Compare Forward Enterprise and NetBrain Next-Gen 
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Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Forward Enterprise
Star Rating
(137)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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Learn more about Forward EnterpriseNetBrain Next-Gen
Star Rating
(17)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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- G2 reviewers report that Forward Enterprise excels in providing a comprehensive view of network operations, with users appreciating its ability to deliver a live picture of all networks across data centers and cloud environments. This feature has effectively replaced multiple manual tools, streamlining processes significantly.
- Users say that NetBrain Next-Gen offers impressive visualization capabilities, allowing for detailed diagrams that can be exported to Visio. This functionality is particularly beneficial for users who need to create quick access points for relevant information related to configuration compliance and performance issues.
- Reviewers mention that Forward Enterprise's Network Query Engine (NQE) is a standout feature, especially for Cloud Data Engineers. It allows for rapid troubleshooting of connectivity issues between on-premises and cloud nodes, which can save valuable time compared to traditional methods.
- According to verified reviews, NetBrain Next-Gen is praised for its diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities in multivendor networks. Users highlight its dynamic mapping and real-time path analysis as essential tools for effective network management.
- G2 reviewers indicate that Forward Enterprise fosters better inter-departmental communication, helping teams make informed decisions based on anticipated traffic behavior rather than opinions. This collaborative approach has improved the decision-making process regarding firewall and routing changes.
- Users report that while NetBrain Next-Gen has strong support features, Forward Enterprise slightly edges it out in overall user satisfaction, particularly in ease of use and setup. Reviewers have noted that Forward Enterprise's intuitive interface and setup process contribute to a smoother onboarding experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Forward Enterprise
No pricing availableNetBrain Next-Gen
No pricing availableFree Trial
Forward Enterprise
No trial information availableNetBrain Next-Gen
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
128
8.8
13
Ease of Use
9.3
129
7.6
13
Ease of Setup
9.0
126
7.4
7
Ease of Admin
8.8
30
8.3
6
Quality of Support
8.9
124
9.0
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
25
8.6
6
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
126
7.9
11
Features by Category
Reports
Not enough data
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Self Service
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Advanced Analytics
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Building Reports
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Platform
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Cartography
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Analysis
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Reporting
Not enough data
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Configuration
9.2
69
Not enough data
9.0
59
Not enough data
8.9
62
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Network Automation Tools
8.5
46
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
45
Not enough data
Network
8.5
66
Not enough data
8.6
67
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
58
Not enough data
Logistics
9.0
71
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Security - Network Automation
8.9
75
Not enough data
9.2
56
Not enough data
8.8
53
Not enough data
8.9
62
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.0
5
Monitoring - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
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Management
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Analytics - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
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Security - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
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Network Performance - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
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AI Automation - Network Monitoring
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Agentic AI - Network Monitoring
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Digital Twin Creation
9.0
73
Not enough data
8.7
69
Not enough data
9.1
66
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
Process Simulation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
57
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
66
Not enough data
Configuration
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
65
Not enough data
9.3
58
Not enough data
9.1
56
Not enough data
8.3
58
Not enough data
Visibility
9.4
64
Not enough data
9.2
54
Not enough data
Vulnerability Management
8.8
56
Not enough data
9.0
55
Not enough data
9.1
50
Not enough data
9.0
57
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
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Security
Not enough data
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Identity
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Forward Enterprise and NetBrain Next-Gen are categorized as Digital Twin and Network Automation Tools
Unique Categories
Forward Enterprise is categorized as Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
NetBrain Next-Gen is categorized as Network Monitoring and Location Intelligence
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Forward Enterprise
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
NetBrain Next-Gen
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
25.6%
Financial Services
9.8%
Marketing and Advertising
8.3%
Consulting
8.3%
Banking
5.3%
Other
42.9%
Information Technology and Services
33.3%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
6.7%
Research
6.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.7%
Information Services
6.7%
Other
40.0%
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Discussions
Forward Enterprise has no discussions with answers
When NetBrain supports a vendor device type, does it mean that it supports all models of this vendor device type?
1 Comment
DL
NetBrain has a comprehensive list of Network Configuration Tables (NCT) for each device type (e.g., ARP Table, Route Table). In general, NetBrain supports...Read more
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