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ExtremeCloud IQ vs IBM Security Network IPS comparison

Extreme Networks and IBM are both solutions in the Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) category. Extreme Networks is ranked #21 with an average rating of 8.5, while IBM is ranked #25. Extreme Networks holds a 0.6% mindshare in ID, compared to IBM’s 0.7% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Extreme Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of IBM users who would recommend it.
ExtremeCloud IQ
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80% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

IBM Security Network IPS and ExtremeCloud IQ compete in the network security and management category. IBM Security Network IPS holds an edge with its extensive security features, while ExtremeCloud IQ is favored for its user-friendly cloud-based management.

Features: IBM Security Network IPS offers advanced threat detection, deep packet inspection, and automated threat responses, complementing its strong security framework. ExtremeCloud IQ provides AI-driven insights, streamlined network management, and device onboarding, making it suitable for easy and flexible cloud-based networking.

Room for Improvement: IBM Security Network IPS could improve in simplifying its deployment and reducing the technical expertise required for setup. It might also enhance its cloud integration capabilities. ExtremeCloud IQ can benefit from expanding its security features further, improving the granularity of its control options, and enhancing scalability for larger enterprise environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IBM Security Network IPS uses a traditional deployment model necessitating technical expertise, but it provides strong support for complex security requirements. ExtremeCloud IQ emphasizes quick cloud deployment with user-friendly interfaces and extensive support, making it ideal for cloud-managed environments.

Pricing and ROI: IBM Security Network IPS has higher initial costs due to its advanced security infrastructure but offers substantial ROI for organizations needing comprehensive threat protection. ExtremeCloud IQ offers cost-effective upfront pricing and lowers management costs through efficient cloud operations, providing strong ROI via operational savings and agile network management.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

ExtremeCloud IQ
Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
21st
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
Network Management Applications (13th), Network Access Control (NAC) (11th)
IBM Security Network IPS
Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
25th
Average Rating
7.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) category, the mindshare of ExtremeCloud IQ is 0.6%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Security Network IPS is 0.7%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
ExtremeCloud IQ0.6%
IBM Security Network IPS0.7%
Other98.7%
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Featured Reviews

KristianLarsen - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Jacob_Koithra - PeerSpot reviewer
User-friendly and has a good blocking feature but is quite expensive
Defining the new security rules and policies sometimes becomes a challenge. Integration with other platforms becomes a challenge as well. I'd like to see more integration with other tools and technologies. XGS 7100 has an end of support for the 30th of December 2022. Many are losing support. All the products of the XGS, including XGS 3100, 4100, 5100, and 7100, support is ending in December 2022. We need to know what is the plan post that? Do we need to spend money on them? Will that be extended? There has been no communication on the website either. It's an expensive device.
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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

"App and firewall security at the AP."
"Ability to assign zero trust policies from the user."
"Our transaction polling is now way more secure."
"This solution's most valuable feature is its short deployment time."
"ExtremeCloud offers features that not a lot of other vendors do like their data storage and the ability to swap licenses."
"HiveManager is incredibly useful for managing APs and switches from one cloud interface."
"The cloud-based management interface allows us to fully manage all our wireless radios, ensuring consistency and ease of access."
"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."
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"The most valuable feature is its simplicity."
"The initial setup is simple."
 

Cons

"The product could support multi-vendor infrastructures."
"Having a wizard for customers who are just starting might be helpful."
"They can improve just the onboarding process. More user information about the introduction to the product would be helpful. It would be good if they have a better user introduction to the new product because it is different than the prior version."
"The solution will show us that there are some issues, but when we try to find those issues, we can't see them."
"I struggled with the documentation. I expected comprehensive documentation and videos but found them to be too simple."
"The tool has simplified things, but it also adds a complexity that sometimes stumps some users."
"An area for improvement in ExtremeCloud IQ is its technical support. Support could be better, especially when you need help concerning ExtremeCloud IQ and WinG."
"ExtremeCloud IQ’s user interface needs to be improved, and its current bugs need to be fixed."
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"I'd like to see more integration with other tools and technologies."
"In the future, I would like to see a hybrid option so that we can work both on-premises and in the cloud."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"ExtremeCloud IQ's pricing is high."
"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."
"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."
"It is costly as compared to Meraki, Aruba, Juniper, and Cisco. Cloud IQ is an enterprise solution, whereas Meraki is specifically a single solution."
"Price-wise, it is a reasonable tool."
"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."
"Buy near the end of Q4 in order to get a deal."
"The pricing is so cost-effective that it leaves no room for competition with other vendors."
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"The cost of operations is very low."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
9%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business45
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise24
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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
Security Network Intrusion Prevention System, IBM Security Network Protection, XGS, GX
 

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.

Extreme Networks
IBM Security Network Intrusion Prevention System appliances are designed to stop constantly evolving threats before they impact your business. This means providing both high levels of protection and performance, while lowering the overall cost and complexity associated with deploying and managing a large number of point solutions.
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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
Equifax, Christian Hospital Centre
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