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IPFire vs Sophos XGS comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiGate
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Ranking in Firewalls
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
316
Ranking in other categories
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (1st), WAN Edge (1st)
IPFire
Ranking in Firewalls
39th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Sophos XGS
Ranking in Firewalls
16th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
70
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Featured Reviews

DineshKumar28 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 25, 2024
Effective threat prevention with responsive customer support
We are using Fortinet FortiGate as a firewall Fortinet FortiGate has been invaluable. It has helped save costs due to its various features, reliable performance, very good UI, low latency, and stability. The Threat Intel engine in Fortinet FortiGate is highly rated for its effectiveness in…
Amr Fouad - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 19, 2024
Prevented any kind of hacking and enables us to comply with customer requirements
We use the solution for firewall, intrusion prevention and detection. We installed it in order to comply with customers requirements IPFire has prevented any kind of hacking and enables us to comply with customer requirements. Accessing the internet was a bit complicated. We opted for this…
MarounAbboud - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 3, 2022
Gives us peace of mind with network security, application control, and web server protection
Our main use case for Sophos XGS is to protect our network and internet connection, which consists of Aruba, HP, Avaya, and Sophos switches. It's a very new product for us at this time, having previously used a variety of other security solutions including Sophos SG (now UTM), Sophos XG, as well as…

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

Pros

"Secure, user-friendly, stable, and scalable network security solution. Installation is straightforward."
"The solution is very easy to understand. It's not overly complex."
"The pipe filter application is an outstanding feature."
"The web tutor and automatic rules by schedule are good features."
"It's an easy solution to set up."
"FortiGate's ability to perform as expected and fulfil our needs has been the most compelling feature for network security."
"The most valuable feature is the FortiManager for centralized management."
"The most useful functionality of Fortinet FortiGate is the user interface, multiple engines, and their cloud with the latest integrations. Additionally, the Security Fabric tool is very good."
"IPFire has prevented any kind of hacking and enables us to comply with customer requirements."
"We are happy and satisfied with all the features."
"The solution is stable."
"The threat management system and VPN are most valuable."
"The most valuable feature of Sophos XGS is its ease of use."
"The initial setup is very user-friendly because they have graphical user interface options and command line interface options. I would give the initial setup a rating of five out of five."
"The solution offers more antimalware and antivirus feeds than others."
"It's user-friendly and quite easy to configure. It's easy to communicate with the Sophos support team."
"The solution is stable."
 

Cons

"One of the problems I was having was with user mapping, and it is an issue for which I have escalated tickets with Fortinet support."
"A couple of things I've seen that need improvement, especially in terms of a hard coding. The driver-level active moment really is out-of-the-box and we have to have contact the customer support and sometimes it is difficult to resolve."
"Difficult to add or define, and not that easy to configure and manage."
"It does not have key authentication for admin access."
"I think there could be more QoS features"
"The firewall engine is not so strong as of now, in my opinion... My second concern is that, while they have Zero-day vulnerability and anti-malware features, the threat engine needs to be strengthened, its efficiency can be increased."
"With FortiGate, the main complaint that I have heard is about the technical support."
"Fortinet already improved FortiGate, but in the current market, many brands of security devices have improved together. Fortinet still needs to catch up with market standards. Fortinet is lacking in features in comparison to competitors."
"Accessing the internet was a bit complicated."
"Sophos XGS could improve by having better integration with Active Directory."
"Sophos XGS could improve the price."
"Support could be improved."
"Sometimes, we haven't received proper support. They couldn't find the solutions that we required. One thing that we need is an NTP server facility. The Sophos XGS device does not have this capacity or this feature."
"The reporting could be better."
"Deployment could be easier."
"The functionality of SD-WAN compared to other boxes is lacking."
"Sophos XGS would benefit from further development in the SD-WAN area."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price, in comparison to other products is very cheap."
"The pricing for this solution is good."
"The product pricing is reasonable."
"The license of Fortinet FortiGate should be reduced."
"The Indian market is different than the European and American markets. When you compare they need to be a bit more aggressive on pricing."
"The price of Fortinet FortiGate could improve, it is expensive."
"Pricing and licensing is a little bit complicated in FortiGate. They are always on the higher side. This is one issue that we always raise with the company that they should reduce the price according to Indian market requirements. There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
"The pricing is flexible."
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"Sophos XGS is priced lower than some of its competitors, such as Fortinet"
"Sophos XGS is competitively priced."
"The price of the solution is reasonable and their target market is small to medium-sized companies."
"A central firewall on the cloud with a cluster might be 70,000 to 80,000 euros for a three-year license."
"Sophos XGS is a very expensive solution."
"Once you pay for the Sophos XGS hardware there is no license required. There are additional costs if you want the support. We have purchased support for three years."
"I pay close to $10,000 per year, which I find to be expensive compared to the other similar solution or equivalent solutions."
"I would like to see them reduce the price."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
22%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Comms Service Provider
22%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Educational Organization
5%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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 ...
What needs improvement with IPFire?
Accessing the internet was a bit complicated.
What is your primary use case for IPFire?
We use the solution for firewall, intrusion prevention and detection. We installed it in order to comply with custome...
What advice do you have for others considering IPFire?
I recommend the solution. Overall, I rate the solution an eight or nine out of ten.
What do you like most about Sophos XGS?
The policies are the greatest feature. They allow us to configure granular control over our network traffic.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos XGS?
We paid around 17,000 pounds for a three-year package. The cost is reasonable and comparable to our previous solution.
What needs improvement with Sophos XGS?
A feature that could be improved in Sophos XGS is the ability to perform internal vulnerability checks. This would pr...
 

Also Known As

FortiGate 60b, FortiGate 60c, FortiGate 80c, FortiGate 50b, FortiGate 200b, FortiGate 110c, FortiGate
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Sample Customers

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