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At a Glance
Azure Firewall
Azure Firewall
Star Rating
(29)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv)
Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv)
Star Rating
(17)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Reviewers mention that Cisco ASAv excels in Policy Management with a score of 9.3, indicating a robust framework for managing security policies effectively, while Azure Firewall, although strong, does not match this level of detail.
  • Users report that Azure Firewall shines in Ease of Use with a score of 8.8, slightly higher than Cisco ASAv's 8.7, making it more user-friendly for those new to firewall management.
  • G2 users highlight the superior Quality of Support for Cisco ASAv, scoring 9.1 compared to Azure Firewall's 9.0, suggesting that users feel more supported when issues arise with Cisco's product.
  • Users on G2 note that Cisco ASAv's Intrusion Prevention feature, scoring 8.5, is less effective than Azure Firewall's capabilities, which are not explicitly rated but are generally perceived as more advanced in this area.
  • Reviewers say that Azure Firewall's Continuous Analysis feature, with a score of 8.8, provides better real-time insights compared to Cisco ASAv, which may lag in this aspect, affecting proactive security measures.
  • Users report that both products have strong Availability ratings, with Cisco ASAv at 9.2 and Azure Firewall also at a competitive level, indicating that both solutions are reliable in maintaining uptime.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Firewall
No pricing available
Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv)
No pricing available
Free Trial
Azure Firewall
No trial information available
Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv)
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
22
8.8
14
Ease of Use
8.7
23
8.7
14
Ease of Setup
8.5
13
8.9
6
Ease of Admin
8.8
12
8.3
6
Quality of Support
9.0
21
9.1
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
11
8.3
6
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
21
8.3
14
Features by Category
9.0
165
Not enough data
Administration
9.3
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
14
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
Monitoring
9.4
14
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.0
14
Not enough data
Generative AI
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Firewall
Azure Firewall
Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv)
Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv)
Azure Firewall and Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv) are categorized as Firewall Software
Unique Categories
Azure Firewall
Azure Firewall has no unique categories
Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv)
Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv) has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Firewall
Azure Firewall
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
24.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
48.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
28.0%
Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv)
Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
29.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
41.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
29.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Azure Firewall
Azure Firewall
Information Technology and Services
40.0%
Computer Networking
8.0%
Computer & Network Security
8.0%
Medical Practice
4.0%
Market Research
4.0%
Other
36.0%
Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv)
Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv)
Information Technology and Services
17.6%
Higher Education
17.6%
Hospital & Health Care
11.8%
Retail
5.9%
Research
5.9%
Other
41.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Azure Firewall
Azure Firewall
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kimberly A.
KA
Kimberly A.
Verified User in Business Supplies and Equipment

I enjoy that this firewall has built-in high availability with unrestricted cloud scalability and of course FQDN filtering. Aside from that, this product can be integrated with Azure Cloud / Monitor for logging and analytics which is appreciated.

Most Helpful Critical Review
PP
Patrick P.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Missing some threat protection features offered by other NVAs. Can get comparable featureset by pairing with Application Gateways.

Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv)
Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv)
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Accounting

Robust Speed, amazing security and performance.

Most Helpful Critical Review
WS
Wendy S.
Verified User in Construction

I have not had any negative experiences with Cisco at this time.

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Discussions
Azure Firewall
Azure Firewall Discussions
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Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv)
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