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Cisco Prime [EOL] vs ExtremeCloud IQ comparison

Cisco and Extreme Networks are both solutions in the Network Management Applications category. Additionally, 91% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of Extreme Networks users who would recommend it.
Cisco Prime [EOL]
Read 35 Cisco Prime [EOL] reviews
    91% willing to recommend
    ExtremeCloud IQ
    Read 77 ExtremeCloud IQ reviews
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    97% willing to recommend
     

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    Categories and Ranking

    Cisco Prime [EOL]
    Average Rating
    7.8
    Reviews Sentiment
    6.5
    Number of Reviews
    35
    Ranking in other categories
    No ranking in other categories
    ExtremeCloud IQ
    Average Rating
    8.8
    Reviews Sentiment
    7.3
    Number of Reviews
    77
    Ranking in other categories
    Network Management Applications (13th), Network Access Control (NAC) (9th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (18th)
     

    Featured Reviews

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    AndrewRichardson
    Network Engineer at Edmonton Catholic School Board
    Has an easy implementation process, but the performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive
    The project implementation was easy overall. Adapting Cisco's solutions to our specific environment required effort, as their documentation only covers some network scenarios. The deployment didn't happen all at once; it was staged and controlled to ensure a smooth transition. We started with a small test environment before gradually rolling it out to all campuses. This gradual approach helped mitigate the risk of any issues arising across multiple locations simultaneously, especially on a critical day like Monday morning. We have a team of three executives working on the process. Their job roles included network specialists and a manager. It requires maintenance, which is included in the annual cost. We receive updates and support as part of the renewal process.
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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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    Quotes from Members

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

    Pros

    "The installation is easy."
    "Cisco Prime is user-friendly, so we are comfortable using it."
    "The interfaces are a valuable feature."
    "We use Cisco Prime for network mapping and surveys."
    "Cisco Prime is a good tool for inventory monitoring and wireless management."
    "It helps us manage and monitor analytics and fix issues."
    "We use the solution to control the physical service station that is part of the SCADA network. We connect and control them remotely."
    "The hardware Cisco provides is excellent. It's a well-made product."
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    "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."
    "It's extremely easy to deploy. Even our access points are behind the net, not using real, public IP. We can easily add to the cloud. For deployment, we just need to let the access point take the DSCP from IP and then, even if it's not a requirement, we can see the serial number from the access points and add the serial number to the cloud directly."
    "The deployment made my life very easy."
    "The dashboards are great and the user interface is quite intuitive."
    "The cloud-based management interface allows us to fully manage all our wireless radios, ensuring consistency and ease of access."
    "ExtremeCloud IQ is a complete package with the pilot and the co-pilot feature that gives me full visibility of the network."
    "Another valuable feature is the automation of Wi-Fi configurations, which allows the wireless network to auto-reconfigure in case of problems."
    "Its configuration and deployment are the most valuable."
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    Cons

    "They could consider offering more flexible pricing options for their customers."
    "The reporting feature of Cisco Prime should be improved."
    "This solution could be improved if it could monitor configuration changes."
    "The solution can be slow at times."
    "Cisco Prime could improve the graphical user interface."
    "Cisco Prime needs to have lower prices and more customization options."
    "The product is expensive compared to other vendors in the market."
    "If you look at some of the wireless site-survey tools that are available in the commercial space, Cisco should include similar solutions, which would help our on-plant engineers when they're doing a site survey."
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    "The managing of switches within this solution could be improved."
    "I struggled with the documentation. I expected comprehensive documentation and videos but found them to be too simple."
    "Lacks cyber asset tracking."
    "The solution will show us that there are some issues, but when we try to find those issues, we can't see them."
    "Browser load time for the cloud is long and needs improvement."
    "Having a wizard for customers who are just starting might be helpful."
    "Their firewall configuration gets funky and it can be difficult to understand."
    "ExtremeCloud should invest in an SD-WAN solution or integration with SD-WAN."
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    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "If we have a license for Cisco DNA, we can use the same license for Cisco Prime."
    "The solution is not inexpensive but is worth it for large-scale environments."
    "I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
    "The price of Cisco Prime was reasonable because we purchased it as part of a Cisco One package. The package was a bundle of Cisco solutions together, such as Cisco ISE and CMX. The price is reasonable com compared to other solutions."
    "The product's performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive."
    "You need to get special quotes from the company for each order."
    "The product is expensive compared to other vendors in the market."
    "The cost is quite high."
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    "I am not involved in the price, but I am sure that it is not cheap."
    "It is easy for customers to use this product because they are able to interchange the license depending on their usage rather than having to buy individual licenses for each asset."
    "ExtremeCloud IQ's pricing is high."
    "Although the pricing is a bit high, I consider Aerohive to be well worth the money."
    "Extreme is twice as cheap compared to Cisco due to the currency exchange. Normally, I think Cisco would be a little bit more expensive, but there wouldn't be that much of a difference."
    "Extreme licensing is based on the number of access points. When you buy the license for the first year, everything is included, such as access to mapping, etc. If you don't renew your software assurance for the second year, the access points will still work, but you can't use the cloud management tools."
    "For example, if you compare Aruba vs Aerohive, you need to check which licences from Aruba you need to match the functionality of Aerohive (usually you need at least three types of licences and a controller with redundancy). The same goes with Cisco, where you need buy additional licences for central management, firewall, spectral analysis, WIPS, PPSK, etc. Aerohive has a very simple model - one licence for all the functionalities - and you can believe that there are many. One licence makes it easy to maintain, scale, renew and you can plan your costs 10 years in advance."
    "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."
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Government
    14%
    Computer Software Company
    12%
    Manufacturing Company
    10%
    Healthcare Company
    8%
    Manufacturing Company
    10%
    Educational Organization
    9%
    Comms Service Provider
    8%
    Computer Software Company
    8%
     

    Company Size

    By reviewers
    Large Enterprise
    Midsize Enterprise
    Small Business
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business9
    Midsize Enterprise4
    Large Enterprise24
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business45
    Midsize Enterprise14
    Large Enterprise24
     

    Questions from the Community

    What do you like most about Cisco Prime?
    The most valuable features of Cisco Prime include its comprehensive functionality as a one-stop solution for basic SNMP port management.
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    What needs improvement with Cisco Prime?
    The product's performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive.
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    What is your primary use case for Cisco Prime?
    We use Cisco Prime for centralized configuration management backups and monitoring.
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    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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    Also Known As

    Cisco Prime Infrastructure
    Aerohive Networks, Aerohive HiveManager, HiveManager, ExtremeCloud , ExtremeSecurity
     

    Overview

    Cisco Prime products deliver next-generation management by supporting an intuitive workflow-oriented user experience and integrated lifecycle operations across Cisco architectures, technologies, and networks.

    Cisco

    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
     

    Sample Customers

    Mohawk Industries, Universidad EAFIT, Halton Healthcare
    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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