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FortiGate-VM NGFW vs. WatchGuard Network Security

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

MetricFortiGate-VM NGFW

by Fortinet

WatchGuard Network Security

by WatchGuard

Overall rating4.54.7
Review count310266
Ease of use9.09.2
Ease of setup8.99.2
Quality of support8.89.0
Meets requirements9.29.4
NPS72.31833981.376518
Small Business26.3%43.4%
Mid-Market52.9%53.2%
Enterprise20.8%3.4%
Total page views1,555543
Total LLM citations6,0612,179

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

WatchGuard Network Security

WatchGuard Network Security includes Firebox physical, virtual, cloud, and hosted firewall options for protecting network traffic, access, and connected systems. The portfolio supports organizations operating on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, including multi-site networks and distributed workforces. Security Beyond Basic Firewall Controls Firebox solutions combine firewall controls with intrusion prevention, application control, URL filtering, DNS security, anti-malware protection, VPN connectivity, SD-WAN, and HTTPS inspection.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Cybersecurity
  • Security
  • User Interface
  • Integrations
  • Threat Protection