We performed a comparison between Nutanix Flow Network Security and VMware NSX based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Microsegmentation Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
"The network view was excellent as it allowed us to expand the server view and visualize all connections it made within the environment. This was particularly useful in identifying the path of our data and not just its location within the data center."
"We appreciate the fact that this solution allows us to segregate two virtual machines that are in the same cluster."
"It allows for policies that enable complete visibility and traffic control."
"Nutanix Flow is straightforward to install. You only need to select a checkmark that you want to enable Nutanix Flow."
"Nutanix Flow Network Security is a simple solution that is usable, easy to understand, and easy to deploy."
"It is a very stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"Flow Network Security's most valuable features are user-friendliness, the console, and policy creation."
"Nutanix Flow has a lot of data protection features. It's also valuable for operations and management. It's a big solution that works well with different solutions and is suitable for most business cases."
"It is a stable solution...The solution's initial setup process was easy."
"The initial setup was straightforward. You just have to click it and follow the manuals."
"It is easy to implement it."
"I have found the system to be very intuitive, functional, and they have great technology."
"The microsegmentation is great, and the security team thinks it is great."
"The initial setup was straightforward. It follows a certain structure and you won't miss a step. It's all on the same level, step by step."
"This is the most scalable product of its type."
"The firewall is its most valuable feature."
"Nutanix Flow's networking features could use some improvement. Also, I don't know if it's currently supporting load balancing or not."
"We would like the reporting functionality of this solution to be improved."
"The most difficult part is the configuration of the initial blueprints."
"While the graphical interface of Nutanix Flow Network Security could have been improved, and some of the reporting features needed extra work, the product's features were similar to VMware's NSX. The difference lay more in the presentation and user interface."
"The documentation offered by the product is an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."
"I would rate Flow Network Security's stability seven out of ten - it could be improved."
"For customers who are running Nutanix Flow and AHV, the largest area for improvement is in the disaster recovery environments. To automate the populate of rules from one side to the other side in case of disaster you report everything on the disaster recovery site, and you have all the rules automatically applied. This was something that was being built when I left Nutanix. It might already be available. Additionally, the usability of the rules editor could improve."
"The solution’s pricing could be improved."
"The solution is only sold as part of a bundle and not as an individual product."
"Some configuration maximums are limiting to the user, especially when it comes to the deployment of very, very large environments."
"The support from VMware NSX could improve."
"They have to work more and more on the integration for public cloud services and have cyber security platform integration."
"I would like to see automation capabilities in the deployment process."
"The solution is quite complex. You need to keep your thinking cap on and know what you are doing: Go to the training and listen to the solution architects when they come in because they have a lot of knowledge."
"The setup is complex and should be made easier."
"VMware NSX provides a lot of automation capabilities, but there is still room for improvement."
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Nutanix Flow Network Security is ranked 4th in Microsegmentation Software with 8 reviews while VMware NSX is ranked 1st in Microsegmentation Software with 93 reviews. Nutanix Flow Network Security is rated 9.2, while VMware NSX is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Nutanix Flow Network Security writes "Offers great integration capabilities and helps design a disaster recovery plan". On the other hand, the top reviewer of VMware NSX writes "Allows for seamless micro-segmentation and the support is exceptional". Nutanix Flow Network Security is most compared with Illumio, Akamai Guardicore Segmentation, Meraki SD-WAN, Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks and Cisco Secure Workload, whereas VMware NSX is most compared with Illumio, Cisco ACI, Akamai Guardicore Segmentation, Cisco Secure Workload and Cisco DNA Center. See our Nutanix Flow Network Security vs. VMware NSX report.
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