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 #8 with an average rating of 9.0. Extreme Networks holds a 2.7% mindshare in NMA, compared to Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s 4.6% 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.

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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

Ranking in other categories

Network Access Control (NAC) (9th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (18th)

HPE Intelligent Management ...

Ranking in Network Management Applications

8th

Average Rating

7.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Network Management Applications category, the mindshare of ExtremeCloud IQ is 2.7%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Intelligent Management Center is 4.6%, down from 5.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Management Applications Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
HPE Intelligent Management Center	4.6%
ExtremeCloud IQ	2.7%
Other	92.7%

Network Management Applications

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Ufuk KINDAP

Technical Coordinator at Yildiz Technical University

Cloud-based deployment eases IT workload and supports network management

I struggled with the documentation. I expected comprehensive documentation and videos but found them to be too simple. I needed deep details and more thorough resources. Although there were costly courses available, the lack of budget was a hindrance. Improving documentation with more detailed videos and resources would be beneficial.

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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

"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."

"Our transaction polling is now way more secure."

"What I like best about ExtremeCloud IQ is its ease of use. Flexibility is another pro of ExtremeCloud IQ. I also find ExtremeCloud IQ feature-rich."

"I like ExtremeCloud IQ's unified single-pane-of-glass dashboard. It offers a lot of visibility of performance, and it's great for troubleshooting. You don't have to go to 55 different places. You can get the information you need with just a few clicks."

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

"ExtremeCloud IQ helps with monitoring networking at low costs, acting 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."

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

"The support organization behind this product is extremely professional."

More ExtremeCloud IQ pros

"It's a very complete product with a lot of functionality."

"One of the notable advantages is its ability to provide quick responses, especially in critical situations."

"The most valuable feature is the interface and its ease of use."

"The most useful feature is infrastructure monitoring including switches and servers."

"The most valuable function is that the IMC takes an entire backup of my network devices, and I can also redeploy them."

Cons

"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."

"ExtremeCloud should invest in an SD-WAN solution or integration with SD-WAN."

"For me, the only issue is the potential delay in the tool statistics updating in real time after making changes."

"We'd like to have a cloud dashboard from which we can see all devices."

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

"The managing of switches within this solution could be improved."

"The Virtual Appliance crashed once while doing an upgrade. The good thing here is, even if the management system fails, all our networks and features still remain 100% stable and working."

"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."

More ExtremeCloud IQ cons

"HPE Intelligent Management Center is a bit slow."

"I face the issue with the integration with links on Fortinet Firewall."

"One notable deficiency is the lack of online support for the product."

"I would like to see additional modules included."

"The integration with other network devices needs improvement."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"ExtremeCloud IQ's pricing is high."

"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."

"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."

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

"The product pricing is reasonable."

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

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

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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

Manufacturing Company

10%

Educational Organization

10%

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

13%

Government

12%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	45
Midsize Enterprise	14
Large Enterprise	24

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	3

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

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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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