Fortinet FortiDDoS vs Fortinet FortiWeb comparison

The compared Fortinet FortiDDoS and Fortinet FortiWeb solutions aren't in the same category. Fortinet FortiDDoS is ranked #14 in DDOS , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 2.0% mindshare in the category. Fortinet FortiWeb is ranked #2 in WAF , with an average rating of 8.2, and holds a 4.8% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Fortinet FortiDDoS users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 89% of Fortinet FortiWeb users who would recommend it.

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Mindshare comparison

Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Protection Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiDDoS	2.0%
Cloudflare	12.9%
Imperva Application Security Platform	8.2%
Other	76.9%

Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Protection

Web Application Firewall (WAF) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiWeb	4.8%
Imperva Application Security Platform	7.7%
Cloudflare	5.2%
Other	82.3%

Web Application Firewall (WAF)

Featured Reviews

M.A. Faisal

General Manager at bKash Limited

Advanced protection has secured critical web workloads and provides clear traffic visibility

From a security perspective, there remains a security loophole, as some browsers in the market can bypass the Turnstile solution, which requires approximately 40 seconds to do so. From a performance perspective, this is acceptable. We also tried Google reCAPTCHA, and that can also be bypassed. From a security perspective, I would say neither solution is completely secured. Regarding uptime, we have faced a couple of incidents due to Cloudflare in recent years, so I cannot say we receive 100% uptime for our region. We sometimes face challenges, including downtime and other issues. As a result, we are not receiving 100% uptime from Cloudflare's solution. Since most of our customers are in this region, we need alternatives. We need something more competitive than Cloudflare. Unfortunately, in Bangladesh, Cloudflare has three points of presence already, and we cannot find any other solution provider in Bangladesh as an alternative, which presents another challenge. Competitor solutions have more attack signatures, which ensure better security compared to Cloudflare's predefined configurations. Customers do not have options to modify any configuration parameters in Cloudflare, whereas other competitor solutions, such as F5 Distributed Cloud, allow customers to tune configurations according to their requirements. Cloudflare could improve in this area. Additionally, regarding visibility, Cloudflare has static visibility, but they could adopt dynamic graph features for their customers.

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Marcos AntonioOliveira

IT Analyst at Evapco, Inc.

Reliable protection and smooth setup enhance company security

Currently, I have two firewalls, with one located in Sorocaba, model 90D, and the other in São Paulo, model 30D. They are connected by VPN. I use the firewalls for VPN and final protection for my company, and my equipment is maintained by an internet company called Multiprox The equipment works…

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HameedAhmed

Joint Director at PAA

Security threats have been reduced through seamless deployment and strong integration with other tools

I have used Fortinet FortiWeb's integration features. We have easily integrated all of the applications with the product. Most of the applications we are using are in-house built. My technical team is looking after the best features. I have not used it extensively for maybe two and a half years. I have been involved in the installation, but I am not actually using the product. I work with it from time to time but not extensively. I would assess Fortinet FortiWeb's adaptive machine learning and artificial intelligence as having new patches installed regarding artificial intelligence, but when we bought it, I think the learning feature was there. Now they have installed artificial intelligence features through patches. We have a complete portfolio of Fortinet in our organization, including FortiMail, Fortinet FortiWeb, and FortiGate, along with multi-factor authentication. All of the products are from Fortinet. Fortinet tools integrate with each other and work in conjunction. I think Fortinet FortiWeb has helped us meet regulatory compliance because we are not a regulatory organization, but our sister organization is regulatory. We have regulatory compliance with the International Civil Aviation Authority, whose audit teams have checked our data center and these security products, and they are satisfied with us. The question about leveraging Fortinet FortiWeb's automated policy management does not pertain to my domain because I am not so technical, but I am in a management role now. My engineer is more technical than me. I would rate this product an eight point five out of ten.

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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 is stable, and the DNS servers are simple to use."

"New and innovative way to protect the client's data."

"Smaller businesses have seen great ROI due to the low investment and strong performance."

"Using the CDN of Cloudflare improved the speed significantly, reducing the page loading times to appropriate levels."

"I have used it to bring enterprise-grade features to my small business clients at low or no cost."

"What I like best about Cloudflare is that my company can use it to trace and manage applications and monitor traffic. The solution tells you if there's a spike in traffic. Cloudflare also sends you a link to check your equipment and deployment and track it through peering, so it's a valuable tool."

