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FortiGate: Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) Alternatives

4.6(2777 Ratings)
Network Firewalls (Transitioning to Hybrid Mesh...

Considering alternatives to FortiGate: Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)? See what this market FortiGate: Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) users also considered in their purchasing decision. When evaluating different solutions, potential buyers compare competencies in categories such as evaluation and contracting, integration and deployment, service and support, and specific product capabilities.

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1. Check Point Quantum

By Check Point Software Technologies

4.5
(1799 Ratings)
Check Point Quantum feels powerful and reliable, with strong threat protection, but its setup is complex and the licensing a bit opaque. Overall experience is good, email protection provided by Quantum is not outstanding, quarantine management is a missing feature.Read all insights and reviews for Check Point Quantum

Where FortiGate: Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) Scored Higher

  • Better at service and support
  • Easier to integrate and deploy
  • Better evaluation and contracting
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2. Sophos Firewall

By Sophos

4.8
(1320 Ratings)
Sophos Firewall , particularly with its XGS hardware and SFOS , is a strong, feature-rich NGFW solution that shines with its synchronized security capabilities and ease of management through Sophos Central. It offers an excellent choice for organizations looking for a comprehensive , integrated security ecosystem.Read all insights and reviews for Sophos Firewall
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3. PA-Series

By Palo Alto Networks

4.6
(1149 Ratings)
Best in enterprise & data center solutions for customizable and reliable firewall. It is also compatible for all business verticals and layer 7 application identification and centralized management. BPA assessment and all good to review the benchmark configuration with automated steps in the support portal.Read all insights and reviews for PA-Series

Where FortiGate: Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) Scored Higher

  • Better at service and support
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4. Cisco Secure Firewall

By Cisco Systems

4.7
(1073 Ratings)
Utilizamos hardware de Cisco desde hace 15 anos y nos provee seguridad perimetral y de acceso, la experiencia es excelente ya que nos protege de ataques externos y nos provee seguridad entre sitios y conectividad mediante VPN.Read all insights and reviews for Cisco Secure Firewall

Where FortiGate: Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) Scored Higher

  • Easier to integrate and deploy
  • Better evaluation and contracting
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5. Cisco Meraki MX appliances

By Cisco Systems

4.6
(491 Ratings)
Cisco Meraki network devices are quick to configure and easy to manage. The dashboard itself is nice and I find it beneficial to have insight into all of my networks with aggregated and individual statistics. The dashboard is very user friendly, clean, and easy to navigate. Setting up a network or making changes is a breeze. The robust alerting options ensure I'm always up to date with what's going on within my network without having to login to the dashboard too often. I think Meraki is an excellent option for smaller to small-medium sized organizations or sites. However, the downside of such a simple to use platform is that it's lacking in more advanced features. Read all insights and reviews for Cisco Meraki MX appliances

Where FortiGate: Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) Scored Higher

  • Better evaluation and contracting
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6. Unified Security Gateway (USG)

By Huawei

4.9
(307 Ratings)
It's quite a powerful machine, easy to use, with a clear UI, and at the 1/3 of the cost from other vendorsRead all insights and reviews for Unified Security Gateway (USG)
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7. SonicWall NSa Series

By SonicWall

4.7
(296 Ratings)
I've used these firewalls for years and they have been great and easy to manage. I've tried other firewalls and these seem to be easier to manage and deploy.Read all insights and reviews for SonicWall NSa Series

Where FortiGate: Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) Scored Higher

  • Better at service and support
  • Easier to integrate and deploy
  • Better evaluation and contracting
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8. Firebox

By WatchGuard

4.5
(284 Ratings)
Después del ataque de ransomware que tuvimos el año pasado, hemos avanzado en el fortalecimiento de nuestra postura de seguridad. Sin embargo, mi equipo no está satisfecho con el rendimiento y las capacidades de los dispositivos watchguard firebox ya que han mostrado limitaciones en la detección y respuesta ante este incidente. Actualmente estamos evaluando alternativas más robustas.Read all insights and reviews for Firebox
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Top Alternatives to FortiGate: Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)

  • Check Point Quantum
  • Sophos Firewall
  • PA-Series
  • Cisco Secure Firewall
  • Cisco Meraki MX appliances
  • Unified Security Gateway (USG)
  • SonicWall NSa Series
  • Firebox

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