Aviatrix vs Big Switch Networks comparison

Aviatrix and Big Switch Networks are both solutions in the Software Defined Networking (SDN) category. Aviatrix is ranked #3 with an average rating of 7.7, while Big Switch Networks is ranked #9. Aviatrix holds a 4.5% mindshare in SDN, compared to Big Switch Networks’s 3.1% mindshare. Additionally, 83% of Aviatrix users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Big Switch Networks users who would recommend it.

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83% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between Aviatrix and Big Switch Networks based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Aviatrix

Ranking in Software Defined Networking (SDN)

3rd

Average Rating

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Big Switch Networks

Ranking in Software Defined Networking (SDN)

9th

Average Rating

9.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Packet Broker (NPB) (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Software Defined Networking (SDN) category, the mindshare of Aviatrix is 4.5%, up from 3.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Big Switch Networks is 3.1%, down from 5.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Bharadhwaj Bathini

System Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

Sep 21, 2023

Seamless integration features for multi-cloud environments with significant challenges regarding security and support

There is room for improvement regarding enhancing its security features in response to modern cybersecurity challenges. This includes implementing advanced security measures like multi-factor authentication when connecting with various technologies and during login processes. Additionally, the user experience could be improved by offering more practical training courses, helping users understand the purpose and capabilities of Aviatrix, especially in scenarios like archiving systems. Offering temporary subscriptions to external users could boost adoption and usage. Clear communication of policies, terms, and conditions is also recommended to ensure users are well-informed about what can and cannot be done. These enhancements would provide a more user-friendly experience.

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Jason Best

Data center network architect at Cloudwire

Sep 12, 2022

A flexible solution that can be integrated with third-party solutions whilst maintaining its automated nature

I think if I was to say something that could be improved, it would be a multi-data center nature of the implementation. Meaning, having an active-active data center with multiple entrance-exit points. I think that feature could be improved to provide a kind of anycast gateway solution into the functionality that would make it a lot more flexible and versatile. Maybe also making the solution a bit more like the NSX-T from VMware, more on the logical part of the solution, like micro-segmentation and the ability to have a distributed firewall across the whole solution, to implement it in an easier way than they currently do with the security aspect of the solution.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The product has greatly improved our organization by saving costs for multiple direct connections and simpler cloud configurations."

"The connections are seamless, and we can access the static clouds on the platform itself. We are also able to trace the issues. The most valuable features of the solution are security, user interface, and performance."

"Its exceptional capability to seamlessly integrate with various cloud services makes it the preferred choice for multi-cloud deployments."

"This tool resolves the overlapping of CIDR’s IP addresses in a multi-cloud environment, which is its best feature. The product also gives packet-level details on the data that has been put from one cloud to another. Currently, no other solution in the market can give this kind of detail. There is also the high VPN connectivity which gives high throughput. Internet service providers have a limitation on large migrations like 10 Gigabytes or 2 to 2.3 GBPS. However, this tool gives you a functionality where you can bundle multiple tunnels into one tunnel. Thereafter, you can transfer the data from one environment to another or from on-prem to the cloud."

"Within the Aviatrix ecosystem, you could connect different clouds, and the intricacies of low-level commands and configurations were abstracted away."

"The most valuable feature of Aviatrix is that it saves us a lot of time."

"What I liked about the solution is the quick and easy way you can build a network data center fabric."

Cons

"Aviatrix should include more integrated security features like intrusion detection and lateral movement detection."

"There is room for improvement regarding enhancing its security features in response to modern cybersecurity challenges."

"The solution needs to improve the onboarding architecture."

"There could be an easy availability of multiple features in the profile."

"The tool has a very limited local presence in the GCC market. I am based in Dubai, UAE and it would be very difficult for me to reach out to US staff for technical discussion during the tool’s implementation. The tool needs to focus on the GCC market which includes UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, etc. There is nobody to help you out in this region."

"There can be a steep learning curve for users who are not familiar with it or multi-cloud networking concepts"

"I think if I was to say something that could be improved, it would be a multi-data center nature of the implementation."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"During the initial phase, it operates as an open-source and it's a free tool."

"It operates on a consumption-based model and the expenses depend on factors such as the number of virtual machines you use and the resources consumed."

"The tool is quite expensive."

"Aviatrix is a pretty expensive solution."

"The licensing cost depends on the number of switches that are going to be licensed to run the software."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

26%

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

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Company Size

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Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Aviatrix?

The most valuable feature of Aviatrix is that it saves us a lot of time.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aviatrix?

Aviatrix is a pretty expensive solution. Users have to pay a yearly licensing fee for the solution and the support. You can't buy the product without support.

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What needs improvement with Aviatrix?

Aviatrix should include more integrated security features like intrusion detection and lateral movement detection.

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Big Switch Networks

Overview

The Aviatrix solution consists of two components: the Aviatrix Gateway, which is deployed on-premises or in the cloud; and the Aviatrix Cloud Controller, which orchestrates and manages one or more Gateways.

Big Switch Networks is at the forefront of the next-generation of networking technologies. By combining industry standard switch hardware (“white box / branded white box “brite box”) with intelligent SDN control software, the company is delivering next-generation data center networking fabrics for the world’s most advanced data centers looking to achieve unmatched degrees of network automation at cloud-competitive price points.

Big Switch Networks has two data center networking solutions: Big Cloud Fabric, a data center switching fabric for OpenStack clouds or VMware virtualization environments, and Big Monitoring Fabric, a network packet broker that enables pervasive security and security, monitoring data center traffic for inline or out-of-band deployments. Big Switch is taking three key technologies: vendor agnostic switch hardware, SDN control software, and core-and-pod data center designs –and leveraging them for use in next-generation data center switching and monitoring solutions designed for use in enterprises, cloud providers, and service providers.

All Big Switch solutions run on high-performance open networking switches from Accton or Dell Technologies and leverage centralized SDN controller software for fabric-wide control and management. Big Switch Networks has two solutions:

Sample Customers

Hyatt, Robert Half, GREE

A10 Networks, Edge-Core Networks, Blue Coat Systems, BlueData, Broadcom Corporation, Canonical, Check Point Software Technologies, Citrix, Dell, FireEye, Garland, Hortonworks, Mirantis, Nexenta, Riverbed

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