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FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall

byFortinet
in IT Infrastructure and IoT
4.5

Overview

Product Information on FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall

Updated 13th October 2025

What is FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall?

FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall is a software that provides network security through advanced threat protection, including intrusion prevention, malware detection, and application control. The software manages network traffic and user access while enabling visibility across physical and virtual environments. It addresses business needs related to safeguarding data, preventing unauthorized access, and ensuring compliance by integrating security functions such as antivirus, web filtering, and VPN support. FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall allows organizations to reduce the risk of security breaches and helps streamline network operations through automated security policies and centralized management.

FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall Pricing

FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall software uses a pricing model that is based on the selection of hardware appliances or virtual machine deployments, with costs varying by throughput, capacity, and feature set. Pricing may include subscription-based licenses for additional security services and support, typically billed annually or over multiyear terms.

Overall experience with FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall

Network And Security Engineer
10B - 30B USD, IT Services
FAVORABLE

“User Interface Is Intuitive While Log Clarity Presents Occasional Difficulties”

5.0
Apr 7, 2026
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IT SYSTEMS ENGINEER
50M - 250M USD, Travel and Hospitality
CRITICAL

“Web Interface Ease Contrasts With FortiGate’s Ongoing Firmware Issues”

3.0
Aug 7, 2025
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 1st November 2023

Founded more than 20 years ago in Sunnyvale, California, Fortinet continues to be a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Securing people, devices, and data everywhere is our mission. To that end, our portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products is the largest integrated offering available, delivering proven cybersecurity everywhere you need it. More than 680,000 customers trust Fortinet solutions, which are among the most deployed, most patented, and most validated in the industry.

Company Details

Updated 1st November 2023
Company type
Public
Year Founded
2000
Head office location
Sunnyvale, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Website
https://www.fortinet.com

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FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall Reviews and Ratings

4.5

(198 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
60%
4 Star
36%
3 Star
4%
2 Star
1%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • Network And Security Engineer
    10B+ USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    User Interface Is Intuitive While Log Clarity Presents Occasional Difficulties

    5.0
    Apr 7, 2026
    FortiGate is a firewall that is easy to use with one of the best GUI. Creating VPN IPsec and firewall rules with SSL Inspection is straightforward. The latter opens up a lot of functionalities (IPS, Web Filter, etc.). SD-WAN is easy to configure as well. Logs are well made as well, especially when combined with FortiAnalyzer.
  • Network And Security Engineer
    10B+ USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    User Interface Is Intuitive While Log Clarity Presents Occasional Difficulties

    5.0
    Apr 7, 2026
    FortiGate is a firewall that is easy to use with one of the best GUI. Creating VPN IPsec and firewall rules with SSL Inspection is straightforward. The latter opens up a lot of functionalities (IPS, Web Filter, etc.). SD-WAN is easy to configure as well. Logs are well made as well, especially when combined with FortiAnalyzer.
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User Sentiment About FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall
Reviewer Insights for: FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall

FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall Likes & Dislikes

Like

FortiGate is very easy to use and to configure, the GUI is user-friendly and VPN IPsec is reliable and easy to configure.

Like

FortiGate is very easy to use and to configure, the GUI is user-friendly and VPN IPsec is reliable and easy to configure.

Like

FortiGate is very easy to use and to configure, the GUI is user-friendly and VPN IPsec is reliable and easy to configure.

Dislike

Fortinet doesn't seem able to provide a stable firmware. The web interface will often throw errors and not save changes made, if those same changes are made in the CLI it works without issue. HA will fall out of sync occasionally between a bonded FortiGate pair when making changes in the web interface. The only way to resolve these issues is by manually comparing the configs of both FortiGates and realigning them in CLI.

Dislike

Fortinet doesn't seem able to provide a stable firmware. The web interface will often throw errors and not save changes made, if those same changes are made in the CLI it works without issue. HA will fall out of sync occasionally between a bonded FortiGate pair when making changes in the web interface. The only way to resolve these issues is by manually comparing the configs of both FortiGates and realigning them in CLI.

Dislike

Fortinet doesn't seem able to provide a stable firmware. The web interface will often throw errors and not save changes made, if those same changes are made in the CLI it works without issue. HA will fall out of sync occasionally between a bonded FortiGate pair when making changes in the web interface. The only way to resolve these issues is by manually comparing the configs of both FortiGates and realigning them in CLI.