G2 Vendor Directory

Forward Enterprise vs. VMware NSX

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

MetricForward Enterprise

by Forward Networks

VMware NSX

by Broadcom

Overall rating4.64.4
Review count11692
Ease of use9.38.3
Ease of setup9.08.3
Quality of support8.98.3
Meets requirements9.38.8
NPS78.2608758.333333
Small Business38.8%31.9%
Mid-Market40.5%31.9%
Enterprise20.7%36.3%
Total page views8,084233
Total LLM citations2,521577

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

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