--- title: VMware NSX Reviews meta\_title: 'VMware NSX Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 83 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how VMware NSX works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.4 review\_count: 83 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-12' parent\_category: name: IT Infrastructure url: https://www.g2.com/categories/it-infrastructure --- # VMware NSX Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by VMware NSX but has limited features. Are you part of the VMware NSX team? [Upgrade your plan](https://sell.g2.com) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! 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. * * * Seller [Broadcom](https://www.g2.com/sellers/broadcom-ab3091cd-4724-46a8-ac89-219d6bc8e166) Discussions [VMware NSX Community](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-nsx/discuss) Languages Supported German, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional) Solution Type All-in-One Overview by Sue Ulintz Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 4 months ### Return on Investment 16 months [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-nsx/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![HAProxy](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "HAProxy") HAProxy 4.7/5(912) ](https://www.g2.com/products/haproxy/reviews) [ ![Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)") Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) 4.5/5(595) ](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) [ ![Amazon EC2](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Amazon EC2") Amazon EC2 4.6/5(1,200) ](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-ec2/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-nsx/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 83 real user reviews. Implementation Time 4 months Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ## VMware NSX Integrations (3) What do users say about integrations? Integration information sourced from real user reviews. [ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Cloud Automation Framework ](https://www.g2.com/products/cloud-automation-framework/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") VMware vSAN ](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsan/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") VMware vSphere ](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsphere/reviews) Show More ![Devansh B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Devansh B.") DB Devansh B. Associate Software Engineer Computer Software Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7/28/2026 "Powerful Micro-Segmentation and Fast Network Provisioning with VMware NSX" 4.5/5 What do you like best about VMware NSX? What I like best about VMware NSX is its powerful network virtualization and security capabilities, especially features like micro-segmentation, which improve security by around 45 to 55% by isolating workloads at a granular level; it also simplifies network management across 100+ virtual machines by abstracting networking from hardware, reducing manual configuration effort by nearly 30 to 40%, and enabling faster provisioning of networks in minutes instead of hours, making the infrastructure more flexible, secure, and scalable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about VMware NSX? What I dislike about VMware NSX is that it has a steep learning curve, especially for teams new to software defined networking, and initial setup or troubleshooting can take 25 to 35% more time compared to traditional networking solutions; it can also be relatively expensive to scale, and deep configurations like micro-segmentation and firewall policies require strong expertise, which may slow down adoption and increase operational complexity in the early stages. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is VMware NSX solving and how is that benefiting you? VMware NSX solves the problem of complex and hardware-dependent networking by abstracting network functions into software, allowing us to manage routing, switching, and security in a centralized way, which reduces manual configuration effort by around 40 to 50% and speeds up network provisioning from hours to just minutes; it also enables micro-segmentation that improves security by nearly 50%, helps isolate 100+ workloads efficiently, and minimizes the risk of lateral threats, making the overall infrastructure more secure, scalable, and easier to manage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Information Technology and Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Information Technology and Services") AI Verified User in Information Technology and Services Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 7/31/2026 "Secure Multi-Tenant Isolation with Micro-Segmentation and Network Virtualization" 4.5/5 What do you like best about VMware NSX? Micro-segmentation and network virtualization that let us isolate tenants logically without re-architecting physical network hardware—key for running a secure multi-tenant private cloud where each client needs strict traffic isolation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about VMware NSX? Steep learning curve and operational complexity layered on top of vSphere/VCF—troubleshooting micro-segmentation policies across many tenants demands specialized expertise, and Broadcom's licensing changes add further uncertainty to long-term cost planning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is VMware NSX solving and how is that benefiting you? NSX solves tenant network isolation without needing separate physical hardware per client—giving us micro-segmentation and consistent security policy enforcement across a multi-tenant private cloud. This benefits us by scaling secure network segmentation logically rather than through costly physical re-architecture Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 8/2/2026 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite BO Brian O. 11/5/2025 "Tight Integration, Powerful Security" 5/5 What do you like best about VMware NSX? I have been using VMware NSX for five years primarily for microsegmentation, and I achieve significant advantages such