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Hillstone CloudHive vs VMware NSX comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Hillstone CloudHive
Ranking in Microsegmentation Software
13th
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
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 (1st), Cloud and Data Center Security (6th), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (6th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (10th), Network Automation (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Microsegmentation Software category, the mindshare of Hillstone CloudHive is 1.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware NSX is 14.7%, down from 16.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Microsegmentation Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
VMware NSX14.7%
Hillstone CloudHive1.5%
Other83.8%
Microsegmentation Software
 

Featured Reviews

Albert-Wang - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Consultant at SiS Technologies
Improves security and has reliable integration and minimal host impact
CloudHive is used for protecting private cloud customers by controlling the traffic between virtual machines inside a data center. The micro-segmentation solution plays a role in safeguarding the internal traffic of data centers CloudHive offers benefits through its solution architecture,…
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

"Overall, I rate CloudHive nine points out of ten. It is better than other segmentation solutions."
"CloudHive offers benefits through its solution architecture, providing high reliability and easy integration with third-party systems."
"The most valuable feature of VMware NSX is the ability to set up virtual networking environments."
"Visibility, because on our environment, it's impossible mapping end to end, and we don't have any tools that provide this integration."
"VMware NSX has improved our customers' organizations through its automation of security policies, delivery of policy by intent, rapid provisioning, and removing security as being a blocker."
"This is the most scalable product of its type."
"Though I haven't been working a lot on VMware NSX, it's good to have. What I like the most about it is that its console is good, and it doesn't take a lot of effort in terms of doing my daily tasks on it or what it's meant for. VMware NSX is still a preferred product in the market."
"From a distributed firewall perspective, it's a solid solution."
"It's very important for them to have small footprints and have as much services in their servers, as possible."
"The Distributed firewall is simple to add to the network and rules are easy to implement."
 

Cons

"While the solution is comprehensive, there could be potential for adding AI features like traffic analysis and attack analysis automation to enhance functionality."
"In the next release, they should enhance the visual interface."
"The solution is complex but for the key user, it's not really complex. You just need to learn the standards and mechanics for your specific product."
"I would like them to make integration with other vendors easier."
"NSX-T supports more platforms, and VMware NSX only supports some platforms like KVM. I want to see support for Hyper-V and other hypervisors."
"The product need to be improved. It is too complex."
"The solution is quite complex."
"vRNI Improve integration with many third-party solutions, because only Palo Alto and Check Point, and VMware would be like improve this integration with other vendors."
"The solution is quite complex. You need to keep your thinking cap on and know what you are doing: Go to the training and listen to the solution architects when they come in because they have a lot of knowledge."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"VMware NSX is a cheaper product compared to its competitor, Cisco."
"The licensing fees are expensive and we pay on a yearly basis."
"The tool's pricing is reasonable."
"The subscription is on a yearly basis."
"The product pricing ranges from medium to expensive. I rate the pricing a seven out of ten."
"Pricing and licensing could be improved as we are a government entity. Lower pricing could always help."
"The solution is reasonable at the local level."
"I would rate the pricing of VMware NSX as seven out of ten"
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

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Company SizeCount
Small Business34
Midsize Enterprise23
Large Enterprise69
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Hillstone CloudHive?
The pricing of CloudHive is competitive in terms of value and cost. The ability to monitor and protect different segments with specific policies contributes to its perceived value.
What needs improvement with Hillstone CloudHive?
While the solution is comprehensive, there could be potential for adding AI features like traffic analysis and attack analysis automation to enhance functionality.
What is your primary use case for Hillstone CloudHive?
CloudHive is used for protecting private cloud customers by controlling the traffic between virtual machines inside a data center. The micro-segmentation solution plays a role in safeguarding the i...
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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