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ExtremeCloud IQ vs Juniper Mist
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.
Paid APISelf-hostedWeb
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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Choose Juniper Mist if cloud deployment, configuration management and policy automation align with your organization’s needs. Look elsewhere if a free plan or an upfront listed price is essential.
Visit Juniper MistThe facts
| ExtremeCloud IQ | Juniper Mist | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 6 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | extremenetworks.com | juniper.net |
| On network as a service (naas) platforms | #10 of 25 | #19 of 25 |
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
Juniper Mist: what it does well
- Includes configuration management and configuration backup.
- Supports policy automation.
- Provides API access.
- Available on web, Android and iOS.
- Uses cloud deployment.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Pricing is available on request.
- The pricing model is paid.
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