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ExtremeCloud IQ vs HPE Intelligent Management Center comparison

Extreme Networks and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are both solutions in the Network Management Applications category. Extreme Networks is ranked #13 with an average rating of 9.0, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #7 with an average rating of 9.0. Extreme Networks holds a 2.8% mindshare in NMA, compared to Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s 4.8% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Extreme Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 85% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users who would recommend it.
ExtremeCloud IQ
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97% willing to recommend
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85% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 2, 2025

ExtremeCloud IQ and HPE Intelligent Management Center are network management solutions. ExtremeCloud IQ holds an edge in pricing and customer support, whereas HPE Intelligent Management Center offers more comprehensive features for advanced networks.

Features: ExtremeCloud IQ provides simplified cloud-based management, intuitive controls, and efficient network operations. HPE Intelligent Management Center offers advanced network analytics, extensive customization options, and supports complex enterprise needs.

Room for Improvement: ExtremeCloud IQ could enhance its feature set to support more complex environments, improve scalability for larger enterprises, and increase network analytics capabilities. HPE Intelligent Management Center might benefit from simplifying its interface, reducing deployment complexity, and improving user-friendliness for non-technical users.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ExtremeCloud IQ is praised for straightforward deployment and responsive support, easing setup and issue resolution. In contrast, HPE Intelligent Management Center offers complex deployment due to its rich feature set, but provides comprehensive support for intricate configurations.

Pricing and ROI: ExtremeCloud IQ's competitive pricing delivers strong ROI for cost-conscious organizations, while HPE Intelligent Management Center requires higher initial investment but offers long-term ROI through advanced, scalable functionalities.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

ExtremeCloud IQ
Ranking in Network Management Applications
13th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
77
Ranking in other categories
Network Access Control (NAC) (10th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (17th)
HPE Intelligent Management ...
Ranking in Network Management Applications
7th
Average Rating
7.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Network Management Applications category, the mindshare of ExtremeCloud IQ is 2.8%, up from 2.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Intelligent Management Center is 4.8%, down from 5.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Management Applications Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
HPE Intelligent Management Center4.8%
ExtremeCloud IQ2.8%
Other92.4%
Network Management Applications
 

Featured Reviews

José Roldan - PeerSpot reviewer
José Roldan
Ingeniero De Preventa at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Has improved network monitoring with AI-driven insights and centralized device management
The best features of ExtremeCloud IQ include the integration of different vendors in one dashboard, the evolution of the manager, and any devices in networking. The impact of ExtremeCloud IQ on my organization is positive as the deployment is for a hybrid solution, using third-party vendors and cloud solutions for Extreme devices, switches, IP, and access points or SD-WAN solution devices. My IT team is occupied with other jobs, and ExtremeCloud IQ helps with monitoring networking at low costs. For networking and access points, it acts as a controller in a cloud environment, eliminating the need for an appliance controller or wireless LAN controller, thus saving on investment and reducing TCO costs.
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Muhammad_Faisal - PeerSpot reviewer
Muhammad_Faisal
Manager ITSM at Lucky Cement Limited
Achieve seamless network and link monitoring with comprehensive device management
The most valuable function is that the IMC takes an entire backup of my network devices, and I can also redeploy them. The really beneficial feature is the link monitoring. I had checked Check Point's product, however, my requirements are better fulfilled by IMC. The main feature is that IMC automatically configures the device for my use. I have over 200 features in my network, and IMC manages the complete environment. Automation is good, but I mainly use it for monitoring. I am too satisfied with this product.
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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The main reason why a lot of customers choose this solution is because of how scalable it is."
"The technical support for this solution is good."
"This is a stable solution."
"AeroHive provide very good technical support with user guides and technical documentation."
"It gives us the ability to make guest connections to our wireless network easier."
"It excels in Wi-Fi and switch management, as well as other internal management aspects, offering speed and efficiency that surpass what other competitors provide."
"It allows me to see APs and clients that are having issues, allowing for faster support response and less downtime."
"What our customers like the most is that this device is so rugged, has very good performance and throughput, and its console is very easy to use with many features, which makes it different from its competitors."
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"The most valuable function is that the IMC takes an entire backup of my network devices, and I can also redeploy them."
"The most useful feature is infrastructure monitoring including switches and servers."
"The most useful feature is infrastructure monitoring including switches and servers."
"We chose HPE for its interoperability with non-Cisco equipment, interoperability with non HP equipment, and customizable, and a deep feature set that Cisco Prime just didn't have because it's focused on Cisco stuff only."
"The most valuable feature is the interface and its ease of use."
"One of the notable advantages is its ability to provide quick responses, especially in critical situations."
"It's a very complete product with a lot of functionality."
"The most valuable feature is the interface and its ease of use."
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Cons

