We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiGate-VM and Sangfor NGAF based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Firewalls solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The ease of setting the solution up is a valuable aspect for us."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is Quota."
"We are a visual effects company, and there have been a number of high profile security issues in our industry. This has brought us to a higher standard of security, which our clients are very keen on these days."
"The simplicity of the product is great. It's very easy to use, which is a compliment we get all the time in terms of feedback."
"The most useful functionality of Fortinet FortiGate is the user interface, multiple engines, and their cloud with the latest integrations. Additionally, the Security Fabric tool is very good."
"The scalability of Fortinet FortiGate is good."
"We use a lot of function on the IPS and it works well for us."
"UTM/NGFW features and FortiCloud for logs and backups are awesome."
"The most valuable features are the web proxy for protection and web gateway for deployment."
"The most valuable feature is the WAN optimization."
"The most valuable feature is geofencing, where we can block all access from all non-domestic locations."
"The solution is very secure, and its technical support is on point."
"The stability of the solution is good. We haven't faced any issues at all while using the product."
"The solution integrates well with other Fortinet products."
"Use of this product does not require daily interactions."
"I find the simplicity to be most valuable."
"The absolute best part of Sangfor NGAF is their support. It's a 24/7 support channel, and the last time I requested their assistance I got a reply within three minutes. They helped solve the problem immediately."
"You might try Sangfor if you are on a tight budget. The price is affordable, and Sangfor offers a lot of features. We don't have any complaints about Sangfor."
"SSL VPN is the best feature."
"Particularly good in the DPI where we can inspect inbound and outbound traffic."
"It seems to be a durable, stable product."
"The most valuable feature of Sangfor NGAF is its integration."
"In our hospital, Sangfor NGAF works well for us in terms of ensuring confidentiality and availability, which are crucial in the healthcare industry."
"Sangfor is a good solution that provides a WAF and firewall solution. Most other vendors, like Sophos and Fortinet and Cisco, only provide one solution. That's a valuable feature of Sangfor."
"Compared to some other products, the DLP is not at par for the moment."
"For the migration, everyone has a firewall in use and I am selling Fortinet. Typically, I am replacing another firewall. Previously, there was a tool available to convert configurations from one firewall, such as Palo Alto, to Fortinet, but this tool is no longer free. If it could be made free again, it would be very beneficial."
"Sometimes you do need to know some CLI commands, so it's a bit harder for technicians or new people that don't know it."
"Due to its higher cost, Fortinet FortiGate can lead to increased operational expenses."
"The solution lacks multi-language support."
"We would like to see better pricing."
"The UI could be improved."
"It could use better throughput on some of the smaller boxes for the branch offices."
"With FortiGate, we sometimes encounter bugs in various operating systems."
"We have had some stability issues."
"It needs an Application Inspection."
"Deployment can be difficult and they could dispense with reliance on FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer."
"Fortinet devices are acknowledged as highly potent and come with a notable cost. These devices offer extensive visibility, an array of configurations, and a range of security features. However, there's room for enhancement in their routing and switching security aspects, akin to Cisco's offerings. A noteworthy aspect here is Meraki, which offers cloud controllers. If FortiGate were to introduce a similar cloud management solution, it could strongly compete with both Meraki and Cisco products. Cisco operates in two sectors: enterprise and SMB. Particularly in the SMB market, they hold sway due to their convenient cloud management features. For instance, Meraki's cameras and wireless access points can be easily controlled through their cloud management portal. If FortiGate were to provide cloud-based management solutions for SMB customers, it could cater to a significant portion of the market, considering that a substantial number of customers fall within the SMB and mid-level enterprise categories."
"The stability of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"One thing that can be better is added automation. And, on top of that, enhanced security when it comes to the automation itself."
"There are certain GUI features that should be present but are not."
"The support offered by the product has certain shortcomings where improvements are required. The knowledge levels and response time of the support team need improvement."
"They need to improve their research team and they need to study their data to analyze it and build the product."
"Sangfor has recently increased their prices."
"The product must provide more IPS features."
"The interface and user experience are horrible."
"It does not offer any recommendations on how to mitigate or control attacks."
"Our experience with its customer support was quite challenging."
"Sangfor NGAF could improve by refining its application control policies, especially in addressing challenges with certain types of applications."
Fortinet FortiGate-VM is ranked 9th in Firewalls with 113 reviews while Sangfor NGAF is ranked 21st in Firewalls with 31 reviews. Fortinet FortiGate-VM is rated 8.4, while Sangfor NGAF is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Fortinet FortiGate-VM writes "An easy-to-manage and configure tool that provides ample documentation to help with the setup phase". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Sangfor NGAF writes "Affordable, easy to configure firewall with fast, responsive support". Fortinet FortiGate-VM is most compared with Azure Firewall, Palo Alto Networks VM-Series, Fortinet FortiOS, OPNsense and Sophos XGS, whereas Sangfor NGAF is most compared with Sophos XG, Palo Alto Networks NG Firewalls, Netgate pfSense and Check Point NGFW. See our Fortinet FortiGate-VM vs. Sangfor NGAF report.
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