"The overall performance of this solution is what makes it one of the best solutions on the market."

"The initial setup is extremely easy but will require access to your Domain Name Servers."

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"I find this product the best on-premises (in-line) DDoS mitigation solution that suits my current and future requirements."

"The equipment works very well, and I have not encountered any issues with it. It is a good solution for my company."

"I find the interface easy to use."

"Compared to other DDoS mitigation solutions with similar deployment, FortiDDoS does not require a 24x7 NOC and has lower TCO."

"The solution already has security profiles and it can protect from DDoS attacks and other kinds of attacks."

"The pricing of this solution is better than that of Cisco and other software on the market, which are very expensive."

"It allows me to see all the traffic on my network."

"This solution can protect Layer 3, Layer 4 and Layer 7 attacks of applications for us, and this is important."

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"Even though most products have the same functionality nowadays, FortiWeb is easy to integrate."

"The product's initial setup phase was easy."

"The tool secures our critical applications, especially the mobile money application, which is often targeted by attacks. The solution provides rapid protection and has proven reliable against various threats."

"The product is easy to configure."

"One main feature we are very happy about is file security and upload functionality."

"FortiWeb's position as part of the Fortinet platform makes it particularly beneficial for Fortinet customers, offering seamless integration and operational cost savings."

"It is a good product. We have just blocked everything coming from some geographical locations or certain countries, and it has been working very efficiently when I look at logs, events, and incidents generated from the system. It is generating very good analytic reports about it. This is the most valuable thing about this solution. It has load balancing and almost everything that a web application firewall needs. It is very flexible and easy to learn and configure. It can be easily learned and configured by using the information available on different channels such as YouTube."

"The features of FortiWeb Web Application Firewall (WAF) that have proven most effective in protecting web applications include web filtering, DDoS protection, geo-location blocking, and blocking SQL injection attacks."

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Cons

"I think the APIs are a little bit hard for us to work with. The APIs could be more open so that we could integrate better with our SolarWinds or our monitoring solution."

"It should be easier to collect the logs with companies like Sumo. However, based on my discussions with the salespeople, I understand that's how they make their money. With the enterprise product, they want people doing those kinds of enterprise features to do the logging. They want them to pay a lot of money, and that's where I have an issue with them. That should be a default. You should be able to get the log no matter what. The logging should be universal."

"With CDN loads, sometimes we get an error that the host server is unavailable when the connection between CloudFlare and the server timed out."

"There could be more courses with engineers. I like e-learning, however, having a specialist in a classroom is more comfortable for me."

"DNS Management."

"We had to do a lot of digging and back-and-forth with technical support for specific use cases, and it might be helpful to have more screencasts or screenshots for common situations."

"There might be helpful if there was some web application firewall feature."

"Access to the solution's dashboards is not intended for a service company. You are practically blind, and to validate a problem, you must view the customer's screen."

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"The solution can be a little more user-friendly and it can be more affordable."

"Earlier versions of firmware had bugs that limit my options."

"All those thresholds that need to be configured should be included in the default so that user will not forget or misconfigure."

"The initial setup is complex. It is always complex."

"Alerts and reporting features must be improved."

"The tool needs to focus more on the area of application traffic management, where it currently has some shortcomings."

"There aren't really any aspects of the solution we are unhappy with. It's been a positive experience overall."

"I would like to see analytics, big data."

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"The hardware does not measure up. Fortinet does not have sturdy hardware."

"The pricing is a little bit high for us."

"FortiWeb WAF's tuning causes trouble. It's complicated. The solution needs to improve the signature feature as well."

"The solution is a bit expensive when compared to other products."

"We have encountered issues with webhooks and management of FortiWeb Web Application Firewall's on-premise version."

"Regarding areas for improvement, the documentation needs work. We had issues with a customer because the documentation didn't clearly show which devices can connect with FortiWeb WAF, leading to misconfiguration and difficult meetings. We also need deeper technical support - finding who's responsible for technical aspects is challenging. Hungary has a good Fortinet office with strong sales and pre-sales employees."

"The downside to FortiWeb is it had issues integrating with HSM. They fixed the issue, however, it took a long time to fix and it wasn't pleasant."

