ExtremeCloud IQ vs Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System comparison

Extreme Networks and Hillstone Networks are both solutions in the Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) category. Extreme Networks is ranked #22 with an average rating of 8.5, while Hillstone Networks is ranked #29. Extreme Networks holds a 0.7% mindshare in ID, compared to Hillstone Networks’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Extreme Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Hillstone Networks users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

ExtremeCloud IQ and Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System compete in network management and security. ExtremeCloud IQ excels in cloud management, while Hillstone's advanced threat detection gives it an advantage in security-focused settings.

Features: ExtremeCloud IQ provides comprehensive cloud-based network management, advanced analytics capabilities, and efficient network operations. Hillstone I-Series delivers robust security measures, advanced intrusion detection, and breach prevention features. The primary difference lies in ExtremeCloud IQ's focus on network optimization, contrasted with Hillstone's concentration on security enhancements.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ExtremeCloud IQ is known for its straightforward deployment and easy integration with existing cloud services. Its customer support is accessible, aiding in smooth implementation. Hillstone's deployment may be more complex due to specialized infrastructure needs, but it provides tailored support for its security solutions.

Pricing and ROI: ExtremeCloud IQ offers lower setup costs with high ROI through network efficiency improvements. Hillstone I-Series, while having higher initial costs, provides significant ROI by enhancing security and reducing potential breach expenses. ExtremeCloud IQ is valued for cost-effectiveness in network management, while Hillstone's strong security returns justify its higher expenditure.

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Categories and Ranking

ExtremeCloud IQ

Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)

22nd

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Management Applications (13th), Network Access Control (NAC) (11th)

Hillstone I-Series Server B...

Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)

29th

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (21st), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (18th)

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) category, the mindshare of ExtremeCloud IQ is 0.7%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
ExtremeCloud IQ	0.7%
Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System	0.5%
Other	98.8%

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KristianLarsen

Senior Consultant at Mikla IT

Helps resolve network-related issues quickly and is reasonably priced

The tool has both advantages and weaknesses because it has several pieces of software on which it has been working because of buyouts. The tool has several branches of software versions, and you can consolidate it into ExtremeCloud, but it also has the disadvantage that sometimes people can get issues because the software on the hardware is different than they expected, especially if it is not converted to the tool used. The tool has simplified things, but it also adds a complexity that sometimes stumps some users. In the future, I think the tool’s onboarding setup of a new tenant could be smoother or faster. I also think that they could provide a simpler setup for first-level support so that it can be easier for them to have a support dashboard that would help them. I am talking about customer support organizations, so you usually have a high turnaround, but you need to have something that is easier to use and where you don't need so much training.

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DAVI TEIXEIRA

Physical Education Professional JR at Unimed

Beneficial AI detection, helpful support, but modern UI needed

The initial setup of the Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System requires a bunch of steps starting with installing the hardware and setting it up. However, most of the setup is done by the vendor. I rate the initial setup of the Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System an eight out of ten. The vendor provides free training in the software provided.

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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 support organization behind this product is extremely professional."

"The deployment made my life very easy."

"When we deployed the new IP that is managed wirelessly in the cloud, it fixed the problems. Now, we don't have any more reports, and everything works fine."

"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 HiveManager integration with the VPN Gateway is awesome."

"App and firewall security at the AP."

"Its configuration and deployment are the most valuable."

"ExtremeCloud IQ is integrated with the Ekahau tool so that you can log in to the ExtremeCloud IQ portal, upload the cloud plans, draw all the interiors, and plan the APs with the real-time AP position."

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"The most valuable features of the Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System are the AI detection and monitoring of common threats."

"One or two people can maintain and support the solution. The maintenance is not difficult."

Cons

"ExtremeCloud IQ’s user interface needs to be improved, and its current bugs need to be fixed."

"There can be an improvement by incorporating two-factor authentication or multi-factor authentication for security. Advanced network access control features and application control features should be added to manage applications. Many customers are interested in managing data, such as setting data quotas for individual users."

"A room for improvement in ExtremeCloud IQ is roaming. My team is facing roaming issues with the solution, particularly when using VoIP over WiFi. For example, VoIP sometimes breaks when you walk around the customer site. In terms of what I'd like to see in the next release of the solution, right now, the inventory for ExtremeCloud IQ is awful. There's no stock, and you must wait a year and a half for new stocks. It's awful."

"Lacks cyber asset tracking."

"Integrating the network access control solution can be complex, as it essentially combines two separate products."

"I struggled with the documentation."

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

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

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"The UI dashboard view needs to be improved because it is ugly. If it was more modern it would be better. Additionally, better integration with other databases would be good."

"Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System can improve by having more anti-spam features that will hopefully eliminate all of the other threats."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"The price was okay."

"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."

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

"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."

"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."

"Buy near the end of Q4 in order to get a deal."

"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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"The price of the solution is good. It is less expensive than the other solutions in the market. There are not any additional features or hidden costs."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

10%

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Educational Organization

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Small Business	45
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	24

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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...

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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 rate the overall solution nine out of ten only due to the poor documentation. Despite this, I was very happy with ExtremeCloud IQ as it greatly eased my workload, allowing me to manage the networ...

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Also Known As

Aerohive Networks, Aerohive HiveManager, HiveManager, ExtremeCloud , ExtremeSecurity

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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.

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The Hillstone Server Breach Detection System (sBDS) adopts multiple threat detection technologies that include both traditional signature-based technology as well as large-scale threat intelligent data modeling and user behavioral analytics modeling, which provides an ideal solution to detect unknown or 0-day threat attacks, to protect high-value, critical servers and their sensitive data from being leaked or stolen. Together with deep threat hunting analysis capabilities and visibility, Hillstone sBDS provides security admins the effective means to detect IOCs (Indicators of Compromise) events, restore the threat attack kill chain and provide extensive visibility into threat intelligence analysis and mitigations.

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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

Norbert Wiener University, Regional Government of the Amazon

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