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Auvik Network Management (ANM) vs VMware NSX comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 6, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.2
Auvik Network Management significantly reduces troubleshooting time, enhances efficiency, and provides substantial cost savings for improved network management.
Sentiment score
6.4
VMware NSX offers long-term financial benefits by reducing overhead and improving security, despite high initial costs and evaluation time.
Auvik Network Management (ANM) has saved us time by being able to go to that single pane of glass and identify things collectively versus bouncing back and forth between different web portals.
IT Director at Victory Church
Auvik Network Management has definitely helped reduce business disruptions related to network issues.
IT Manager at a educational organization with 501-1,000 employees
Auvik Network Management saves me 40% to 50% of our time.
Senior operation command center Engineer at a real estate/law firm with 10,001+ employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.7
Auvik Network Management's customer service is praised for efficiency and knowledge, though some suggest faster escalation and improved communication.
Sentiment score
6.6
VMware NSX support is knowledgeable but experiences vary; some report delays and recent service deterioration due to structural changes.
They were knowledgeable and responded quickly with accurate and useful information.
Network Specialist at a university with 10,001+ employees
They introduced the product to us and explained how to deal with it.
Windows & Network System Administrator
I would give Auvik Network Management support a ten out of ten.
Senior Engineer at Kearns Technology Inc.
They were always helpful.
Senior VMware Administrator at Johnson Controls, Inc.
They are quick and understand things easily, so the support is aligned very effectively.
Windows Redhat Linux Vmware & Azure & Cloud & Nutanix Ahv-Vmware & Backup Senior System Administrator at AlDawaa Medical Services
Our technicians have a good support experience from the company.
Joint Staff Officer at Hellenic National Defence General Staff
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
Auvik Network Management is flexible and scalable for diverse company sizes, managing multiple devices and locations efficiently.
Sentiment score
7.6
VMware NSX is favored for its scalability, supporting extensive deployments across data centers with ease and efficiency.
The platform scales well and supports our organizational needs.
Core Services Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
It was capable of handling all those clients perfectly.
Windows & Network System Administrator
We keep adding sites into Auvik Network Management, and it doesn't seem to affect performance or anything on our end.
Information Systems Manager at a healthcare company with 11-50 employees
There is a high level of satisfaction with its ability to scale.
Senior IT Strategy Consultant at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Auvik Network Management is stable and reliable, with high uptime, minimal downtime, and effective communication during maintenance.
Sentiment score
8.1
VMware NSX is praised for its high stability and reliability, with most users rating it 8-10 out of 10.
I would rate the stability of Auvik Network Management (ANM) a perfect 10 because I have never found any problems.
Network Engineer Network Engineer at CAI-STA
A lot of platforms, especially when it comes to CRMs, CMSs, and ERPs, are still built on PHP and MySQL, which I feel is archaic now and slow to query.
Senior Engineer at Kearns Technology Inc.
In terms of stability, I would rate Auvik Network Management as a ten out of ten, as it does not experience jitter or other major issues.
Senior operation command center Engineer at a real estate/law firm with 10,001+ employees
The product performs at 99% efficiency without any showstoppers or significant issues.
Windows Redhat Linux Vmware & Azure & Cloud & Nutanix Ahv-Vmware & Backup Senior System Administrator at AlDawaa Medical Services
For stability, I would rate VMware NSX as a nine out of ten.
Services Presales Solutions Architecture - UAE & Gulf at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Room For Improvement

Users seek enhanced setup, accuracy, speed, automation, integration, export, alerting, interface, transparency, compatibility, flexibility, and support.
VMware NSX struggles with high costs, complex configurations, integration issues, and requires improvements in scalability, user-friendliness, and pricing.
We were unable to integrate Auvik with a geographical map, which limited our ability to track issues to specific buildings on campus.
Network Specialist at a university with 10,001+ employees
Enhancements in API functionality and wider tool support for integration with PSA or RMM tools.
Core Services Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Auvik does a good job of nesting those devices. For example, a bunch of different servers will all be nested in one icon on the map, and when opened up, all those multiple servers can be seen.
Senior Engineer at Kearns Technology Inc.
The initial configuration and integration within our existing environment were not easy.
Senior IT Strategy Consultant at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
The pricing for the product is another area for improvement as I'm not satisfied nowadays.
Senior VMware Administrator at Johnson Controls, Inc.
The licensing model is expensive and could be more flexible, especially after Broadcom bought VMware.
Services Presales Solutions Architecture - UAE & Gulf at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Setup Cost

Auvik's flexible device-based pricing offers cost-effective management for mid-sized setups, balancing price, functionality, and time savings.
VMware NSX pricing is seen as high; costs vary based on features used, licensing choices, and negotiation effectiveness.
Auvik is pricey, and we were paying a lot for it, especially when compared to SolarWinds.
Network Specialist at a university with 10,001+ employees
The pricing for Auvik Network Management (ANM) is great; it is comparable to other solutions, and for what it does, it actually provides more value for the money than some of the other major competitors.
Technician at Plainfield High School
Auvik Network Management (ANM) pricing or licensing is about 2,500 per year for approximately 4,000 endpoints, which is quite reasonable.
Owner at Elifiatek
The cost of VMware NSX is considered high.
Senior IT Strategy Consultant at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
The complexity is too high in terms of price.
Technical Manager at Allianz Cloud Private Limited
VMware NSX is a little higher in price compared to the competition.
Joint Staff Officer at Hellenic National Defence General Staff
 

