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Compare FortiGate-VM NGFW and SonicWall Next Generation Firewall 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (62.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (61.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
FortiGate-VM NGFW
Star Rating
(206)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (62.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about FortiGate-VM NGFWSonicWall Next Generation Firewall
Star Rating
(151)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (61.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SonicWall Next Generation FirewallSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that FortiGate-VM NGFW excels in user experience, with many praising its responsive and user-friendly GUI. Users have noted that there is no lag when switching between tabs, making it a breeze to navigate and manage settings.
- Users say that SonicWall Next Generation Firewall provides solid security without unnecessary complexity. Reviewers appreciate its dependable performance and the ability to inspect encrypted traffic, which enhances their overall security posture.
- According to verified reviews, FortiGate-VM NGFW stands out for its quality of support, with users highlighting the helpfulness of the TAC support team. This level of support can be crucial for organizations needing quick resolutions to technical issues.
- Reviewers mention that SonicWall's solution is particularly appealing for its try and buy model, allowing companies of all sizes to secure remote access without upfront commitments. This flexibility is a significant advantage for businesses looking to test the waters before fully committing.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while both products are well-rated, FortiGate-VM NGFW has a higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its ability to meet user needs effectively. Users have noted its granular monitoring capabilities for application utilization, which enhances network management.
- Users report that SonicWall Next Generation Firewall, while effective, sometimes faces challenges in ease of setup compared to FortiGate-VM NGFW. Some reviewers have pointed out configuration difficulties, which can impact the initial user experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FortiGate-VM NGFW
No pricing availableSonicWall Next Generation Firewall
No pricing availableFree Trial
FortiGate-VM NGFW
Free Trial is available
SonicWall Next Generation Firewall
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
167
8.8
126
Ease of Use
9.1
168
8.3
127
Ease of Setup
9.0
134
8.0
87
Ease of Admin
9.1
131
8.1
89
Quality of Support
8.8
165
8.0
120
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
127
8.2
86
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
166
7.2
123
Features by Category
Security - Unified Threat Management
9.3
94
8.7
43
9.4
95
8.8
43
8.9
88
8.4
39
9.2
93
8.7
43
9.7
95
9.0
43
9.7
97
9.3
43
Administration
8.7
96
7.9
43
9.4
96
8.6
43
Prevention
9.5
55
Not enough data
9.6
56
Not enough data
9.2
54
Not enough data
9.4
55
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Detection
9.4
54
Not enough data
9.4
53
Not enough data
9.4
53
Not enough data
Administration
9.4
53
Not enough data
9.4
56
Not enough data
9.0
48
Not enough data
Administration
9.3
97
8.5
48
8.9
97
8.1
46
9.2
92
8.5
42
9.3
97
8.6
45
Agentic AI - Firewall Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
97
9.0
46
9.1
94
8.0
46
9.3
94
9.0
47
9.5
96
8.8
46
Monitoring
9.2
92
8.3
43
9.0
90
8.3
43
9.2
95
8.5
44
9.2
95
8.4
45
Generative AI
8.2
20
8.6
15
Artificial Intelligence - Firewall
7.7
5
Not enough data
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
FortiGate-VM NGFW and SonicWall Next Generation Firewall are categorized as Firewall Software and Unified Threat Management (UTM)
Unique Categories
FortiGate-VM NGFW is categorized as Data Center Security Solutions
SonicWall Next Generation Firewall has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FortiGate-VM NGFW
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SonicWall Next Generation Firewall
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
23.2%
Computer & Network Security
11.6%
Telecommunications
8.9%
Financial Services
6.8%
Computer Software
5.3%
Other
44.2%
Information Technology and Services
21.8%
Computer & Network Security
7.0%
Internet
4.2%
Pharmaceuticals
3.5%
Marketing and Advertising
3.5%
Other
59.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is FortiGate-VM used for?
2 Comments
AP
FortiGate-VM is Fortinet's virtual appliance version of the FortiGate firewall, designed for deployment in virtualized environments. It serves as a...Read more
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
What is the part number of a license that includes anti-ransomware
1 Comment
AB
Hello Patricia- There is no part number. When you are going to get the Sonicwall Appliance you need to add a license for GAV . Usually it comes with 1, 2 and...Read more
What is SonicWall used for?
1 Comment
TA
With the help of SonicWall firewalls, you can see and manage and monitor every program running on your network. this extra control improves compliance and...Read more
What is SonicWall used for?
1 Comment
GS
Sonicwall has a wide range of products like Network firewalls, switches, and access points.
But Mostly SonicWALL is well known for its Firewall...Read more
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