Akamai Guardicore Segmentation vs Nutanix Flow Network Security comparison

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Akamai and Nutanix are both solutions in the Microsegmentation Software category. Akamai is ranked #3 with an average rating of 9.0, while Nutanix is ranked #4 with an average rating of 7.5. Akamai holds a 18.5% mindshare in MS, compared to Nutanix’s 6.6% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of Akamai users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Nutanix users who would recommend it.

Akamai Guardicore Segmentation

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

Akamai Guardicore Segmentation and Nutanix Flow Network Security both focus on network security with different methods. Akamai holds an edge in micro-segmentation and visibility, while Nutanix excels in user-friendly virtual networking.

Features: Akamai Guardicore Segmentation specializes in micro-segmentation, fast policy application, and high visibility. It integrates well with different network settings and supports a wide array of operating systems. Nutanix Flow Network Security is known for its simple deployment and management, quality APIs, and solid micro-segmentation in a virtual framework.

Room for Improvement: Akamai users call for lower licensing costs and better integration with additional tools, plus more flexible dashboards and improved automation. Nutanix Flow could enhance networking features and disaster recovery integration. Both need advancements in customization and management.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Akamai Guardicore Segmentation supports diverse environments including public and hybrid clouds and is praised for excellent technical support. Nutanix Flow offers consistency, mainly for on-premises and public clouds, but needs to improve its support responsiveness.

Pricing and ROI: Akamai Guardicore is seen as expensive but offers protective features that clients value positively in terms of ROI. Nutanix Flow is competitively priced with clear subscription plans, though more pricing tiers for various customer sizes are desired. Akamai shows significant ROI with data protection and lower resource demands, while Nutanix offers affordability without missing crucial features.

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Categories and Ranking

Akamai Guardicore Segmentation

Ranking in Microsegmentation Software

3rd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud and Data Center Security (1st), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (12th), Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) (5th)

Nutanix Flow Network Security

Ranking in Microsegmentation Software

4th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Microsegmentation Software category, the mindshare of Akamai Guardicore Segmentation is 18.5%, down from 26.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Nutanix Flow Network Security is 6.6%, up from 5.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Microsegmentation Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Akamai Guardicore Segmentation	18.5%
Nutanix Flow Network Security	6.6%
Other	74.9%

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Featured Reviews

Vibin Thomas

Technical Team Lead - Content Security at Valuepoint Systems

Zero-trust micro-segmentation has strengthened security and improves east-west traffic visibility

While Akamai Guardicore Segmentation is a very powerful solution, there are a few areas where it could be improved. One of the main challenges is the initial deployment and policy design complexity. In large environments, understanding all application dependencies and creating the right policies can take time and requires close coordination with application teams. The user interface and policy management can also be improved. As the number of policies grows, managing and organizing them becomes slightly complex. A more simplified or intuitive policy structure would help operational teams. Another area is integration with other security tools such as SIEM or SOAR platforms. While integration is possible, making it more seamless and easier to configure would add value. Additionally, the reporting and dashboard could be enhanced to provide more customizable and business-level insights, especially for management and reporting. One small improvement I would suggest for Akamai Guardicore Segmentation is having more automation capabilities for policy creation and recommendation. For example, AI-driven suggestions based on observed traffic patterns would help reduce manual effort during the initial policy design. It would also help to have more predefined templates for common use cases, especially for industries such as banking, to speed up deployment. Another area is enhanced reporting customization where we can easily generate business-level dashboards for management and compliance teams without any additional effort.

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Vishnu Mohan

Service Delivery Manager Cloud And Datacenter Operations at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees

Cloud-style segmentation has improved hybrid security but integration with on-prem tags still needs work

I would like to see better micro-segmentation capabilities in Nutanix Flow Network Security. It has to work with our Cisco on-premises tooling. We use something called tagging on-premises, so if the same tags could be used in Nutanix Flow Network Security, then that would make life easier. The Cisco part was a challenge in terms of how it integrates with third-party vendors and tools, so we have kept it for the next release.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Initially, I liked the telemetry part. But later, we used the microsegmentation features that we were able to deploy and found that they really stood out from other vendors. It allows us to see microsegmentation as distributed services."

"The interface and dashboard are amazing."

"It has significantly lowered our overall security risk and made our security much better."

"When I say that the stability for Guardicore is high, I mean there's not much an issue."

"This tool greatly helps in understanding the footprint of the attacks."

"The tool's most valuable feature is its visibility."

"It will be a great deal for our partner as Guardicore provides excellent network and process visibility, allowing for advanced segmentation with a very friendly UI."

"I found the solution to be stable."

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"When comparing the costs of Nutanix Flow versus managing multiple VLANs and many other firewalls, it is far less expensive."

"We appreciate the fact that this solution allows us to segregate two virtual machines that are in the same cluster."

