Check Point NGFW vs Zscaler Cloud Firewall comparison

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiGate
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Ranking in Firewalls
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
306
Ranking in other categories
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (2nd), WAN Edge (1st)
Check Point NGFW
Ranking in Firewalls
7th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
281
Ranking in other categories
Unified Threat Management (UTM) (1st)
Zscaler Cloud Firewall
Ranking in Firewalls
26th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

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 Check Point NGFW is 3.1% and it decreased by 19.5% compared to the previous year. The market share of Zscaler Cloud Firewall is 0.4% and it decreased by 8.0% 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)
18.3%
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Featured Reviews

EhabAli - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 20, 2023
Efficient, user-friendly, and affordable
In the past, NSS Labs was utilized to test files and verify the numbers and datasheets. It would be beneficial to have an organization or testing lab that can verify the numbers in our datasheets since changes are frequently made, which can be inconvenient for review. For instance, when comparing different competitors such as Forcepoint, Palo Alto, and Check Point, the throughput or numbers in the datasheet may be lower than the actual numbers. Conversely, Fortinet typically reports very high numbers, but they cannot be replicated in the real world. Therefore, it would be advantageous for them to partner with a neutral testing organization such as NSS Labs to validate these numbers, thus providing more credibility and comfort to everyone regarding the accuracy of the datasheets. For the migration, everyone has a firewall in use and I am selling Fortinet. Typically, I am replacing another firewall. Previously, there was a tool available to convert configurations from one firewall, such as Palo Alto, to Fortinet, but this tool is no longer free. If it could be made free again, it would be very beneficial. This tool shows a lot of promise and is very good. Making it free would help many companies deliver their products in a more efficient and integrated way. It would also be more valuable to include the tool with the firewall package or license instead of having to pay extra for it. Paying extra puts more pressure on small companies to deliver the firewall and complete the configuration, especially if they have hundreds or thousands of policies. It's very painful to move through these policies line by line. The stability has room for improvement. When it comes to Secure SD-WAN, everything is fine. They are going the right way. SD-WAN is very promising. They can provide the SD-WAN solution separately, but they will not take this approach because even the smallest firewall can support the features, so there is no need to have a separate service or appliance. They are following the right steps, and there is nothing to be improved. Feature-wise, I'm really satisfied with the new release, and the features they have added. For now, it's fine.
Prateek Agarwal - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 24, 2024
Comprehensive network protection providing robust security features, seamless integration with on-premises infrastructure and exceptional customer support
The primary use case is for safeguarding against various threats. Our organization utilizes NGFW for secure on-premises computing, particularly for users in sectors like government, banks, and government departments who prefer to maintain their private computing environments It performs…
Shailesh Sachan - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 11, 2023
The solution is excellent at categorizing in the right manner and allows flexibility in adapting security policies to changing circumstances
Zscaler is truly accommodative when it comes to customer service. We have not encountered a situation where we were given excuses or have been deprived of timely support. For example, because of the geopolitical situation, sometimes we have to route our traffic from another country and Syngenta doesn't have to make a decision on which route is the best choice. Zscaler gives us clear information on which channels ensure fast and efficient connectivity, while maintaining robust control over data protection. They are excellent in categorizing the solution in the right manner and allowing flexibility in adapting security policies to changing circumstances.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It enables our organization to become more productive. Also, it protects our NEtWare from viruses and malware."
"It is easy to use. We chose this product for the possibility to have virtual domains (VDOMs). We are building another company in the group, and we would like to split the firewalling rules and policies between these two companies. Each company would be able to manage its own policies and security rules, which is an advantage of Fortinet FortiGate. We can define VDOMs, and every company can manage its own VDOM as if it has its own physical firewall, but in fact, we would be using the same physical appliance because we are also using the same internet lines. So, it allows us to reuse the existing resources without the disadvantage of having to compromise on policies and security. Each company can choose its own way of working."
"It performs very well."
"The usage in general is pretty good."
"The features that I have found most valuable are that it is good to use, and most importantly, the pricing. The customer especially likes the discount when they trade up or something like that."
"We can use our devices to check all of the perimeters. It secures email websites."
"Fortinet FortiGate is stable. It's used across all the countries, this is the way most multinationals run their system."
"I like Fortinet FortiGate's antispam filter, SPN, and clustering features."
"The different hardware models focus on a wide spectrum of the market, so any company can choose a model that makes sense for them from the range."
"Being able to access almost everything in one location manage all your gateways and get all your logs is great."
"The small business hardware device was powerful and easy to set up."
"It provides access to the Internet for corporate resources in a secure manner."
"We like the way it protects our network, how easy it is to see and filter logs, and how easy it is to manage next-generation firewall policies."
"The Check Point API let me make 100 net rules in just 10 minutes, which saved us time."
"The central management console has helped with segregation, where planned interventions with management consoles do not have any impact on production or critical business traffic."
"We are delighted with the powerful management console and diagnostic tools."
"It helps a lot of companies to reduce their downtime. Also, It helps businesses in terms of being secured and protected from any threats."
"Includes advanced tech protection."
"The solution is scalable."
"Most of the features that Zscaler has to offer, we will deploy."
"The visibility and log availability offered are highly valued for troubleshooting purposes, and this is a key factor driving customer interest in the firewall module."
"I like the ease of deployment and its flexibility. We don't need to deal with license, quotes, procurement, delivery, and installation. Everything is software-based, and it's very easy to operate."
"Zscaler provides effective protection against various cyber threats ensuring a safe environment"
"It is a stable solution."
 

