Compare F5 NGINX and VMware NSX 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (36.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $2500 per year
No pricing available
F5 NGINX
Star Rating
(107)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $2500 per year
Browse all 3 pricing plansVMware NSX
Star Rating
(77)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (36.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about VMware NSXSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that F5 NGINX excels in Content Delivery Acceleration, particularly with its Load Balancing and Server Clustering features, which enhance performance and reliability, achieving a score of 9.5. In contrast, VMware NSX, while strong in Network Monitoring, does not match this level of performance in content delivery.
- Reviewers mention that F5 NGINX's Logging and Reporting capabilities are highly rated at 9.3, providing comprehensive insights into system performance. VMware NSX, while offering decent Logging at 9.1, lacks the depth and user-friendliness that F5 NGINX provides.
- G2 users highlight that F5 NGINX's Security Monitoring features score 9.0, with robust SSL/TLS Processing capabilities, making it a preferred choice for users focused on security. VMware NSX, although it has solid security features, scores lower in this area, indicating a potential gap in user satisfaction.
- Users on G2 report that F5 NGINX's Ease of Use is rated at 8.4, with many finding the interface intuitive and straightforward. In comparison, VMware NSX's score of 8.0 suggests that users may face a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers say that F5 NGINX's API / Integrations score of 8.1 is complemented by its extensive support for web-based frameworks, making it easier for developers to integrate with existing systems. VMware NSX, while also offering integrations, does not provide the same level of extensibility.
- Users report that F5 NGINX shines in Performance Tracking with a score of 7.9, allowing for real-time insights into application performance. VMware NSX, with a lower score in this area, may not provide the same level of visibility, which could impact operational efficiency.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
F5 NGINX
NGINX Plus, Single Instance
Starting at $2500
per year
24/7 Enterprise support with 30-minute SLA is available, for $5,000/year per instance.
We also provide Basic support for $2,500/year and Professional support for $3,500/year for less-critical deployments.
VMware NSX
No pricing availableFree Trial
F5 NGINX
Free Trial is available
VMware NSX
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
96
8.6
46
Ease of Use
8.4
96
8.0
62
Ease of Setup
8.3
65
7.9
56
Ease of Admin
8.4
65
7.7
27
Quality of Support
7.6
70
7.9
43
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
45
8.1
26
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
93
8.4
45
Features by Category
Configuration
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Network
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
6.9
8
Logistics
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.3
8
Security - Network Automation
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Analysis
9.4
21
Not enough data
8.9
20
Not enough data
9.1
20
Not enough data
Controls
8.4
21
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
Functionality
8.2
18
Not enough data
8.1
21
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Management
8.5
22
Not enough data
8.8
23
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
8.0
18
Not enough data
Protection
8.1
21
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
Resolution
7.1
23
Not enough data
7.7
21
Not enough data
7.5
21
Not enough data
7.9
21
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Infrastructure Provision
Not enough data
7.7
18
Not enough data
8.2
18
Not enough data
8.0
18
Not enough data
7.4
18
Not enough data
7.7
18
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
7.8
18
Not enough data
8.7
18
Management
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
7.6
18
Not enough data
7.9
18
Functionality
Not enough data
7.3
18
Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Data Management
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
User Features
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Modernization
8.3
7
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
AI Performance Improvement - Application Server
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Usability - Load Balancing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance Optimization - Load Balancing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security & Compliance - Load Balancing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
F5 NGINX and VMware NSX are categorized as Container Networking
Unique Categories
F5 NGINX is categorized as Load Balancing, Web Server Accelerator, Application Server, DDoS Protection, and Web Application Firewall (WAF)
VMware NSX is categorized as Data Center Networking, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Network Automation Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
F5 NGINX
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
VMware NSX
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
38.7%
Computer Software
17.0%
Internet
7.5%
Retail
2.8%
E-Learning
2.8%
Other
31.1%
Computer & Network Security
15.9%
Information Technology and Services
11.6%
Telecommunications
7.2%
Financial Services
7.2%
Computer Software
5.8%
Other
52.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
F5 NGINX
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Few things are simply amazing: 1. Very dev friendly configurations. 2. Powerful. 3. Active Community and very good documentation. 4. configurable and pluggable
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Automotive
Can't be able to check logs of nginx I can't be able to find log file
VMware NSX
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Oil & Energy
micro segmentation for the traffic segregation and security
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
Honestly, VMware NSX is cool, but there are a few things that bug me. First off, it’s super expensive. If you’re on a budget or working for a smaller company, the costs can really add up, which kinda sucks. There’s also just so much stuff in it. Like,...
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Few things are simply amazing: 1. Very dev friendly configurations. 2. Powerful. 3. Active Community and very good documentation. 4. configurable and pluggable
Verified User in Oil & Energy
micro segmentation for the traffic segregation and security
Verified User in Automotive
Can't be able to check logs of nginx I can't be able to find log file
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
Honestly, VMware NSX is cool, but there are a few things that bug me. First off, it’s super expensive. If you’re on a budget or working for a smaller company, the costs can really add up, which kinda sucks. There’s also just so much stuff in it. Like,...
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