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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]
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    91% willing to recommend
    ExtremeCloud IQ
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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) (10th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (17th)
     

    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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    José Roldan - PeerSpot reviewer
    José Roldan
    Ingeniero De Preventa at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
    Has improved network monitoring with AI-driven insights and centralized device management
    The best features of ExtremeCloud IQ include the integration of different vendors in one dashboard, the evolution of the manager, and any devices in networking. The impact of ExtremeCloud IQ on my organization is positive as the deployment is for a hybrid solution, using third-party vendors and cloud solutions for Extreme devices, switches, IP, and access points or SD-WAN solution devices. My IT team is occupied with other jobs, and ExtremeCloud IQ helps with monitoring networking at low costs. 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.
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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

    "Cisco Prime is very good management-wise, giving you the ability to upgrade switches remotely, schedule the upgrade time, perform backups, and monitor the health of all networks."
    "The solution provides data that allows us to time travel through logs and perform remote operations or troubleshooting."
    "Enables oversight in order to tweak and tune."
    "The most valuable feature of Cisco Prime is its excellent audio and video conferencing with clear quality and no interruptions."
    "The customer service and support for this solution is good."
    "The most valuable features of Cisco Prime include its comprehensive functionality as a one-stop solution for basic SNMP port management."
    "Technical support is great, and we find them to be helpful and responsive."
    "If an AP or any wireless device goes into critical mode, Cisco Prime sends an alert. That is the most helpful feature."
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    "The setup is easy and the deep configurations are more robust than Meraki devices."
    "The dashboards are great and the user interface is quite intuitive."
    "It excels in Wi-Fi and switch management, as well as other internal management aspects, offering speed and efficiency that surpass what other competitors provide."
    "Installing the Aerohive solution brought us a lot of management comfort and a good WiFi coverage for our patients with seamless roaming."
    "Since these APs are controller-less they are very dependable and easy to configure."
    "Our return on investment so far has been more stable wifi that is future proof and faster than our old system."
    "The most valuable feature is the centralized management capability."
    "Customer service is probably the area I am most happy with; Aerohive is easy to get in touch with, quick to answer any questions, and they were very patient with me."
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    Cons

    "The product's pricing can be cheaper."
    "We would like to see the inclusion of detailed alerts."
    "They can also improve the management of more enterprise devices."
    "Prime is used for managing all the infrastructure and if it can be integrated with the SIEM tool it could be well managed."
    "I want the tool to improve data visibility."
    "The solution can be slow at times."
    "If you think about a centralized monitoring system, Cisco Prime is not good because it does not support third-party vendors like Palo Alto or FortiGate."
    "Cisco Prime could improve the notifications in the system. Having more details about what is happening would be useful, such as traffic numbers or who is connected. We can see them through the firewall controller, but it would be better if you can see them from one place."
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    "It created a headache trying to deal with several maintenance fees throughout the year."
    "Pricing is a bit expensive."
    "I would love to see a more granular web filter."
    "Need port aggregation on the 2384 switches to take full advantage of ac on the APs. I understand that is on their product road map."
    "Their firewall configuration gets funky and it can be difficult to understand."
    "The tool has simplified things, but it also adds a complexity that sometimes stumps some users."
    "A mobile app would be awesome."
    "First time users may find it difficult to get going into the right direction."
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    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "I would rate the pricing of Cisco Prime a seven out of ten."
    "Cisco Prime is an expensive solution."
    "The cost is quite high."
    "The solution is not inexpensive but is worth it for large-scale environments."
    "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 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."
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    "It is costly as compared to Meraki, Aruba, Juniper, and Cisco. Cloud IQ is an enterprise solution, whereas Meraki is specifically a single solution."
    "Although the pricing is a bit high, I consider Aerohive to be well worth the money."
    "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."
    "This solution offers annual licensing that is middle of the range in terms of cost."
    "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."
    "The product pricing is reasonable."
    "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."
    "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."
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Government
    12%
    Manufacturing Company
    9%
    Computer Software Company
    8%
    Healthcare Company
    7%
    Manufacturing Company
    9%
    Comms Service Provider
    8%
    Educational Organization
    8%
    Computer Software Company
    7%
     

    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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