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Automox vs FortiCNAPP comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 22, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.4
Automox enhances efficiency in patch management, saving time and resources, improving compliance, and offering better visibility and security.
Sentiment score
5.8
FortiCNAPP offers significant ROI through cost-effectiveness, automation, team optimization, and compelling security enhancements without additional staffing needs.
Our team used to spend 10 hours per week just to update these things, and now we're doing it automatically.
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at University of Bradford
We have seen a return on investment with Automox as we have achieved faster patching and vulnerability remediation along with better audit outcomes, and we now have more time for the IT team to work on other projects.
Quality Assurance Manager at Unilever
FortiCNAPP is a competitive and robust solution, the only one in the IT sphere that addresses all quadrants in the Gartner Quadrants.
Client Manager at MLL Telecom Ltd
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.2
Automox’s customer service is highly praised for responsiveness, expertise, and efficiency, surpassing larger companies in user satisfaction.
Sentiment score
7.9
FortiCNAPP's customer service is proactive, quick, and integrates well with DevOps tools, providing satisfactory and reliable support.
They are really good because they don't take five days to get back to me; they respond within 24 hours with really good information.
Network & Security Administrator at a legal firm with 51-200 employees
They're very knowledgeable and have given us many channels for support, including email, chat, and documentation.
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at University of Bradford
The customer support has been excellent as the support team is always responsive and proactive.
Quality Assurance Manager at Unilever
My technical teams do utilize integration with DevOps tools, as it performs significantly with automation regarding sophisticated challenges.
Client Manager at MLL Telecom Ltd
Fortinet's technical support is definitely helpful and responsive.
Owner at IT CARE
Technical support from Fortinet is good; I get feedback and responses quickly.
Software Engineer at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.3
Automox is highly scalable and cloud-based, effectively managing numerous devices, despite minor manageability and console load time issues.
Sentiment score
6.7
FortiCNAPP is scalable and performs well in complex environments, though some users note potential challenges under heavy traffic.
It's pretty easy to scale because it's SaaS, and adding more devices doesn't require any extra server or anything similar.
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at University of Bradford
For complex large customers, global deployments, or large public sector customers, the process can take longer.
Client Manager at MLL Telecom Ltd
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
6.6
Automox is praised for its stability, reliable performance, prompt incident response, and efficient patching, with minimal downtime.
Sentiment score
7.5
FortiCNAPP is stable and reliable, despite minor lags, with strong support but needs better detection and data accuracy.
It's not crashing or experiencing any downtime.
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at University of Bradford
I have not experienced any lagging or downtime
Quality Assurance Manager at Unilever
They respond within the service level agreements and are proactive in their approach.
Client Manager at MLL Telecom Ltd
 

Room For Improvement

Automox needs better sync, user access, automation, UI, bandwidth management, notifications, reports, and remote support for Linux/iOS.
FortiCNAPP requires enhanced third-party integrations, user interface improvements, better policy implementation, scalability, and FedRAMP authorization for effective use.
An alert of a security threat could be another type of notification that tells me something is important.
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at University of Bradford
The integration is seamless.
Quality Assurance Manager at Unilever
The vulnerability part is not systematically organized; it is all clumsy in the web UI, and it is not user-friendly.
Software Engineer at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees
The solution could be more user-friendly and intuitive.
Client Manager at MLL Telecom Ltd
Policy implementation is quite complex, and the stability will take more time for the solutions.
Owner at IT CARE
 

Setup Cost

Automox offers cost-effective per-endpoint pricing, scalability, and comprehensive support with a valuable free trial for evaluation.
FortiCNAPP is costly but competitive, improving in affordability and flexibility, especially for early adopters despite high fees.
The pricing is a mediator compared to other products; it is not that much higher and not much lower than other products, making it a very affordable price.
Owner at IT CARE
 

