We performed a comparison between Aruba ClearPass and ExtremeControl based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Network Access Control (NAC) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."What I like most about Aruba ClearPass is that it has the best enforcement feature for the network. I also like its Guest Captive Portal and virtual security enforcement features, but the virtual security enforcement feature is still under testing by my company. Aruba ClearPass also has a wonderful UI which I find valuable."
"The continuous server and posturing are valuable."
"It is a very stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"Document authentications allows us to decide which users can connect to an office VLAN and this has been the most valuable feature."
"I like the integration options with a multitude of other vendors and Aruba applications."
"It's very easy to access support and the documentation is self-explanatory."
"What I like best about Aruba ClearPass is its 802.1X certificate-based authentication feature."
"Aruba ClearPass has complete NAC features."
"There is information on migrating most of the cloud system's features."
"The solution is easy to use."
"It has effectively enhanced network security and integrated with other security tools to streamline operations."
"I can know which end users are using which features."
"The company also uses Cisco ISE in other places. I have been told that ExtremeControl is easier to use than ISE. The other reason we prefer ExtremeControl is stability. That's why they chose it for this big hospital in Oslo."
"ClearPass' interface could be more user-friendly."
"Because some users use OS 10, it would be good if the solution could group its functions better."
"ClearPass isn't hard to set up, but it takes a long time."
"A specific component is part of the solution called ClearPass Onboard, which can sometimes be complex and challenging to set up. If they could simplify the process and make it easier, that would be a benefit."
"Some functions could be improved."
"If you look at the tool's deployment phase from a fine-tuning perspective, I feel it was very complex."
"The implementation can improve because it is challenging to explain some of the concepts to the client."
"Lacks the ability to handle more than one certificate for both the management process and the Captive Portal."
"The installation is easy, it can take between five minutes to four hours depending on the complexity of the environment. The speed of the installation could improve for more complex environments."
"One improvement could be better clarification, namely that the system only works optimally with all components purchased together."
"I'd like to have access to more information on the traffic passing through."
"There isn't enough development for the on-premises controller."
Aruba ClearPass is ranked 2nd in Network Access Control (NAC) with 75 reviews while ExtremeControl is ranked 15th in Network Access Control (NAC) with 5 reviews. Aruba ClearPass is rated 8.6, while ExtremeControl is rated 7.2. The top reviewer of Aruba ClearPass writes "Easy to use, multifeatured, and reliable policy management platform for identity authentication and new device onboarding". On the other hand, the top reviewer of ExtremeControl writes "Has a simple setup process, but it could be affordable ". Aruba ClearPass is most compared with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), Fortinet FortiNAC, Forescout Platform, Microsoft Intune and Portnox CORE, whereas ExtremeControl is most compared with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), Fortinet FortiNAC and Forescout Platform. See our Aruba ClearPass vs. ExtremeControl report.
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