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Head-to-head · Software-Defined Networking Software

Nutanix Flow Virtual Networking vs OpenStack Neutron

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Nutanix Flow Virtual Networking #5 in Software-Defined Networking Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Nutanix
OpenStack Neutron #7 in Software-Defined Networking Software 8.4/10 Open source ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit OpenStack

Nutanix Flow Virtual Networking leads on 0 checks, OpenStack Neutron on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreNutanix Flow Virtual Networking · 8.8/10

Nutanix Flow Virtual Networking scores higher on our rubric for software-defined networking software: 8.8 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

On control-plane model, OpenStack Neutron gives you Hybrid where Nutanix Flow Virtual Networking offers Centralized.

Nutanix Flow Virtual Networking is the better fit for nutanix hybrid-cloud networking. OpenStack Neutron is the better fit for openStack cloud networking.

  • Nutanix Flow Virtual Networking fits best

    Nutanix hybrid-cloud networking

  • OpenStack Neutron fits best

    OpenStack cloud networking

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Side by side

Feature Nutanix Flow Virtual Networking 8.8/10 Visit ↗ OpenStack Neutron 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.4
Ranking #5 in Software-Defined Networking Software #7 in Software-Defined Networking Software
Best for Nutanix hybrid-cloud networking OpenStack cloud networking
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price Pricing on request Open source
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Support Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 Docs, Community
Integrations 9 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Nutanix Flow Virtual Networking 2/2 · OpenStack Neutron 2/2
Policy segmentation ✓ ✓
Northbound API ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment model Hybrid Hybrid
Control-plane model Centralized Hybrid
Supported protocols BGP, IPsec, VXLAN, Geneve, VTEP, VLAN VLAN, VXLAN, GRE, Geneve
Managed device limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Creates VPCs with routing, NAT, VPN, and floating IP controls
  • Supports multitenancy with overlapping IP address isolation
  • Connects Nutanix clusters with AWS and Microsoft Azure
  • Covers routing, NAT, VPN, QoS, IPAM, and security groups
  • Integrates with Open vSwitch, OVN, Nova, and Keystone
  • Supports VLAN, VXLAN, GRE, and Geneve networking
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Focused primarily on Nutanix AHV environments
  • Product documentation includes differing availability language
  • Designed for OpenStack rather than general network control
  • Requires self-hosted deployment on Linux or through APIs
  • Its broad modular scope can exceed a narrow networking need
Our verdict

Nutanix Flow Virtual Networking is a software-defined networking solution for organizations running Nutanix AHV environments. It provides centralized control over virtual private clouds, subnets, gateways, routing, NAT, VPN connections,…

Read the review →

OpenStack Neutron provides networking as a service for OpenStack clouds. It exposes APIs for creating and managing networks, subnets, ports, addresses, routers, and related services. The component is aimed at teams operating OpenStack…

Read the review →
  1. Nutanix Flow Virtual NetworkingSoftware-Defined Networking Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. OpenStack NeutronSoftware-Defined Networking Software 8.4Open source

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Nutanix Flow Virtual Networking — where it wins

    • Creates VPCs with routing, NAT, VPN, and floating IP controls
    • Supports multitenancy with overlapping IP address isolation
    • Connects Nutanix clusters with AWS and Microsoft Azure

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Focused primarily on Nutanix AHV environments
    • Product documentation includes differing availability language

  • OpenStack Neutron — where it wins

    • Covers routing, NAT, VPN, QoS, IPAM, and security groups
    • Integrates with Open vSwitch, OVN, Nova, and Keystone
    • Supports VLAN, VXLAN, GRE, and Geneve networking

    Where it doesn't

    • Designed for OpenStack rather than general network control
    • Requires self-hosted deployment on Linux or through APIs
    • Its broad modular scope can exceed a narrow networking need
  • Nutanix Flow Virtual Networking8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A focused choice for centralized hybrid-cloud networking in Nutanix AHV environments.

    Visit NutanixFull verdict →
  • OpenStack Neutron8.4/10 · Open source

    A broad, modular networking layer for OpenStack deployments.

    Visit OpenStackFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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