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ExtremeManagement vs FireMon Asset Manager comparison

Extreme and FireMon are both solutions in the Network Management Applications category. Extreme is ranked #22, while FireMon is ranked #17 with an average rating of 8.7. Extreme holds a 1.4% mindshare in NMA, compared to FireMon’s 0.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Extreme users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of FireMon users who would recommend it.
ExtremeManagement
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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 2, 2025

ExtremeManagement and FireMon Asset Manager are network management solutions. ExtremeManagement is preferred for pricing and support, while FireMon Asset Manager stands out for its robust features, providing comprehensive network visibility.

Features: ExtremeManagement handles network infrastructure monitoring, with comprehensive dashboards and alert management. FireMon Asset Manager offers security analytics, network mapping, and policy enforcement, emphasizing security.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ExtremeManagement provides a straightforward deployment and strong customer support, appealing to businesses seeking an efficient setup. FireMon Asset Manager, though requiring more intricate deployment, benefits from responsive service, aiding in its complex setup.

Pricing and ROI: ExtremeManagement is noted for competitive costs and attractive ROI, balancing pricing and operational benefits. FireMon Asset Manager, while having a higher initial cost, delivers substantial ROI through security features, valuable for long-term security investments.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

ExtremeManagement
Ranking in Network Management Applications
22nd
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
FireMon Asset Manager
Ranking in Network Management Applications
17th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
IT Asset Management (13th), Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Network Management Applications category, the mindshare of ExtremeManagement is 1.4%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of FireMon Asset Manager is 0.2%. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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LuisBrown - PeerSpot reviewer
Mature and robust platform; can be used to manage Cisco switches
ExtremeManagement is excellent. It is a very mature platform and robust in that it covers most of the functionality of the devices. One of ExtremeManagement's advantages over its competitors is that it is capable of managing Cisco switches if you have their on-prem manager. So you can take your legacy Cisco switches and manage them directly in the Extreme platform.
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Chan Lung - PeerSpot reviewer
Works very well as a single platform for policy management and audit compliance
The dashboard clearly shows the policies of a network environment. We can see which policies are critical or are always being used. We can also see which ones are not being used or have not been modified in a long time. We can see all the ports that the applications are using. We have all this information in the dashboard. After deployment, FireMon Asset Manager automatically shows the network topology. However, the dashboard is pretty fixed. It is not flexible. If I need to modify the dashboard, I need the help of their customer support. FireMon has streamlined policy deployment across multiple firewalls, making it easier to quickly implement changes. It has also improved our ability to comply with audits and be compliant with PCI DSS and ISO 27001 standards. The efficiency of deploying policies has increased significantly. The information provided by FireMon Asset Manager is helpful in making an organization's environment secure. It makes customers look into their policies and see if they need to be modified.
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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 best thing about the solution is that it is all managed from just a single application window. We call this feature a single pane of glass due to the fact that almost all the features are all managed within a single application, or a browser, to be more specific."
"The report model is one of the valuable models. We are able to see all the information concentrated in reports, which is very useful. We are able to get the information about the performance of the equipment and check that everything is okay. You can get very useful information across applications, so we have very good experience with their management solutions. It has many functionalities to simplify the administration and monitor the development of the switches or AP. It is easy to deploy, easy to configure. and easy to develop. Its price is also good."
"I need fewer people to do implementation and support, and I don't have to go on-site to change the configuration or otherwise support the switch."
"The technical support services are good."
"ExtremeManagement brings in the most value by reducing the technical debt to the organization in terms of having to hire personnel to maintain it or contract it."
"The most valuable aspects of FireMon Asset Manager are its integrations and its ability to passively monitor the network for unknown assets."
"The most valuable feature is the change modules. Whenever there is a change in the firewall, it automatically reflects on FireMon."
"It offers a single platform for managing firewalls of different brands and simplifies policy deployment and auditing. It helps push policies to different firewalls, and it also helps with policy auditing."
 

