G2 Vendor Directory

FortiManager vs. VMware NSX

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricFortiManager

by Fortinet

VMware NSX

by Broadcom

Overall rating4.34.4
Review count2692
Ease of use8.88.3
Ease of setup8.78.3
Quality of support8.68.3
Meets requirements9.08.8
NPS5058.333333
Small Business11.5%31.9%
Mid-Market46.2%31.9%
Enterprise42.3%36.3%
Total page views224233
Total LLM citations335577

FortiManager

FortiManager is a centralized management solution designed to streamline the administration of Fortinet's security infrastructure. It offers a unified platform for configuring, monitoring, and managing FortiGate firewalls, FortiSwitches, FortiAPs, and other Fortinet devices, enabling organizations to efficiently oversee their network security operations. Key Features and Functionality: - Centralized Configuration and Policy Management: Allows for the creation, deployment, and management of security policies across multiple devices from a single interface.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Automation
  • Centralized Management
  • Network Management
  • Alert Notifications
  • Features

VMware NSX

VMware NSX® is a powerful network virtualization solution for VMware Cloud Foundation™ (VCF) that enables network connectivity, operations, and scale. NSX Network Virtualization brings the simplicity of the cloud operating model to networking, allowing you to streamline, accelerate, and scale both traditional and modern applications in private/hybrid clouds.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Security
  • Features
  • Easy Integrations
  • Security Compliance
  • Network Management