"Nutanix Flow is straightforward to install. You only need to select a checkmark that you want to enable Nutanix Flow."

"The network view was excellent as it allowed us to expand the server view and visualize all connections it made within the environment. This was particularly useful in identifying the path of our data and not just its location within the data center."

"It allows for policies that enable complete visibility and traffic control."

"What I like about Nutanix Flow Network Security is that it features cloud-like segmentation, which is available in a hybrid environment for us."

"The micro-segmentation feature helps to manage network security effectively because it helps the virtual machines that are already on the cluster and the applications inside the cluster itself, protects them and helps them communicate with each other without needing a complex external or internal firewall in this use case."

"Nutanix Flow has a lot of data protection features. It's also valuable for operations and management. It's a big solution that works well with different solutions and is suitable for most business cases."

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Cons

"Incident tagging could be improved. Other vendors offer semi-automatic tagging, which Guardicore doesn't yet have."

"Akamai Guardicore Segmentation can be improved because keeping it up to date is difficult since it is SaaS-based and updates are not on a regular schedule; I have to reach out to my contact to ask them to update to a newer version, and it would be helpful if updates were on a regular cadence so that I would not have to remember to ask them."

"Guardicore Centra should incorporate automation so that we don't require to write custom scripts and APIs. The tool also has limitations on rules where it allows only sixty thousand rules. Our clients have also commented that there are too many manual clicks and effort to do changes. I think that the incorporation of automation can help our clients make changes with confidence and without the possibility of human error."

"Supports become difficult when it's for a big organization. For a small organization, medium organization, it still makes sense, however, for a big organization, it makes life difficult."

"I would rate the stability a six out of ten, where one is low and ten is high stability."

"Kubernetes is not installed in the way we need it."

"Customers would want to see the cost improved."

"In our version, when using the terminal server, we cannot exclude user tasks for each session."

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"Last time I used it, it was not handy to see or to analyze traffic logs."

"I would like to see better micro-segmentation capabilities in Nutanix Flow Network Security."

"The most difficult part is the configuration of the initial blueprints."

"For customers who are running Nutanix Flow and AHV, the largest area for improvement is in the disaster recovery environments."

"The documentation offered by the product is an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."

"The solution’s pricing could be improved."

"For customers who are running Nutanix Flow and AHV, the largest area for improvement is in the disaster recovery environments. To automate the populate of rules from one side to the other side in case of disaster you report everything on the disaster recovery site, and you have all the rules automatically applied. This was something that was being built when I left Nutanix. It might already be available. Additionally, the usability of the rules editor could improve."

"Nutanix Flow's networking features could use some improvement. Also, I don't know if it's currently supporting load balancing or not."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"This is not a cheap solution but you have to consider the bigger picture, which is what it is giving you."

"The customer would complain about the cost."

"The pricing is too high."

"The price is the same as other products in the market. There's no price argument to choose one or the other product, it will cost the customer approximately the same."

"Akamai Guardicore Segmentation is expensive."

"Compared to the pricing we were seeing from both Illumio and Edgewise, Guardicore was very competitive."

"GuardiCore has made some new changes to the license now. We've seen monthly and annual licenses based on a subscription. We have a few clients that pay anywhere from $25,000 a year."

"The solution is reasonably priced and I would rate it a six out of ten. The tool's licensing costs are yearly."

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"In comparison to other options available in the market, I would rate their pricing as very competitive, probably a two or three out of ten for cost."

"The product is available for free use."

"There are different licensing models."

"There is an annual subscription to use this solution. There is a 60-day trial to use the solution, it gives you time to decide if you want to continue using the solution."

"Flow Network Security is available on a three-year license, with annual renewals of the maintenance fee."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a seven out of ten."

"This model is very accessible to implement."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

17%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

Outsourcing Company

Healthcare Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	15

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	5

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Guardicore Centra?

Regarding pricing and setup cost, I don't have information because I am from a consulting team and not from the sales team. The licensing is related to the number of assets that the customer has in...

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What needs improvement with Guardicore Infection Monkey?

Reporting is one area where I think Akamai Guardicore Segmentation can be improved. They are working on it, but as of now, that is the aspect that needs enhancement. Nothing specific comes to mind ...

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What is your primary use case for Guardicore Infection Monkey?

My main use case for Akamai Guardicore Segmentation is related to Kubernetes instrumentation and visibility, although it is difficult to specify a main use case. When I work with Kubernetes, it is ...

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What needs improvement with Nutanix Flow?

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What advice do you have for others considering Nutanix Flow?

I cannot think of any weak sides, drawbacks, or something to improve. We have not implemented the impact on Nutanix Flow Network Security's zero-trust security model on our threat control processes...

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What is your primary use case for Nutanix Flow?