Cons

"It would be helpful if this solution had support for configuring and managing third-party hardware devices."
"They can improve the information period. Currently, we are able to have information for only 14 or 15 days, but we would like to have information for an extended period of maybe 30 days. Their technical support can also be improved in terms of the response time to the tickets."
"There could be better integration with third-party equipment and vendors."
"Some features are quite difficult to configure and they are very complicated to figure out. Maybe the vendors should introduce a more driven configuration that can clarify the processes a bit more to make the processes more clearly defined."
"It would be great to not need an on-premises SiteIQ license for running a Fabric OS cloud or managing third-party devices."
"The discovery process could be improved. If incorrect credentials are entered, it should give an error message. That would make our work easy rather than having to troubleshoot why the issue is occurring."
"It is not very good at monitoring the Check Point firewall, but it works very well with other firewalls such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Cisco ASA."
"While passive discovery remains important, active retrieval of asset details would be valuable, and this functionality is starting to be implemented, as I've observed in recent updates but it is not fully there yet."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The support is billed on a yearly basis, and there are no additional costs."
"It has a good price. There is a good relationship between the cost and the performance."
"While they don't consider it affordable, they don't find it overly expensive."
"FireMon Asset Manager's pricing has been reasonable and has worked well for us from a licensing standpoint."
"FireMon is more expensive than other brands but justified by its comprehensive feature set. It includes several functions that might require additional subscriptions in other solutions."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Non Profit
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
8%
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Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ExtremeManagement?
The technical support services are good.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ExtremeManagement?
I don't know the exact pricing or licensing details. However, based on feedback from our customers, they haven't raised significant complaints about the cost. While they don't consider it affordabl...
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What needs improvement with ExtremeManagement?
There could be better integration with third-party equipment and vendors. While ExtremeManagement technically supports monitoring various devices like firewalls, the integration may not be as seaml...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for FireMon Asset Manager?
FireMon is more expensive than other brands but justified by its comprehensive feature set. It includes several functions that might require additional subscriptions in other solutions.
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What needs improvement with FireMon Asset Manager?
We used FireMon Asset Manager only for the firewalls. It could not always discover, so we had to go in and add it manually. The discovery was not always consistent. At times it worked, and at times...
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What is your primary use case for FireMon Asset Manager?
We used FireMon Asset Manager for 12 clients. We used it for firewall audits and rule changes.
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Overview

Extreme Management Center (formerly NetSight) provides access to web-based reporting, network analysis, troubleshooting, and helpdesk tools. Management Center includes wired/wireless dashboards, reports, end-system information and policy, interactive topology maps, application identification, web-based FlexViews, device views, and event logs. NetFlow diagnostics enable assessment of network issues and performance. Search functionality enables you to search for end-systems by MAC address, IP address, end-system name, or user name.

Extreme

FireMon Asset Manager provides insightful monitoring and management of your network assets, helping organizations maintain security compliance and optimize asset usage effectively.

FireMon Asset Manager offers a comprehensive view of network assets, assisting in identifying security compliance gaps and optimizing resource utilization. Designed for enterprises requiring robust asset monitoring, it ensures efficient tracking, enabling proactive threat management and policy adherence across digital environments.

What are the important features of FireMon Asset Manager?
  • Real-Time Monitoring: Continuously tracks network assets to provide up-to-date security insights.
  • Compliance Assurance: Ensures assets meet security policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Reporting Capabilities: Offers detailed reports for better visibility and analysis of network assets.
What benefits and ROI can users expect from FireMon Asset Manager?
  • Enhanced Security Posture: By maintaining compliance and identifying vulnerabilities, it minimizes risks.
  • Operational Efficiency: Streamlines asset management, reducing manual interventions and resource wastage.
  • Cost Savings: Prevents potential security incidents, saving costs related to breaches and non-compliance fines.

In industries like finance and healthcare, FireMon Asset Manager plays a crucial role by providing meticulous asset tracking essential for maintaining stringent compliance requirements. It enables organizations to swiftly adapt to changing regulations and safeguard sensitive information effectively.

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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
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