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ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 vs VMware NSX comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 6, 2024

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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

ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360
Ranking in Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)
12th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (25th), Container Security (49th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (40th)
VMware NSX
Ranking in Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
106
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 February 2026, in the Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) category, the mindshare of ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 is 3.9%, up from 3.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware NSX is 2.8%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
VMware NSX2.8%
ExtraHop Reveal(x) 3603.9%
Other93.3%
Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)
 

Featured Reviews

Maksym Toporkov - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Research And Development at Quipu GmbH
A competitive choice for network detection and response with exceptional user interface, ease of implementation and minimal false positives
The NDR feature analyzes network traffic, creating records with connection details. While these records offer insights, there's a limitation in investigating payloads directly. ExtraHop provides an option for an additional server to save payloads, but its temporary storage has constraints. Unlike some competitors, it lacks an automatic payload-saving feature for each detection, presenting an improvement opportunity. Suggested enhancement involves the main sensor prompting payload storage for specific detections, streamlining the investigation process, and contributing to a more efficient workflow. A drawback includes packet storage limitations for payload data, necessitating timely extraction for thorough investigations.
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

"It is very easy to collect and handle data in ExtraHop Reveal(X) Cloud. Integration with Big Data is also easy. Many of our customers integrate it with Big Data platforms like Splunk or Elastic. It is also easy to handle and easy to understand."
"It is scalable."
"It stands out for its intuitive and efficient user interface, robust detection capabilities with minimal false positives, and the ability to handle encrypted traffic, making it a valuable asset for network security and management."
"I am impressed with the tool's protection."
"The installation is straightforward, it took a couple of hours."
"When you have a solid secure solution between your on-prem and cloud solution, then you're in a safe place."
"The initial setup is easy and takes between one and five days."
"The most valuable features for us at this early stage are the interface and the integration with existing VMware solutions."
"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."
"The migration methods are the most valuable aspect of this solution."
"Their technical support is very good. They help us figure out solutions when we have problems."
 

Cons

"They can include integration with SAP. Currently, no vendor provides network performance monitoring in the SAP market. It is a very big market. We have around 400 customers for SAP in Korea. In the USA, there are more than 10,000 customers."
"A drawback includes bucket storage limitations for payload data, necessitating timely extraction for thorough investigations."
"There needs to be more support."
"The licensing model is expensive and could be more flexible, especially after Broadcom bought VMware. It made it an expensive licensing model with no other options to take something specific from the license itself."
"I have no complaints regarding the user interface or any technical issues."
"Traffic flow introspection topology visibility is definitely needed because at the moment, NSX-T lacks in this area."
"The reporting functionality could be better, and there could be an easier way of forwarding events. There's room for improvement in the product."
"We had some complexities implementing into the other parts of a network."
"The engineering team has room for improvement. They should have have more of a Knowledge Base about different case studies and should develop more advanced features. These kinds of improvements will change the way things get done."
"The training costs a minimum of $3,000, which is expensive and should be reduced."
"I would like to have automating reporting built into common service management platforms, such as JIRA, Serviceaide, and ServiceNow."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"When compared to other solutions, it aligns with the market average, indicating a competitive pricing level."
"The pricing model for VMware NSX is good."
"You can scale NSX if you have the resources, but it's usually expensive and complex to scale up."
"The price of VMware NSX is very good compared to other solutions."
"VMware has always been geared towards enterprise and their pricing options are a bit high. Their price is higher than other options in the market."
"We can't go without NSX, so it's invaluable from this perspective."
"I would rate the pricing of VMware NSX as seven out of ten"
"The pricing is higher than other options from Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Cisco because it is sold in a bundle."
"Pricing and licensing could be improved as we are a government entity. Lower pricing could always help."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business33
Midsize Enterprise23
Large Enterprise69
 

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Also Known As

ExtraHop Reveal(X) Cloud, Reveal(X) Cloud
VMware Nicira, Lastline Defender
 

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