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FortiManager

byFortinet
in
4.3
2025
Market Presence: Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN, Data Center Switching

Overview

Product Information on FortiManager

Updated 13th October 2025

What is FortiManager?

FortiManager is a software designed for centralized network security management, enabling organizations to efficiently configure, deploy, and maintain security policies across multiple Fortinet devices. The software supports streamlined administration of security infrastructure, including firewall rules, device configurations, firmware updates, and policy management, all from a unified interface. FortiManager provides tools for change control, workflow automation, and the auditing of configuration changes to help meet compliance requirements. Its capabilities address the complexity of managing diverse and distributed security environments by enabling scalable provisioning and visibility, assisting businesses in maintaining consistent security postures and simplifying network operations.

FortiManager Pricing

FortiManager software is offered under a subscription-based pricing model with multiple license tiers determined by factors such as device count and management scope. The pricing structure accommodates both perpetual and term-based licenses, with optional add-ons for enhanced support and advanced features depending on the requirements of the organization.

Overall experience with FortiManager

IT Manager
<50M USD, IT Services
FAVORABLE

“Centralized dashboard streamlines device setup but real-time sync lags”

4.0
May 17, 2026
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ENGINEER
250M - 500M USD, Miscellaneous
CRITICAL

“Centralized management streamlines operations but interface remains complex for newcomers”

3.0
May 30, 2026
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2025
For Market:
Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN

Key Insights

A Snapshot of What Matters - Based on Validated User Reviews

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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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FortiManager Reviews and Ratings

4.3

(164 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
35%
4 Star
53%
3 Star
12%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • IT Manager
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Centralized dashboard streamlines device setup but real-time sync lags

    4.0
    May 17, 2026
    Its great to see that the centralised console provides device management, which can be used to different models of devices dispersed across different geographical locatios, and then centralized inventory management which can be used and audot and inventory tracking purposes, and configuration management and bandwidth usage can be used to make quick configurations and thrpttle bandwdth for adhoc requirements. Further the central dashboard provides and support for identifying performance bottlenecks and problems by providing graphs for performance monitoring
  • IT Manager
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Centralized dashboard streamlines device setup but real-time sync lags

    4.0
    May 17, 2026
    Its great to see that the centralised console provides device management, which can be used to different models of devices dispersed across different geographical locatios, and then centralized inventory management which can be used and audot and inventory tracking purposes, and configuration management and bandwidth usage can be used to make quick configurations and thrpttle bandwdth for adhoc requirements. Further the central dashboard provides and support for identifying performance bottlenecks and problems by providing graphs for performance monitoring
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User Sentiment About FortiManager
Reviewer Insights for: FortiManager
Deciding Factors: FortiManager Vs. Market Average
Performance of FortiManager Across Market Features

FortiManager Likes & Dislikes

Like

1)Centralized management: Teams can deploy, configure and update and manage all that Forti devices in a central console and from a single dashboard 2)Provisioning and Automation: Teams are able to create templates and can push configurations to for example new branches and locations by using the already done templates 3)Role based Access(RBAC): You can assign different levels of access such as Access to view logs, Access to change firewall rules based on their individual role to Administrators and other technical support and maintainance staff as necessary.

Like

1)Centralized management: Teams can deploy, configure and update and manage all that Forti devices in a central console and from a single dashboard 2)Provisioning and Automation: Teams are able to create templates and can push configurations to for example new branches and locations by using the already done templates 3)Role based Access(RBAC): You can assign different levels of access such as Access to view logs, Access to change firewall rules based on their individual role to Administrators and other technical support and maintainance staff as necessary.

Like

1)Centralized management: Teams can deploy, configure and update and manage all that Forti devices in a central console and from a single dashboard 2)Provisioning and Automation: Teams are able to create templates and can push configurations to for example new branches and locations by using the already done templates 3)Role based Access(RBAC): You can assign different levels of access such as Access to view logs, Access to change firewall rules based on their individual role to Administrators and other technical support and maintainance staff as necessary.

Dislike

I feel the user interface could be simplified more, especially for the administrators who are new to the platform. Day to day administrative tasks require multiple clicks and navigation through different menus. Troubleshooting sometimes takes longer than required.

Dislike

I feel the user interface could be simplified more, especially for the administrators who are new to the platform. Day to day administrative tasks require multiple clicks and navigation through different menus. Troubleshooting sometimes takes longer than required.

Dislike

I feel the user interface could be simplified more, especially for the administrators who are new to the platform. Day to day administrative tasks require multiple clicks and navigation through different menus. Troubleshooting sometimes takes longer than required.