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NetBox.dev vs VMware NSX comparison

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Categories and Ranking

NetBox.dev
Ranking in Network Automation
9th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools (6th)
VMware NSX
Ranking in Network Automation
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
107
Ranking in other categories
Network Virtualization (2nd), Cloud and Data Center Security (5th), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (7th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (8th), Microsegmentation Software (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Network Automation category, the mindshare of NetBox.dev is 3.4%, down from 5.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware NSX is 4.8%, up from 4.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Automation Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
VMware NSX4.8%
NetBox.dev3.4%
Other91.8%
Network Automation
 

Featured Reviews

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Consulting Engineer at Racing Victoria Limited
Works as an IP asset management platform but improvement is needed in report automation
I recommend the tool to others. I would suggest ensuring that whoever is working on the deployment is fully dedicated during that time. It's important not to be distracted. In my experience, when someone's focus is split, we encounter a few issues. I rate the overall product a seven out of ten.
Mahesh Bhadoriya - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Manager at Allianz Cloud Private Limited
Micro segmentation has strengthened zero trust security and isolates production from test environments
The advantages of VMware NSX include its micro-segmentation for internal security at the firewall and VM levels, which is very powerful and helps us comply with complete Zero Trust security models. We are able to achieve this and configure network level virtualization with no dependency on VLANs. Micro-segmentation helps improve our security significantly. We are not totally dependent upon our physical upfront firewall, and it makes sense to configure everything using VMware NSX, leading to multiple improvements in our organization. We moved from traditional networking such as VLANs from the firewall and switches to VMware NSX segmentation. We achieve one firewall per VLAN and can stop lateral movement such as ransomware control. The Zero Trust model is the main functionality and architecture it offers, allowing application isolation, such as having a separate production and test environment. Consistent networking and security policies across different environments have a major and very positive impact on our business operations, allowing us to achieve the security posture we want with compliance and regulations.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I find NetBox. dev's interaction and user-friendly GUI most valuable. It makes editing and removing items easy for users. Moving away from spreadsheets has been a benefit for our clients. It saves them a lot of time and makes everything accessible."
"It's very important for them to have small footprints and have as much services in their servers, as possible."
"Firewall security is one of VMware NSX's vital features"
"They have a lot of support and specialists who can meet with the customer."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"The most valuable feature of VMware NSX is the load balancing and routing of firewall rules, and many of the features are beneficial."
"We have many advantages with the cloud infrastructure."
"VMware NSX is a stable solution; it's very reliable."
"The solution's customer service is good."
 

Cons

"The tool should improve report automation."
"I would like them to make integration with other vendors easier."
"Lastline is not a cheap product if compared with their competitors."
"The training costs a minimum of $3,000, which is expensive and should be reduced."
"The setup is complex and should be made easier."
"We have been satisfied with the technical support. They were able to solve our problems. However, they could be faster."
"The technical support could use some improvement."
"It's a good product, but the way that it has got so many multiple levels that need to be purchased makes it expensive and cumbersome."
"The VMware technical support could be better. They're not always reachable and expertise is not widespread."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"This solution requires a licence."
"The price is based on the virtual desktop infrastructure(VDI) side and also is dependant on the size of the environment. The price is expensive and it could attract more purchasers in smaller organisations if it was reduced."
"VMware NSX is expensive and everything is licensed. We have to pay for each individual feature."
"The price of this product is too high."
"The licensing fees are expensive and we pay on a yearly basis."
"You can scale NSX if you have the resources, but it's usually expensive and complex to scale up."
"The cost of the solution is a bit high."
"We can't go without NSX, so it's invaluable from this perspective."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
University
8%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Company SizeCount
Small Business34
Midsize Enterprise23
Large Enterprise70
 

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VMware Nicira, Lastline Defender
 

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