G2 Vendor Directory

Forward Enterprise vs. Kilter

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

MetricForward Enterprise

by Forward Networks

Kilter

by BackBox

Overall rating4.64.5
Review count116202
Ease of use9.39.4
Ease of setup9.09.0
Quality of support8.99.5
Meets requirements9.39.5
NPS78.2608777
Small Business38.8%32.7%
Mid-Market40.5%28.1%
Enterprise20.7%39.3%
Total page views8,084653
Total LLM citations2,5210

Forward Enterprise

Forward Networks created the world’s first network digital twin, transforming how organizations manage and secure their networks. The company’s software creates a mathematically precise model of the production network, giving IT teams unmatched visibility, verification, and agility across multi-vendor environments and every major cloud, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Trusted by Fortune 100 enterprises and federal agencies, Forward Networks helps organizations reduce risk, ensure compliance, and prepare their networks for the demands of AI and the next wave of digital transformation.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Monitoring Performance
  • Visibility
  • Time-saving
  • Network Management
  • Real-Time Monitoring

Kilter

More than 500 enterprises worldwide trust Kilter by BackBox as their network cyber resilience platform. Kilter includes support for network devices from over 180 vendors, thousands of pre-built automations, and a no-code way to create new ones. Kilter empowers teams with the confidence to automate critical network processes, maintain business continuity during disruptions, and recover swiftly. From backups and OS updates to configuration compliance and vulnerability management, Kilter ensures that automations deliver consistent, reliable outcomes.

Pros

  • Automation
  • Ease of Use
  • Backup
  • Time-saving
  • Features
  • Backup Management