Valuable Features

Auvik Network Management offers efficient network visualization, automated backups, proactive alerts, integrations, and remote access for streamlined monitoring.
VMware NSX offers micro-segmentation, scalability, automation, VM-level security, and Zero Trust support for enhanced modern networking.
Auvik Core's ease of use also enhanced troubleshooting speed and efficiency.
Network Specialist at a university with 10,001+ employees
Its proactive monitoring and simplified troubleshooting have significantly impacted our efficiency in handling network management tasks.
Core Services Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
We can go to different places and monitor, check, configure, and analyze traffic.
Windows & Network System Administrator
Micro-segmentation enhances security and provides more secure data in your data center.
Services Presales Solutions Architecture - UAE & Gulf at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Consistent networking and security policies across different environments have a major and very positive impact on our business operations, allowing us to achieve the security posture we want with compliance and regulations.
Technical Manager at Allianz Cloud Private Limited
The most powerful feature of VMware NSX is the micro-segmentation that allows us to separate the different protocols our application works with.
Joint Staff Officer at Hellenic National Defence General Staff
 

Categories and Ranking

Auvik Network Management (ANM)
Ranking in Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)
2nd
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
208
Ranking in other categories
Network Monitoring Software (2nd), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (3rd), Network Troubleshooting (1st), Cloud Monitoring Software (3rd)
VMware NSX
Ranking in Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)
5th
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 Detection and Response (NDR) (7th), Network Automation (3rd), Microsegmentation Software (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) category, the mindshare of Auvik Network Management (ANM) is 4.4%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware NSX is 2.7%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Auvik Network Management (ANM)4.4%
VMware NSX2.7%
Other92.9%
Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)
 

Featured Reviews

HardeepSingh2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior operation command center Engineer at a real estate/law firm with 10,001+ employees
Centralized dashboard and real-time picture of the network improve efficiency
We have integrated Auvik Network Management with PRTG and our ServiceNow ticketing tool through API. It automatically creates notifications and sends them to Teams and our ticketing tool. It saves a lot of time. It saved 40% to 50% of our time. Auvik Network Management's network map, together with the dashboard, gives me a real-time picture of my network. It allows me to see the inventory under all sites and devices. My company has 55 sites. Whenever I want to go to a site, I can navigate the network path, and it provides me with the topology directly from source to destination. It shows all events, such as downtime or critical warnings, in an easy-to-use manner. It provides information about device interfaces, device bandwidth, latency, etc. I just need to click to view more detailed information. I have never found a scenario where Auvik Network Management did not allow me to find my site or any device. I can use global search to find my device or site and get the information easily. However, proper configuration within Auvik is critical for accurate reporting, covering all interfaces and their utilization. Using the automated documentation capabilities of Auvik Network Management is very easy. Over the last year, I have been continuously exploring this, finding that the API integration with our other platforms is straightforward, as it just requires configuration on both ends for proper communication. I didn't find any issue so far. It has been awesome. The network map dashboard of Auvik Network Management gives me full visibility into my network, making it easy to troubleshoot issues with inbuilt tools such as traceroute, ping, and SNMP. It helps diagnose problems quickly without having to type commands manually. Real-time performance insights from Auvik Network Management are very critical for my organization as we currently manage 55 sites with over 2,000 devices, and we need to keep track of numerous services such as Active Directory, DNS, and many protocols, so Auvik is essential as it consolidates everything on one dashboard. Auvik Network Management has decreased our mean time to resolution by 40% to 50%. It allows us to see traffic flow in real time without needing to guess. I can just log into the Auvik dashboard and quickly get results. Auvik Network Management helps my organization troubleshoot network issues proactively by providing alerts and monitoring. Instead of waiting for user feedback, we receive alerts on issues such as high latency or device failures directly on the dashboard. The impact of Auvik Network Management on reducing business disruptions related to network issues is significant. It reduces our downtime, improves security, and simplifies complex tasks into straightforward ones, making it the best tool for managing our complex network. We have configured multiple notification channels. We get alerts through email or integrated platforms such as Teams, which helps streamline communication. It makes it easy to collect information from various devices. We just need to configure the collector, IP addresses, and connections, and get approval from both ends. It creates a unique ID, and it can communicate with those devices.
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.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
11%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business146
Midsize Enterprise32
Large Enterprise23
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business34
Midsize Enterprise23
Large Enterprise69
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Auvik?
The most valuable feature for us in Auvik is the network topology.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Auvik?
Auvik Network Management (ANM) licensing is very simple, and I feel the pricing was appropriate to the service they provide.
What needs improvement with Auvik?
As of right now, I haven't run into any issues where I can see an improvement for Auvik Network Management (ANM). Everything has been running pretty smoothly, and any issues I have had have already...
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...
 

Also Known As

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VMware Nicira, Lastline Defender
 

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Sample Customers

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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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