Sophos Cyberoam UTM vs Sophos XG comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiGate
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Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
306
Ranking in other categories
Firewalls (2nd), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (2nd), WAN Edge (1st)
Sophos Cyberoam UTM
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
81
Ranking in other categories
Unified Threat Management (UTM) (9th)
Sophos XG
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
192
Ranking in other categories
Firewalls (6th)
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Firewalls category, the market share of Fortinet FortiGate is 22.9% and it increased by 13.2% compared to the previous year. The market share of Sophos Cyberoam UTM is 0.2% and it decreased by 31.4% compared to the previous year. The market share of Sophos XG is 14.4% and it increased by 45.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Firewalls
Unique Categories:
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
21.5%
WAN Edge
24.4%
Unified Threat Management (UTM)
0.5%
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Featured Reviews

KS
Jan 25, 2021
Good web filtering facility and application control, very stable and scalable, and easy to deploy
Its initial setup is very straightforward. It is very easy if one knows the basic concepts. It has a graphical user interface, which makes it straightforward to configure. You can configure it step by step. The basic implementation of this firewall can be done in a very simple way. There could be some complexity at the Enterprise level, but at a basic level, it is very straightforward. The deployment duration depends on the complexity level. A simple deployment can be completed in a few hours. A complex deployment can take one to two days depending upon the requirements. This is because, in addition to implementation, we also have to test the solution as per a customer's requirements to see whether it is fulfilling the given task or not.
NK
Oct 10, 2018
It's a single box solution for firewall protection. But, it could use an upgrade to the basic product. It is not as scalable as other products.
We are using this solution to act as basic firewall protection It's a VPN, and the single box solution serves all your needs like an application firewall. In addition, you can set the proxy server. I think that it would be helpful to have advanced application layer security. It's time for…
SF
May 23, 2019
Offers a high level of visibility of what's happening on your network or on your client machines
There was a big issue with the Cyberoam and with the SG units as well, i.e. the previous Sophos UTM model. With Sophos XG, you get the chance to block what sites operate on SSL or that operate with HTTPS, without the need of extracting and distributing a certificate. On older Cyberoam and Sophos SG old versions, if you wanted to block something like YouTube or Facebook or any other websites that operate with HTTPS, you had to extract the certificate. Then you had to export that certificate. Then you had to re-import that certificate in all the user browsers. The only problem was if you needed to use an active directory where those certificates would be automatically thrown into the user browsers once they logged in to the domain. For a scenario like mine where you don't have a group policy, it is a disaster and ends up with you setting the rules to block certain websites with HTTPS on the firewall, even while they are not being blocked so that the user will still have access to them. This problem is now 100% sorted out with Sophos XG. Now you can actually block whatever you want, whether it's using HTTPS or HTTP keys from the firewall without the need for extracting certificates. That's a major improvement. That problem with the HTTPS settings was a huge issue. I know other people must be enjoying that it's sorted out now. It was a serious and major issue for Sophos. The only issue that Sophos XG now needs to improve is the product's reporting capabilities.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"You can create multiple Virtual Domains (VDOMs), which are treated as separate firewall instances."
"It has improved our security capabilities."
"The ability to set up remote systems is the most valuable feature."
"It increases security posture and is helpful for firewall reporting, intrusion protection, web filtering, and SD-WAN implementation."
"The most valuable feature is the web filter."
"The virtual firewall feature is the most valuable. We have around 1,500 firewalls. We did not buy individual hardware, and the virtual firewalls made sense because we don't have to keep on buying the hardware. FortiGate is easier to use as compared to Checkpoint devices. It is user friendly and has a good UI. You don't need much expertise to work on this firewall. You don't need to worry much about DCLA, commands, and things like that."
"Security management tool that's easy to integrate and easy to work with. No issues found with its stability and scalability."
"It enables our organization to become more productive. Also, it protects our NEtWare from viruses and malware."
"There are plenty of features that are valuable in the Sophos Cyberoam UTM. We use all the features, such as email Security, firewall rules, web server security, web devices, web protection."
"The main features I have found best are the load balancer and ease of use."
"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is a very strong product with good support."
"The performance has been good overall."
"I find Sophos Cyberoam UTM very good. I like the feature of being able to block off Mac IDs that host users. For example, you have a Mac or Windows laptop and you created a hotspot. Other devices like mobiles and tablets e.g. iPads connected to that hotspot. We can block those devices that connected to the hotspot we created, only through Sophos. It's a good feature we didn't find in other UTMs."
"The product has helped control bandwidth utilization, as well as enhanced connectivity and security to remote locations."
"The most valuable feature of Sophos Cyberoam UTM is the SD-WAN gateway."
"For a small-medium enterprise this solution is easy to manage and operate."
"The most valuable feature is the VPN aspect."
"The firewall provides network visibility and reporting capabilities, constantly improving over time. It can be integrated with the cloud console, allowing centralized management of multiple firewalls. integration with endpoint security products ensures seamless traffic flow and rule enforcement, even when endpoints are not directly connected to the firewall."
"The features that I have found most valuable are first the Web Filter and the Web Application Firewall SD-Wan on Version 18. Additionally, RED Tunnels allows a Sophos vital to speak to another Sophos vital in headquarters."
"The most valuable features are the central management, the user VPN, and communications."
"Good security and a good interface."
"The two most valuable feature of Sophos XG is, one the option to filter according to different applications and two, the integration with the Active Directory."
"In terms of the functionality, I think it's pretty straightforward. It's easy to pick up. It's also user-friendly."
"We've deployed quite a number for our users and our customers, and the feedback is quite positive in terms of management and also administration."
 

