Try our new research platform with insights from 80,000+ expert users

Cisco Prime [EOL] vs Fortinet FortiGate Cloud comparison

The compared Cisco and Fortinet solutions aren't in the same category. Fortinet is ranked #5 in Firewall Security Management , with an average rating of 8.4, and holds a 5.1% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Fortinet users who would recommend it.
Cisco Prime [EOL]
Read 35 Cisco Prime [EOL] reviews
    91% willing to recommend
    Fortinet FortiGate Cloud
    Read 77 Fortinet FortiGate Cloud reviews
    • 1,186 Views
    • 1,020 Comparison Views
    95% willing to recommend
     

    Comparison Buyer's Guide

    Download the report
    Executive Summary
    We performed a comparison between Cisco Prime [EOL] and Fortinet FortiGate Cloud based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

    Find out in this report how the two Network Management Applications solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

    DOWNLOAD THE COMPLETE REPORT
    To learn more, read our detailed Cisco Prime [EOL] vs. Fortinet FortiGate Cloud Report (Updated: May 2020).
    Buyer's Guide
    Cisco Prime [EOL] vs. Fortinet FortiGate Cloud
    May 2020
    Download the complete report
    Helped 844,944 peers since 2012

    Review summaries and opinions

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

    Categories and Ranking

    Cisco Prime [EOL]
    Average Rating
    7.8
    Reviews Sentiment
    6.5
    Number of Reviews
    35
    Ranking in other categories
    No ranking in other categories
    Fortinet FortiGate Cloud
    Average Rating
    8.2
    Reviews Sentiment
    7.7
    Number of Reviews
    77
    Ranking in other categories
    Firewall Security Management (5th)
     

    Featured Reviews

    ZeeshanAli1 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Robust, cost-effective, and provides good visibility, but the scalability could improve
    We are extremely satisfied with the reliability and robustness of Cisco Prime Infrastructure, which we have been using for many years. Compared to newer products such as DNS centers or others, it has proven to be much more stable, which is important for large-scale operations. Stability is a primary concern for us, and we are glad that Cisco Prime Infrastructure meets our expectations in that regard. Furthermore, in regards to Legacy Plus new hardware, Cisco Prime has proven to be a reliable and adaptable solution thus far. Not only can it support older hardware, but it also has the capability to handle new features with the latest updates. If we consider new solutions such as DNS Center, we may have to sacrifice some legacy features that we still rely on. We may need to continue using these legacy features for a few more years due to various reasons such as budget constraints or the site not being a high priority. However, if we switch to a new product at this stage, we may lose a lot of the monitoring and other capabilities that we have with Cisco Prime. We have a close relationship with Cisco and understand that they are not prioritizing investments in Cisco Prime as they are encouraging customers to adopt the Cisco DNA Center. This means that we don't anticipate many new features to be added to the product in the future. While we know that we will eventually have to transition to a new solution, in the meantime, we plan to do a quick refresh of our legacy products.
    Read full review
    IgnitiusMolepo - PeerSpot reviewer
    The hub-and-spoke setup is useful because I can manage security from where I am, while the IT engineers in branch offices can handle it on their end.
    When we're upgrading, it's sometimes quite challenging, especially firmware. We usually don't upgrade unless we have a bug, and we still feel it's not safe to react instead of being proactive. We often have some delays when updating FortiGuard, too. Nevertheless, I believe that it's okay most of the time with proper management. We also run into some problems using FortiGate as a UTM solution. I feel like maybe they're not giving me a full view of the other components that they have in that box. Their box has some DDoS defense, but I need complete DDoS protection. I must not have light DDoS protection on other UTM boxes because if I'm uncertain about the security posture, it will compromise me. We like having everything in one box because running multiple boxes eats up more resources on the computing level. We need a total solution, not half-half.
    Read full review

