Check Point NGFW vs Sophos Cyberoam UTM comparison

Sponsored
 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiGate
Sponsored
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
306
Ranking in other categories
Firewalls (2nd), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (2nd), WAN Edge (1st)
Check Point NGFW
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
281
Ranking in other categories
Firewalls (7th), Unified Threat Management (UTM) (1st)
Sophos Cyberoam UTM
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
81
Ranking in other categories
Unified Threat Management (UTM) (9th)
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Unified Threat Management (UTM) category, the market share of Fortinet FortiGate is 224.2% and it increased by 17.1% compared to the previous year. The market share of Check Point NGFW is 18.3% and it increased by 59.7% compared to the previous year. The market share of Sophos Cyberoam UTM is 0.5% and it decreased by 80.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Unified Threat Management (UTM)
Unique Categories:
Firewalls
22.9%
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
21.5%
No other categories found
 

Featured Reviews

AN
Apr 25, 2023
Good threat prevention capabilities, good price, and very easy to deploy and manage
I have deployed it for a bank at a core level. On the perimeter, there was a Palo Alto firewall, and at the core level, we deployed the FortiGate firewall at DC and DR locations. After that, we deployed SD-WAN. We replaced the MPLS switch with the Fortinet SD-WAN device, so the whole branch traffic comes to the SD-WAN box, and from there, it comes to the FortiGate firewall, and then it goes to the Palo Alto firewall for the internet access and resource access. While migrating branches from MPLS to SD-WAN, we did require a maintenance window. There was no difficulty. It was very user-friendly. I have had many difficulties with the Check Point firewall. I have deployed major projects on the FortiGate firewall. I migrated more than a thousand branches on Fortinet SD-WAN and implemented FortiGate super massive firewalls at DC and DR locations. There were no complexities. Only at one location, I had an issue related to SD-WAN, but my query was resolved by Fortinet's local team. It's an on-premises firewall for the DC and DR locations. I have never worked on cloud projects, but if there is any opportunity to deploy it on the cloud, I will do it. I have only done on-premises deployment.
Sachid Doshi - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 20, 2023
A reliable and robust security solution with a wide range of capabilities
The primary objective was to replace the Cisco ASA firewalls with Check Point NGFWs. In addition to their firewall functions, these NGFWs also provide features like Web Application Firewall and Network Data Security. We used this approach to consolidate security measures into a single…
Diptendu Ghosh - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 29, 2023
A versatile firewall with different branches such as extended firewalls
Sophos VPN connectivity could be improved, as it can be lengthy, and users take longer to connect. This is why some locations do not use Sophos VPN but instead PSM, which is much easier. CyberArk has some useful features, but connectivity can sometimes be an issue, even though it usually connects. It is mainly the process of connecting and licensing that is the problem. Sophos has licensing requirements, and some SMBs do not like to renew their licenses frequently. If Sophos could improve its VPN connectivity, it would be a more attractive product for SMBs. Not many people are using Sophos Cyberoam UTM. The licenses are not the same initially, but some features can be changed.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The customization potential is quite impressive."
"The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiGate are the ease of use and there are several operating systems that can include the hardware capacities. In the newer releases, the resources were more useful because they were included in the operating system."
"Centralized monitoring, policy management, and virtualized appliances allow us to take control over our public and private infrastructure."
"It has improved our organization with control data."
"It's very easy to set up, it's very easy to make policies and, for an organization, that means you don't need IT expert in firewalls. You just need to have somebody who knows a little bit of IT, and that's it. With other products, you need someone with a "Masters" degree in firewalls."
"The features that we have found most valuable are the SSL VPN and the User Portal."
"The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiGate is load balancing. It can provide central management and VPNA. Additionally, it has enhanced our security environment."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is Quota."
"The Smart Dashboard and other user interfaces are very easy to use and can be handled without any significant IT skills."
"The product is very scalable."
"It creates granular security policies based on users or groups to identify, block or limit the usage of web applications."
"One of the most valuable features is the data center object integration with Azure. We are using Azure a lot and there is very nice synchronization between the objects in Azure, and it's very easy to implement rules using this feature."
"There are also additional features, compared to a Layer 4 or Layer 3 firewall, such as AV signatures and devices, which are very helpful for securing the company's network."
"The online documentation is complete and easy to read and understand."
"It is user-friendly and straightforward to manage, which simplifies our overall network security management."
"The documentation is simple to understand and is easily available."
"The product is easy to maintain."
"In some circumstances, the malware functionality is the most important feature, and in other cases, some other features."
"It is a VPN that serves all your needs as an application firewall."
"The solution's web filtering is an important feature for us in our company."
"The VPN is excellent on the solution."
"You can geofence yourself if there is an incoming attack or a continuous ping from a company outside your country."
"The solution's interface is user-friendly, and the web protection is good. The tool is highly stable. The product is scalable. The technical support is good. We chose Sophos Cyberoam UTM because their focus on security research is higher compared to other brands. It's an all-in-one solution with antivirus, EDR, wireless protection, and web protection integrated into one box. The initial setup was straightforward."
"The performance has been good overall."
 

