Istio vs VMware NSX
| Istio | VMware NSX | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, self-hosted | Web |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Deployment model | — | hybrid |
Both are listed in Best Microsegmentation Software. On Inferse, Istio scores higher on our published basis.