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ExtremeSwitching vs Luxul Switches comparison

 

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

ExtremeSwitching
Ranking in AV Over IP Switching
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
LAN Switching (7th), Data Center Networking (9th)
Luxul Switches
Ranking in AV Over IP Switching
3rd
Average Rating
6.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Ethernet Switches (29th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the AV Over IP Switching category, the mindshare of ExtremeSwitching is 19.4%, down from 21.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Luxul Switches is 13.0%, down from 13.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
AV Over IP Switching Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Luxul Switches13.0%
ExtremeSwitching19.4%
Other67.6%
AV Over IP Switching
 

Featured Reviews

Meric-Dinc - PeerSpot reviewer
Director, Solutions at TopTel
Automated fabric networking has simplified large deployments and now streamlines complex operations
The best features in ExtremeSwitching that I appreciate include the technology known as Extreme Fabric, which our customers find miraculous because it enables automated networks. With fabric technology, customers are very happy since they don't need to perform new configurations in the core, distribution, or access site, but only some configuration in access switch ports, as the network automatically knows where services start and end. It is definitely secure and very easy to install. We are utilizing ExtremeSwitching's automated network management feature, and when we sell our products to clients, we always offer Extreme Site Engine or now Platform One for cloud. Having this automated network management helps streamline operations by requiring less manpower, as infrastructure is hard to manage, but with the visualization provided by network management systems, clients only need to use a few clicks to deploy new services. There is no need to create multiple ports or VLANs, allowing even one or two individuals to operate very large networks. ExtremeSwitching's intuitive management interface has improved network performance significantly. For instance, Extreme Networks currently utilizes a very good AI system. When users need to perform configurations like MLAG, they can simply log in, ask for the configuration, and receive recommendations. This capability makes clients very happy because the management software inspects the entire network and provides valuable recommendations that lead to significant improvements.
PK
Owner/Operator at KPax Audio Video - Networking & Security Surveillance
Greatly simplifies troubleshooting; remote access to the router is a huge time saver
The solution has a problem with documentation. Luxul doesn't want to give the documentation to any Joe Bloggs, but even as a dealer going to the Luxul portal, there are no documents. I can always call technical support and ask them if I forget something and I'll get the support, but I shouldn't need to do that. Anything can be improved and unfortunately a good switch is not cheap but there's no choice if you need a special router.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most valuable features of ExtremeSwitching are that they are robust and have plenty of features. There is a lot of functionality. They have a lot of other features ExtremeSwitching that you can get involved with but I haven't been using many of them."
"It is meeting our expectations in terms of performance as well as cost-effectiveness."
"The switches are fast."
"The stability is good, and I am satisfied with the performance."
"For the provisioning of the services, once we have installed it, everything works smoothly; there is no hurdle after the configuration, and power failures do not affect the switches."
"Stability-wise, so far we have had no issue and we have been quite satisfied with it."
"In the case of small businesses, the solution is budget-friendly and easy to configure."
"The unique ring topology is actually a handy innovation."
"The ePoE+ is great."
"It's a rock-solid connectivity and a rock-solid Wi-Fi coverage, which is what my customers love."
"The solution is less expensive than other options."
"All of my customers, including residential and commercial clients, are extremely happy with these switches."
"The solution is excellent for audio-video and multi-casting."
"Remote access to the router is a huge time saver."
 

Cons

"I believe they should be more aggressive in terms of pricing."
"There are latency issues that need to be addressed."
"ExtremeSwitching hardware lacks flexibility compared to some other options."
"All the solutions in this market are lacking cyber asset attack, surface management."
"The solution lacks a cyber asset attack capability."
"While it is true of all vendors, there may be a slightly lower reliability standard."
"Extreme needs to improve on their training; they do not really have enough training classes and learning resources for users at this point."
"The training and resources for learning are lacking."
"While the solution is good for the light commercial market or for the residential market, it's not ideal for the commercial market, for example, a big enterprise or data center."
"The solution has a problem with documentation. Luxul doesn't want to give the documentation to any Joe Bloggs, but even as a dealer going to the Luxul portal, there are no documents."
"Documentation and access to it could be greatly improved."
"The documentation could be improved; it's quite basic."
"You do need to be an IT person in order to handle the initial setup. An AV person would struggle a bit."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"ExtremeSwitching offers very good pricing plans for their licenses. Compared to their rivals, ExtremeSwitching's prices are very affordable and reasonable. This is why our customers are happy to pay for their service critical support. ExtremeSwitching also offers a great portal to track clients, further satisfying our customers. They are always happy to pay for the service every month. The pricing is very reasonable."
"There is a cost for ExtremeSwitching and if you want the support and maintenance, there are additional costs. My clients typically pay for the support and maintenance annually."
"It is not a subscription-based model, and there is no licensing concept. We have to pay for hardware AMC. We have hardware on our premises and for the hardware support, we have to go for the annual maintenance contract with the partner."
"The product is expensive."
"There is no license required to use the solution. The hardware controller is expensive, and this is why I prefer controlling ExtremeSwitching on the cloud."
"We paid 25,000 to 30,000 INR."
"On pricing, ExtremeSwitches are going to beat most of the major competition."
"The pricing and licensing are good with the cloud."
"The price completely depends on the environment. There are no additional fees."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
14%
Construction Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
16%
Healthcare Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Performing Arts
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise8
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ExtremeSwitching?
Regarding pricing, I find it very competitive, especially in Turkey, where markets in the Middle East and Africa tend to be price-sensitive. Our prices are very competitive when compared to Cisco a...
What needs improvement with ExtremeSwitching?
From a marketing perspective, I would like to see Extreme Networks expand its product line to include small and medium business (SMB) solutions, as many customers do not have large budgets. Unlike ...
What is your primary use case for ExtremeSwitching?
We are utilizing Extreme products in many cases, including a significant project in Antalya, Turkey, involving five five-star hotels, as well as several municipality projects around a million. Most...
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