Aviatrix vs IBM SDN comparison

Aviatrix and IBM are both solutions in the Software Defined Networking (SDN) category. Aviatrix is ranked #3 with an average rating of 7.8, while IBM is ranked #15. Aviatrix holds a 5.2% mindshare in SDN, compared to IBM’s 1.4% mindshare. Additionally, 83% of Aviatrix users are willing to recommend the solution.

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Aviatrix and IBM SDN based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Aviatrix

Ranking in Software Defined Networking (SDN)

3rd

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

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IBM SDN

Ranking in Software Defined Networking (SDN)

15th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Software Defined Networking (SDN) category, the mindshare of Aviatrix is 5.2%, up from 3.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM SDN is 1.4%, down from 2.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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KlavsThaarup

Senior Security Consultant at Orange Cyberdefense

A stable solution that can be used for automation and to get rid of manual jobs

We use Aviatrix for automation and to get rid of manual jobs The most valuable feature of Aviatrix is that it saves us a lot of time. Aviatrix should include more integrated security features like intrusion detection and lateral movement detection. I have been using Aviatrix for more than ten…

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

22%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Insurance Company

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Aviatrix?

The most valuable feature of Aviatrix is that it saves us a lot of time.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aviatrix?

Aviatrix is a pretty expensive solution. Users have to pay a yearly licensing fee for the solution and the support. You can't buy the product without support.

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What needs improvement with Aviatrix?

Aviatrix should include more integrated security features like intrusion detection and lateral movement detection.

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Overview

The Aviatrix solution consists of two components: the Aviatrix Gateway, which is deployed on-premises or in the cloud; and the Aviatrix Cloud Controller, which orchestrates and manages one or more Gateways.

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IBM Networking Services for SDN help you design, deploy and manage virtualized, software defined networks for better agility, security and cost efficiency. IBM Networking Services for Software-defined Networks (SDN) help you transform your hardware and device-centric network to a virtual, software-defined network for improved agility, security and cost efficiency. It offers an unbiased approach to network transformation across multiple SDN technologies with network design, deployment and management services to build networks that support your application requirements and business needs. Key features include the following: Assess your network and develop a SDN strategy, Monitor and manage your network proactively, Deploy virtualized software-defined networks and Build, integrate and test SDN solutions.

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Sample Customers

Hyatt, Robert Half, GREE

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