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Lumen SD-WAN vs. FortiGate SD-WAN

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

MetricLumen SD-WAN

by Lumen Technologies

FortiGate SD-WAN

by Fortinet

Overall rating3.34.6
Review count1057
Ease of use7.19.1
Ease of setup6.29.1
Quality of support6.99.0
Meets requirements7.49.0
NPS-3075
Small Business10.0%19.3%
Mid-Market80.0%49.1%
Enterprise10.0%31.6%
Total page views46248
Total LLM citations68777

Lumen SD-WAN

CenturyLink® SD-WAN solutions integrate disparate connectivity types into a seamless hybrid software-defined WAN for complete visibility and enhanced performance of your entire network ecosystem through a centralized customer portal.​ CenturyLink was recently recognized with the Frost and Sullivan Innovation and Leadership Award for SD-WAN in North America to go along with our 2017 MEF Award as the Best SD-WAN Managed Service of the Year, Worldwide.

Pros

    FortiGate SD-WAN

    FortiGate SD-WAN is a comprehensive solution that integrates software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) capabilities with advanced security features into a single platform. Designed to enhance network performance and security, it enables organizations to manage and optimize their WAN infrastructure efficiently. Key Features and Functionality: - Integrated Security and Networking: Combines SD-WAN functionalities with next-generation firewall (NGFW) security, intrusion prevention, and secure web gateway services, eliminating the need for separate security appliances at branch locations.

    Pros

    • Management Ease
    • Ease of Use
    • Automation
    • Reliability
    • Solution Effectiveness
    • Affordable Pricing