ExtremeRouting vs Juniper MX Series Routers comparison

Extreme and Juniper are both solutions in the Routers category. Extreme is ranked #8 with an average rating of 7.5, while Juniper is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.6. Extreme holds a 1.3% mindshare in R, compared to Juniper’s 13.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Extreme users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Juniper users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 20, 2025

ExtremeRouting and Juniper MX Series Routers compete in the high-performance networking space. While ExtremeRouting stands out with excellent pricing and customer support, Juniper MX Series Routers are the preferred choice in enterprise environments due to their advanced features and capabilities.

Features: ExtremeRouting provides dynamic routing, extensive protocol support, and Extreme Stacking technology. Juniper MX Series Routers offer advanced security capabilities, robust scalability, and the Trio chipset for superior performance.

Room for Improvement: ExtremeRouting could enhance its feature set to better support large enterprise needs, improve integration capabilities with third-party solutions, and advance its scalability options. Juniper MX Series Routers could work on simplifying their deployment process, offer more competitive initial pricing, and improve the learning curve for new users.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ExtremeRouting is noted for its straightforward deployment and reliable customer service. Juniper MX Series Routers, though complex to deploy, excel in responsive customer service that assists with sophisticated configurations.

Pricing and ROI: ExtremeRouting appeals to budget-conscious buyers through its competitive pricing and quick ROI. Juniper MX Series Routers demand higher initial investment but deliver significant ROI through longevity and feature richness.

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Categories and Ranking

ExtremeRouting

Ranking in Routers

8th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Juniper MX Series Routers

Ranking in Routers

3rd

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Routers category, the mindshare of ExtremeRouting is 1.3%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper MX Series Routers is 13.0%, up from 11.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Imran Taiyeb Ali

Senior Solutions Specialist at a comms service provider with 201-500 employees

A scalable tool that needs to improve its support, software resiliency, and software stability

The support team is not technically that strong. The previous company that owned the product, Nortel, went bankrupt, after which the transition phase of the product didn't go smoothly. Avaya did not do well with the product's design and engineering after taking the product over from Nortel, after which Avaya decided to outsource the tool to my company, meaning we have worked as a vendor with third-party access to the tool in the name of Avaya. The support was very bad initially, but my company could fix the problems of the customers on time since we had better communication skills than technical-solving skills due to our limitations related to the area of device engineering. When it comes to a feature of the product, my company could enable it for the customers or users of the product. If, by any chance, my company found a bug in the tool, then it was a hectic task for our support team to deal with it since it took months to fix it. Currently, Extreme Networks takes care of the support part, and it might have improved. I rate the technical support a four out of ten.

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Kushtrim Arifi

Engineering Executive at Telos Labs

Highly scalable, especially suitable for complex and large-scale network deployments

The "Commit" feature stands out. When you try to commit commands, you have some options like sandbox config, leaving those temporary for 60 seconds. This feature allows you to commit configuration changes to the candidate configuration, and then review them for errors before committing them to the active configuration. Another feature that I like is the integration with Cisco routers. This allows you to connect Juniper MX routers to Cisco routers and have them work together seamlessly. We never have interoperability issues.

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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 is a very scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"The routing protocol is the solution's most valuable aspect."

"Looking at the robustness, I do not know whether it would be carrier grade – let's say for hundreds of thousands of users – but it certainly doesn't balk at 10,000 users or less."

"Provides a good redundancy technique."

"What I like about Extreme Routing is its impressive performance."

"It is very easy to set up."

"The full Internet DGP is a valuable feature."

"Juniper Enterprise Routers has a CLR and it's more reliable and faster than others."

"The solution is quite stable. We've found it to be very good. There aren't bugs, glitches, or crashes."

"We are able to easily build chassis with Juniper MX Series Routers."

"The most valuable feature is the standard routing protocol."

"Juniper's custom Trio chipset drives their MX routers, offering superior performance. Juniper's design separates the control plane and the forwarding plane, which is a key aspect of their architecture. This separation provides high throughput, maintaining line-rate performance across the MX platform."

"The solution's main features are its security and ease of use."

"I would rate the stability a ten out of ten. We never had any issues."

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Cons

"The solution is far too unstable. It's completely unreliable."

"The support, software resiliency, and software stability are areas of concern where improvements are required."