    Quotes from Members

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

    Pros

    "We use this solution to troubleshoot our wireless systems, specifically regarding signal strength."
    "The most valuable feature of Cisco Prime is the heat maps."
    "Cisco Prime is user-friendly, so we are comfortable using it."
    "What I found most beneficial from Cisco Prime is that it gives you an insight into what your network does, even when you're not actively monitoring what's going on with your network."
    "Cisco Prime allows us to do a lot of functions with the users and it is flexible."
    "The most valuable feature of Cisco Prime is its excellent audio and video conferencing with clear quality and no interruptions."
    "I have found the solution to be scalable."
    "Cisco Prime can help customers fix their Wi-Fi issues with scientific and digital data."
    More Cisco Prime [EOL] pros
    "FortiGate Cloud's most valuable feature is that it's 100% managed."
    "The solution works well for remote or branch offices."
    "The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is the logs are stored longer on this cloud version. If you have the on-premise version you will not be able to store the logs for more than one or two months."
    "Fortinet FortiGate Cloud has security features like DDoS protection and UTM."
    "The VPN features are the most valuable."
    "We like the availability of the hardware and the service that we get from FortiGate, as well as the kind of reach that they have as a part of their sales folks."
    "I have found the SD-WAN, flexibility, and security the most valuable features."
    "The main advantage of FortiGate Cloud is its reliability, scalability, and pricing."
    More Fortinet FortiGate Cloud pros
     

    Cons

    "This solution could be improved if it could monitor configuration changes."
    "We would like to see the inclusion of detailed alerts."
    "I would rate the scalability of Cisco Prime a six out of ten. To scale up from a hundred to a thousand devices, the platform needs to be rebuilt logically. This process might require a downtime window and may involve changing the hardware or upgrading to a larger appliance."
    "There is room for improvement in the Access layer."
    "Cisco Prime could improve the graphical user interface."
    "The solution is not easy to configure."
    "Cisco Prime could improve the notifications in the system. Having more details about what is happening would be useful, such as traffic numbers or who is connected. We can see them through the firewall controller, but it would be better if you can see them from one place."
    "The solution can be slow at times."
    More Cisco Prime [EOL] cons
    "They're constantly doing maintenance and there are unexpected downtimes for the cloud interface."
    "The solution could improve by having a Russian interface."
    "We do find we get a bit of a lag."
    "The capacity to execute the solution needs to be improved. I would like to see management and analytics included in the solution."
    "If more products convert their configuration to Fortinet configuration, it will be easy for migration."
    "I think the tool has some limitations when one tries to scale up, making it an area where improvements are required."
    "We need some integration or communication between the endpoint and the firewall."
    "Fortinet could improve FortiGate Cloud by providing better integration with third-party applications and features."
    More Fortinet FortiGate Cloud cons
     

    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "I would rate the pricing of Cisco Prime a seven out of ten."
    "If we have a license for Cisco DNA, we can use the same license for Cisco Prime."
    "The solution is not inexpensive but is worth it for large-scale environments."
    "The cost is quite high."
    "The product is expensive compared to other vendors in the market."
    "We update the license every five years."
    "The price of Cisco Prime was reasonable because we purchased it as part of a Cisco One package. The package was a bundle of Cisco solutions together, such as Cisco ISE and CMX. The price is reasonable com compared to other solutions."
    "I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
    More Cisco Prime [EOL] pricing and cost advice
    "Fortinet has a good price, and I would give it a four out of five. There are no additional fees."
    "We need to pay a yearly licensing fee for Fortinet FortiGate Cloud."
    "The price was more affordable compared to other models and brands we considered."
    "The license for Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is annual."
    "I would not say that the product is cheaply priced. If I consider the long-term value for the service I receive, the price of the product is excellent."
    "All the consulting and deployment charges are included in the product's licenses. There are no additional costs."
    "It is expensive."
    "Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is moderately priced. I rate Fortinet FortiGate Cloud a five out of ten for pricing."
    More Fortinet FortiGate Cloud pricing and cost advice
    report
    See which vendors are best for you
    Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Network Management Applications solutions are best for your needs.
    See recommendations
    844,944 professionals have used our research since 2012.
     

