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Airgap Zero Trust Enterprise vs VMware NSX comparison

 

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

Categories and Ranking

Airgap Zero Trust Enterprise
Ranking in Microsegmentation Software
6th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
VMware NSX
Ranking in Microsegmentation Software
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
107
Ranking in other categories
Network Virtualization (2nd), Cloud and Data Center Security (2nd), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (6th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (5th), Network Automation (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Microsegmentation Software category, the mindshare of Airgap Zero Trust Enterprise is 2.2%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware NSX is 15.5%, down from 17.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Microsegmentation Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
VMware NSX15.5%
Airgap Zero Trust Enterprise2.2%
Other82.3%
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Featured Reviews

Atul-Yadav - PeerSpot reviewer
Enterprise Cloud and AI Security Architect at a security firm with 10,001+ employees
Implements real-time threat monitoring and reduces false positives with automated remediation
An area for improvement is in integrating AGentic architectures for retrieval-intensive applications in cloud infrastructures. Ensuring that Airgap Zero Trust Enterprise can work with AI agents and protect applications managed by them would be a significant enhancement. In addition, addressing the issue of the occasional hang could improve the product.
TAIYAB HASAN - PeerSpot reviewer
Windows Redhat Linux Vmware & Azure & Cloud & Nutanix Ahv-Vmware & Backup Senior System Administrator at AlDawaa Medical Services
Has improved network visibility and security through micro-segmentation and SDN capabilities
This feature gives us flexibility and allows us to manage everything under one pane. We can see everything on one console, including network operations and behavior. Monitoring and security are among the best features for VMware NSX. For micro-segmentation, it's integrated with our endpoint security. If there are any issues with servers or VMs, it notifies us so we can isolate the servers and investigate. It provides distributed security features such as firewall and intrusion, IDS, IPS. The security level with IPS and IDS in VMware NSX is excellent. It also provides logical switching and routing which gives an extra layer for Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching requirements. The solution provides flexibility, automation, and self-service capabilities, resulting in cost savings as extensive expertise isn't required. Once automation and self-service are implemented, many tasks can be completed automatically. Load balancing is another excellent feature. Multiple servers can run on load balancing features, which is particularly useful since we have many application servers running. Sharing loads between servers provides the best performance.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The return on investment has been significant, as Airgap Zero Trust Enterprise has proved to be cost-effective."
"VMware NSX is used for micro-segmentation, and if you have a virtual VMware pool then you can segment them separately, similar to a firewall for virtual micro-segmentation."
"It operates on a logical level, providing a comprehensive and centralized way to manage your network resources."
"The most valuable feature of VMware NSX is the ease of use and its user friendly. For example, it is simple to change the subnet masks."
"It gives more security and micro-segmentation. It helps to set network configurations in an easy way."
"Visibility, because on our environment, it's impossible mapping end to end, and we don't have any tools that provide this integration."
"NSX gives us the ability to put our network, NSX, onto any network there is, which allows us not to have to go to the network team to create networks or VLANs for networks, and we can just create all our networks right from the start."
"The solution is a very, very good product that is perfect for customers who have good technical support."
"They developed the hypervisor, which is very valuable to us, because it has saved us a lot of money just on the micro-segmentation piece."
 

Cons

"Sometimes, Airgap Zero Trust Enterprise hangs, requiring a process restart."
"NSX could better integrate with open-source products. Of course, it integrates with some, but I know many people are uncomfortable deploying NSX with certain open-source solutions, such as Radar."
"There could be an improvement in regards to security. This solution cannot migrate all assets smoothly and continuously, for example, sometimes the physical hosts are not able to be converted into virtual ones, which needs to be fixed."
"VMware NSX can improve the migration tools from the older environments to the new environment."
"We have done three installations and we have not had any critical issues. The time it took for the installation was approximately two days. However, they should provide better documentation."
"It isn't easy to deploy."
"The price is rather high."
"Occasionally the licensing is not very clear. They should make it easier to understand."
"The integration with other brands is not the best."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The product pricing ranges from medium to expensive. I rate the pricing a seven out of ten."
"We can't go without NSX, so it's invaluable from this perspective."
"The price is significantly high and it can be a hurdle for many potential users."
"I would rate the pricing of VMware NSX as seven out of ten"
"I was not involved in the purchase of the solution but I hear it is on the expensive side."
"The price is pretty high."
"It is an expensive product, but cheaper than some competing solutions."
"The implementation of VMware NSX can be cost-intensive, especially if an organization is looking for a comprehensive solution. The costs can vary based on factors like the level of conversation and discounts obtained during negotiations. Some government organizations, for instance, may find the prices relatively high, leading to concerns about budget hikes, especially when deploying the solution across the entire organization. Regarding maintenance and support, they are typically included in the standard licensing costs for enterprise-level businesses. While these costs can be significant, many companies opt for standard licensing to ensure they have access to necessary support and maintenance services."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Insurance Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Energy/Utilities Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business34
Midsize Enterprise23
Large Enterprise69
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Airgap Zero Trust Enterprise?
An area for improvement is in integrating AGentic architectures for retrieval-intensive applications in cloud infrastructures. Ensuring that Airgap Zero Trust Enterprise can work with AI agents and...
What is your primary use case for Airgap Zero Trust Enterprise?
The primary use case for Airgap Zero Trust Enterprise is to implement Zero Trust security architectures for our Identity and Access Management. I use the system to verify identities and provide pro...
What advice do you have for others considering Airgap Zero Trust Enterprise?
I recommend Airgap Zero Trust Enterprise as a very good product for the Zero Trust strategy. It is particularly relevant for financial institutions, banking, insurance, and product-based companies....
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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware NSX?
When measuring complexity and costs for our organization, we consider some parameters for effectiveness. In terms of effectiveness in reducing operational complexity, I measure it to be high on the...
 

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VMware Nicira, Lastline Defender
 

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