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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 2, 2025

NetScaler and ExtremeCloud IQ both compete in the realm of network solutions, providing diverse functionalities for business needs. ExtremeCloud IQ holds the upper hand with its intuitive interface and cloud-managed approach, appealing to businesses seeking simplified management and robust scalability.

Features: NetScaler provides flexible deployment options with its TriScale architecture, allowing a pay-as-you-grow model. It is strong in load balancing, SSL offloading, and traffic management, supported by Citrix integration. ExtremeCloud IQ stands out with its cloud-managed centralized management and controller-less architecture, preventing single points of failure. Features like Client 360 and Network 360 offer detailed network visibility, enhancing user insights.

Room for Improvement: NetScaler users mention issues with feature updates, configuration complexity, and licensing clarity. Users also see a need for more streamlined integration and better training resources. ExtremeCloud IQ needs improvements in roaming capabilities, dashboard integration with third-party devices, and fixing existing bugs, along with enhanced security features and support improvements.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: NetScaler offers versatile deployment options on-premises and in the cloud, with generally competent support that could enhance responsiveness and technical depth. ExtremeCloud IQ is recognized for its easy cloud deployment, benefiting from its controller-less setup, and praised for technical support but needs consistency and efficiency improvements.

Pricing and ROI: NetScaler is seen as a premium option, which can deter smaller businesses, but offers good ROI regarding reliability. Despite high initial costs, it is seen as valuable. ExtremeCloud IQ positions itself as cost-effective with a straightforward subscription model, although some perceive it as expensive. Users report positive ROI due to its scalable nature and robust features.

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Categories and Ranking

ExtremeCloud IQ

Ranking in Network Management Applications

10th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Access Control (NAC) (10th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (18th)

NetScaler

Ranking in Network Management Applications

3rd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

107

Ranking in other categories

Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) (1st), Web Application Firewall (WAF) (12th)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Network Management Applications category, the mindshare of ExtremeCloud IQ is 3.0%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetScaler is 1.5%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Management Applications

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Sriman L

Senior Network Engineer at Nipun Net Solutions

One of the best cloud-based wireless solutions that helps manage multiple APs from a single dashboard across multiple locations

ExtremeCloud IQ’s user interface needs to be improved, and its current bugs need to be fixed. Sometimes, AP details, like the AP firmware and the AP hostname, are not updating properly because of a few bugs in the current version, which they might fix in the next version. Compared to the central and other cloud solutions, a couple of bugs still running on these portals need to be rectified. For ExtremeCloud IQ's next releases, I expect to get all the users and the events alerts. Also, if any AP goes down, I should be able to do some scheduled reports specific to the site because it is currently in beta. If any AP goes offline, that's an event. If you want to do the filter for a specific site event, we don't have that filter option. I expect specific site-level and category-level events and alert filters to get reports.

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DEMİRHAN ÇAVUŞOĞLU

Cloud Consultant at Migros Ticaret A.Ş.

A tool for centralized management including inventory and sales tracking

Citrix ADM has the ability to implement policies to tighten security. For instance, you can restrict access to your network from outsiders or lack necessary security measures such as antivirus programs. Additionally, there's the Delivery Controller, which allows for comprehensive monitoring and management tasks such as remote restarts, maintenance, and registration. Another essential component is the Director, which provides detailed insights into sessions, including identifying session failures, connection issues, user lockouts, etc. It presents a list of problems to address, enabling you to click on them and resolve them efficiently.

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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

"What our customers like the most is that this device is so rugged. It has very good performance and throughput. Its console is very easy to use and has many features, which makes it different from its competitors. Cloud IQ has all the features built into the console, whereas other solutions require you to integrate multiple solutions with their consoles. You don't need to add anything extra with Cloud IQ. With this single solution, you can do almost everything."

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

"This solution's most valuable feature is its short deployment time."

"The tech who handles Extreme IQ tells me it's easy to use and learn. He felt like it was pretty intuitive. It comes with solid training materials. He also has talked about the security features that give you as much or as little control as you want."

"Another valuable feature is the automation of Wi-Fi configurations, which allows the wireless network to auto-reconfigure in case of problems."

"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 most valuable feature is the centralized management capability."

"ExtremeCloud IQ is an intuitive platform. The tool's ability to streamline network operations depends on the end customer. Sometimes it's quicker, and sometimes it takes much longer. It helps me to address network problems."