    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Computer Software Company
    16%
    Government
    13%
    Manufacturing Company
    8%
    Healthcare Company
    7%
    Computer Software Company
    20%
    Manufacturing Company
    9%
    Comms Service Provider
    8%
    Financial Services Firm
    7%
     

    Company Size

    By reviewers
    Large Enterprise
    Midsize Enterprise
    Small Business
     

    Questions from the Community

    What do you like most about Cisco Prime?
    The most valuable features of Cisco Prime include its comprehensive functionality as a one-stop solution for basic SNMP port management.
    See all answers
    What needs improvement with Cisco Prime?
    The product's performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive.
    See all answers
    What is your primary use case for Cisco Prime?
    We use Cisco Prime for centralized configuration management backups and monitoring.
    See all answers
    What do you like most about Fortinet FortiGate Cloud?
    Fortinet FortiGate Cloud has valuable firewall, SSL VPN, and web filtering features.
    See all answers
    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiGate Cloud?
    The pricing of Fortinet FortiGate is very competitive when compared to other industry-leading products such as Palo Alto and Cisco devices.
    See all answers
    What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiGate Cloud?
    There are some areas that need improvement regarding customer support. Fortinet could enhance their customer service by offering more direct remote sessions to resolve issues, as relying solely on ...
    See all answers
     

    Comparisons

    Cisco DNA Center vs Cisco Prime [EOL] Logo
    Cisco DNA Center vs Cisco Prime [EOL]
    Compared 46% of the time
    Huawei eSight vs Cisco Prime [EOL] Logo
    Huawei eSight vs Cisco Prime [EOL]
    Compared 16% of the time
    Aruba Airwave vs Cisco Prime [EOL] Logo
    Aruba Airwave vs Cisco Prime [EOL]
    Compared 13% of the time
    SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager vs Cisco Prime [EOL] Logo
    SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager vs Cisco Prime [EOL]
    Compared 11% of the time
    Fortinet FortiManager vs Cisco Prime [EOL] Logo
    Fortinet FortiManager vs Cisco Prime [EOL]
    Compared 7% of the time
    More Cisco Prime [EOL] Competitors
    Fortinet FortiManager vs Fortinet FortiGate Cloud Logo
    Fortinet FortiManager vs Fortinet FortiGate Cloud
    Compared 78% of the time
    AWS Firewall Manager vs Fortinet FortiGate Cloud Logo
    AWS Firewall Manager vs Fortinet FortiGate Cloud
    Compared 9% of the time
    FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) vs Fortinet FortiGate Cloud Logo
    FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) vs Fortinet FortiGate Cloud
    Compared 4% of the time
    Palo Alto Networks Panorama vs Fortinet FortiGate Cloud Logo
    Palo Alto Networks Panorama vs Fortinet FortiGate Cloud
    Compared 4% of the time
    ExtremeCloud IQ vs Fortinet FortiGate Cloud Logo
    ExtremeCloud IQ vs Fortinet FortiGate Cloud
    Compared 2% of the time
    More Fortinet FortiGate Cloud Competitors
     

    Product Reports

    Buyer's Guide
    Cisco Prime [EOL]
    March 2025
    Cisco Prime [EOL] reportDownload Cisco Prime [EOL] product report
    Buyer's Guide
    Fortinet FortiGate Cloud
    March 2025
    Fortinet FortiGate Cloud reportDownload Fortinet FortiGate Cloud product report
     

    Also Known As

    Cisco Prime Infrastructure
    FortiCloud, FortiGate Cloud
     

    Overview

    Cisco Prime products deliver next-generation management by supporting an intuitive workflow-oriented user experience and integrated lifecycle operations across Cisco architectures, technologies, and networks.

    Cisco

    FortiCloud can help with your wireless and security challenges in a number of ways. Our solution addresses common IT difficulties including time-consuming provisioning, high investment costs, complex management, vulnerability to advanced threats, and the need to easily scale with growth.

    Fortinet
     

    Sample Customers

    Mohawk Industries, Universidad EAFIT, Halton Healthcare
    Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
    Buyer's Guide
    Cisco Prime [EOL] vs. Fortinet FortiGate Cloud
    May 2020
    Free Report: Cisco Prime [EOL] vs. Fortinet FortiGate Cloud
    Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco Prime [EOL] vs. Fortinet FortiGate Cloud and other solutions. Updated: May 2020.
    DOWNLOAD NOW
    844,944 professionals have used our research since 2012.
    See our Cisco Prime [EOL] vs. Fortinet FortiGate Cloud report.

    We monitor all Network Management Applications reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.