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Automox vs FortiCNAPP comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

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
7.3
Automox delivers positive ROI by automating patch management, enhancing security, reducing manual tasks, and improving operational efficiency.
Sentiment score
5.8
FortiCNAPP offers significant ROI through cost-effectiveness, automation, team optimization, and compelling security enhancements without additional staffing needs.
It has also been a great tool because we are able to reduce both manual labor and operational expenses by automating patching of roughly 200 Windows servers.
Data at Infosys
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
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
7.6
Automox's customer service is praised for being effective, responsive, proactive, with quick solutions and superior support over competitors.
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 for Automox is very responsive and proactive.
Data at Infosys
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
7.7
Automox efficiently scales across varied organizations, easily adds devices, but faces challenges in multi-tenant environments and occasional load 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
Automox is very scalable because it has continued to handle my organization's growth.
Data at Infosys
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
8.4
Users praise Automox for its reliable performance, effective patching, stable agent, quick issue response, and consistent availability.
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
They respond within the service level agreements and are proactive in their approach.
Client Manager at MLL Telecom Ltd
 

Room For Improvement

Automox requires enhancements in profile synchronization, access control, offline patching, reporting, and Linux/iOS remote support to improve management.
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
I would add that remote support for iOS could be better, and remote support of Linux is also lacking.
Data at Infosys
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 provides cost-effective pricing for enterprises with mixed OS environments, featuring flexible plans, discounts, and free trials.
FortiCNAPP is costly but competitive, improving in affordability and flexibility, especially for early adopters despite high fees.
Automox's price is very cost-effective and affordable.
Data at Infosys
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's cloud-based platform offers automated patching, multi-OS compatibility, and seamless endpoint control, enhancing IT operations and security.
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
It has also improved our security posture since automated patching has allowed vulnerabilities to be patched automatically.
Data at Infosys
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
15th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (14th), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (5th), Patch Management (8th)
FortiCNAPP
Ranking in Vulnerability Management
32nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Container Security (27th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (17th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (20th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (16th), Compliance Management (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 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 (%)
Automox0.5%
FortiCNAPP1.8%
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
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Construction Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise10
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise4
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Automox?
The cost is very affordable. We have been able to save a lot of time, approximately 30%. Cost reduction has been noticeable, ranging from 50% to 40%, especially because we do not have to travel fro...
What needs improvement with Automox?
Automox has significant potential and we truly appreciate its features and capabilities. However, we have encountered several performance issues, particularly with the remote access tool. We believ...
What is your primary use case for Automox?
Automox serves as a backbone tool for my company. We rely on Automox for application and operating system patching, which ensures that our machines remain compliant and secure. We also take advanta...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Lacework?
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.
What needs improvement with Lacework?
Policy implementation is quite complex, and the stability will take more time for the solutions. There is definitely room for improvement in policy implementation.
What is your primary use case for Lacework?
FortiCNAPP is mainly used from a security point of view. Some VPNs charge for their solutions, but Fortinet provides a free-of-cost VPN solution, making it more reliable and cost-effective for clie...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

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Polygraph, FortiCNP, Lacework
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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