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Compare Cisco ASA 5500-X Series and FortiGate NGFW 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (62.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Cisco ASA 5500-X Series
Star Rating
(32)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Cisco ASA 5500-X SeriesFortiGate NGFW
Star Rating
(176)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (62.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about FortiGate NGFWSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that FortiGate NGFW excels in ease of use with a score of 9.1, while Cisco ASA 5500-X Series lags behind at 7.9. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface of FortiGate makes it easier for teams to manage security policies effectively.
- Reviewers say that FortiGate NGFW's Unified Threat Management features, particularly its Web Filtering (9.6) and Antivirus (9.2), are superior to Cisco ASA 5500-X Series, which scored 8.9 and 8.6 respectively. Users on G2 highlight the comprehensive protection offered by FortiGate against various online threats.
- G2 users mention that FortiGate's logging and reporting capabilities (9.0) are more robust compared to Cisco ASA's (7.5). Users appreciate the detailed insights provided by FortiGate, which help in proactive threat management.
- Users say that FortiGate NGFW shines in its Intrusion Prevention capabilities, scoring 9.6, while Cisco ASA 5500-X Series scored 9.3. Reviewers mention that FortiGate's proactive measures significantly reduce the risk of breaches.
- Reviewers mention that FortiGate's API and integrations score highly at 9.2, making it easier to connect with other tools and platforms, while Cisco ASA's API integration capabilities are rated lower at 8.8. Users report that this flexibility enhances their overall security posture.
- Users on G2 highlight that FortiGate NGFW's proactive alerts (9.0) are more effective than those of Cisco ASA (8.9), allowing teams to respond to potential threats more swiftly. Reviewers say that this feature is crucial for maintaining a strong security stance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cisco ASA 5500-X Series
No pricing availableFortiGate NGFW
No pricing availableFree Trial
Cisco ASA 5500-X Series
No trial information availableFortiGate NGFW
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
27
9.2
141
Ease of Use
7.9
27
9.1
142
Ease of Setup
7.8
20
9.0
106
Ease of Admin
7.9
20
9.1
104
Quality of Support
9.1
27
8.7
142
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
20
9.0
101
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
26
9.6
140
Features by Category
Security - Unified Threat Management
8.6
19
9.3
87
8.3
22
9.4
89
8.1
18
8.9
82
8.7
20
9.3
87
8.9
22
9.6
89
9.3
27
9.7
90
Administration
7.5
23
8.7
89
8.0
26
9.3
89
Prevention
Not enough data
9.5
48
Not enough data
9.6
49
Not enough data
9.1
47
Not enough data
9.3
48
Not enough data
9.2
42
Detection
Not enough data
9.4
47
Not enough data
9.5
46
Not enough data
9.5
46
Administration
Not enough data
9.5
46
Not enough data
9.5
49
Not enough data
9.1
42
Administration
Not enough data
9.3
74
Not enough data
9.1
74
Not enough data
9.3
70
Not enough data
9.5
74
Functionality
Not enough data
9.5
74
Not enough data
9.1
72
Not enough data
9.4
73
Not enough data
9.6
73
Monitoring
Not enough data
9.4
70
Not enough data
9.0
68
Not enough data
9.1
72
Not enough data
9.2
72
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Orchestration
Not enough data
9.1
54
Not enough data
9.0
51
Not enough data
9.1
56
Not enough data
9.2
50
Information
Not enough data
9.1
58
Not enough data
8.9
57
Not enough data
9.1
55
Personalization
Not enough data
8.8
55
Not enough data
9.1
55
Not enough data
8.9
49
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cisco ASA 5500-X Series and FortiGate NGFW are categorized as Unified Threat Management (UTM)
Unique Categories
Cisco ASA 5500-X Series has no unique categories
FortiGate NGFW is categorized as Threat Intelligence, Firewall Software, and Data Center Security Solutions
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cisco ASA 5500-X Series
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
FortiGate NGFW
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
29.0%
Hospital & Health Care
9.7%
Financial Services
9.7%
Retail
6.5%
Government Administration
6.5%
Other
38.7%
Information Technology and Services
22.8%
Computer & Network Security
10.5%
Telecommunications
8.6%
Financial Services
6.8%
Computer Software
4.9%
Other
46.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Cisco ASA 5500-X Series
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kahla S.
Verified User in Accounting
I like how easy it is to connect to my server.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Telecommunications
We ran into multiple bugs that really hurt our business, licensing, and lack of features as Cisco doesn't seem to innovate like they used to.
FortiGate NGFW
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Lakshman K.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Easy to configure and provides full visibility, and threat protection.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Kahla S.
Verified User in Accounting
I like how easy it is to connect to my server.
Lakshman K.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Easy to configure and provides full visibility, and threat protection.
Verified User in Telecommunications
We ran into multiple bugs that really hurt our business, licensing, and lack of features as Cisco doesn't seem to innovate like they used to.
Alternatives
Discussions
Cisco ASA 5500-X Series has no discussions with answers
What three key additional security features do next generation firewalls provide that legacy firewalls do not?
1 comment
HH
with FortiGate has many Features including SD-WAN, SSL-VPN, Video Filtering, integrated with Sandbox....Read more
Is FortiGate and fortinet the same?
1 comment
MK
Fortinet is the company and FortiGate is their Firewall name :)Read more
FortiGate NGFW has no more discussions with answers
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