Azure Firewall Manager vs FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) comparison

Azure Firewall Manager vs. FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF)

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Categories and Ranking

Azure Firewall Manager

Ranking in Firewall Security Management

11th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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FortiGate Cloud-Native Fire...

Ranking in Firewall Security Management

8th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Firewall Security Management category, the mindshare of Azure Firewall Manager is 1.7%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) is 1.7%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Firewall Security Management

Featured Reviews

MuhammadShakeel

Senior System Engineer at Confiz Solutions

Manages multiple firewalls effortlessly but faces challenges with cost efficiency

Azure Firewall Manager is good most of the time, but it could be improved regarding cost. The cost is a significant concern because we are in a region where the dollar is not our default currency, and converting to dollars makes it very expensive. Microsoft should calculate and show the products in local currencies, such as PKR or Bangladesh currency, and also introduce Indian currency similarly for Pakistan. The technical support could be improved. When a resource is assigned, that resource should follow the ticket and respond swiftly, including sending an email to inform me that an agent has been assigned. I still find myself waiting for an agent to connect with me and resolve my issues. I have not been integrating Azure Firewall Manager with Azure Virtual WAN.

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MuhammadJahangir

Senior Manager Tech Compliance at Qenta Inc.

Provided us with a good experience, making it the best firewall for our needs

We are using two Fortinet firewalls. One is as an office firewall for all users behind it, configured with remote VPN for users working from home. The other firewall is for production use, with our applications behind it, ensuring PCI DSS compliance. It is deployed in AWS Cloud FortiGate has…

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution has improved our organization with its firewall."

"The best feature of Azure Firewall Manager is that it is easy to maintain and configure."

"The most valuable feature of Azure Firewall Manager is the testing and configuration."

"Azure Firewall Manager centralizes network security management with a hub and spoke architecture."

"The solution is very easy to set up."

"It is easy to install and does not require any plugins for your browser."

"We are utilizing Azure Entra ID for group labeling, so Active Directory, or now it is Entra ID, securing our application for everyone who accesses it, and Azure Firewall Manager is definitely securing our projects and all its features are fine."

"Azure Firewall Manager centralizes network security management with a hub and spoke architecture."

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"FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall provides the same features that higher-end models offer, but at a much lower cost."

"The people I work with appreciate the stability of FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF), as they love its reliability."

"The tool's documentation and online resources availability have been valuable."

"The ability to launch third-party software is one of the best features because of the variety of software available. For me, it's one of the best ones."

"The solution is very advanced and has good monitoring features."

"Threat detection and prevention features are the most effective aspects of FortiGate CNF."

"The focus is on the comprehensive coverage of threats and the reliability of the chosen solution. Ease of use and familiarity are crucial."

"The platform has good stability."

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Cons

"The solution can improve the integration with open-source tools."

"The tool's security features need to improve. It needs also to include a monitoring system for logs. It is also complicated to find a query on the Azure firewall."

"The price is okay. This said, the solution is certainly expensive in comparison with other cloud services."

"We could do only one-way NAT-ing, where the traffic comes from outside to internal, to Azure, which is fine. However, when we actually do NAT-ed traffic to hit the firewall, that way is not working."

"For Azure Firewall Manager, the learning curve for new people is a bit challenging, but the integration should be more straightforward for configuring a centralized system."

"The configuration and settings require substantial time for learning, particularly for new users."

"There should be a simple one-click deployment for a firewall, rather than a set of setup instructions that include steps such as the DNS configuration, et cetera."

"The cost is a significant concern because we are in a region where the dollar is not our default currency, and converting to dollars makes it very expensive."

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"The prices for FortiGate are way too high and are perceived as overpriced."

"The solution is not stable in terms of switching."

"We sometimes encounter issues with the SSL certificate."

"I'd like them to add a DNS option for FortiGate."

"There is room for improvement in terms of support."

"Unfortunately, FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) is not very scalable. For businesses that grow or develop further, only about ten percent can handle the increase."

"They should offer more affordable renewal options or flexible plans for license upgrades."

"For scalability, if the hardware isn't fit or working, the box needs changing."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution is reasonable but it is reasonable for the features."

"The solution is certainly expensive in comparison with other cloud services."

"FortiGate's price is really good."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

21%

Computer Software Company

20%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Energy/Utilities Company

Company Size

By reviewers

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Azure Firewall Manager?

The most valuable feature of Azure Firewall Manager is the testing and configuration.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Firewall Manager?

The pricing for Azure Firewall Manager seems okay compared to its good features. Although extra expenses are incurred for additional services, these are not directly related to the firewall, and th...

What needs improvement with Azure Firewall Manager?

What do you like most about FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF)?

The platform has good stability.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF)?

The pricing is a bit expensive, primarily due to licensing fees. Extra expenses include upgradations beyond licensing.

What needs improvement with FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF)?

The customization of FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) could be improved, particularly in terms of configurations to better adjust to specific needs.

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Overview

Azure Firewall Manager is a security management service that provides central security policy and route management for cloud-based security perimeters.

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Microsoft

FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (CNF) is a cloud-native, next-generation firewall as a service (FWaaS) that delivers enterprise-grade security for dynamic cloud environments like AWS and Azure.

FortiGate CNF offers seamless protection by automatically scaling to meet the needs of modern cloud environments. By focusing on threat prevention for malware, data exfiltration, botnets, and compliance violations, it simplifies operations and reduces costs by being managed entirely by Fortinet. With capabilities like intrusion prevention, web filtering, and DNS security, FortiGate CNF integrates smoothly with cloud service tools such as AWS Firewall Manager, ensuring centralized policy management across cloud and on-premise deployments.

What are the core features?

Intrusion Prevention System (IPS): Protects against known and emerging threats without sacrificing performance.
Web Filtering: Monitors and controls access to web resources to prevent malicious content.
DNS Security: Protects against DNS-based threats and improves network reliability.
East-West Traffic Security: Prevents lateral movement of threats across different trust zones.
Outbound Traffic Inspection: Ensures outgoing traffic is inspected and filtered to prevent data leaks to malicious destinations.

What benefits can users expect?

Cost Efficiency: Lower operational costs with cloud-native management and simplified security operations.
Scalability: Automatic scaling matches the elastic nature of cloud environments without manual intervention.
Integration: Seamless connection with existing FortiManager deployments and cloud service tools for enhanced management.
Comprehensive Threat Protection: Offers advanced threat detection and prevention for securing workloads effectively.

FortiGate CNF is particularly useful in industries that require stringent security measures, offering flexible, scalable protection while simplifying compliance management in sectors like finance, healthcare, and technology. By integrating with existing infrastructures, it provides robust security aligned with industry-specific needs.

Fortinet

Azure Firewall Manager vs. FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF)