AppViewX AUTOMATION+ vs VMware NSX comparison

AppViewX and VMware are both solutions in the Network Automation category. AppViewX is ranked #20, while VMware is ranked #5 with an average rating of 7.8. AppViewX holds a 0.5% mindshare in NA, compared to VMware’s 3.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of AppViewX users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of VMware users who would recommend it.

AppViewX AUTOMATION+

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100% willing to recommend

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88% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between AppViewX AUTOMATION+ and VMware NSX based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

AppViewX AUTOMATION+

Ranking in Network Automation

20th

Average Rating

10.0

Reviews Sentiment

8.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

VMware NSX

Ranking in Network Automation

5th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

105

Ranking in other categories

Network Virtualization (2nd), Cloud and Data Center Security (3rd), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (7th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (9th), Microsegmentation Software (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Network Automation category, the mindshare of AppViewX AUTOMATION+ is 0.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware NSX is 3.7%, down from 5.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Automation Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
VMware NSX	3.7%
AppViewX AUTOMATION+	0.5%
Other	95.8%

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reviewer1292271

Network Architect at a sports company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Good automation, statistics gathering, and reporting, with helpful technical support

The initial setup is simple. It took a few weeks to set up and test, before going live. There is some maintenance required. We have to allocate the storage often. We have a team within App Ux, the vendor, who supports us, and the engineering team within the F5M security team manages that.

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MagdyRaafat

Services Presales Solutions Architecture - UAE & Gulf at Dell Technologies

Enhanced security and streamlined management drive efficient connectivity

Open source is a standard solution where you take a gray box or white box and put the software from your end. You can do programming with Ansible and make the network work in the software-defined mode, providing automation and management capabilities. I am currently working with VMware. It integrates easily with everything and can work with any system. When discussing micro-segmentation, it enhances security, providing more secure data in your data center while allowing for extra layers of security outside your data center. If you have an ACI, there is communication between locations, keeping your data secure in your data center and throughout the path it takes, such as to SD-WAN or the cloud. I work with cloud solutions including AWS, Azure, GCP, and private cloud. My overall rating for VMware NSX is 8.5 out of 10.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The features that I have found to be the most valuable are the collecting of statistics, reporting, and implementing changes to particular environments on a scheduled basis with no manual intervention."

"We are happy with the scalability."

"The microsegmentation allows me to sleep at night. My job is reducing risk, plugging security holes, and working with the automated layer security. Even if somebody spins up a new server, it has to have a tag in NSX."

"It is easy to implement it."

"The security offered by VMware NSX is the most valuable, plus it's a feature-rich product that's straightforward to install and configure."

"The organization of it is logical, useful, and intuitive."

"The initial setup is easy and takes between one and five days."

"NSX can reduce costs and has good service. It is easy for you and your users to use."

"The alert features are the most valuable."

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Cons

"Anything to do with storage needs improvement."

"They have some limitations in the firewall features as compared to the on-prem or dedicated hardware appliance. They can add more features, such as IPS and IDS, to the cloud firewall."

"It could be more user-friendly, but it's manageable. When we add a specific node to this particular NSX and the configuration changes, it won't push through the errors where required, but it'll accept it. However, while using it, we will have issues. It can also be more stable."

"Lacks integration with other solutions."

"The solution is complex but for the key user, it's not really complex. You just need to learn the standards and mechanics for your specific product."

"NSX could better integrate with open-source products. Of course, it integrates with some, but I know many people are uncomfortable deploying NSX with certain open-source solutions, such as Radar."

"Going through and getting more features sets from the routing protocols is definitely necessary for the future."

"They need to enhance their technical support."

"An area for improvement in VMware NSX is that it uses up more resources and is heavy on the network. What I'd like to see in the next release of the solution is more automation."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing is reasonable. It's not cheap, but it's not expensive, it's in the middle."

"The product pricing ranges from medium to expensive. I rate the pricing a seven out of ten."

"The pricing model for VMware NSX is good."

"If five is a good price and one is a high price, I would rate the price a one out of five."

"We have saved man-hours and decreased our security exposure."

"The solution is reasonable at the local level."

"The licensing is renewed every three years. The cost for implementation and renovation are a huge portion of that price."

"This solution requires a licence."

"The tool's pricing is reasonable."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

Government

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	33
Midsize Enterprise	23
Large Enterprise	68

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What do you like most about VMware NSX?

The product has valuable features for security and network extension.

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Also Known As

AUTOMATION+

VMware Nicira, Lastline Defender

Overview

The AppViewX AUTOMATION+ product enables the Application Delivery Automation and Network Security Automation solutions on our AppViewX Platform. AUTOMATION+ helps Enterprise IT manage, automate and orchestrate application delivery and network security services. AUTOMATION+ provides an application-centric view into the state of the application delivery and network security infrastructure running in multi-cloud environments. Application, network, and security engineers may self-service and initiate automation workflows that deliver compliance and true business agility.

AppViewX

VMware NSX is a comprehensive tool for network virtualization and security, offering advanced features like micro-segmentation and multi-cloud networking to enhance scalability and management efficiency within enterprises.

VMware NSX revolutionizes enterprise networking by integrating security and scalability into one streamlined platform. With capabilities like dynamic policy updates and automation, it simplifies complex configurations and provides robust API integration. Its support for Layer 4 and 7 load balancing, along with its seamless integration in multi-cloud environments, makes it a preferred choice among companies. Although deployment speed and management console features require refinement, NSX is an effective solution for private cloud and hybrid environments, enabling centralized orchestration and management of complex networks.

What are the key features of VMware NSX?

Micro-segmentation: Provides secure, granular network segmentation for enhanced security.
Distributed Firewall: Offers policy-driven firewall capabilities across all network endpoints.
Automation: Enables dynamic policy updates and simplifies network configurations.
API Integration: Facilitates seamless third-party integrations and improves configuration processes.
Multi-Cloud Networking: Supports seamless integration across various cloud environments.

What benefits and ROI should users consider?

Scalability: Offers significant improvements in network scalability and management efficiency.
Security: Ensures enhanced security through advanced features like micro-segmentation.
Cost-Effectiveness: Potential to reduce costs through network automation and efficiency improvements.
Flexibility: Supports various enterprise requirements with its comprehensive feature set.

In the tech industry, VMware NSX is instrumental in managing private and hybrid cloud environments, allowing companies to replace traditional networking with software-defined networks. In finance, it helps secure transactional data through micro-segmentation. Healthcare organizations leverage its flexibility for managing sensitive patient information securely and integrating cloud services.

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Sample Customers

Ups, Uber, BMW Group, MetLife, tieto

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