ExtremeCloud IQ vs macmon Network Access Control comparison

Extreme Networks and macmon secure are both solutions in the Network Access Control (NAC) category. Extreme Networks is ranked #10 with an average rating of 9.0, while macmon secure is ranked #13. Extreme Networks holds a 1.8% mindshare in NAC, compared to macmon secure’s 2.7% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Extreme Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of macmon secure users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 5, 2024

ExtremeCloud IQ and macmon Network Access Control compete in the network management sector. ExtremeCloud IQ holds an upper hand in user satisfaction with pricing and support, while macmon Network Access Control is favored for its comprehensive feature set.

Features: ExtremeCloud IQ provides robust Wi-Fi management, AI-driven insights, and seamless IT operations. Macmon Network Access Control focuses on endpoint security, network visibility, and comprehensive policy management.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ExtremeCloud IQ offers straightforward cloud-based deployment supported by accessible customer service. Macmon Network Access Control requires detailed installation with extensive security configurations but may need more user involvement for setup.

Pricing and ROI: ExtremeCloud IQ features competitive pricing and promises ROI through streamlined management and operational efficiency. Macmon Network Access Control may involve higher setup costs; however, its enhanced security features deliver substantial long-term benefits.

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Categories and Ranking

ExtremeCloud IQ

Ranking in Network Access Control (NAC)

10th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Management Applications (13th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (17th)

macmon Network Access Control

Ranking in Network Access Control (NAC)

13th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Network Access Control (NAC) category, the mindshare of ExtremeCloud IQ is 1.8%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of macmon Network Access Control is 2.7%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Access Control (NAC) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
ExtremeCloud IQ	1.8%
macmon Network Access Control	2.7%
Other	95.5%

Network Access Control (NAC)

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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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Yusuf Oezeren

Senior System Engineer at MOD IT GmbH

A robust solution that provides protection to effectively control the access to your network

The single sign-on process can be improved and the interface should be made more user-friendly. The interface is user-friendly but, for example, when we have new people starting to work, they never work with NetOne and it is a bit hard to expand in certain places. In addition, when I have to pull the last corrected MAC address, I need to put the space between it in order to find the address. If I don't put it in there, I don't get any resources. This needs improvement. They should maybe add integration with LanSuite. We can include it to see the direct information we get from our LAN Tree. If I click on the MAC address, I will then directly get the hostname, and that will open a tap-in line so I see what the last update was.

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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

"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."

"The deployment made my life very easy."

"Ability to assign zero trust policies from the user."

"ExtremeCloud IQ is a complete package with the pilot and the co-pilot feature that gives me full visibility of the network."

"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."

"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."

"The HiveManager integration with the VPN Gateway is awesome."

"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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"We use it with our Cisco switches so we can see which switch it is actually connected to."

"The ease of connecting with the client is valuable for me."

"The API is a great way to get information from other tools."

Cons

"Pricing could be improved. It could be lower."

"We'd like to have a cloud dashboard from which we can see all devices."

"Pricing is a bit expensive."

"From our perspective, we would love to see Aerohive provide faster feature enhancement in their Virtual Appliance to match the features with the cloud solution more quickly."

"Certain features only exist or work in certain versions."

"Their firewall configuration gets funky and it can be difficult to understand."

"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."

"Lacks cyber asset tracking."

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"The service macmon offers is already great."

"The single sign-on process can be improved and the interface should be made more user-friendly."

"The solution must allow users to filter files based on dates."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

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

"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."

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

"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."

"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."

"I would advise that you be sure to compare apples with apples. Many customers just look at the price per AP and licences, and compare that against other solutions. But, they do not look at the complete picture such as: TCO - how much the equipment will cost you over, say, seven years? Will the customer need to change complete infrastructure when they want to buy the newest hardware? Does support include a lifetime warranty and RMA?"

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"The solution is not expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Educational Organization

Marketing Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Computer Software Company

10%

Retailer

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	45
Midsize Enterprise	14
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?

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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?

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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.

Extreme Networks

With macmon Network Access Control you always know which devices are connected to your network and where. It provides profound protection for your corporate network and is a centralized security authority that protects your network against intrusion from unauthorized devices, and ensures the complete overview of all your devices.

UFOs (unknown frightening objects) are a thing of the past, as all your devices such as PCs, printers, laptops, medical and technical devices are identified at any time, efficiently monitored and protected against unauthorized access. Guest and employee devices (BYOD) can be easily and securely authorized via the macmon guest service using dynamic management of network segmentation.

To protect your network against unauthorized access, macmon provides two efficient product bundles as well as additional Add-Ons.

Find out more:
- macmon NAC Bundles
- macmon NAC features

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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

More than 1,500 installations in all over Europe in all industries: Stepchange, Volkswagen, Vivantes Healthcare, MBDA Weapons, APS engineering, Alfred Ritter GmbH (Ritter Sport), Haßberg-Kliniken, 1. FSV Mainz 05 eV., Siempelkamp, AEB etc.

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