"Pricing could be improved. It could be lower."
"The managing of switches within this solution could be improved."
"Additional add-ins such as HiveSchool and MDM are a fantastic idea, however they lack functionality at present."
"The only thing that I can think of would be for them to provide a standard out-of-the-box WiFi policy template that could work as temp default setup without having to build a functional network policy in the Hive Manager."
"Its price could be lower. It is a simplified solution, but it has price challenges."
"I have never really felt their mounting system for the APs is all that good. The plastic plates are a bit flimsy and not well designed."
"I would like to see more security features such as NAC integrated to the solution."
"A mobile app would be awesome."
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"I face the issue with the integration with links on Fortinet Firewall."
"HPE Intelligent Management Center is a bit slow."
"I would like to see additional modules included."
"I would like to see additional modules included."
"The integration with other network devices needs improvement."
"One notable deficiency is the lack of online support for the product."
"Technical support is the one area where I have to rate HPE fairly poorly; when we have encountered issues, particularly around inconsistencies in the topology views, getting them fixed can be a cumbersome process."
"The integration with other network devices needs improvement."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is so cost-effective that it leaves no room for competition with other vendors."
"There are probably cheaper solutions but we invest for stability and performance for the longer haul."
"Although the pricing is a bit high, I consider Aerohive to be well worth the money."
"I am not involved in the price, but I am sure that it is not cheap."
"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."
"It is not the cheapest product but I think that the price is reasonable because you get a lot of support of it's needed."
"I did a multi-year license. It was a three-year license. It compares well with others in terms of the price. It is about a hundred dollars per year on a three-year scale."
"The price was okay."
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"The price of this solution is not at all cheap, but it's reasonable compared to SolarWinds."
"There are licensing costs and they are quite expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Construction Company
8%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business45
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise24
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise3
 

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...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ExtremeCloud IQ?
The licensing was a challenge due to budget constraints, and I used ExtremeCloud IQ without a license for a period. The documentation and training courses were also costly, impacting how easily I c...
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What advice do you have for others considering ExtremeCloud IQ?
I use ExtremeCloud IQ's real-time analytics. In the cloud solution, I get reports, and it works together with machine learning and artificial intelligence for those reports. This tool permits the c...
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What needs improvement with HPE Intelligent Management Center?
I face the issue with the integration with links on Fortinet Firewall. This will be sorted out with the help of IMC, and now I have a modem dialing as per my needs.
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What is your primary use case for HPE Intelligent Management Center?
I am using this solution for network monitoring, links monitoring, and complete monitoring of my infrastructure. I also deploy FortiVAF, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiManager as part of a complete securi...
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What advice do you have for others considering HPE Intelligent Management Center?
I rate the overall solution nine out of ten.
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Also Known As

Aerohive Networks, Aerohive HiveManager, HiveManager, ExtremeCloud , ExtremeSecurity
HPE IMC
 

Overview

ExtremeCloud is a resilient and scalable cloud-based network management solution offered by Extreme Networks as a subscription service.

The network is your platform of engagement for clients and staff. We have designed ExtremeCloud to provide superior user experience by empowering you and the applications that drive your business. The combination of Extreme Networks’ smart wired and wireless edges and the elasticity, resilience and scalability provided via state-of-the-art datacenters distributed strategically for worldwide availability allows you to respond to the changing needs of your business, at the speed of cloud, through a simple, multi-site aware user interface.

Extreme Networks

HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) is a comprehensive management platform that was built from the ground up to support the Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance, Security (FCAPS) model. It provides features and functions that are designed for comprehensive management of the network infrastructure. IMC was designed to provide the following functions:

  • Supports the ITIL operational center of excellence IT practices model.
  • Uses a single-pane management paradigm to enable end-to-end business management of IT services
  • Provides scalability by supporting distributed and hierarchical system architectures, through additional operating system and database support.
  • Uses an SOA model to provide full resource, service, and user management.
  • Enables integration of traditionally separate management tools using a modular design.
  • Enables enterprises to expand their infrastructure management in scale and to seamlessly accommodate new technologies at the same time.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
 

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
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