--- title: Extreme Networks Reviews meta\_title: 'Extreme Networks Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 29 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Extreme Networks works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.2 review\_count: 29 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-07' parent\_category: name: IT Infrastructure url: https://www.g2.com/categories/it-infrastructure --- # Extreme Networks Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by Extreme Networks but has limited features. Are you part of the Extreme Networks team? [Upgrade your plan](https://sell.g2.com) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) delivers software-driven networking solutions that help IT departments everywhere deliver the ultimate business outcome: stronger connections with customers, partners and employees. * * * Seller [Extreme Networks](https://www.g2.com/sellers/extreme-networks) Discussions [Extreme Networks Community](https://www.g2.com/products/extreme-networks/discuss) Overview by Jose Bormey Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 1 month ### Perceived Cost $$$$$ [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/extreme-networks/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Arista Networks](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Arista Networks") Arista Networks 4.5/5(23) ](https://www.g2.com/products/arista-networks-arista-networks/reviews) [ ![OpManager Nexus](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "OpManager Nexus") OpManager Nexus 4.6/5(230) ](https://www.g2.com/products/opmanager-nexus/reviews) [ ![Megaport](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Megaport") Megaport 4.8/5(192) ](https://www.g2.com/products/megaport/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/extreme-networks/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 29 real user reviews. Implementation Time 1 month Perceived Cost $$$$$ Typical contract price $0k - $0k [Sign in to view](/login) Per Year [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ## Extreme Networks Integrations (1) What do users say about integrations? Integration information sourced from real user reviews. ![Patrick B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Patrick B.") PB Patrick B. Support engineer and network engineer Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 5/5/2026 "good and solid product" 4/5 What do you like best about Extreme Networks? The portal is clear and easy to add new units, but also to provide support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Extreme Networks? the waiting when you want to add a new AP unit can take a long time before the configuration is received Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Extreme Networks solving and how is that benefiting you? it integrates easily with other systems like Forti Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 5/7/2026 Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: OrganicAI Translated ![Paul M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Paul M.") PM Paul M. N Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 8/1/2023 "Extreme Networks - The Extreme Networking Gear" 5/5 What do you like best about Extreme Networks? The complete networking solution, spanning from Core to Edge, includes Wireless, NAC solutions, and notably, the groundbreaking fabric switch, representing the next evolution in networking technology. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Extreme Networks? Based on my experience, I found nothing to dislike about the product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Extreme Networks solving and how is that benefiting you? At our organization, we have made a strategic decision to adopt Extreme Networking as the backbone of our entire network infrastructure. This choice was driven by the need for a comprehensive and reliable networking solution that could cater to our diverse requirements, ranging from traditional wired connections to the increasing demand for wireless connectivity. Extreme Networking offers a wide range of networking products and solutions, and their ability to provide both wired and wireless infrastructure was a major factor in our decision-making process. We have a variety of devices and endpoints within our organization, including desktop computers, servers, laptops, mobile devices, and IoT devices. By adopting Extreme Networking, we were able to establish a cohesive network environment that seamlessly integrates wired Ethernet connections and wireless access points. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Verified User in Education Management](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Education Management") AE Verified User in Education Management Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 3/8/2024 "Extreme brought my WiFi network down for 7 weeks" 0/5 What do you like best about Extreme Networks? With 2 notable exceptions, Wifi had been working well for almost 10 years. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Extreme Networks? Software, quality assurance, tech support, cloud management Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Extreme Networks solving and how is that benefiting you? We have completely moved away from Extreme. We were using it for Wifi. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Ramu S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Ramu S.") RS Ramu S. Junior Network Administrator Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 5/11/2022 "User-friendly switching configurations, cake walk for network admins." 3.5/5 What do you like best about Extreme Networks? Extreme switches design mode is awesome as compared to other switches. Ease in managing configuration part with the configuration commands. It offers much easier to use GUI management platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Extreme Networks? Costly in contrast, but demands the quality. For ensuring the quality and user demands, price may high. High end switch(core-switch) are less in count. Most of the X-400 series switches are 10G supported. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Extreme Networks: I recommend the following switches for better performance, network security and easy management. Summit X-460-G2 X450a-48t X670G2-48x-4q (Stack) X460G2-24t-10G4 X430-24t X450a-48t Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Extreme Networks solving and how is that benefiting you? Outages monitoring and resolving are the major part involved in Extreme switch. I am financially benefitting by using this product. Power based issues are very less in Extreme switches. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 7/14/2022 Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Janet R.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Janet R.") JR Janet R. Account Manager Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 9/5/2022 "The platform I use in creating a quote for Extreme Products" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Extreme Networks? It's an intuitive and easy way to request a quote for the Extreme Network Projects that my partners and working out. It also notifies if some components or services need to include. That way, it can prevent problems in project in the future. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Extreme Networks? In the beginning, it was difficult to use. But then, I learned how to use it, and it's easy for me to create a quote. