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WatchGuard Network Security vs. FortiGate-VM NGFW

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

MetricWatchGuard Network Security

by WatchGuard

FortiGate-VM NGFW

by Fortinet

Overall rating4.74.5
Review count266310
Ease of use9.29.0
Ease of setup9.28.9
Quality of support9.08.8
Meets requirements9.49.2
NPS81.37651872.318339
Small Business43.4%26.3%
Mid-Market53.2%52.9%
Enterprise3.4%20.8%
Total page views5431,555
Total LLM citations2,1796,061

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

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