Cons

"Cisco Meraki products are rising very quickly in the cloud and the connected era. Meraki products offer much better ROI, upgradability, and manageability."
"The debugging and troubleshooting has room for improvement."
"The pricing could be a bit better, especially when you consider how they have the most basic offering priced."
"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."
"The price of FortiGate should be reduced because there are some other leading products that are cheaper."
"Fortinet FortiGate can improve by integrating the web application firewall and the DDoS protection part of the solution. Having a WAF feature, web application firewall, and proxy together would be a good benefit."
"Scalability for Fortinet FortiGate needs to be improved. SD-WAN security for this solution also needs some improvement."
"A lack of integration between our data centers."
"It would be great if the access management, the user management features, were improved in terms of the number of users that can be connected, and how users can access the various resources with the help of firewall authentication."
"In the past year, we faced severe downtime that lasted many days due to a misconfiguration."
"No product is perfect and there is always room for improvement."
"Support for customers really needs to improve."
"They should integrate all blades to use a single policy rather than multiple."
"Third-party integration could be improved."
"The need to offer scheduled policy pushes in Smart Console."
"Debugging could be improved when compared to the competition."
"I would like to see real-time alerts on traffic insights."
"There are some issues with logs and report limitations."
"Technical support could be faster."
"It isn't missing anything."
"The solution is at its end of life and some of the appliances are finishing."
"Cyberoam UTM needs to have more certifications with third-parties, such as NSS Labs."
"While the security features are excellent, they could be improved."
"The policy is a bit too vague."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We are on an annual license to use Fortinet FortiGate."
"The pricing is justified. It's a little pricey, but what you pay for is what you get."
"Here in Brazil, we're going through difficult economic times and the tax on the dollar is high. All the solutions from minor competitors are growing in the market. The prices have come more competitive."
"Our licensing costs are on a yearly basis."
"It's very affordable."
"Fortinet bundles FortiGate with other products and because of this, the price is a little expensive to some SMB enterprises."
"The cost is too high... They have to focus on more features with less cost for the customer. If you see the market, where it's going, there are a lot of players offering more features for less cost."
"It's a very full-featured and it's priced well solution."
"It is quite an expensive product, although security is a top priority."
"The product is not that expensive for what it is offering, but it could be cheaper."
"The price is high in comparison to other solutions."
"It comes with a significant price."
"I think that the pricing is different for every organization."
"The price is on the higher side."
"Maybe the pricing is a bit high but you get the durability and the duration."
"The price could be better. I think Palo Alto pricing is high, and Check Point isn't much better. FortiGate is cheaper. I think when I implemented this solution, I recommended buying a yearly subscription."
"It is more expensive than cheap routers, but it offers a lot of functionality, and that warrants the price."
"It's not an expensive product."
"Sophos Cyberoam UTM needs cheaper pricing."
"We pay for licensing the solution. It's my understanding that it is not overly expensive. It may be somewhere around $2,000 for a license."
"There are many options for payment of the subscription license. You purchase a subscription every one, two, or three years. You can also have monthly subscriptions but we typically offer subscriptions for three years because from the financial perspective it is better to have a three-year subscription."
"It is not cheap."
"Although it's not a very cheap solution, Sophos Cyberoam UTM is in a good price range considering its feature set."
"The licensing is on an annual basis and is very reasonably priced."
report
Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Unified Threat Management (UTM) solutions are best for your needs.
787,061 professionals have used our research since 2012.
 

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
26%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Media Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Which is the better NGFW: Fortinet Fortigate or Cisco Firepower?
When you compare these firewalls you can identify them with different features, advantages, practices and usage a...
What is the biggest difference between Sophos XG and FortiGate?
From my experience regarding both the Sophos and FortiGate firewalls, I personally would rather use FortiGate. I know...
What are the biggest technical differences between Sophos UTM and Fortinet FortiGate?
As a solution, Sophos UTM offers a lot of functionality, it scales well, and the stability and performance are quite ...
How does Check Point NGFW compare with Fortinet Fortigate?
I have experience on both from Disti and channel experience. Please find below my comments (nothing new as such). -Ch...
Which would you recommend - Azure Firewall or Check Point NGFW?
Azure Firewall is easy to use and provides excellent support. Valuable features include integration into the overall ...
What do you like most about Check Point NGFW?
Check Point NGFW provides essential security, featuring no-obligation access for secure connections, strong intrusion...
 

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
No data available
 

Overview

 

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
Control Southern, Optimal Media
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
Find out what your peers are saying about Check Point NGFW vs. Sophos Cyberoam UTM and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
787,061 professionals have used our research since 2012.