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Illumio Segmentation vs NetFoundry Platform comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Illumio Segmentation
Ranking in Microsegmentation Software
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.7
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
Cloud and Data Center Security (4th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (11th)
NetFoundry Platform
Ranking in Microsegmentation Software
19th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
ZTNA as a Service (23rd), ZTNA (38th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (24th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Microsegmentation Software category, the mindshare of Illumio Segmentation is 21.9%, down from 29.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetFoundry Platform is 0.3%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Microsegmentation Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Illumio Segmentation21.9%
NetFoundry Platform0.3%
Other77.8%
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Featured Reviews

Irfan Sharfi - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Professional at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Micro-segmentation has transformed endpoint protection and now isolates internal threats effectively
Illumio can be improved in several areas based on our feedback. Sometimes, the PCE experiences slowness, especially when deploying around 300,000 endpoint devices. When these devices communicate within the network, loading the map or connections can cause latency, which needs improvement for a more user-friendly and faster experience. Regarding improvements to the interface, I believe we can add more features to the graphical user interface, such as proper logs. While the logs currently indicate what was blocked or allowed, clicking on a specific log should provide more information, such as which extra-scope rule is causing a denial, offering better analysis for troubleshooting.
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Cybersecurity Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Easy to set up, stable, and helpful for integrating the systems that require a fast and reliable connection
They can provide hardware for specific use cases because some of the NetFoundry solutions don't have the hardware. Currently, they're more into software, but some of the clients want a single brand instead of having multiple vendors. So, if they can offer hardware as well, it would be good. If they have a firewall capability, that would be good. Currently, because they don't have a firewall, we are required to put another layer of control on top of their solution. A built-in firewall would be quite good. Their technical support can be improved. There should be a better handover of a case from one support person to another.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"One big outcome we saw after implementing Illumio was a notable drop in lateral movement incidents."
"The solution helps to maintain logs and monitor activities. It also helps us with access management. The tool helps us to secure organizational data that include files."
"Illumio Segmentation has positively impacted my organization by segregating and stopping hackers from doing lateral movement from one application to another, which is a great feature that Illumio Segmentation micro-segmentation provides."
"Illumio Segmentation has had a positive impact on my organization, as it has created a very impressive impact because it is a worldwide operation."
"Illumio serves as a single endpoint technology where I can implement various features, including a zero-trust network, north-to-south and east-to-west configurations, and micro-segmentation, all coming from one platform, which ultimately saves us time and money."
"I would recommend Illumio to all sizes of companies."
"The most valuable feature of Illumio Adaptive Security Platform is monitoring. When I have no requirement from the other application, I can use the web block traffic to build."
"The flexibility of the solution is its most valuable feature."
"The Network as a Service that they offer is most valuable."
"The price is very reasonable compared to others and the cloud service is free."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is in the cloud."
"It is quite stable; we don't have a problem, and in terms of reliability, we haven't encountered or heard of any issues from our customers."
 

Cons

"Illumio does not have much in terms of application dependency mapping features."
"One area for improvement regarding Illumio might be making the policy management even more intuitive."
"I would like to see better data security in the product."
"The solution is very basic and doesn't do anything other than the orchestration of layer four endpoint firewall rules."
"Illumio Segmentation can be improved by further implementing some plugins for tasks such as restart operations for which we don't have the right approvals to get into the server and do that work."
"The customer service is lagging a bit. It could be better."
"Illumio supports both on-prem and cloud environments, but I think the GUI interface could be more user-friendly."
"Sometimes, the PCE experiences slowness, especially when deploying around 300,000 endpoint devices."
"If they have a firewall capability, that would be good. Currently, because they don't have a firewall, we are required to put another layer of control on top of their solution. A built-in firewall would be quite good."
"The solution could provide internet access control."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a subscription needed to use Illumio Adaptive Security Platform and we pay every three years. Overall the solution is expensive."
"The product's pricing is around 10,000-15,000 USD. The pricing is on a yearly basis."
"The price is very reasonable compared to others and the cloud service is free."
"I don't have the cost, but in terms of its management viability, it is acceptable for most of our clients. It seems quite fair."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Construction Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise14
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Illumio Adaptive Security Platform?
It will be the same price as the Akamai price for Guardicore. It's expensive, that's true. But when you compare it to firewalls, then it may not be that expensive.
What needs improvement with Illumio Adaptive Security Platform?
I would appreciate if Illumio Segmentation's interface were better. It is good enough to manage the operation and get the visibility, but when looking for data regarding licenses and expansion mana...
What is your primary use case for Illumio Adaptive Security Platform?
My main use case for Illumio Segmentation is security and visibility, as I am able to get a lot of visibility in networking, even in sites I don't know about, and it is a strong security solution. ...
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Also Known As

Illumio Adaptive Security Platform, Illumio ASP
NetFoundry Edge Router
 

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Sample Customers

Plantronics, NTT Innovation Institute Inc.
Ominimo, Rhapsody, TZ, LVT, CERM, Digibee
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