Compare HAProxy and VMware NSX 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (36.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
FREE Open Source
No pricing available
HAProxy
Star Rating
(382)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
FREE Open Source
Browse all 2 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 VMware NSX excels in network scalability with a score of 8.8, allowing for efficient management of virtual networks, while HAProxy shines in performance and reliability, boasting a high score of 9.6, making it a preferred choice for load balancing.
- Reviewers mention that HAProxy offers a free open-source entry-level price, which is a significant advantage for small businesses or startups, whereas VMware NSX does not have a free tier, which may limit accessibility for budget-conscious users.
- G2 users highlight that VMware NSX has a strong focus on security features, particularly in DNS Protection and Website Protection, both scoring 9.3, while HAProxy's security monitoring features are rated lower, indicating a potential gap in comprehensive security offerings.
- Users on G2 report that HAProxy's API integrations score an impressive 9.2, making it highly extensible and adaptable for various applications, whereas VMware NSX, while also strong in API integrations, scores slightly lower at 9.1, suggesting a more limited scope in this area.
- Reviewers say that VMware NSX provides robust logging and reporting capabilities with a score of 8.7, which is crucial for compliance and operational transparency, while HAProxy's logging features are rated at 8.8, indicating a competitive edge in this functionality.
- Users report that VMware NSX has a higher ease of use rating at 8.0 compared to HAProxy's 8.7, suggesting that while both products are user-friendly, HAProxy may offer a more intuitive experience for new users.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
VMware NSX
No pricing availableFree Trial
HAProxy
Free Trial is available
VMware NSX
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
321
8.6
46
Ease of Use
8.7
340
8.0
62
Ease of Setup
8.6
302
7.9
56
Ease of Admin
8.6
251
7.7
27
Quality of Support
9.1
244
7.9
43
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
192
8.1
26
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
336
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
8.6
43
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Controls
8.9
34
Not enough data
9.1
42
Not enough data
9.1
39
Not enough data
Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
37
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
35
Not enough data
8.9
32
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Protection
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
36
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Resolution
9.1
36
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
35
Not enough data
8.2
18
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
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
API Construction
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
API Management
9.1
70
Not enough data
8.7
71
Not enough data
8.5
64
Not enough data
7.8
59
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data Integration
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
61
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
HAProxy and VMware NSX are categorized as Container Networking
Unique Categories
HAProxy is categorized as Web Application Firewall (WAF), DDoS Protection, Load Balancing, and API Management
VMware NSX is categorized as Data Center Networking, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Network Automation Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
HAProxy
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
12.7%
Financial Services
10.8%
Computer Software
10.1%
Computer & Network Security
6.3%
Telecommunications
4.5%
Other
55.6%
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
HAProxy
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kerim A.
Verified User in Banking
The HAPEE version combines a productive load balancer with excellent built-in software WAF and mod_security., as well as protection from DOS attacks, protection from bots, a module for google recaptcha. It was the built-in security system that first...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Istio seems to work better and more community supported
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,...
Kerim A.
Verified User in Banking
The HAPEE version combines a productive load balancer with excellent built-in software WAF and mod_security., as well as protection from DOS attacks, protection from bots, a module for google recaptcha. It was the built-in security system that first...
Verified User in Oil & Energy
micro segmentation for the traffic segregation and security
Verified User in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Istio seems to work better and more community supported
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,...
Alternatives
Discussions
Is HAProxy an API gateway?
2 comments
JL
Yes it can beRead more
Is HAProxy a reverse proxy?
2 comments
EV
Yes, it's a reverse proxy. Actually it's one of the best reverse proxies out there.Read more
Is HAProxy a firewall?
2 comments
RC
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like me to translate into English.Read more
VMware NSX has no discussions with answers
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