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ExtremeWireless vs Mist AI and Cloud comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
8.5
ExtremeWireless provides scalable, cost-effective solutions with 30% ROI savings, easy deployment, and excellent support for long-term use.
Sentiment score
8.3
Mist AI and Cloud provide reliable, cost-saving solutions with competitive pricing and benefits for Cisco-certified users.
The monitoring access and excellent support provide significant value.
The best ROI is achieved over a three-year term.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.2
ExtremeWireless support is helpful but inconsistent, with slow response times and limited availability affecting user satisfaction. Ratings vary.
Sentiment score
7.1
Mist AI and Cloud's customer service has mixed reviews, citing fast support yet issues with reachability and response times.
I rate their support as a nine because they are very helpful when we need assistance and they strive to help, even if not the fastest.
I would rate the customer service as a ten.
The response time and quality could be better, and updates can be troublesome at times.
The support quality needs improvement, particularly in terms of reachability and response time after the merger.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.7
ExtremeWireless is scalable and adaptable for medium to large enterprises but may face stability issues at higher user thresholds.
Sentiment score
8.5
Mist AI Cloud excels in scalability and flexibility, ideal for enterprises managing numerous access points with automatic optimizations.
ExtremeWireless is suitable for companies with a user base below three hundred.
The Extreme access points handle high-density connectivity needs very well, managing lots of traffic efficiently.
The scalability of ExtremeWireless is average.
In terms of scalability, Mist AI and Cloud is scalable.
I would rate scalability at nine out of ten.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
ExtremeWireless is praised for its stability and reliability, though some encounter challenges with firmware updates in high-density environments.
Sentiment score
8.3
Mist AI and Cloud are praised for stability, fault-tolerance, and dependability, enhanced by redundancy, AI, and efficient updates.
They work well without failures.
I experienced issues during firmware upgrades, as some devices required a physical restart, which affects system stability.
The stability of ExtremeWireless is somewhat weaker compared to previous solutions, like Motorola before its acquisition.
Mist AI and Cloud is stable, and I would rate its stability as eight out of ten.
 

Room For Improvement

ExtremeWireless must enhance affordability, integration, security, support, and performance to improve competitiveness and meet small business needs.
Enhancements in configuration, integration, and support are needed for Mist AI, Cloud, and third-party device compatibility.
I wish for ExtremeWireless to optimize the roaming capability between access points, especially for IoT devices.
Another area that could use enhancement is the clarity and implementation of updates, as they can be troublesome sometimes.
There is some delay in firmware upgrades for access points.
Since the merger or integration between Mist AI and Cloud and HP, it has affected service quality negatively.
From a Juniper perspective, there is a need for further improvements in the SRX and the given solution area.
 

Setup Cost

ExtremeWireless provides good value with both free and paid options, despite medium-high pricing and substantial hardware costs.
Mist AI offers competitive pricing, though significant licensing and setup costs, with varied pricing impacts in different regions.
Each customer typically buys around 100 APs, which makes it quite expensive.
The pricing is a weak point for Extreme; it is very high.
From a corporate point of view, stability is more important than pricing.
Compared with other solutions, Mist AI and Cloud is not that expensive and is considered moderate in pricing.
 

Valuable Features

ExtremeWireless offers cloud management, strong security, seamless integration, and stability, making it ideal for security-focused sectors.
Mist AI and Cloud streamline operations with AI automation, troubleshooting, and enhanced networking for efficient, cost-effective management.
A single license can be used for on-premises, hybrid, or cloud, allowing for easy transition between solutions without losing investment.
One of the most valuable features of ExtremeWireless is its centralized control, which influenced our choice.
Extreme access points perform very well in high-density environments, and we use them at sites with our customers.
Mist AI and Cloud's orchestration is beneficial for troubleshooting and proactive analysis, offering proactive solutions before issues arise.
The AI-driven automation, like Mist, assists the network manager and operation manager in troubleshooting the wireless network by identifying signal issues and offering timely assistance.
 

Categories and Ranking

ExtremeWireless
Ranking in Wireless LAN
16th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Mist AI and Cloud
Ranking in Wireless LAN
13th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of ExtremeWireless is 1.7%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Mist AI and Cloud is 2.2%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

Seungho Yang - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced employee access with effective wireless monitoring and seamless roaming
Our use case for ExtremeWireless is to allow our employees to access the company systems The monitoring systems in ExtremeWireless have been very effective, and they are cheaper than other products. It provides better monitoring logs and detailed logs compared to Cisco Wireless. The most…
RahulSivanandan - PeerSpot reviewer
Analytics and automation simplify wireless management and proactive troubleshooting
The analytics part of Mist AI and Cloud is really helpful, including correlation and event analysis. These features make Mist AI and Cloud stand out in the market. The automation capabilities are quite impressive, making it easy to manage and maintain. Mist AI and Cloud's orchestration is beneficial for troubleshooting and proactive analysis, offering proactive solutions before issues arise. Additionally, the platform is easy to deploy.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
15%
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
10%
Non Profit
6%
Educational Organization
29%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with ExtremeWireless?
There is some delay in firmware upgrades for access points. When there is a problem with the firmware of one access point, the correction might be too late.
What is your primary use case for ExtremeWireless?
We work with some end customers, and we use ExtremeCloud IQ ( /products/extremecloud-iq-reviews ) for the administration of the wireless platform. We use Wi-Fi 6 E for many users.
What do you like most about Mist AI and Cloud?
AI-driven automation helps implement the solution quickly.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Mist AI and Cloud?
Compared with other solutions, Mist AI and Cloud is not that expensive and is considered moderate in pricing. The solution is priced per device.
What needs improvement with Mist AI and Cloud?
The support needs improvement. Since the merger or integration between Mist AI and Cloud and HP, it has affected service quality negatively. The reachability, access, and response time of the suppo...
 

Also Known As

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Mist Access Points
 

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Sample Customers

St. Xavier High School, Americatel, Diamond Light Source
Dartmouth, Hitachi, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Nebraska Furniture Mart, NTT, Okta
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