The company provides a robust network assurance and verification platform to reduce business risk and improve network operations.
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Forward Enterprise is the #19 ranked solution in top Network Automation solutions and #21 ranked solution in top Network Modeling and Simulation solutions. PeerSpot users give Forward Enterprise an average rating of 8.0 out of 10. Forward Enterprise is most commonly compared to NetBrain:
Forward Enterprise vs NetBrain. Forward Enterprise is popular among the large enterprise segment,
accounting for 75% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a
computer software company, accounting for 23% of all views.
As of January 2026, the mindshare of Forward Enterprise in the Network Automation category
stands at 3.0%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Automation Market Share Distribution
Product
Market Share (%)
Forward Enterprise
3.0%
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
14.6%
NetBrain
9.7%
Other
72.7%
Network Automation
Key learnings from peers
Valuable Features
"All the features are valuable in Forward Enterprise."
Room for Improvement
"Forward Enterprise could improve by increasing flexibility. Additionally, there should be an Android version or desktop."
Pricing
"We pay for the solution annually."
These insights are based on the in-depth reviews provided by peers to help you make a better buying decision.
