certain limits."
"The price of FortiGate Cloud is generally cheaper than other similar products."
"The price is over $1,000 USD annually."
"Fortinet has a good price, and I would give it a four out of five. There are no additional fees."
"The price was more affordable compared to other models and brands we considered."
"The price of Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is reasonable when compared to Juniper and others, we are happy. We have a three-year subscription."
"The price of the solution is high compare to competitors."
"Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is a cost-effective solution. I rate its pricing a six out of ten. Pricing depends on the firewall model. If the firewall model's pricing is high, the solution's pricing also increases."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Educational Organization
10%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
22%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What are pros and cons of Aruba 515 Series AP vs. Cisco Meraki or Extreme Networks?
Depends. I have personally used both Cisco and Aruba so I am familiar with them. Extreme I am not, so unless they have some feature that I need or want, I wouldn't consider them. Do you have expe...
What do you like most about ExtremeCloud IQ?
The Client 360 feature provides a comprehensive view of your clients and their activities, including the devices they use. Additionally, a feature called Network 360 offers a 360-degree view of the...
What do you like most about Fortinet FortiGate Cloud?
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud has valuable firewall, SSL VPN, and web filtering features.
 

Also Known As

Aerohive Networks, Aerohive HiveManager, HiveManager, ExtremeCloud , ExtremeSecurity
FortiCloud, FortiGate Cloud
 

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Sample Customers

Henry Ford Health System, Baltimore Ravens, Brandili, Federal University of Alagoas, CEDAE, Caxias do Sul, UNISC Concurrency, CenturyLink Field, Louisiana College, Cricket Tasmania Stadium, Moscow Internet Exchange
Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
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