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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Forward Enterprise
Star Rating
(70)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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
Learn more about NetBrain Next-GenSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that NetBrain Next-Gen offers a solid Quality of Support with a score of 9.0, where reviewers mention that the support team is responsive and knowledgeable. In contrast, Forward Enterprise, with a score of 8.8, has been noted for its helpful resources but may not always provide the same level of immediate assistance.
- Reviewers mention that Forward Enterprise excels in Ease of Use, scoring 9.3, with users appreciating its intuitive interface and straightforward navigation. On the other hand, NetBrain Next-Gen, with a score of 7.6, has received feedback indicating that its interface can be less user-friendly, requiring a steeper learning curve.
- Users on G2 highlight that Forward Enterprise shines in Ease of Setup, achieving a score of 9.0, with many stating that the installation process is quick and hassle-free. Conversely, NetBrain Next-Gen, scoring 7.4, has been critiqued for a more complex setup process that can be time-consuming.
- Reviewers mention that Forward Enterprise leads in Product Direction with a perfect score of 10.0, indicating a strong commitment to innovation and user feedback. In comparison, NetBrain Next-Gen, with a score of 7.9, has been noted for having a slower pace in updates and feature enhancements.
- Users say that both products cater well to the Mid-Market segment, with Forward Enterprise having a slightly larger share of 45.5% of reviews compared to NetBrain Next-Gen's 40.0%. This suggests that Forward Enterprise may have a more tailored approach to the needs of mid-sized businesses.
- G2 users report that while NetBrain Next-Gen has a solid score of 8.8 for Meets Requirements, Forward Enterprise outperforms it with a score of 9.2, indicating that Forward Enterprise may better align with user expectations and needs in terms of functionality and features.
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
9.2
64
8.8
13
Ease of Use
9.1
67
7.6
13
Ease of Setup
8.9
64
7.4
7
Ease of Admin
8.8
32
8.3
6
Quality of Support
8.5
58
9.0
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
29
8.6
6
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
59
7.9
11
Features by Category
Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Self Service
Not enough data
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Advanced Analytics
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Building Reports
Not enough data
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Platform
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Cartography
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Analysis
Not enough data
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Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Configuration
8.8
53
Not enough data
8.9
51
Not enough data
8.6
53
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Network Automation Tools
8.2
36
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
35
Not enough data
Network
8.7
51
Not enough data
8.4
52
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
51
Not enough data
Logistics
8.8
51
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Security - Network Automation
8.7
51
Not enough data
9.0
50
Not enough data
8.7
48
Not enough data
8.7
49
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Network Performance - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Automation - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Agentic AI - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
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Digital Twin Creation
8.9
53
Not enough data
8.8
52
Not enough data
8.7
52
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
Process Simulation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
48
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
52
Not enough data
Configuration
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
48
Not enough data
9.0
45
Not enough data
8.7
47
Not enough data
8.6
42
Not enough data
Visibility
9.1
44
Not enough data
8.8
44
Not enough data
Vulnerability Management
8.3
45
Not enough data
9.0
45
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
8.9
47
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
18.6%
Financial Services
12.9%
Computer & Network Security
8.6%
Telecommunications
4.3%
Marketing and Advertising
4.3%
Other
51.4%
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
NetBrain Next-Gen has no more discussions with answers
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