ExtremeCloud IQ vs Huawei eSight comparison

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Extreme Networks and Huawei are both solutions in the Network Management Applications category. Extreme Networks is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.5, while Huawei is ranked #15. Extreme Networks holds a 2.8% mindshare in NMA, compared to Huawei’s 4.4% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Extreme Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 72% of Huawei users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 2, 2025

ExtremeCloud IQ and Huawei eSight are prominent solutions in the cloud management and on-premises network management categories respectively. ExtremeCloud IQ seems to have the upper hand with its cloud-based flexibility and features that enhance scalability and resiliency.

Features: ExtremeCloud IQ offers robust reporting, deployment planning tools, load balancing, auto-channeling, firewalls, and zero-touch provisioning. Its cloud management feature simplifies operations with intuitive controls and centralized management. Huawei eSight provides extensive monitoring and reporting capabilities primarily for Huawei devices.

Room for Improvement: ExtremeCloud IQ struggles with user interface complexity, occasional bugs, and a steep learning curve for new users. Improvements are needed in integration with third-party products and search functionality. Huawei eSight requires enhanced automation, better integration with third-party devices, and simplified licensing. Its support and reporting capabilities also need refinement.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ExtremeCloud IQ supports flexible deployment across public, private, and hybrid clouds with scalable solutions, praised for its excellent customer service and technical support. Huawei eSight operates on-premises, which may restrict flexibility, though it generally offers good support, which can vary by region.

Pricing and ROI: ExtremeCloud IQ is moderately priced with straightforward licensing, though initial setup costs can be high. It offers good ROI through reduced management overhead. Huawei eSight is competitively priced, particularly against higher-priced competitors like Cisco, though its ROI could be limited by integration and flexibility issues.

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Categories and Ranking

ExtremeCloud IQ

Ranking in Network Management Applications

12th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Access Control (NAC) (10th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (18th)

Huawei eSight

Ranking in Network Management Applications

15th

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

IT Infrastructure Monitoring (57th)

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Network Management Applications category, the mindshare of ExtremeCloud IQ is 2.8%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei eSight is 4.4%, up from 4.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Management Applications Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
ExtremeCloud IQ	2.8%
Huawei eSight	4.4%
Other	92.8%

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Wael Awni

Management Board Member And Network Engineer at NewLogics

Unified licensing and AI-driven control have simplified multi-site management and boosted automation

There is a little bit of delay for the analytics in ExtremeCloud IQ, but it is acceptable. The response time in ExtremeCloud IQ is a little slow. The system response time is slow, and the updates on the system, such as the updates for the analytics or for the location-based services, are slow. For example, if I want to update the location-based solution, it takes about one minute to update my location. This is too much time. It's not an accurate location over one minute. They should enhance the response of the system part of location-based services, such as Extreme LPS or Extreme Location Essentials. This needs a huge improvement for the latency and for the updates.

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Gary Strydom

Desktop Analyst at Transnet

Used to monitor devices and provides the hardware alarms feature

Huawei eSight has helped me overcome many monitoring aspects of the hardware. From a single view, I can monitor all the hardware. Instead of logging on to each piece of hardware and monitoring it individually, I can monitor them from one single point. I would recommend the solution to other users because it provides a single point of view of the hardware. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

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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

"Installing a campus-wide WLAN has given us more flexibility in meeting and classroom spaces, and it provides a value-added service for guests."

"The most valuable feature is that you can assign zero trust policies from the user, as a result policy enforcement is very good, it's simple to use and it can traverse multiple switches."

"Once it is set and working – it is very good solution with wide range of possibilities."

"The most valuable function in ExtremeCloud IQ is its unified licensing system that includes everything."

"Overall management / UI is great, there is a lot to it, but it is well organized and relatively simple to use, and the guest user portal and generation of PPSK's has proven invaluable."

"The Client 360 feature provides a comprehensive view of your clients and their activities, including the devices they use. Additionally, a feature called Network 360 offers a 360-degree view of the network, like data usage (in GB), the status of ports and AP, and other details. You can drill down on granular-level drills to gain insights into specific applications and usage patterns like application level and fee, where your data is being wasted or what your clients are doing with the Internet data, what kind of applications they are using, etc."

"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."

"ExtremeCloud IQ helps with monitoring networking at low costs, acting 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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"I like the real-time location monitor or RTLS feature. It is similar to the monitoring feature in Cisco Prime."

"We have found the product to be stable and reliable."

"eSight allows me to monitor and solve any problem in the backbone and any switch in real-time."

"We can scale the solution."

"The solution's most valuable dashboard features include monitoring storage, resource availability, and hardware alarms."

"Technical support is good from Huawei."

"We use Huawei eSight to monitor devices like Wi-Fi controllers, LAN switches, and routers."

"The product is stable."

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Cons

"The only area of improvement we made ourselves so far is the temporary visitor solution in HiveManager NG which is quasi non-existent."

"I struggled with the documentation. I expected comprehensive documentation and videos but found them to be too simple."

"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."

"The initial setup of ExtremeCloud IQ is medium difficulty. It is easy with knowledge of networking protocols and SNMP solutions with the MIBs. For those without knowledge of these protocols or MIBs, it can be difficult."

"A better user interface is needed as it's more complex than other vendor's interfaces."

"A mobile app would be awesome."

"There are still some support issues with the branch routers and the newer version of Hivemanager."

"I think their bandwidth steering could use some tweaking, in a high density deployment with a lot of 2.4Ghz only clients it causes problems and we had to turn it off in those areas."

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"The price could be less costly."

"It will be better if they can make the simple network topology part more presentable. It would also be better if they had API integration and integration with third-party devices."

"The solution needs to improve it's user interface to make it more modern and stylish. They need to design proper menu positions, features, etc. Right now the layout is complicated."

