G2 Vendor Directory

Forward Enterprise vs. Progress WhatsUp Gold

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

MetricForward Enterprise

by Forward Networks

Progress WhatsUp Gold

by Progress Software

Overall rating4.64.4
Review count116392
Ease of use9.38.7
Ease of setup9.08.5
Quality of support8.98.9
Meets requirements9.39.0
NPS78.2608763.968668
Small Business38.8%19.0%
Mid-Market40.5%56.0%
Enterprise20.7%24.9%
Total page views8,0841,255
Total LLM citations2,5215,712

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

Progress WhatsUp Gold

WhatsUp Gold is an IT infrastructure monitoring software designed to help users identify and resolve network issues swiftly, often before they impact end users. This solution provides comprehensive visibility into network performance and availability, enabling IT professionals to maintain optimal operations across their infrastructure. With its interactive mapping interface, WhatsUp Gold allows users to visualize the status of all devices connected to their network, making it easier to monitor both on-premise and cloud-based resources.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Monitoring
  • Monitoring Performance
  • Alert Notifications
  • User Interface
  • Real-time Monitoring