ExtremeCloud SD-WAN vs. UniFi Cloud Gateways

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ExtremeCloud SD-WAN
Score 9.2 out of 10
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Extreme Networks wireless offerings increased following the Enterasys acquisition in 2013 and later, Aerohive. To unify all disparate elements and centralize control of the network all the way to the branch, ExtremeCloud SD-WAN is Extreme Networks' solution for simplicity and control.N/A
UniFi Cloud Gateways
Score 8.2 out of 10
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Ubiquiti Networks supports enterprise network security and wireless WAN via the WiFi integrated UniFi Cloud Gateways, including the Dream Router 7, and the UniFi Express 7.N/A
Pricing
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Small Businesses

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Medium-sized Companies
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Score 9.1 out of 10
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Score 9.2 out of 10
Enterprises
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User Ratings
ExtremeCloud SD-WANUniFi Cloud Gateways
Likelihood to Recommend
8.4
(3 ratings)
9.0
(12 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
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10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
ExtremeCloud SD-WANUniFi Cloud Gateways
Likelihood to Recommend
Extreme Networks
Aerohive was ahead of the industry when it came to Wireless network hardware and software. Initially, they were one of the first to offer a solution for a busy office environment with a complicated layout and multiple rooms, open areas, and offices that were spread out. The mesh design of the APS was also one of the first of its kind and has proven to be a great solution within our environment.
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Ubiquiti Networks
Ubiquiti's wireless WAN solution is suitable for usage in businesses of all sizes. Smaller businesses may not profit as much from the integration of Wi-Fi devices due to the high expense of doing so, hence the cost-benefit analysis favors larger businesses. In big and medium-sized businesses, having access to such tools improves network security and administration by allowing for several, conceptually separate networks to be managed and made available from a single Wi-Fi access point.
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Pros
Extreme Networks
  • Easy to navigate management GUI
  • Intuitive design
  • Helpful troubleshooting tools and logging
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Ubiquiti Networks
  • Automatically load balances based on band. Makes it simple to spread out users.
  • Updates can be set to automatic or manual. Automatic uses rolling updates, happens every time we update the controller.
  • Continually add new features and improvements with their FREE software upgrades
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Cons
Extreme Networks
  • The floor plan design aspect of the software has improved recently and can further be enhanced.
  • The software update process for the APs has not always been very straightforward.
  • The initial setup and differentiating between the multiple types of APs was a bit confusing.
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Ubiquiti Networks
  • Supply can be a problem, especially for new products. We have had to sometimes wait for months for supply to come in.
  • No phone support. Only email/chat. can be frustrating sometimes just texting someone, but have not had to contact them very often.
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Usability
Extreme Networks
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Ubiquiti Networks
The interface is user friendly and the ability to access cloud interface from anywhere in the world is a solid plus for UniFi Cloud Gateways.
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Support Rating
Extreme Networks
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Ubiquiti Networks
We have not needed to contact support, except to replace one device that was damaged in shipping. The company immediately issued an RMA without delay, and we had our replacement product within a week
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Alternatives Considered
Extreme Networks
We also considered both Cisco and Juniper, but Extreme Networks Wireless WAN met our budgetary and technology needs the best.
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Ubiquiti Networks
In the past, we used D-Link wi-fi devices, where centralized management was not possible, distributing the same SSID through several devices. Which cost configuration time and instability in the use between one point and another, because eventually, this transition between a device and another by a client was not transparent and functional as it is today with the Ubiquiti solution.
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Return on Investment
Extreme Networks
  • The speed of our Wireless network has significantly improved.
  • The range of the network covers our entire user area, simply due to the power and range of the APs as well as the mesh network capabilities.
  • The capability of the software to configure, monitor, and alert based on network traffic and user behavior is almost unmatched.
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Ubiquiti Networks
  • Huge cost savings. Buy it once and you are done, no annual renewals.
  • Extremely reliable and scalable. We went from 0 to 900 Chromebooks in 2 years.
  • Very little maintenance, set it and forget it. Allows us to focus on other tasks.
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