"Some of the latest protocols are unavailable."

"It's not evolving as quickly as we would like it to."

"One area for improvement with Extreme Routing is the need for more accessible and comprehensive training."

"My advice for those looking into ExtremeRouting is: right now all switch manufacturers are backed up for months. If you're looking to implement quickly, I would say shop around a bit because it might be difficult."

"The price of this solution should be improved."

"Better documentation to assist with implementation would be helpful."

"If you are setting up a site-to-site VPN between a Juniper and Cisco device then you may encounter some issues."

"Currently, I don't have specific concerns or ideas for improvement. Regarding functionalities, I appreciate the user interface of Juniper Elite. Additionally, I'm exploring the use of Juniper Routers in a Parliament environment, particularly with Baragon, and so far, I find it to be a valuable feature. We're currently facing an issue as we're in the process of building and dealing with the software, specifically transitioning from R2 to RC. It's like when there is an update in the routers, and in the process, there are chances to end up losing some of your settings. The challenge arises because the recommended configurations for RC do not align with our features, necessitating a reevaluation of many features. It would have been more efficient if the initial recommendation had been for RC, avoiding the need to redo our research. This has resulted in a loss of time for us, and we've encountered this situation multiple times."

"The setup was a bit complex."

"The solution needs to offer SDN features."

"The third-level customer support coming from Juniper itself could be much better. To get assistance from Juniper, we sometimes have to wait for weeks and months. I don't really appreciate that. Their support should be faster."

"There is room for improvement in pricing. The product could be cheaper for smaller networks."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have no issues with the price."

"The price of this solution is better than other competitors, such as Cisco. We receive a lot of discounts which make the price less expensive and attractive."

"An additional license can be purchased for support of a next-generation firewall."

"The pricing of Juniper MX Series Routers is okay compared to other technologies."

"We have to pay for the device and licensing. The support service requires additional costs."

"I would rate it around a three. While I'm not deeply involved in pricing discussions, I believe it is comparatively more affordable than Cisco."

"The prices for Juniper MX Series Routers are reasonable."

"$300 to $400 is the hardware cost and for licensing cost, it may be around, for support and all, $100 per year."

"The solution is more expensive compared to other solutions."

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ExtremeRouting?

It is a very scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

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What needs improvement with ExtremeRouting?

I think that all the devices included in Avaya fall under Extreme Networks currently. I am not sure how much Extreme Networks has changed ExtremeRouting, but I think it is in a better condition tha...

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What is your primary use case for ExtremeRouting?

My company uses ExtremeRouting for a big LAN environment, where there is a need for ERS switches, including Extreme Networks Core Switches and chassis, so the product is like a big cabinet to reduc...

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What do you like most about Juniper MX Series Routers?

For the Juniper MX Series Routers, it plays a crucial role in our network. They offer numerous features, enabling multiple connections and handling various reports. The routers efficiently manage ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper MX Series Routers?

I would rate it around a three. While I'm not deeply involved in pricing discussions, I believe it is comparatively more affordable than Cisco.

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What needs improvement with Juniper MX Series Routers?

Currently, I don't have specific concerns or ideas for improvement. Regarding functionalities, I appreciate the user interface of Juniper Elite. Additionally, I'm exploring the use of Juniper Route...

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Also Known As

Avaya Enterprise Routers

Juniper Enterprise Routers, MX Series

Overview

Avaya Enterprise Routers Ethernet Routing Switch 4000 Series is a Stackable Chassis system providing high-performance, convergence-ready and resilient Ethernet switching connectivity. Available as a range of models supporting 10/100/1000 switching and routing, Power-overEthernet, Powerover-Ethernet+ and 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplink options, the Ethernet Routing Switch 4000 Series is ideally suited for mainstream Wiring Closet and other network Edge deployments.

Extreme

Juniper MX Series Routers are a reliable and flexible which is primarily used for its router capabilities and as an execution router. It is commonly used in projects as a system integrator and for routing the network of universities. With features such as Layered VPNs, IPsec, VPLS, and firewall filters, the solution offers high protection and ease of use.

The routers are capable and scalable, and can be integrated as an event solution. The solution has helped organizations by serving as the first layer of defense. Additionally, Juniper routers are preferred over Cisco due to their better performance and services.

Juniper

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