Cons

"The integration with third-party tools may be something that they should work on."
"Pricing for it is a bit high. It could be cheaper."
"Some configuration elements cannot be easily altered once created."
"Fortinet Fortigate could benefit by simplifying some of their processes."
"The improvement is related to logs. Instead of the CLI, we should be able to have more insights into the logs of the firewall in the GUI."
"The performance could be a bit better. Right now, I find it to be lacking. Having good performance is very important for our work."
"It is very expensive, and their support is not very good. I hope that their technical support will be better in the future."
"Fortinet could improve the windows opener or the virtual IP solutions for opening windows. The virtual IP settings need improvement as firewalls are trending in new development directions."
"There is a huge amount of revenue lost in the financial/banking sector due to cyber attacks, so we need to have something that can highly concentrate on future cyber attacks."
"I would like the graphic user interface to be easier to use. For example, the NAT policy should be easier to use. Check Point's NAT policy is somewhat confused compared to other competitors."
"When installed on Windows, the system with low storage space slows down."
"With the version we're on, it's a bit time-consuming if you have multiple IP addresses to add. But in the later versions, which we're moving to, it makes it a lot easier to add IP addresses with dynamic objects, as they call it."
"The virtual environment is not stable at all. We have some customers who are using the virtual environment feature, and sometimes it crashes. We have many tickets open and the response is not as good as expected. We have to wait months for a resolution."
"Compliance and centralized management can be improved."
"It could greatly improve our customer experience by centralizing management."
"The speed of technical support is very slow and is something that should be improved."
"Certain criteria need to be met if you want to scale this solution."
"They do not provide a few components that are fundamental to differentiate the products"
"Its technical support services could be better."
"The product could improve its integration with some legacy systems."
"Zscaler Cloud Firewall should have a better understanding of all dynamic cloud applications."
"When it comes to customer support, there is room for improvement in Zscaler's service."
"Pricing is a challenge."
"The issue right now is probably that Zscaler is not providing web browser isolation. Another solution, Menlo, offers this. For one customer, we had to send traffic to Menlo to do the isolation for us. It was requested by the customer so that they could integrate any iframe. Zscaler needs to add this type of feature in their next release."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Work through partners for the best pricing."
"Setup cost may be not so low, as you expect, because it depends on different factors, but TCO for 5 years may pleasantly surprise you."
"Fortigate's pricing is competitive."
"We have the full license that included all of the features and support."
"Pricing is lower than Cisco."
"The pricing is very reasonable."
"Pricing and licensing is a little bit complicated in FortiGate. They are always on the higher side. This is one issue that we always raise with the company that they should reduce the price according to Indian market requirements. There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
"They are very competitive, but we like to have the factory warranty taken care of."
"We pay the licensing fees on a yearly basis."
"I don't think the product's pricing is a good value. I feel it's very overpriced. I feel a lot of the features for a next gen firewall are there. But I feel it's overpriced, because of the stability issues. As far as support goes, I really can't speak to direct Check Point support, but the third-party was pretty terrible... As far as the licensing goes, it's pretty complex. If anybody was to purchase the Check Point product, definitely make sure they have an account rep come on site, and explain it line by line, what each thing is. It's not straightforward. It's very convoluted. There's no way you could just figure it out by looking at it."
"The vendor has a very flexible licensing approach."
"I have done licensing and contracts for multiple firewalls. The license and contract configuration is completely fine, but if it is possible to make them cost a bit less, then this would be better."
"The pricing falls in the middle, meaning it's neither cheap nor expensive."
"In terms of quality versus price, Check Point is very balanced."
"Licensing is on a yearly basis and I am happy with the pricing."
"Check Point solutions are very expensive here. They're good, but they're expensive... Check Point is only useful for customers that have a big IT budget."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
"It is not the most budget-friendly solution, but it's important to consider its overall value."
"It comes at a significantly reduced cost while ensuring control and effectiveness."
"It is expensive for small businesses."
"There are different subscription models available."
"There is an annual license required for the use of the Zscaler Cloud Firewall."
"Zscaler is priced too high compared to the cost of Fortinet."
"The licensing is on a yearly basis. It is somewhere around 30 or 40 pounds per user for our organization."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
21%
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Educational Organization
51%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Government
4%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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How does Check Point NGFW compare with Fortinet Fortigate?
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Which would you recommend - Azure Firewall or Check Point NGFW?
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What do you like most about Check Point NGFW?
Check Point NGFW provides essential security, featuring no-obligation access for secure connections, strong intrusion...
What do you like most about Zscaler Cloud Firewall?
The product’s firewall and VPN package are fantastic compared to any other solution.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zscaler Cloud Firewall?
The product costs INR 3000 to INR 5000 annually if the users are below 500.
What needs improvement with Zscaler Cloud Firewall?
Pricing is a challenge. Organizations with more than 1000 users get a better price. Below 1000 users, we do not get g...
 

Also Known As

FortiGate 60b, FortiGate 60c, FortiGate 80c, FortiGate 50b, FortiGate 200b, FortiGate 110c, FortiGate
Check Point NG Firewall, Check Point Next Generation Firewall
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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
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