"It is not a very flexible product. We cannot change much from our side."

"This solution could be improved by offering monitoring for all devices and not only Huawei devices."

"eSight has many features and options, but sometimes, we feel that it should be more advanced, like Cisco. It would be good if they can enable some automation part in eSight. Most of our customers want automation in their network. They don't want a dependency on everything. That's why the automation part must be improved in Huawei. It will be beneficial for customers. Cisco has different products, and there are multiple products for monitoring, automation, etc. In the software-defined network, Cisco has ACI, and VMware has NSX. Such options must be there in Huawei to move to a software-defined network. Unlike Cisco, in the case of eSight, there is only one product. I am not aware of any other product. It would be good to enhance it with at least some automation options so that we can use it effectively in the campus network or big data center environment. When I implemented this Huawei solution, I faced some limitations in particular areas like wireless scanning. This is another part that they can improve. Wireless reporting option is not as effective as other monitoring solutions. For a particular use case, if a customer is asking for some reports, sometimes they are not 100% satisfactory. The reporting structure must be improved."

"Something that could be improved is the lack of integration with Cisco switches. In the next release, I would like to see better reporting."

"When I implemented this Huawei solution, I faced some limitations in particular areas like wireless scanning."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"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."

"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."

"It is costly as compared to Meraki, Aruba, Juniper, and Cisco. Cloud IQ is an enterprise solution, whereas Meraki is specifically a single solution."

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

"I am not involved in the price, but I am sure that it is not cheap."

"Price-wise, it is a reasonable tool."

"Bring the cost down."

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"I would rate this solution a nine out of ten for pricing. The pricing depends on which features you use and can become expensive."

"Pricing depends on the competition. If your competitor is like Cisco, then Huawei is much more competitive when it comes to pricing."

"The pricing for Huawei eSight is reasonable, especially with the base license and incremental licenses for additional devices. However, the variety of license types can be a bit complex. We used to sell eSight but switched to another solution, so we're not actively trading it anymore."

"Its pricing is better than any other Huawei product. Some products are cheaper in Huawei, and some products are cheaper in Cisco. Cisco has more benefits and options than Huawei if you consider different network environments."

"The solution’s pricing is reasonable."

"The price is very expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

12%

Construction Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Outsourcing Company

Financial Services Firm

17%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	14
Large Enterprise	24

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	1

Questions from the Community

What are pros and cons of Aruba 515 Series AP vs. Cisco Meraki or Extreme Networks?

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Aerohive Networks, Aerohive HiveManager, HiveManager, ExtremeCloud , ExtremeSecurity

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Overview

ExtremeCloud IQ provides powerful cloud management with controller-less architecture, centralized administration, and seamless scalability, simplifying configuration and deployment while enhancing security and automation.

ExtremeCloud IQ is designed for managing wireless networks across diverse environments. It offers consolidated management for wireless LANs, access points, and switches, all integrated into a single dashboard. Known for intuitive automation and robust security features like integrated firewalls, it supports entities in educational sectors, large enterprises, manufacturing, and healthcare. Users benefit from detailed network insights while streamlined management and effective support contribute to efficiency. While offering advanced options such as Private Pre-shared Key and VLAN mapping, the system would benefit from improved configuration and stability, as well as enhanced device compatibility and reporting capabilities.

What are the standout features of ExtremeCloud IQ?

Cloud Management: Offers seamless administration with a robust controller-less architecture.
Security: Enhances protection with integrated firewalls and intuitive automation.
Scalability: Supports seamless scalability across diverse environments.
Advanced Options: Includes features like Private Pre-shared Key and VLAN mapping.
Dashboard: Provides visibility and control for efficient network management.

What benefits can users expect from ExtremeCloud IQ?

Ease of Use: Simplifies IT tasks, reducing workload for resource-limited teams.
Network Insights: Offers comprehensive data for informed decision-making.
Support: Provides effective strategies for resolving network issues.
Unified Management: Consolidates multiple locations into a single dashboard for streamlined operations.

In educational settings, ExtremeCloud IQ streamlines network management for schools and universities, allowing them to focus on educational excellence. Large enterprises benefit from its unified platform, managing multiple locations effectively, while manufacturing firms and healthcare facilities use its comprehensive tools to ensure reliable and secure connectivity across their networks.

Extreme Networks

Huawei eSight provides efficient network and infrastructure management, known for supporting all Huawei devices. With features like alarm management and device health visualization, it remains a stable, scalable tool for Huawei partners seeking effective monitoring and control.

Huawei eSight offers detailed monitoring, supporting Huawei devices seamlessly, praised for its simplicity and integration with Windows servers. Users appreciate its Network Traffic Analyzer and dashboard, which includes storage and resource monitoring. It is cost-effective and scales well for Huawei users. However, interface and menu design updates are needed, alongside better automation and third-party device integration like Cisco switches. Improvements in wireless reporting and licensing options would enhance usability. Excessive alerts and flexibility issues should be addressed, as should support and deployment processes.

What key features does Huawei eSight provide?

Alarm Management: Provides timely notifications for potential issues.
Device Health Visualization: Offers clear insights into device status and performance.
Real-Time Location Monitor: Tracks device locations efficiently.
Network Traffic Analyzer: Analyzes traffic for better decision making.
Resource Monitoring: Monitors resources ensuring optimal usage.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Cost-Effectiveness: Provides value suitable for Huawei devices.
Stability: Ensures reliable performance.
Scalability: Adapts to growing network demands.
Efficiency: Simplifies management tasks.

Huawei eSight is widely adopted in industries for managing network infrastructure. Organizations use it to monitor switches, routers, and access points, often in data centers or enterprise networks. It aids in device configuration, management, and support, tailored to networks built on Huawei's product ecosystem.

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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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