"We haven't faced any significant issues with FortiWeb Web Application Firewall. But they can lower the pricing, since it is a concern, especially in South Africa and the technical support, could be more responsive at times."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"In terms of licensing costs, we don't pay for licensing for Cloudflare. We only establish communication, then for peering, Cloudflare takes care of the cross-connection in different data centers."

"A free version of the solution is available."

"I think the pricing is competitive. I think as far as licensing is concerned it's pretty straightforward because it's based on domain. It's just that sometimes domains could be tricky with some customers."

"When you compare Cloudflare DNS to other solutions, such as Akamai, the price is reasonable."

"The solution is expensive when compared to other products but offers unlimited bandwidth."

"The product's pricing is cheap."

"It's a premium model. You can start at zero and work your way up to the enterprise model, which has a very high pricing level."

"There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fees."

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"It's quite pricey."

"The product’s pricing needs improvement."

"The solution is reasonably priced."

"The costs are standard. We pay around $1,600 yearly."

"The product is expensive. I rate the pricing a ten out of ten."

"The price is competitive."

"This product offers two pricing options: a standard package and an advanced package."

"We are on an annual license for this solution and the price is approximately €100."

"The cost isn't expensive."

"It should be somewhere about 36,000 Euros. That's the cost for three years. It's moderately priced."

"The solution is cheaper compared with other solutions. It has a yearly license."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Government

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	26

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Large Enterprise	6

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	60
Midsize Enterprise	27
Large Enterprise	37

Questions from the Community

Which is the best DDoS protection solution for a big ISP for monitoring and mitigating?

Cloudflare. We are moving from Akamai prolexic to Cloudflare. Cloudflare anycast network outperforms Akamai static GR...

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Which would you choose - Cloudflare DNS or Quad9?

Cloudflare DNS is a very fast, very reliable public DNS resolver. It is an enterprise-grade authoritative DNS service...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cloudflare DNS?

The pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Cloudflare are a bit on the higher side overall.

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Which is the best DDoS protection solution for a big ISP for monitoring and mitigating?

Arbor would be the best bid, apart from Arbor, Palo Alto and Fortinet have good solutions. As this is an ISP, I would...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiDDoS?

Fortinet FortiDDoS offers lower costs compared to other solutions. The licensing costs are annually renewed.

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiDDoS?

There is a need for more features that protect personal information, especially given the PDP issue in Indonesia.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiWeb?

The pricing for Fortinet FortiWeb varies with different models having different prices. It depends on the requirement...

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiWeb?

There is room for improvement in Fortinet FortiWeb. The team was only from FortiGate itself. They are making new firm...

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What is your primary use case for Fortinet FortiWeb?

Fortinet FortiWeb is very good as a web application solution. I have been working with Fortinet FortiWeb since 2020.

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Compared 13% of the time

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Also Known As

Cloudflare DNS

Fortinet DDoS, FortiDDos

FortiWeb Web Application Firewall (WAF)

Overview

Cloudflare enhances web performance and security with features like CDN caching and DDoS mitigation while providing easy DNS management and intuitive setup through its user-friendly dashboard.

Cloudflare is recognized for its comprehensive web security and performance solutions. Speed improvements are achieved through caching mechanisms and DDoS protection, combining ease of DNS management with flexible page rules. The robust analytics and threat insight tools provide valuable data, assisted by a user-friendly dashboard allowing quick setup and configuration. An API offers dynamic DNS settings ensuring low latency and high performance across the globe.

What are Cloudflare's key features?

CDN Caching: Enhances website speed through content delivery network caching.
Web Application Firewall: Protects websites from online threats.
DDoS Mitigation: Shields against distributed denial-of-service attacks.
DNS Management: Offers easy-to-use and flexible domain management.
SSL Certificates: Ensures secure connections between users and servers.
Analytics: Provides insights with robust analytics tools.

What benefits and ROI should users evaluate?

Enhanced Security: Strengthening web security with DDoS and firewall protection.
Speed Improvement: Faster content delivery with CDN caching.
Operational Simplicity: Simplifies website optimization through a user-friendly interface.
Scalable Solutions: Scales with global reach, lowering latency for improved performance.
Cost Efficiency: Offers layers of valuable functionality with pricing options.

