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FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) vs Palo Alto Networks Panorama comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

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
8th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Palo Alto Networks Panorama
Ranking in Firewall Security Management
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
89
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Firewall Security Management category, the mindshare of FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) is 1.7%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Palo Alto Networks Panorama is 8.1%, down from 10.5% 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…
Kim Ejby Lorentzen - PeerSpot reviewer
Unified firewall management streamlines operations across branches with prompt support services
The primary use case for this solution is the management of the entire firewall portfolio across various branches Palo Alto Networks Panorama has simplified management by providing a unified interface for firewall management and configuration. One of the key advantages of Palo Alto Networks…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The focus is on the comprehensive coverage of threats and the reliability of the chosen solution. Ease of use and familiarity are crucial."
"The people I work with appreciate the stability of FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF), as they love its reliability."
"FortiGate has provided us with a good experience, making it the best firewall for our needs."
"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."
"Unlike other products, the FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall has many features under one appliance."
"The platform has good stability."
"The solution can scale well."
"FortiGate provides features such as Internet connections, monitoring, VPN, WiFi management, and centralized management system with FortiManager."
"It is really useful for big deployments."
"I find this solution valuable for full monitoring, centralized control for reporting, and centralized management."
"The main value of Palo Alto Networks Panorama lies in its ability to centralize management, similar to FortiManager."
"Palo Alto Networks Panorama has good stability. I didn't see any instability from it, and its initial setup was straightforward."
"This is an efficient solution."
"The installation process is very simple."
"One of the key advantages of Palo Alto Networks Panorama is its unified platform that is quite similar to the firewall interface, making it easier for tech consultants to manage."
"You don't need an overly experienced workforce to handle Palo Alto. It's very easy to use."
 

Cons

"We sometimes encounter issues with the SSL certificate."
"There could be more detailed descriptions regarding version upgrades, particularly in terms of the upgrade process."
"The solution is not stable in terms of switching."
"I'd like them to add a DNS option for FortiGate."
"The product is very expensive."
"The prices for FortiGate are way too high and are perceived as overpriced."
"The deployment process is complex."
"The prices for FortiGate are way too high and are perceived as overpriced."
"The solution is extremely expensive. You can integrate it with other Palo Alto products, however, it ends up being too much."
"Its UI and usability could be improved. The way the UI looks could be improved to make it a little bit more intuitive. Other than that, it is a pretty simple product."
"As the cybersecurity threats have become more aggressive these days, Palo Alto Networks Panorama can still be improved, particularly on the security side, for example, more network management, and penetration test. Improving the security feature for internal endpoints is needed in the solution."
"Integration between Panorama and the Edge Firewall has a lot of issues, like different configuration assets, configuration object templates, lack of flexibility, and not a good browser."
"Palo Alto Networks Panorama currently lacks the capability of integrating with other software, such as AlgoSec to simplify rule management and schedule management. However, this feature has been requested by the company and it is uncertain if Palo Alto will implement it in the future. Additionally, the UI needs improvement, it is too slow."
"The product does need a bit of configuration. It's not quite ready to go out of the box."
"They can improve its cloud integration."
"The solution can improve by providing unique reports in relation to the function of which you choose the firewall to do."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is an expensive platform."
"The tool's licensing costs are cheap and yearly."
"FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall is not an expensive solution."
"FortiGate's price is really good."
"The pricing is competitive."
"We have a yearly license. The cost is not that high and not that cheap either."
"The solution is expensive and could be cheaper."
"Although I don't have direct knowledge of the setup cost I believe it is mid-range."
"Its licensing is yearly and multi-yearly. It is not expensive."
"Everyone, I suppose, would like the price to be improved. Price is always a good thing to change."
"Palo Alto Networks Panorama is a more expensive solution than competitors. They should lower the price to stay competitive."
"The price of Palo Alto Networks Panorama is high. There is a pay-per-use model."
"Palo Alto Networks Panorama has so many licenses. For example, it has threat protection and group protection licenses. One license depends on another. I find it more expensive than Cisco."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
18%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Media Company
6%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF)?
FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) offers a very flexible price policy, with medium pricing, making it an attractive option for many businesses.
What needs improvement with FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF)?
The Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) in Fortinet products, including FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF), is not very strong; we often prefer Cisco IPS instead. AI features are not wel...
What do you like most about Palo Alto Networks Panorama?
The most valuable aspect of Palo Alto Networks Panorama for me is the centralized management of multiple firewalls.
What needs improvement with Palo Alto Networks Panorama?
The solution requires more flexibility and quicker response times. High-speed replies are crucial. Additionally, the AI module should be on-premises, not in the cloud. It should support more flexib...
 

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University of Arkansas, JBG SMITH, Temple University, Telkom Indonesia
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