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FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) vs Fortinet FortiGate Cloud comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 4, 2024

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

FortiGate Cloud-Native Fire...
Ranking in Firewall Security Management
9th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud
Ranking in Firewall Security Management
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
75
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Firewall Security Management category, the mindshare of FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) is 1.8%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is 5.4%, up from 5.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Firewall Security Management
 

Featured Reviews

MuhammadJahangir - PeerSpot reviewer
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…
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I have configured some SD-WAN features, and it's worked pretty well. It manages pretty well, connecting all links to the firewall. It can lower balance and traffic management."
"FortiGate provides features such as Internet connections, monitoring, VPN, WiFi management, and centralized management system with FortiManager."
"The platform has good stability."
"The focus is on the comprehensive coverage of threats and the reliability of the chosen solution. Ease of use and familiarity are crucial."
"The solution is very advanced and has good monitoring features."
"FortiGate has provided us with a good experience, making it the best firewall for our needs."
"The solution can scale well."
"Unlike other products, the FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall has many features under one appliance."
"The tool's GUI is user-friendly."
"We use the solution for routing and cloud security. We have multiple offices nationwide, all connected through the MPRS network, which is terminated at our FortiGate firewall. We consolidate our networks, filter packets, and segment our network through this firewall. My company has around three lakh firewalls."
"Fortinet FortiGate Cloud has valuable firewall, SSL VPN, and web filtering features."
"The most valuable feature is the inspection. It inspects before we have any traffic stops intrusion."
"The main advantage of FortiGate Cloud is its reliability, scalability, and pricing."
"The main feature of FortiGate Cloud is that you don't need open ports for remote administration or management of FortiGate."
"It covers all needs of our customers and works well. It is also easy to deploy and troubleshoot."
"The installation is very simple."
 

Cons

"The solution needs to improve on box clustering and IPS configuration."
"The prices for FortiGate are way too high and are perceived as overpriced."
"For scalability, if the hardware isn't fit or working, the box needs changing."
"The prices for FortiGate are way too high and are perceived as overpriced."
"The solution is not stable in terms of switching."
"There could be more detailed descriptions regarding version upgrades, particularly in terms of the upgrade process."
"They should offer more affordable renewal options or flexible plans for license upgrades."
"The deployment process is complex."
"The platform's analytics and reporting components could be improved."
"There is room for improvement in the VPN connection."
"Lacks some security against external attacks."
"The solution should allow users to keep the data for longer than the current periods. I can't get any historic data after more than a month. I would like to be able to, after a year, look for trends from the past 12 months. It would make things much easier."
"Fortinet FortiGate Cloud should improve its pricing. Also, its support is slow in Vietnam."
"We need some integration or communication between the endpoint and the firewall."
"The only area that requires improvement is the login reports. We aim to integrate it with our local mobile service provider."
"The solution could improve by having a Russian interface."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall is not an expensive solution."
"The tool's licensing costs are cheap and yearly."
"FortiGate's price is really good."
"It is an expensive platform."
"The pricing is competitive."
"As with us, our customers need not pay for a license. One brings one's own."
"The solution is mid-priced when compared to other products."
"The license for Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is annual."
"We pay around $19,000 a year and do not pay for extra technical support."
"If you purchase any Fortinet firewall, they will give you FortiCloud for 100 GB for free. You can access Fortinet FortiGate Cloud freely up to certain limits."
"The price fits the needs of our clients and it is adjustable by Defender."
"The solution requires an annual license but the cost is reasonable in comparison to competitors in the same category."
"The costs are reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Media Company
7%
Computer Software Company
21%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiGate Cloud?
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud has valuable firewall, SSL VPN, and web filtering features.
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.
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 ...
 

Also Known As

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FortiCloud, FortiGate Cloud
 

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Sample Customers

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Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
Find out what your peers are saying about FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) vs. Fortinet FortiGate Cloud and other solutions. Updated: January 2025.
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