as Zero Trust security. I particularly like the tight integration of VMware NSX with every virtual machine, which enhances its functionality. Furthermore, the ability to monitor traffic effectively is another aspect I appreciate about VMware NSX. These features collectively enhance my network management capabilities and contribute to a more secure and efficient virtual environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about VMware NSX? I find misconfigurations to be an issue with VMware NSX, which can lead to disruptions or unexpected behavior in the network. Additionally, the initial setup was not easy, posing challenges and requiring a steep learning curve for my team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is VMware NSX solving and how is that benefiting you? I use VMware NSX for microsegmentation to achieve Zero Trust, benefiting from its tight integration with every VM and traffic monitoring capabilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Oscar F.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Oscar F.") OF Oscar F. Network Operation Center Analyst Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/22/2025 "It is definitely amazing if you can pay it" 5/5 What do you like best about VMware NSX? What I like the most about VMware NSX is the ability to integrate with a wide range of third-party solutions, as well as its support for multi-cloud scenarios, make it an adaptable tool for enterprises seeking to establish a unified, secure, and scalable network infrastructure. Another key advantage of NSX is its central management console, which reduces the difficulty of administering such a distributed environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about VMware NSX? It would be the expense; the NSX can be a major investment, particularly for smaller enterprises or those with limited resources. The cost of license, hardware requirements, and ongoing maintenance can quickly add up, especially when deploying across several sites or cloud environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is VMware NSX solving and how is that benefiting you? Currently I'm doing my own project and definitely is providing a great help Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite PP Pawel P. Solutions Architect Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 10/8/2024 "Long jurney from NSX-V to NSX-T" 4.5/5 What do you like best about VMware NSX? Definitely the features it offers around security - distributed firewall, IPS/IDS in a distributed form are making the job with virtualized environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about VMware NSX? The Load Balancer functionality and the changes around native and LB are quite distrucive as the vision is chaning every few weeks. That makes it a real pain from planning perspective, especially if your environmen heavility depends on this feature or it's a main reason why you buy NSX. Additionally the DFW as an addon after broadcom acqusition is a joke! It should be part of the core license! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is VMware NSX solving and how is that benefiting you? Security with microsegmentation without the need to physically isolate different kind of workloads was a breakthrough for our environment. This allowed to save significant amount of money on IT infrastructure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic AB Anirudha B. Research Assistant Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/21/2024 "Robust Network Virtualization, But With a Steep Learning Curve" 5/5 What do you like best about VMware NSX? The micro-segmentation capabilities are particularly impressive, allowing for detailed control over security policies down to the individual VM level. This has significantly enhanced our security posture. NSX scales well with our growing infrastructure needs. Whether adding new hosts or deploying complex networking topologies, NSX handles the load with minimal issues. Seamless integration with other VMware products like vSphere and vCenter is a big plus. It makes managing our virtual environment more unified and streamlined. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about VMware NSX? The initial setup and configuration can be quite complex, requiring a steep learning curve. Even with a strong background in networking, it took our team some time to get fully comfortable with all the features. NSX is on the pricier side, and while it delivers value, smaller organizations might find it hard to justify the investment. VMware’s support is generally good, but there have been instances where resolution times were slower than expected, especially for more complex issues. VMware's customer support is generally responsive and knowledgeable, but the resolution times for complex issues can sometimes be slower than expected, frustrating during critical situations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is VMware NSX solving and how is that benefiting you? VMware NSX has created a flexible and secure network environment for running our CAD tools used in chip design and testing. One of the key challenges we faced was ensuring that our network could handle the high-performance requirements of these tools while maintaining strong security protocols. NSX’s micro-segmentation and virtual networking capabilities allowed us to isolate different stages of the design process, ensuring that each part of the workflow was secure and optimized for performance. The primary benefit has been the ability to scale our network resources on demand to meet the intensive computational needs of chip design. This flexibility has significantly reduced downtime and improved our ability to test and iterate on designs quickly. Additionally, NSX’s security features have given us peace of mind, knowing that our sensitive design data is well-protected throughout the process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite PS Philipp S. Solution Architect Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 6/4/2024 "VMware NSX: A rock solid network and security virtualization solution" 4.5/5 What do you like best about VMware NSX? High performance software defined networking with microsegmentation Distributed- and Gatewayfirewall technology