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PROS

ExtremeControl allows tracking of end users' feature usage.
Users report that ExtremeControl is easier to use than Cisco ISE.
Stability is a key reason for choosing ExtremeControl, as exemplified by its implementation in a hospital in Oslo.
ExtremeControl effectively enhances network security and integrates with other security tools.
ExtremeControl receives high ratings, with users giving it nine and ten out of ten.

CONS

Access to more detailed traffic information is needed.
The installation speed for complex environments could be improved.
Development for on-premises controller is lacking.
Clarification is needed that ExtremeControl works best when all components are purchased together.
The cost may not be competitive for companies with fewer than 1,000 users.
 

ExtremeControl Pros review quotes

it_user1135854 - PeerSpot reviewer
Presales Engineer at soulco
Nov 4, 2019
I can know which end users are using which features.
reviewer1567812 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager, Information Technology at a university with 201-500 employees
Aug 27, 2021
The solution is easy to use.
WA
Management Board Member and Network Engineer at NewLogics
Jan 12, 2023
There is information on migrating most of the cloud system's features.
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Jose Mota - PeerSpot reviewer
IT specialist at FERCAM SpA
Apr 18, 2024
It has effectively enhanced network security and integrated with other security tools to streamline operations.
WA
Engineer at NewLogics
Mar 5, 2025
Integrating ExtremeControl with ExtremeConnect provides an additional layer of security and control over what devices are onboarding to the network, granting full visibility.
reviewer2679522 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Service Delivery & Support at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
Apr 10, 2025
Overall, I would rate ExtremeControl nine out of ten.
JZ
System Engineer at Poczta FM
May 28, 2025
On a scale of 1-10, I rate ExtremeControl a 10.
 

ExtremeControl Cons review quotes

it_user1135854 - PeerSpot reviewer
Presales Engineer at soulco
Nov 4, 2019
I'd like to have access to more information on the traffic passing through.
reviewer1567812 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager, Information Technology at a university with 201-500 employees
Aug 27, 2021
The installation is easy, it can take between five minutes to four hours depending on the complexity of the environment. The speed of the installation could improve for more complex environments.
WA
Management Board Member and Network Engineer at NewLogics
Jan 12, 2023
There isn't enough development for the on-premises controller.
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Jose Mota - PeerSpot reviewer
IT specialist at FERCAM SpA
Apr 18, 2024
One improvement could be better clarification, namely that the system only works optimally with all components purchased together.
WA
Engineer at NewLogics
Mar 5, 2025
The initial setup was not easy. It requires an experienced person to deploy ExtremeControl, and deployment can take from days to weeks depending on the complexity of the network.
reviewer2679522 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Service Delivery & Support at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
Apr 10, 2025
I would rate their technical support five out of ten. They have strict upgrade policies.
JZ
System Engineer at Poczta FM
May 28, 2025
In terms of cost, I believe ExtremeControl is reasonably priced for big enterprises, but for smaller ones, they need to consider that the price for less than 1,000 users is important, as this is the minimum number of users required for a license. Below this number, we are not competitive with other vendors.