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At a Glance
Juniper Firewall
Juniper Firewall
Star Rating
(30)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Star Rating
(131)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.2% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Reviewers mention that Juniper Firewall excels in Intrusion Prevention with a score of 9.0, highlighting its robust capabilities in detecting and mitigating threats effectively, while Palo Alto Networks scores slightly lower at 8.8.
  • Users report that Palo Alto Networks offers superior Virtual Private Network (VPN) functionality, scoring 8.8 compared to Juniper's 7.9, making it a preferred choice for organizations needing secure remote access.
  • G2 users indicate that Juniper Firewall has a strong performance in Firewall capabilities, achieving a score of 9.2, which reviewers say provides comprehensive protection against unauthorized access, whereas Palo Alto Networks scored 8.4 in this area.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Palo Alto Networks shines in URL Filtering with a score of 8.7, which reviewers mention is crucial for controlling web access and preventing data breaches, while Juniper Firewall scored 8.1.
  • Reviewers say that both products have similar scores in Logging and Reporting, with Juniper at 8.5 and Palo Alto at 8.5, but users report that Palo Alto's reporting features are more user-friendly and intuitive.
  • Users report that Juniper Firewall has a slightly higher score in Compliance at 8.8, indicating that it may be better suited for organizations with stringent regulatory requirements, while Palo Alto Networks scored 8.4 in this area.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Juniper Firewall
No pricing available
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
No pricing available
Free Trial
Juniper Firewall
No trial information available
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
22
8.9
116
Ease of Use
8.7
22
8.5
117
Ease of Setup
8.5
12
8.3
106
Ease of Admin
8.2
12
8.5
89
Quality of Support
8.4
21
8.2
109
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
12
8.7
87
Product Direction (% positive)
7.3
22
9.2
112
Features by Category
Unified Threat Management (UTM)Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Unified Threat Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
8.8
556
Prevention
Not enough data
8.9
52
Not enough data
9.3
51
Not enough data
8.9
51
Not enough data
9.0
51
Not enough data
8.3
48
Detection
Not enough data
8.8
52
Not enough data
9.0
51
Not enough data
8.9
52
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
50
Not enough data
8.8
51
Not enough data
8.6
47
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
8.4
107
8.6
882
Administration
8.3
10
8.7
75
8.5
9
8.5
75
8.7
9
8.3
74
8.5
10
8.5
73
Functionality
8.1
9
8.7
75
8.1
8
8.4
72
8.3
9
8.8
73
8.3
9
8.8
73
Monitoring
8.3
9
8.5
73
7.8
9
8.6
72
9.0
8
8.8
74
9.0
8
8.7
73
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Juniper Firewall
Juniper Firewall
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Juniper Firewall and Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls are categorized as Firewall Software
Unique Categories
Juniper Firewall
Juniper Firewall is categorized as Unified Threat Management (UTM)
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls is categorized as Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Juniper Firewall
Juniper Firewall
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
17.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
42.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
39.3%
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
15.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
49.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
34.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Juniper Firewall
Juniper Firewall
Information Technology and Services
17.9%
Computer Software
10.7%
Internet
7.1%
Hospital & Health Care
7.1%
Financial Services
7.1%
Other
50.0%
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Information Technology and Services
19.8%
Computer & Network Security
14.3%
Banking
6.3%
Financial Services
5.6%
Computer Software
5.6%
Other
48.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Juniper Firewall
Juniper Firewall
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
GH
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care

It is great at locking down rogue and non-secure connections on employee devices. Its encryption is top-notch. I have no complaints at how secure it is.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Rashpal S.
RS
Rashpal S.
Verified User in Financial Services

Configuring the FW was probably the most trickest aspect. Time consimung and labour intensive. The support could be better.

Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Easy to use interface, comprehensive documentation & support teams. Best practice assessment makes implementation quick.

Most Helpful Critical Review
DH
Daniel H.
Verified User in Government Administration

Price is a bit extreme. The web gui is absolutely rubbish. It locks up and takes forever to load.devices are extremely expensive.

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Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
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It is an enterprise firewall solution which provides secure connection between two zones with features of firewall, IPS, Antivirus, DDOS protection, SSL...Read more
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