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Cato SD-WAN vs ExtremeCloud IQ

Both stand on network as a service (naas) platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Consider ExtremeCloud IQ if your team manages access points, switches, or SD-WAN and needs automation, health visibility, and flexible deployment choices. Look elsewhere if you require a free plan or need more than basic setup and monitoring for third-party devices beyond Cisco and HPE Aruba.

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The facts

	Cato SD-WAN	ExtremeCloud IQ
Free plan	Not published	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	API, Self-hosted, Web
Lowest paid plan	Not published	Free or on request
Plans published	None	6
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	catonetworks.com	extremenetworks.com
On network as a service (naas) platforms	#14 of 25	#10 of 25

Cato SD-WAN: what it does well

ExtremeCloud IQ: what it does well

Live and historical client and device health views with remediation tools
Automatic configuration policies and near zero-touch deployment workflows
OpenAPI-standard APIs for provisioning, management, and customization
Supports public cloud, private cloud, and ExtremeCloud Edge deployment
Pooled licenses can cover wired and wireless devices across locations

What to know first

No free plan
Pricing is available on request
Third-party device support beyond Cisco and HPE Aruba is basic setup and monitoring

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