Cloudflare finds utility across industries for DNS management and defense mechanisms. Its content delivery network assures fast content distribution and fortified security. Businesses integrate features like web application firewalls, load balancing, end-to-end SSL, and zero trust to protect websites from cyber threats while ensuring resilience and reliable performance.

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Fortinet FortiDDoS provides comprehensive protection against DDoS attacks across layers 3 to 7. It efficiently minimizes false positives and is valued for real-time attack monitoring, cloud DDoS scrubbing, and multi-layer security, leveraging purpose-built ASICs for high performance.

Fortinet FortiDDoS is favored for its robust defense capabilities in DDoS detection and mitigation, supporting sophisticated security infrastructures. Its purpose-built ASICs ensure effective performance without reliance on signature-based detection. While it offers strong features like attack monitoring and cloud scrubbing, users identify challenges with its complex setup and web interface. Additionally, the need for simplified features, enhanced application traffic management, and better alerts is crucial especially when handling sensitive data. Priced competitively, it presents scalability concerns particularly in on-premises environments.

What are Fortinet FortiDDoS's key features?

DDoS Detection: Protects infrastructure from layers 3 to 7 with minimal false positives.
Real-Time Monitoring: Enables instant attack detection and response.
Cloud Scrubbing: Offers cloud-based DDoS mitigation to cleanse traffic.
Purpose-Built ASICs: Ensures performance without reliance on signatures.
Multi-Layer Protection: Comprehensive security across different network layers.

What benefits should users expect from Fortinet FortiDDoS?

Enhanced Security: Protects against a wide range of DDoS threats.
Performance Optimization: Improves network traffic management.
Cost Efficiency: Competitive pricing with powerful capabilities.
Effective Mitigation: Reduces risks with real-time threats monitoring.
User Data Protection: Safeguards personal and sensitive information.

Fortinet FortiDDoS is widely used in internet datacenters with multiple upstreams to protect infrastructure and customers from potential threats. Companies deploy Fortinet appliances for managing network traffic and ensuring optimal performance. They rely on it for safeguarding web pages, web services, and networks while benefiting from ease of troubleshooting and effective VPN connections, critical for application-based attack defense.

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Fortinet FortiWeb provides advanced web application protection, using AI-driven threat detection and seamless integration with Fortinet products, ensuring robust security and easy management. It's favored for its scalability in protecting websites, mobile apps, and APIs from threats like SQL injection.

Fortinet FortiWeb offers robust web application security with features like machine learning-driven threat detection, load balancing, and OWASP protection. Its comprehensive security measures include web traffic filtering and DDoS protection, making it ideal for securing APIs and web servers. Cost-effectiveness and easy deployment further enhance its appeal as it serves banking, e-commerce, and industrial sectors. Areas needing enhancement include load balancing capabilities, comprehensive documentation, and improved support response times, addressing user-reported issues such as false positives and integration challenges. Documentation for cloud deployment is crucial for enhanced logging and performance stability.

What are Fortinet FortiWeb's Key Features?

Machine Learning: Detects threats using advanced algorithms.
AI-Driven Threat Detection: Provides automated responses to vulnerabilities.
Load Balancing: Distributes traffic across servers for efficiency.
Anti-Defacement: Protects websites from unauthorized alterations.
OWASP Protection: Guards against common web security vulnerabilities.

Why Consider Fortinet FortiWeb for Web Security?

Cost-Effectiveness: Provides affordable security solutions.
Reliability: Offers consistent performance in threat protection.
Easy Deployment: Simplifies the integration process into existing systems.
Robust Security: Delivers comprehensive protection against cyber threats.
Integration: Ensures compatibility with Fortinet's broader security ecosystem.

Companies across banking, e-commerce, and financial sectors implement Fortinet FortiWeb for its comprehensive security features in protecting web applications from SQL injection and cross-site scripting. Its use as a web application firewall provides essential protection and load-balancing capabilities, ensuring compliance with standards like PCI DSS in cloud environments and industrial settings.

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Sample Customers

Trusted by over 9,000,000 Internet Applications and APIs, including Nasdaq, Zendesk, Crunchbase, Steve Madden, OkCupid, Cisco, Quizlet, Discord and more.

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data

Lush, Barnabas Health, Options, Riverside Healthcare, Hillsbourough County Schools, Columbia Public Schools, Schiller AG

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