Valuable Features

Automox offers automated, cloud-native patching with cross-platform compatibility, customizable worklets, and an intuitive dashboard for simplified security management.
FortiCNAPP enhances cloud security with compliance reports, anomaly detection, and 24/7 monitoring, offering seamless SIEM integration and vulnerability management.
One of the best features I appreciate about Automox is automated patching.
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at University of Bradford
Automox allows me to patch all devices regardless of the operating system.
Quality Assurance Manager at Unilever
It functions as a proactive tool, enabling me to identify threats quickly and automate responses.
Client Manager at MLL Telecom Ltd
The machine learning capability in Lacework FortiCNAPP is used for threat detection.
Software Engineer at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees
FortiCNAPP definitely brings time-saving benefits.
Owner at IT CARE
 

Categories and Ranking

Automox
Ranking in Vulnerability Management
36th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (36th), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (13th), Patch Management (14th)
FortiCNAPP
Ranking in Vulnerability Management
35th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Container Security (28th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (17th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (22nd), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (16th), Compliance Management (10th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Vulnerability Management category, the mindshare of Automox is 0.5%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of FortiCNAPP is 1.8%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Vulnerability Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
FortiCNAPP1.8%
Automox0.5%
Other97.7%
Vulnerability Management
 

Featured Reviews

Naqash Ahmed - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at University of Bradford
Automation has saved time and improves secure, centralized patching across all our devices
While Automox has very good features, I think there's still room for improvement. I want the custom reports to be even more detailed, specifically where I can add more details. It would be nice to have more filters in reports based on location and department more easily. Secondly, the notifications could be more customizable. Many times notifications come, but we don't have control over which notification is urgent and which is not. For example, if there's an alert of a critical update or pending approval, it can help me focus better. An alert of a security threat could be another type of notification that tells me something is important. Customized notifications would be much better. I would say the user interface could be improved as well. Some parts of the dashboard are a bit hard to understand. If they could be improved to be more intuitive, for example, if it could be easy to navigate between devices and reports, that would be great. I would say if Automox could also provide automation templates, that would help. I know there are templates, but I want more templates. Having ready-made worklets for common tasks can save a lot of time. Lastly, it should also support the interface for mobile screens.
Mark Freeborough - PeerSpot reviewer
Client Manager at MLL Telecom Ltd
Network segmentation has strengthened access control and now streamlines automated threat response
The most valuable features in FortiCNAPP include robust network segmentation and restricting access to network assets. It also supports security measures by leveraging security fabrics for better enforcement and policy enforcement. FortiCNAPP integrates with SIEM solutions, and we offer different SIEM options that work with Fortinet and AlienVault, among others, providing multiple scenarios.FortiCNAPP's automated policy recommendations significantly help improve security measures as part of an overall service wrap. When deploying a Fortinet SD-WAN or network, these tools provide greater visibility to vulnerabilities and enhanced security on the network. It functions as a proactive tool, enabling me to identify threats quickly and automate responses.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
6%
University
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise3
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise4
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Automox?
While Automox has very good features, I think there's still room for improvement. I want the custom reports to be even more detailed, specifically where I can add more details. It would be nice to ...
What is your primary use case for Automox?
I mainly use Automox to manage updates and automate tasks on company devices. In my day-to-day uses, I primarily use it for updating devices and reviewing patch management. I focus on keeping Windo...
What advice do you have for others considering Automox?
I would tell others to identify your needs, whatever you're looking for. If you want to save your time, take advantage of automation, go for Automox. If you want to start small and scale later on, ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Lacework?
My smaller deployments cost around 200,000 a year, which is probably not as expensive as Wiz.
What needs improvement with Lacework?
FortiCNAPP performs well in terms of threat notification and response times. However, the solution could be more user-friendly and intuitive. When managing the platform, navigating to certain detai...
What is your primary use case for Lacework?
FortiCNAPP is typically used for network access control. The standard use cases for FortiCNAPP center around reporting and automated responses, particularly in IoT environments and workflow automat...
 

Also Known As

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Polygraph, FortiCNP, Lacework
 

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Sample Customers

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