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Netskope Cloud Firewall vs Palo Alto Networks K2-Series comparison

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiGate
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Ranking in Firewalls
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
314
Ranking in other categories
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (1st), WAN Edge (1st)
Netskope Cloud Firewall
Ranking in Firewalls
48th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Palo Alto Networks K2-Series
Ranking in Firewalls
27th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2024, in the Firewalls category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiGate is 18.4%, up from 16.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Netskope Cloud Firewall is 0.0%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Palo Alto Networks K2-Series is 0.0%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Esubalew-Berihun - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 10, 2023
Easy to manage with reasonable pricing and good monitoring
We primarily use the solution for security purposes. We use it as a firewall for protection.  It helps protect our users, and we are able to initiate our own policies. It also provided good visibility and reporting.  The management is very easy. It offers very good security features.  The…
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Jun 15, 2021
Intuitive interface, easy to use, but priced high
We use the solution to protect our network perimeter because we have some software products that have internet connectivity The most valuable features are the intuitive user interface, ease of use, and reporting. They could improve by providing more features in the solution. I have been using…

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The license for Fortinet FortiGate is affordable in my country."
"We just pay a flat monthly fee to the vendor for the support."
"They are very competitive, but we like to have the factory warranty taken care of."
"It is expensive. You need to pay for the subscription every year, which is very expensive. The subscription includes technical support and hardware exchange in case of failure."
"The pricing is flexible."
"Pricing is good. They offer a lot of things, the most important is the support. Every time you upgrade your license, you also get insurance for the equipment. If you have any problem with equipment, they send in new equipment."
"Easy to understand licensing requirements."
"It is cost-effective, and provides a good value for your money. The pricing, and license renewal, is very reasonable for us."
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"The price of this solution is too high."
"Palo Alto Networks K2-Series is an expensive solution, the price could be reduced. They are more expensive than some of their competitors."
"This is an expensive solution, although you will get value for the price."
"Pricing is a sensitive issue because the cost is high in this market."
"It is an expensive solution."
"The overall price of Palo Alto Networks K2-Series could be reduced."
"This product is designed for large companies. The price would not be suitable for a small or medium size company."
"The pricing is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
22%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
6%
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Computer Software Company
29%
Energy/Utilities Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

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Also Known As

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

Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, Dell, HP, Oracle, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Vodafone, Orange, BT Group, Telstra, Deutsche Telekom, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, CenturyLink, NTT Communications, Tata Communications, SoftBank, China Mobile, Singtel, Telus, Rogers Communications, Bell Canada, Telkom Indonesia, Telkom South Africa, Telmex, Telia Company, Telkom Kenya
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State of North Dakota, SEGA, Alameda County Office of Education, Temple University, VERGE, CAME
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