G2 Vendor Directory

Sophos Firewall vs. FortiGate-VM NGFW

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

MetricSophos Firewall

by Sophos

FortiGate-VM NGFW

by Fortinet

Overall rating4.74.5
Review count880310
Ease of use9.39.0
Ease of setup9.38.9
Quality of support9.28.8
Meets requirements9.39.2
NPS79.37273872.318339
Small Business21.0%26.3%
Mid-Market64.1%52.9%
Enterprise14.9%20.8%
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Total LLM citations6,5666,061

Sophos Firewall

Sophos Firewall provides comprehensive next-generation firewall protection powered by deep learning and Synchronized Security. Offering unmatched insights, Firewall exposes hidden user, application, and threat risks on the network and is unique in its ability to respond automatically to security incidents by isolating compromised systems with Security Heartbeat.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Features
  • Firewall Efficiency
  • Customer Support
  • Threat Protection
  • Security

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