I have experience with Nutanix Flow Network Security, and I have just started working with it this year. What I like about Nutanix Flow Network Security is that it features cloud-like segmentation,...

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Comparisons

Illumio Segmentation vs Akamai Guardicore Segmentation

Compared 21% of the time

Cisco Secure Workload vs Akamai Guardicore Segmentation

Compared 9% of the time

VMware NSX vs Akamai Guardicore Segmentation

Compared 7% of the time

Check Point Email Security (formerly Harmony Email & Collaboration) vs Akamai Guardicore Segmentation

Compared 7% of the time

Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) vs Akamai Guardicore Segmentation

Compared 4% of the time

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VMware NSX vs Nutanix Flow Network Security

Compared 46% of the time

Illumio Segmentation vs Nutanix Flow Network Security

Compared 18% of the time

Cisco Secure Workload vs Nutanix Flow Network Security

Compared 9% of the time

Hillstone CloudHive vs Nutanix Flow Network Security

Compared 6% of the time

Airgap Zero Trust Enterprise vs Nutanix Flow Network Security

Compared 5% of the time

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Also Known As

Guardicore Centra, GuardiCore

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Overview

Akamai Guardicore Segmentation offers extensive visibility and micro-segmentation capabilities, integrating seamlessly with diverse environments to enhance security measures. Organizations benefit from its platform agnosticism and centralized firewall management, maximizing protection and operational efficiency.

Known for its detailed network visibility, Akamai Guardicore Segmentation streamlines security operations across different platforms. It facilitates ease of policy creation and allows for effective segmentation, even of legacy systems. With advanced threat intelligence and real-time traffic monitoring, organizations optimize security and compliance, reducing attack surfaces through precise process and port control. This capability extends to seamless operation in environments like Kubernetes and data centers, implementing Zero Trust security models and server-to-server segmentation.

What are the key features?

Extensive visibility: Offers comprehensive insight across network environments.
Platform agnosticism: Operates effectively on multiple platforms.
Micro-segmentation: Enables detailed control over network traffic.
Centralized management: Simplifies firewall administration and monitoring.
Threat intelligence: Incorporates AI for dynamic threat assessment.

What benefits or ROI should organizations seek?

Enhanced security: Reduces attack surfaces and prevents lateral movements.
Operational efficiency: Streamlines policy creation and enforcement.
Integration flexibility: Aligns with diverse systems for seamless deployment.
Compliance achievement: Supports adherence to industry standards.

In sectors like banking and financial services, Akamai Guardicore Segmentation is crucial for implementing Zero Trust models and enhancing server-to-server segmentation. These industries utilize its capabilities to replace traditional firewalls and manage complex environments, boosting security through application dependency mapping and optimized east-west traffic control.

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Nutanix Flow Network Security offers advanced network protection through virtual networking and micro-segmentation, supporting zero-trust principles for secure communication among virtual machines and applications while being compatible with Nutanix solutions.

Featuring an intuitive console, Nutanix Flow Network Security simplifies operations and enhances visibility. It integrates with Nutanix solutions, facilitating seamless compatibility. The inclusion of virtual networking and micro-segmentation aids in data management by improving network visualization and virtual machine segregation. Supporting zero-trust principles, the security system efficiently manages isolated communication and secure deployment. With robust connectivity through fiber links and VPCs, it ensures reliable performance across networks, making it accessible to businesses with diverse requirements.

What are the key features of Nutanix Flow Network Security?

Virtual Networking: Provides seamless integration for secure data transmission.
Micro-Segmentation: Enhances security by segmenting traffic within networks.
API Control: Allows streamlined management of network operations through APIs.
Network Performance Analysis: Offers insights into network health and efficiency.
User-Friendly Console: Simplifies policy creation and improves network visibility.

What benefits can be expected when evaluating Nutanix Flow Network Security?

Enhanced Security: Facilitates zero-trust policies and isolated VM communication.
Improved Data Management: Aids in the segregation and visualization of virtual machines.
Operational Efficiency: Simplifies complex networking tasks for faster deployment.
Compatibility: Integrates smoothly with Nutanix solutions, enhancing overall functionality.
Connectivity: Ensures secure and reliable connectivity with fiber links and VPCs.

In industries such as IT and financial services, Nutanix Flow Network Security is commonly used for disaster recovery planning and enhancing micro-segmentation. It ensures secure, isolated communication within virtual environments and helps manage traffic visibility. By facilitating the creation of non-routed virtual private clouds and blocking unauthorized access between VMs, organizations leverage its capabilities for better network communication control across data centers.

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Sample Customers

Santander, Frontier Airlines, OpenLink, Intermountain Healthcare, Cellcom, BancoBASE

JetBlue, International Speedway Corporation, Volkswagen SAIC, Brighton and Hove City Council, Foresters Financial, Janus International Group, Cloud Comrade, Serco

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