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"The web application firewall which protects our services on the internet, and then of course services like our ability to provide high availability for the services we are offering are the most valuable features."

"The most valuable feature is the SSL VPN."

"Unified Gateway allows me to provide secure external access to applications for suppliers and customers while requiring Multi-Factor Authentication."

"I like app flows and custom flows. They integrate with multiple flows."

"Enables a Web service that offers persistent client-server connections, IP restriction, URL rewrite (such as remove "/assets/" path from client-side URL path), and cache for CSS or JS files... You can easily use the GUI to set up all these requirements on the same network device within 20-30 minutes. (If you do the same steps on CLI, it might take less time.)"

"NetScaler Gateway: Why? Availability/Security: We delivered more than 200 applications thru Xenapp. This feature give us the possibility to deliver the applications anywhere. Currently, 30% of access is made through our NetScaler Gateway (Internet connections)."

"I like the ease of use. It's easy to manage. I also like it's ease of use with virtualization technologies with applications."

"The work balancing applications are the most valuable feature."

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Cons

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

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

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

"I would like to see a remote phone application for monitoring APs when on the road."

"The product could support multi-vendor infrastructures."

"The solution's performance needs to be enhanced because of a very high delay."

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

"From our perspective, we would love to see Aerohive provide faster feature enhancement in their Virtual Appliance to match the features with the cloud solution more quickly."

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"The solution's pricing is a big concern and should be improved."

"Its GUI should be improved. Its CLI is powerful, but GUI needs more features."

"If one device or switch fails, the failover to another device is not seamless which is painful."

"Manageability and adaptability can also be challenging for end customers."

"I would like to enhance the solution's bot protection features."

"The configuration is complex, and only one or two people know how to assist when problems arise."

"I would like to see support for scripting, like "iRule", which gives you the option to implement any configuration which is not available out of the box."

"It was challenging explaining to customers that it's no longer NetScaler but ADC, and now it's not just ADC but also the rebranding from NetScaler."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Bring the cost down."

"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."

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

"It is costly as compared to Meraki, Aruba, Juniper, and Cisco. Cloud IQ is an enterprise solution, whereas Meraki is specifically a single solution."

"This solution offers annual licensing that is middle of the range in terms of cost."

"ExtremeCloud IQ's pricing is high."

"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."

"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."

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"The licenses for this product are payable as a yearly subscription, and carry a high price-point. The subscription scheme is quite complicated, and costs will increase with each additional feature that is required, outside of the basic setup."

"I do not have any experience with the pricing of the product."

"We are quite happy with price. It's not too high."

"Citrix ADM costs us approximately $5000 per month."

"Its licensing cost is much higher than other products, but it is acceptable because it is a one-time investment, and we are getting our requirements fulfilled when we buy this product. So, there is no issue with the pricing."

"Licensing is adequate. I wanted to have a more prominent license, but until I do they don't give enough support. The additional cost would be too much."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing an eight or nine out of ten."

"Costly product and complicated licensing."

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15%

Educational Organization

10%

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15%

Educational Organization

14%

Financial Services Firm

11%

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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 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 do you like most about Citrix ADC?

The most valuable feature for us is the application firewalling in Citrix NetScaler, ensuring only valid traffic enters our environment.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Citrix ADC?

After deployment, Citrix Netscaler shifted to a subscription-based license scheme for support, which is slightly more expensive.

What needs improvement with Citrix ADC?

Citrix NetScaler is a robust product, but mastering it requires significant learning and training due to its complexity. While it could be easier to manage, it is like transitioning from driving a ...

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Also Known As

Aerohive Networks, Aerohive HiveManager, HiveManager, ExtremeCloud , ExtremeSecurity

Citrix ADC, Citrix NetScaler VPX, NetScaler Console, NetScaler Web Application Firewall

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

One platform for a consistent application delivery and security experience because nobody has time to learn multiple systems to manage ADC deployments. NetScaler is built with a single code base using a software-based architecture, so no matter which ADC form factor you choose — hardware, virtual machine, bare metal, or container — the behavior will be the same.

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

ABB Schweiz, Aer Lingus, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Amnet Technology Solutions, Aramex International, Ascenty, Atos, Autodesk