We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiGate and Perimeter 81 based on our users’ reviews in five categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Features: Fortinet FortiGate is highly regarded for its all-inclusive package, strong security features, ability to adapt to increasing demands and centralized control. Perimeter 81 distinguishes itself with its convenient single sign-on functionality, user-friendly setup process, ability to manage multiple networks, and prompt customer support.
Fortinet FortiGate has room for improvement in various areas such as SSL VPN features, multi-factor authentication, filtering precision, support system, reporting capabilities, antivirus and IPS functionality, delivery issues, logging details, security features, scalability, and training. Perimeter 81 can enhance its country/location definition, login instance, UI customization, tutorials, UI, session timeout notification, Desktop App versatility, downtime, login/logout process, dashboards, Perimeter login page access, security capabilities, dashboard console, and Chrome extension.
Service and Support: Fortinet FortiGate customers have mixed feelings about the assistance provided, expressing dissatisfaction with the speed and desiring enhancements. Perimeter 81 customers have generally positive encounters, praising the swift, supportive, and effective support team.
Ease of Deployment: The setup process for Fortinet FortiGate is generally simple and effortless, with users being able to easily transition from older firewalls through the use of provided scripts. The setup for Perimeter 81 was deemed uncomplicated, featuring an intuitive user interface and plug-and-play connectors. Nonetheless, a few reviewers did express concerns regarding the potential complexity in a hybrid environment. Implementing Perimeter 81 is straightforward and can be completed within an hour.
Pricing: Fortinet FortiGate offers different packages and pricing options for setup, which are considered reasonable and competitive. Renewal prices may be higher compared to the initial purchase. Perimeter 81 is affordable and valuable, with pricing tailored to specific use cases.
ROI: Customers have reported cost reductions and increased security with Fortinet FortiGate, while Perimeter 81 does not provide clear information on ROI yet offers the potential benefit of decreased costs and increased stability.
Comparison Results: Based on user feedback, Perimeter 81 is the favored choice. Users appreciate Perimeter 81 for its simple and intuitive setup, ability to use a single sign-on, user-friendly interface, fast and secure VPN, and efficient customer service. The convenience and productivity-enhancing features of Perimeter 81 make it the preferred option for ease of use, security, and efficiency.
"The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiGate are the ease of use and there are several operating systems that can include the hardware capacities. In the newer releases, the resources were more useful because they were included in the operating system."
"FortiGate is flexible and easy to use."
"I have found Fortinet FortiGate to be scalable."
"This is an easy solution to deploy."
"The CLI and GUI do a good job of putting a lot at your fingertips."
"The technical support in our region is excellent."
"The most valuable feature is the interface, which is very user friendly. We are utilizing most of the features, like content filtering. The firewall is powerful."
"Good load balancing feature."
"Logging back into Perimeter 81 is relatively user-friendly as I just need to re-type my Windows credentials in to access the VPN."
"The solution provides us with an easy way to configure and join the VPN with Perimeter 81."
"Providing access and security allows our company employees to work from home and remotely."
"It keeps us all accountable and ensures secure internet connections while we all work remotely."
"The feature that I have found to be most valuable is the reputation that the company has regarding privacy. Nowadays, this is critical, especially when you do all of your work online."
"Our operators can work from home without any problems."
"Perimeter 81 has increased my security and privacy while maintaining solid internet performance."
"Distributing the agent was very simple, allowing us to enforce security posture on our devices (i.e. S1, Disk-encryption, etc.)."
"The Web-filter in this solution is not very good."
"Usually, we sell the bundle with the UTM or threat management piece with IPS, IDS. Other providers, such as Palo Alto, are ahead in terms of safe functionality. So, for me, delivering truly safe service is probably something that still needs to be improved."
"Its filtering is sometimes too precise or strict. We sometimes have to bypass and authorize some of the sites, but they get blocked. We know that they are trusted sites, but they are blocked, and we don't know why."
"The visibility of the network can be better. The GUI can be improved for better visibility of the network flow. Other solutions have better GUI in terms of network visibility."
"To some degree, it's almost a question as to why some of this stuff isn't simpler. For example, for an AP deployment, while it's integrated, the number of steps that you have to go through in order to get the AP up, seems like a lot."
"A couple of things I've seen that need improvement, especially in terms of a hard coding. The driver-level active moment really is out-of-the-box and we have to have contact the customer support and sometimes it is difficult to resolve."
"Fortinet could improve the windows opener or the virtual IP solutions for opening windows. The virtual IP settings need improvement as firewalls are trending in new development directions."
"Fortinet FortiGate could improve by adding enhancements to FortiMail, FortiSOAR, and FortiDeceptor."
"It would be nice to have a notification sound when Perimeter81 disconnects, as I sometimes don't notice when the icon shows that it's disconnected, and I end up wasting time waiting for my browser to load a page that shows an error, usually error 404."
"Perimeter 81 could enhance its reporting and analytics capabilities to provide more detailed insights into network activity."
"I don't know if it is technically feasible, however, if the Desktop App could be used as a Web App or a Chrome Extension it would be very nice."
"In the future, maybe P81 can improve the network traffic balancing and redundancy."
"One of the more negative experiences using Perimeter 81 is the fact that I am logged off after a pre-determined amount of time which cuts off access to some of my company's resources."
"What would be useful would be a notification/warning that a session is due to timeout after exceeding the default connection limit."
"The overall UI could be improved and updated to bring a simpler feel to the application."
"The platform still lacks relevant dashboards and the ability to customize them based on our needs."
Fortinet FortiGate is ranked 2nd in Firewalls with 306 reviews while Perimeter 81 is ranked 11th in Firewalls with 22 reviews. Fortinet FortiGate is rated 8.4, while Perimeter 81 is rated 9.2. The top reviewer of Fortinet FortiGate writes "It's a reliable solution that's easy to install and cheaper than competitors ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Perimeter 81 writes "Great SAML and SCIM support with the ability to deploy site-2-site tunnels with specific IP restrictions". Fortinet FortiGate is most compared with Sophos XG, Cisco Secure Firewall, Netgate pfSense, Meraki MX and WatchGuard Firebox, whereas Perimeter 81 is most compared with Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange, Cato SASE Cloud Platform, Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks, Cloudflare Access and Tailscale. See our Fortinet FortiGate vs. Perimeter 81 report.
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