Great compatibility with virtual desktop solutions like VMware Horizon Easy possibility to integrate with AVI loadbalancer Great software upgrade procedure (Upgrade coordinator) Easy to operate Rich third party vendor support and easy integration with other solutions like Data processing units Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about VMware NSX? Complexity of initial installation / implementation The quality and time of VMware support could be improved. Some features or troubleshooting steps require API access skils as the GUI lacks some aspects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is VMware NSX solving and how is that benefiting you? - Our customers are often companies in the manufacturing industry. Users work on complex and sensitive projects. The data must be highly protected against theft. Microsegmentation and other NSX security features are critical for these platforms. - Working with external partners: Our customers often involve third-party vendors who are responsible for small parts of large projects. Microsegmentation allows virtual desktops to be hosted on the same network. - Work with critical public sector customers, such as fire departments or city police dispatch systems, that require maximum security for Internet-facing deployments. - Protect legacy applications with weaker security architecture by deploying Identity-based firewall on top of micro-segmentation and distributed firewall. This allows to reduce the risk for these applications by allowing only certain users/virtual desktops to access these application servers. - Performance + Security by using the same Layer 2 network. Our customers run some network latency sensitive applications. For example, putting an SQL server on a separate network from the virtual desktops reduces performance by a two digit percentage. By leveraging microsegmentation, we can use one large Layer 2 NSX overlay network for virtual desktops and application servers and provide security with microsegmentation. - Performance benefits of DPUs (Data processing units): DPUs can offload the Distributed Firewall from the ESXi host and improve application performance of virtual desktops. - Easier multi-tenancy options: The same ESXi hosts can be used for different Horizon pods using NSX overlay networking and multi-tenancy. - Cost-effective solution to avoid hardware firewall for small robo/edge sites by using NSX - Easy flexible setup of a VDI by day compute by night solution by using NSX - Great loadbalancing functionality for application servers using AVI / NSX Advanced loadbalancer Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Riyansh S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Riyansh S.") RS Riyansh S. Devloper Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 8/23/2024 "Professional for networking and security for softwares" 5/5 What do you like best about VMware NSX? Things i really like about VMware NSX is how versatile is it to use and they have truly set the standard for networking and security. The ability to decoy from physical hardware to software. Also how easy it is to integrate with there existing products, creating that ecosystem to work on. Automation features saves time with minimal human errors makes this product great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about VMware NSX? Can be challenging to setup initially. Also to integrate with existing systems and using any other thord party softwares for it can be difficult to pursue. It needs alot funds to run this robust program and also resources in timely manner. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is VMware NSX solving and how is that benefiting you? Making easy for data to flow in most secure way possible. Accessible to any cloud service and integrates well with it. It is most automation friendly software to use for and the reliability needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite DE Daniel E. Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 11/5/2024 "Seamless deployment of a NSX across two DC" 5/5 What do you like best about VMware NSX? It's quite simpless to deploy and had almost all the functionality we requited to setup a multi-site architecture across two DC with proper documentation on refrence architectures and dployments Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about VMware NSX? Nothing really. Because when compared to other solutions out there, its more production ready and has more functionalities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is VMware NSX solving and how is that benefiting you? The major probem ist resolved for us is seamless migration across our datacenters allowing us to evacuate DCs during planned migration without any downtime and perserving the security posture of our VMs at the detination DC Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign ![Waldemar P.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Waldemar P.") WP Waldemar P. Technology Evangelist & Enterprise/Solution/Consultant Architect Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 6/5/2024 "A pillar for the Private Cloud... and still misunderstood" 4.5/5 What do you like best about VMware NSX? Cloud is not a physical place; It is an operational model. And behind the Cloud operation model, there is automation. Talking about Cloud without considering network automation (and even security) leaves our "three-legged chair" (computing, storage, and network) without achieving its objective. And that integrated a stack like VMware Cloud Foundation, which even allows the model to be replicated in Hyperscalers (VMC-A, AVS, GCVE, OCVS), not only simplifies the Day 0 operation, but also Day 2. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about VMware NSX? Having a console that allows you to coordinately manage the different VMware Cloud environments (VCF, VMC-A, AVS, GCVE, OCVS) would be desirable (as was the NSX+ approach). Firstly for Networking elements, in a second stage extended to Security (vDefend and vDefend with ATP). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is VMware NSX solving and how is that benefiting you? Create a true VMware Cloud, including Networking and Security elements. 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