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VMware NSX vs Xshield comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

VMware NSX
Ranking in Microsegmentation Software
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
102
Ranking in other categories
Network Virtualization (2nd), Cloud and Data Center Security (2nd), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (8th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (8th), Network Automation (5th)
Xshield
Ranking in Microsegmentation Software
8th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (35th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Microsegmentation Software category, the mindshare of VMware NSX is 19.1%, down from 23.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Xshield is 0.7%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Microsegmentation Software
 

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DanielBass - PeerSpot reviewer
Improves network security with micro-segmentation but setup is complex
I value the ability to dynamically configure our network on the fly using VMware NSX. This flexibility is a huge advantage because it allows us to avoid static configurations that come with traditional hardware setups. Additionally, the micro-segmentation feature is beneficial for adhering to strict security regulations from our security department.
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
9%
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Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What are the biggest differences between Cisco ACI and VMware NSX?
There are some very major differences between both the Products and to name a few. -Cisco ACI have physical network gear (9K Switches) where the Code runs in ACI Policy Mode & the UCS server wh...
What are the biggest differences between Cisco ACI and VMware NSX?
Once you know your way around the Cisco ecosystem, using Cisco ACI is not so difficult. It is a global product, so when you change one interface, changes are automatically reflected on every switch...
What do you like most about VMware NSX?
The product has valuable features for security and network extension.
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Also Known As

VMware Nicira, Lastline Defender
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Sample Customers

City of Avondale, Lumeta, Kroll Ontrack, Heartland Payment Systems, Baystate Heallth, Exostar, Tribune Media, iGATE, NTT Communications, Synergent, California Natural Resources Agency, Bloomington Public Schools, Columbia Sportswear, Join Experience S.A, Schuberg Philis
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