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Extreme Networks solving and how is that benefiting you? The convenient way to get the pricing I need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Sachin V.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sachin V.") SV Sachin V. Network Administrator Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 5/19/2022 "Highly user-friendly configurations,budgets in line." 3.5/5 What do you like best about Extreme Networks? Extreme Switches are easy to deploy, configure and maintain in any environment, Its Firmware is very user-friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Extreme Networks? Hardware is of low quality, and reported multiple switch port issues from many of the sites. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Extreme Networks: We can consider it in distributions and endpoints, not suitable for data center purposes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Extreme Networks solving and how is that benefiting you? Extreme Switches are budget-friendly, We could purchase dozens of switches for our distributions, which could not be possible with other brands like cisco etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education") AP Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 5/24/2022 "Purple Switches for many years" 5/5 What do you like best about Extreme Networks? Extreme networks switches have grown with our organization. From the initial planning to support computers, security cameras, and wireless access points. Extreme Networks has continued to grow and support our network. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Extreme Networks? I have only had a positive experience with Extreme networks. They have continued to develop more tools and resources for the Information Technology Manager over time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Extreme Networks solving and how is that benefiting you? We are using Extreme Networks switches to support an ever-growing number of devices connected to our network. Each year the network continues to expand and Extreme provides us the ability to shift and support more devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Julian N.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Julian N.") JN Julian N. Information Technology Specialist Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 11/18/2020 "Reliable Network Infrastructure" 4/5 What do you like best about Extreme Networks? Extreme Networking Products have been reliable and efficient providing great performance and oversight of our networks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Extreme Networks? Licensing required for addition 10gb uplinks Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Extreme Networks solving and how is that benefiting you? We are providing fast and reliable networking to our school district and 5000+ IoT devices with minimal overhead and downtime. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 11/19/2021 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Muhammad A.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Muhammad A.") MA Muhammad A. Strategic Sourcing Specialist Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 11/22/2020 Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores. "Very stable network equipment with an excellent nms compatible with other third party equipment" 5/5 What do you like best about Extreme Networks? Complete turnkey solution and highly reliable. Nms of extreme networks is an all encompassing solution with compatibility with other companies' solutions. Solution designing is also very easy in extreme networks. I am a certified design expert. Earning this certificate was very easy as the solution sizing and network designing is very easy with the tools available on the partner portal. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Extreme Networks? A bit expensive than other competing solutions. Other than that extreme networks has no problems whatsoever. Extreme networks should have an aggressive marketing team so as to panetrate well especially in Pakistan market. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Extreme Networks: Highly recommended, as it is the most stable solution with the best integration with third party equipment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Extreme Networks solving and how is that benefiting you? Won the trust of many customers by giving them this solution. A customer of ours has been using core switch if extreme networks for over 15 years now without any problems. And the best part is that extreme networks is giving support to them still. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![ifrah S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "ifrah S.") IS ifrah S. Network Security Engineer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 11/16/2020 "extreme networks is highly recommended from my end." 4.5/5 What do you like best about Extreme Networks? They have an end to end solution to support your enterprise/organization. The hardware is user friendly, the GUI of the switches is easy to use and understand. The initial setup is also very convenient. I have come across stack switches which are easy to setup. In the scenario one can manage all the switches in stack with one interface thus avoiding the overhead of logging into individual switch each time. I would recommend extreme networks to the viewers of this post. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Extreme Networks? Luckily, i have not come across any such situation where i disliked the product. Probably faced a bit of overhead during installation or support but that is not related to the performance of the product of the company. On the technical grounds i personally did not find drawbacks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Extreme Networks: Highly recommended, ease of use and implementation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Extreme Networks solving and how is that benefiting you? We are using the switches in our environment both test and production. the handling,implementation and operation of switching technologies like vlans is user-friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 11/18/2020 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ## Questions about Extreme Networks? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. [ Ask about Extreme Networks ](https://www.g2.com/products/extreme-networks/discussions/new) GU Guest User • Last activity about 3 years ago Which are the ExtremeCloud IQ deployment options? 0 Upvotes 1 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-are-the-extremecloud-iq-deployment-options) GU Guest User • Last activity about 3 years ago What is extreme Xmc? 0 Upvotes 1 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-extreme-xmc) [ View all Discussions ](https://www.g2.com/products/extreme-networks/discuss) ## Pricing Insights Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 1 month ### Perceived Cost $$$$$ [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/extreme-networks/pricing) ## How much does Extreme Networks cost? Data powered by [BetterCloud](https://www.bettercloud.com). Estimated Price ### $$k - $$k Per Year Based on data from 4 purchases. 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