Cons

"The updates Fortinet provides are sometimes unstable."
"When we cluster the two Fortinet FortiGate boxes together we have some issues."
"As far as wanting more scalability or things in the network diagram, it's going to cost you."
"The license renewal process, annual renewal price, and the web application firewall features should be improved."
"One area for improvement is the performance on the bandwidth demands for smaller devices, as well as better web filtering."
"You do need some IT knowledge in order to effectively work with the solution."
"The visibility of the network can be better. The GUI can be improved for better visibility of the network flow. Other solutions have better GUI in terms of network visibility."
"Its customer service could be better."
"I would like to see real-time alerts on traffic insights."
"The solution's pricing could be a problem for some small businesses."
"The product had a hang issue. We needed to reboot, recreate the image, and reconfigure the previous image because the product hanged frequently."
"The blocking needs to be improved."
"The setup is a bit complex, so we needed help from a consultant."
"It should have better VPN protection. Some of the VPN applications are not blocked by this firewall. Some VPNs are able to get through this firewall, which is why I am planning to replace this firewall with a good one in the near future."
"I would say there's room for improvement in terms of the GUI. Because it is better than some of the other standard firewalls. They have the drag and drop features."
"Hence, it needs to be easier to configure rules using the solution."
"The price should be cheaper."
"I would like to have a more efficient login process."
"It is performing well. However, the only challenges that we are facing are the effectiveness with blocking the proxy and tuneling applications, aside from proxy and similar applications. So the application filter on the product is not really performing 100%. Every now and then there are some updates that are happening on such applications, and it takes time until it gets the appropriate updates and becomes capable of capturing such applications and blocking them. A new feature I would really like to see would be some sort of an enhanced application filter with greater efficiency when it comes to the applications that can bypass firewall policies. These applications are really a nightmare. Once they are on the network and not detected, or the appliance is not really successful in capturing them and unblocking them, the bandwidth gets wasted all the time."
"The vendor doesn’t publish the price on the website."
"The reaction time of the GUI is terrible when compared to other manufacturers."
"We are facing some technical issues with Sophos XG right now. We have already escalated this issue with the Sophos technical support. They seem to be working on it. We are satisfied with the technical support. They reply quickly to our queries, but sometimes take time upgrading their systems."
"The logging side of it could definitely be better. Some of the logging lacks, and the information that they provide you, especially in the spam filtering section, could be better."
"Its price should be improved. Its features are pretty okay, but the price is the area where we have to fight more. They should do something about the price structure."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"When you look at these end security systems and firewalls, these firewalls even five years ago were $50,000 or perhaps $25,000 to implement in some types of customer sites. Now we're talking about tools that are $1,000. In this case, it might have been $500 or something like that."
"You need to pay a license for this solution. Our licensing is now done in our subsidiary."
"There is a license to use Fortinet FortiGate."
"The license of Fortinet FortiGate should be reduced."
"Its price is normal. If I compare it with other vendors, such as Palo Alto, it's normal. Palo Alto is expensive."
"It's very affordable."
"Compared to other firewall products, it's a little cheaper in terms of pricing."
"Fortinet is reasonable in pricing and licensing. Overall, FortiGate is affordable. The licensing fee can be a little high, depending on the budget for your project."
"Although it's not a very cheap solution, Sophos Cyberoam UTM is in a good price range considering its feature set."
"We just use the standard package."
"It's not an expensive product."
"This is a cost-effective solution compared to other vendors, such as Cisco."
"I consider Sophos Cyberoam UTM to be a competitively-priced product."
"The price is very competitive and the licensing is easy."
"Separate license keys are required for different solutions that we implement in the server room, which are an additional cost."
"Sophos Cyberoam UTM is a cost-efficient solution compared to other solutions."
"Its licensing cost is around 700 bucks a year or something like that. It is 100 bucks a month at the most. It seems to be standard licensing with no additional costs."
"The price is reasonable."
"There is no need to get one edition, just the licensing, as we are talking about a common bundle which encompasses all the features."
"Sophos allows for its product to be evaluated without any financial commitment."
"There is a license required to use this solution and my customers pay for it annually."
"The price of Sophos in PTR is significantly higher compared to Fortinet."
"The Sophos pricing, in general, is better than SonicWall, Fortinet, WatchGuard, or anybody else."
"The tool's pricing is cheaper compared to other alternative products."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
21%
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Computer Software Company
25%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Media Company
9%
Computer Software Company
17%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Government
6%
 

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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Also Known As

FortiGate 60b, FortiGate 60c, FortiGate 80c, FortiGate 50b, FortiGate 200b, FortiGate 110c, FortiGate
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Sample Customers

1. Amazon Web Services 2. Microsoft 3. IBM 4. Cisco 5. Dell 6. HP 7. Oracle 8. Verizon 9. AT&T 10. T-Mobile 11. Sprint 12. Vodafone 13. Orange 14. BT Group 15. Telstra 16. Deutsche Telekom 17. Comcast 18. Time Warner Cable 19. CenturyLink 20. NTT Communications 21. Tata Communications 22. SoftBank 23. China Mobile 24. Singtel 25. Telus 26. Rogers Communications 27. Bell Canada 28. Telkom Indonesia 29. Telkom South Africa 30. Telmex 31. Telia Company 32. Telkom Kenya
Gulf Corporation for Technology, Maridive & Oil Services, Fidelity Bank, Petra University, Capital FM Kenya, Safari Park Hotel and Casino, Mayfair Casino, Pacific International Lines, Mozambique Ministry of Education, University of Namibia, Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, University of Hawai, New Delhi Municipal Council
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