FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) vs Fortinet FortiGate Cloud comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

FortiGate Cloud-Native Fire...
Ranking in Firewall Security Management
9th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud
Ranking in Firewall Security Management
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Firewall Security Management category, the market share of FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) is 2.1% and it increased by 109.0% compared to the previous year. The market share of Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is 5.2% and it decreased by 4.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

EmilioPalma - PeerSpot reviewer
May 3, 2024
Helps to control all the processes and information going on
Before offering a firewall solution, we assess the site, service, and customer requirements. Then, we determine the project scope and the available funds to buy a firewall. Some customers need a big firewall with high performance and certain specific features that FortiGate might not have. They have good performance, capacity, and scalability, but FortiGate may need adjustments to meet some customers' very high requirements. For example, some carriers prefer another kind of fiber instead of FortiGate because they have customers covered by it. If you're seeking a Firewall with robust performance at a more affordable price point, I recommend FortiGate. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Sandro Quinto - PeerSpot reviewer
May 23, 2024
Involves easy policy creation to keep in control with zero incidents
Fortinet needs to improve the FortiGate Cloud dashboards that provide information about logs. This type of solution presents a lot of technical complexity from a management standpoint, making it somewhat difficult to understand. They need to focus on the EDR parts, the endpoint protection and defense, and response because once the employee or user is inside your company perimeter, they are protected by the firewall. They are exposed to any Wi-Fi threat when they leave the company and are not connected to your VPN. There's a need to improve or invest more in an application that can follow users wherever they go. The protection ends once they leave the premises, leaving them vulnerable to threats encountered elsewhere. Setting up VPN connections, even though they are meant to be easy to configure, is the most challenging aspect. Every time you want to improve, there's something new on the market. Every time we give them a chance, they deliver for us.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The platform has good stability."
"ATP ( Advanced Threat Protection) next-generation firewall is the most valuable feature."
"The focus is on the comprehensive coverage of threats and the reliability of the chosen solution. Ease of use and familiarity are crucial."
"Unlike other products, the FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall has many features under one appliance."
"The solution is very advanced and has good monitoring features."
"The tool's documentation and online resources availability have been valuable."
"The solution can scale well."
"I have configured some SD-WAN features, and it's worked pretty well. It manages pretty well, connecting all links to the firewall. It can lower balance and traffic management."
"The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiGate Cloud are ease of use and the simplicity of maintenance and configuration. Additionally, the modularity of the solution is very easy to handle, it is convenient."
"FortiGate Cloud's most valuable feature is that it's 100% managed."
"The IPS and firewall function is valuable in Fortinet FortiGate Cloud."
"One firewall box can contain various top-of-the-line services that are packaged together for easy administration."
"The functionality of the solution is excellent."
"We have found the most valuable features of Fortinet FortiGate Cloud are the firewall and the VPN connection manager. I am not worried about any cyber attacks, the solution is secure and I receive daily summary reports."
"The security features, for example, URL filtering, AMP, and advanced threat protection, are very valuable."
"The solution includes a very stable VPN and IPS."
 

Cons

"I'd like them to add a DNS option for FortiGate."
"The solution is not stable in terms of switching."
"There could be more detailed descriptions regarding version upgrades, particularly in terms of the upgrade process."
"The solution needs to improve on box clustering and IPS configuration."
"There is room for improvement in terms of support."
"The product is very expensive."
"They should offer more affordable renewal options or flexible plans for license upgrades."
"The Linux version currently lacks some of the latest features, notably in the IPv6 tool stack, which is available for Windows clients."
"The robustness of the software could be improved."
"There are European and US clouds and sometimes we mix them up. The solution should make determining the clouds more clear, or make one cloud instead of having separate ones."
"GUI access could be improved. It should be simpler to access everything from the portal. Once we log in to the portal, we should be able to access all the Fortinet Cloud options."
"Fortinet FortiGate Cloud could improve the dashboards."
"Its price should be better."
"Improving the platform's intuitiveness and consolidating functionalities, such as reporting and firewall features, could enhance user experience and reduce the need for multiple product purchases."
"If more products convert their configuration to Fortinet configuration, it will be easy for migration."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is competitive."
"The tool's licensing costs are cheap and yearly."
"FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall is not an expensive solution."
"It is an expensive platform."
"The solution is neither cheap nor expensive."
"The costs are reasonable."
"Fortinet has a good price, and I would give it a four out of five. There are no additional fees."
"Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is moderately priced. I rate Fortinet FortiGate Cloud a five out of ten for pricing."
"The price fits the needs of our clients and it is adjustable by Defender."
"The price is over $1,000 USD annually."
"FortiGate Cloud was the most affordable option I knew of, but their new pricing is less of a bargain as it has fewer levels."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the pricing a one or two. The pricing is suitable for our company."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Media Company
8%
Computer Software Company
22%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF)?
They should offer more affordable renewal options or flexible plans for license upgrades. It would make the product more accessible to a wider range of users.
What do you like most about Fortinet FortiGate Cloud?
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud has valuable firewall, SSL VPN, and web filtering features.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiGate Cloud?
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is more inexpensive than other vendors.
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiGate Cloud?
The platform's reporting and analysis capabilities need improvement.
 

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FortiCloud, FortiGate Cloud
 

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Sample Customers

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Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
Find out what your peers are saying about FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) vs. Fortinet FortiGate Cloud and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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