# Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls vs Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR) Comparison

| | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 170 | 66 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (47.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (35.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls

Pros:
- Firewall Efficiency (14 reviews)
- Ease of Use (13 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (23 reviews)
- Difficult Learning Curve (12 reviews)

### Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR)

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR) | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (153 reviews) | 8.6 (53 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (154 reviews) | 8.2 (53 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.2 (138 reviews) | 7.9 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.4 (107 reviews) | 8.2 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (145 reviews) | 8.0 (50 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (105 reviews) | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (149 reviews) | 7.6 (54 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | 8.8/10 | 68 |
| **Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR)** | 8.4/10 | 20 |

#### Prevention

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Intrusion Prevention** | 9.1 (65 reviews) | 8.9 (18 reviews) | 
| **Firewall** | 9.3 (64 reviews) | 8.8 (18 reviews) | 
| **Encryption** | 8.9 (64 reviews) | 8.1 (18 reviews) | 
| **Security hardening** | 9.0 (64 reviews) | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Data Protection** | 8.3 (60 reviews) | 8.1 (15 reviews) | 

#### Detection

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Intrusion Detection** | 9.0 (65 reviews) | 8.5 (17 reviews) | 
| **Security Monitoring** | 8.9 (64 reviews) | 8.8 (19 reviews) | 
| **Anti-Malware / Malware Detection** | 8.9 (64 reviews) | 8.6 (18 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | 8.8 (62 reviews) | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Administration Console -** | 8.8 (64 reviews) | 8.3 (18 reviews) | 
| **API / integrations** | 8.6 (59 reviews) | 7.6 (17 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 8.2 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Firewall Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | 8.3/10 | 113 |
| **Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Policy Management** | 8.7 (105 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Logging and Reporting** | 8.6 (105 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application Gateway** | 8.3 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Concurrent Sessions** | 8.4 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Firewall Software

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 7.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Private Network (VPN)** | 8.7 (102 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Antivirus** | 8.4 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **URL Filtering** | 8.8 (99 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Availability** | 8.8 (98 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Load Balancing** | 8.4 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous Analysis** | 8.6 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Intrusion Prevention** | 8.8 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Intrusion Detection** | 8.7 (98 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.1 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Artificial Intelligence - Firewall

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Firewall** | 7.4 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | N/A | N/A |
| **Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Automation

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Metadata Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Response Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Network Capability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Incident Management

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Digital Forensics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | N/A | N/A |
| **Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Analysis

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Memory Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Registry Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Linux Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Remediation

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remediation Suggestions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Response Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/intrusion-detection-and-prevention-systems-idps)

**Unique to Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (1):** [Firewall Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/firewall-software)

**Unique to Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR) (2):** [Digital Forensics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-forensics), [Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-traffic-analysis-nta)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 18.3% | 32.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 47.0% | 35.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 34.8% | 31.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls

- **Information Technology and Services:** 20.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 13.5%
- **Banking:** 6.7%
- **Computer Software:** 6.1%
- **Financial Services:** 5.5%
- **Education Management:** 3.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.7%
- **Higher Education:** 3.7%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 2.5%
- **Consulting:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 31.9%

#### Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR)

- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.6%
- **Financial Services:** 9.4%
- **Accounting:** 4.7%
- **Computer Software:** 4.7%
- **Education Management:** 4.7%
- **Government Administration:** 4.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.1%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.1%
- **Internet:** 3.1%
- **Other:** 43.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls

- [Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-firewall-threat-defense-virtual-formerly-ngfwv/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (93 reviews)
- [Sophos Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (868 reviews)
- [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (592 reviews)
- [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (326 reviews)
- [WatchGuard Network Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-network-security/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (268 reviews)
- [FortiGate-VM NGFW](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (244 reviews)
- [Zscaler Internet Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (258 reviews)
- [SonicWall Next Generation Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sonicwall-next-generation-firewall/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (154 reviews)
- [Check Point Quantum Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-quantum-intrusion-prevention-system-ips/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (69 reviews)
- [Barracuda CloudGen Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/barracuda-cloudgen-firewall/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (52 reviews)

### Alternatives to Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR)

- [ExtraHop](https://www.g2.com/products/extrahop/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (68 reviews)
- [IBM QRadar SIEM](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-ibm-qradar-siem/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (338 reviews)
- [Datadog](https://www.g2.com/products/datadog/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (726 reviews)
- [Progress WhatsUp Gold](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-whatsup-gold/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (389 reviews)
- [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (592 reviews)
- [SolarWinds Observability](https://www.g2.com/products/solarwinds-worldwide-llc-solarwinds-observability/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (863 reviews)
- [Coralogix](https://www.g2.com/products/coralogix/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (343 reviews)
- [Check Point Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (284 reviews)
- [LevelBlue USM Anywhere](https://www.g2.com/products/levelblue-usm-anywhere/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (114 reviews)
- [TrendAI Vision One - Cloud Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trendai-vision-one-cloud-security/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (187 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls

- Title: [What is Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewall-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It is an enterprise firewall solution which provides secure connection between two zones with features of firewall, IPS, Antivirus, DDOS protection, SSL..."

### Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR)

No discussions available for this product.

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