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ExtremeCloud IQ vs Mist AI and Cloud comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.6
ExtremeCloud IQ boosts productivity, reduces costs, simplifies management, and enhances scalability, positively impacting ROI and customer satisfaction.
Sentiment score
6.7
Mist AI and Cloud offer significant ROI by reducing OpEx, enhancing control, and providing cost-effective training despite high pricing.
I managed to support and deploy ExtremeCloud IQ and handle network management without requiring external staffing, thus saving on external hiring costs.
Technical Coordinator at Yildiz Technical University
The return on investment is huge and unmatched, as the devices are not expensive and are highly beneficial for day-to-day business operations.
Global Juniper Presales Engineer at Westcon-Comstor
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.8
ExtremeCloud IQ is praised for responsive, knowledgeable customer service, despite minor training and escalation improvement suggestions.
Sentiment score
7.0
Mist AI and Cloud's customer service is mixed, praised for technical support but criticized for sales support and response time.
GTAC receives a score of ten out of ten.
Ingeniero De Preventa at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
I experienced effective help mainly remotely, though for some issues, a technical person had to assist on-site.
Technical Coordinator at Yildiz Technical University
The support quality needs improvement, particularly in terms of reachability and response time after the merger.
Network Manager at Bread LLC
I rate technical support from Juniper as eight out of ten, and I am totally satisfied with the support.
Technical Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
The issues were mainly related to response time.
Global Juniper Presales Engineer at Westcon-Comstor
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
ExtremeCloud IQ is praised for seamless scalability, easy integration, and reliable performance in both small and large deployments.
Sentiment score
8.3
Mist AI and Cloud are scalable, supporting thousands of users while requiring careful network planning to prevent connectivity issues.
I would rate scalability at nine out of ten.
Sr Pre-sales Network & Security Consultant at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
In terms of scalability, Mist AI and Cloud is scalable.
Network Manager at Bread LLC
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
ExtremeCloud IQ is generally stable with high performance, though occasional firmware bugs and delays can impact operations.
Sentiment score
8.1
Mist AI and Cloud offers stable, secure solutions with advanced features, ensuring consistent performance and improved efficiency through AI optimization.
It requires some time to update, which affects real-time management.
Technical Coordinator at Yildiz Technical University
Mist AI and Cloud is stable, and I would rate its stability as eight out of ten.
Network Manager at Bread LLC
 

Room For Improvement

Users seek a simpler interface, improved support, and enhanced features, highlighting issues with bugs, security, and pricing concerns.
Improvements needed in Mist AI include configuration, integration, pricing, user support, documentation, third-party management, and marketing, especially in Brazil.
Improving documentation with more detailed videos and resources would be beneficial.
Technical Coordinator at Yildiz Technical University
This integration aids in resolving problems and issues found in the network and enhances support with the GTAC team of Extreme Networks.
Ingeniero De Preventa at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
They should focus on making their GUI more user-friendly.
Technical Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Since the merger or integration between Mist AI and Cloud and HP, it has affected service quality negatively.
Network Manager at Bread LLC
If Juniper or Mist can enhance the management of third-party devices, it would make sense, as the current functionalities offer limited insight compared to managing Juniper or Mist devices.
Global Juniper Presales Engineer at Westcon-Comstor
 

Setup Cost

ExtremeCloud IQ pricing is competitive, offering comprehensive licensing and discounts, appealing to buyers prioritizing quality and reliability.
Enterprise users view Mist AI pricing as competitive, but setup costs and additional fees vary by region and features.
The licensing was a challenge due to budget constraints, and I used ExtremeCloud IQ without a license for a period.
Technical Coordinator at Yildiz Technical University
Compared with other solutions, Mist AI and Cloud is not that expensive and is considered moderate in pricing.
Network Manager at Bread LLC
Mist AI and Cloud is not an expensive tool and is very competitive.
Global Juniper Presales Engineer at Westcon-Comstor
My rating for pricing is five, where ten represents a low price and one represents a high price.
Technical Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Valuable Features

ExtremeCloud IQ provides scalable, cloud-based network management with AI analytics, enhancing performance, security, and reducing costs for businesses.
Mist AI and Cloud enhance network management with AI-driven automation, fast connectivity, and seamless integration for efficient monitoring.
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.
Ingeniero De Preventa at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
The automation and information provided by ExtremeCloud IQ, such as connection status and logs, were very beneficial.
Technical Coordinator at Yildiz Technical University
The AI-driven automation, like Mist, assists the network manager and operation manager in troubleshooting the wireless network by identifying signal issues and offering timely assistance.
Sr Pre-sales Network & Security Consultant at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
Mist AI and Cloud's orchestration is beneficial for troubleshooting and proactive analysis, offering proactive solutions before issues arise.
Network Manager at Bread LLC
It helps reduce downtime by providing alerts that allow us to work directly on issues without waiting for system failures.
Technical Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Categories and Ranking

ExtremeCloud IQ
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
77
Ranking in other categories
Network Management Applications (12th), Network Access Control (NAC) (9th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (19th)
Mist AI and Cloud
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
Wireless LAN (17th)
 

Mindshare comparison

ExtremeCloud IQ and Mist AI and Cloud aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. ExtremeCloud IQ is designed for Network Management Applications and holds a mindshare of 2.7%, down 2.8% compared to last year.
Mist AI and Cloud, on the other hand, focuses on Wireless LAN, holds 1.5% mindshare, down 2.7% since last year.
Network Management Applications Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
ExtremeCloud IQ2.7%
Cisco DNA Center14.4%
Cisco Catalyst Center7.9%
Other75.0%
Network Management Applications
Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Mist AI and Cloud1.5%
Aruba Wireless13.9%
Ruckus Wireless12.8%
Other71.8%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

UK
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.
Mohammed Junaid Khatib - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Has improved troubleshooting efficiency with AI-driven insights but requires a simpler user interface
Mist AI and Cloud has integrated artificial intelligence and introduced a Marvis tool, making troubleshooting much easier compared to Cisco, Extreme, or any other vendor. The Marvis tool includes Marvis Action and Marvis Mini. In Marvis Mini, you can enter the MAC address, site name, or device name to get complete details of any issues the device is facing. If you enter the MAC address of a device, it will show the types of issues such as roaming, authentication, or IP address problems. This eliminates the need to manually search for errors on the controller. The troubleshooting has been significantly simplified through Marvis Mini, which is integrated with AI. Additionally, Marvis Action helps with alerting and monitoring, showing how many devices are down and what kinds of connectivity, DHCP, or authentication issues exist, providing alerts without the need to manually monitor all devices. Mist AI and Cloud is very effective at managing user experience through its AI capabilities. It helps reduce downtime by providing alerts that allow us to work directly on issues without waiting for system failures.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
10%
Educational Organization
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Educational Organization
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 Business9
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise9
 

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 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...
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...
What do you like most about Mist AI and Cloud?
AI-driven automation helps implement the solution quickly.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Mist AI and Cloud?
My rating for pricing is five, where ten represents a low price and one represents a high price.
What needs improvement with Mist AI and Cloud?
The area for improvement is that Juniper is not as market dominant as Cisco, so they should focus on making their GUI more user-friendly, as it is currently a bit complex and users may not fully un...
 

Also Known As

Aerohive Networks, Aerohive HiveManager, HiveManager, ExtremeCloud , ExtremeSecurity
Mist Access Points
 

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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
Dartmouth, Hitachi, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Nebraska Furniture Mart, NTT, Okta
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