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FortiGate-VM NGFW vs. Cisco Meraki

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricFortiGate-VM NGFW

by Fortinet

Cisco Meraki

by Cisco

Overall rating4.54.3
Review count310219
Ease of use9.09.2
Ease of setup8.99.3
Quality of support8.88.7
Meets requirements9.29.0
NPS72.31833958.851675
Small Business26.3%21.2%
Mid-Market52.9%62.2%
Enterprise20.8%16.6%
Total page views1,555806
Total LLM citations6,0614,984

FortiGate-VM NGFW

FortiGate-VM is a virtual firewall solution designed to help users secure their cloud environments and on-premises networks. As a next-generation firewall developed by Fortinet, FortiGate-VM integrates advanced security features with the flexibility of virtualization, making it suitable for deployment in various public and private cloud infrastructures. This solution is particularly beneficial for organizations looking to enhance their cybersecurity posture while leveraging the scalability and efficiency of cloud technologies.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Features
  • Security
  • Protection
  • Performance Speed
  • Threat Detection

Cisco Meraki

Cisco Meraki is a cloud-managed IT solutions provider that simplifies the management of complex networks through a centralized, web-based dashboard. Their comprehensive product portfolio includes wireless access points, switches, security appliances, and IoT devices, all designed to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance networking experiences.

Pros

  • Device Management
  • Ease of Use
  • Deployment Ease
  • Security
  • Features
  • User Interface