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Sophos XG vs Sophos XGS comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024
 

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)
Sophos XG
Ranking in Firewalls
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
196
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Sophos XGS
Ranking in Firewalls
17th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Firewalls category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiGate is 19.8%, up from 17.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos XG is 11.3%, up from 8.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos XGS is 1.6%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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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…
Akshay Y P - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 20, 2024
Has good technical support services, but the GUI needs enhancement
The product’s new variant allows for faster processing of data packets from LAN to WAN, surpassing the capabilities of an 8G firewall. It provides threat prevention features, including WAF, IPS, and AV. We have configured SSL VPN capabilities for different branches, which have been working efficiently. For our minimalistic usage, it has been performing well in transferring data from on-premise devices. It helps us generate detailed reports on the dashboard. The product’s integration with Sophos Central enhances security architecture by enabling centralized management under a single dashboard. We recommend Sophos XG as a priority as it is much more reliable and has efficient technical assistance. It is much easier for configuration, web filtering, or web extension than one of its competitors. I rate it a seven out of ten.
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…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"There is an easy process for configuring it, and it is straightforward to implement the device from scratch."
"The features that prevent internet connections, the filtering are the most valuable because we did not have any internet protection before."
"The simplicity of the configuration and the stability of the product are most valuable. The VPN concentrator is very useful."
"Provides good firewall security and has great VPN features."
"The solution is scalable."
"Security solution with a straightforward and quick setup. It's a stable and scalable product."
"The SD-WAN function is very developed. It has SD-WAN functionality with security features in one device. We can manage from one single console SD-WAN and the security policy."
"The product is easy to use and is stable. The SV1 functionality is a benefit."
"It's a complete firewall solution that has everything."
"The firewall functionality and unified threat management are the most useful features."
"We have found that the simplicity of the XG 210 is its most valuable feature."
"The most valuable features of Sophos XG for our use cases are its firewall capabilities, its ability to connect to wide area and local networks, and its VPN functionality."
"The antivirus features are valuable."
"There are many features. VPN, firewalling, and intrusion detection are the main features that are most useful for us at this time."
"It is very easy to configure and straightforward. The firewall rules are straightforward. It works great out of the box. It has been working as advertised, and I haven't had any issues with it."
"The product is very easy to explore. It has a very good layout."
"Sophos XGS' most valuable features are protection and intrusion prevention detection."
"Sophos offers strong features such as IPS and application control that are particularly valuable."
"It’s popular because it’s easy to manage, the cloud console is excellent, and it supports VPNs. It can also integrate with endpoints, though this is optional. Regarding threat intelligence, customers in Central Europe often prefer managing their threat hunting rather than using the more expensive service from Sophos. This feature is handy for large international companies with many employees. Threat intelligence requires separate licensing and is optional. Customers can either manage it themselves or purchase the additional service from Sophos, which includes further actions and is more expensive. Smaller companies often don’t have the budget for this."
"The solution is stable."
"I like the Sophos UI. It interface has a more comfortable feel than the competitors."
"The threat intelligence capabilities of the tool are good."
"I recommend Sophos XGS because it is easy to use, more secure, and scalable."
"The product was easy for us to install."
 

Cons

"Fortinet FortiGate could improve by having better visibility. Palo Alto has better visibility."
"Its reporting can be improved. Sometimes, I don't get proper reports."
"Currently, without the additional reporting module, we only have access to basic reporting."
"The license renewal process, annual renewal price, and the web application firewall features should be improved."
"The support we receive when we need to upgrade is not satisfactory and has room for improvement."
"It needs more available central management."
"Fortinet FortiGate should improve the VPN tokens."
"There were quite a few problems with the stability of the system."
"They should improve the hardware. If they can do that, it will be a very good product."
"There needs to be a way that we can distinguish between educational institutions on Youtube and other Youtube videos. You can do this on Fortinet. Basically, they can block all other Youtube videos besides those that are from educational institutions. With Sophos, you either allow for all Youtube videos or none at all. They need to allow for more specification on different websites."
"Sophos XG does not have the ability to disconnect a user."
"The response time could stand improvement."
"Its user interface is a little bit slow."
"Scalability it is a bit limited. We did a sizing exercise before the purchase. But that was just to fit our current needs. There was no room for having an option to upgrade the device. The only option that we have if we are grow in the near future, is to go for another model with higher specs, which is actually more expensive. In other words it doesn't have that modularity ."
"When it comes to improvements that the vendor can make, we see that the cloud integration for managing all the firewalls is essentially a replacement of the on-prem version we had and is not sufficiently mature."
"In Sophos XG, the throughput for larger networks is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"Sophos XGS changes every two years, so we must update our knowledge. We can only test it with real requirements or problems to find scalability and reliability. We can't find these in normal testing. We can see reviews based on Gartner reports, but sometimes, we really feel problems. It can create many issues, even compatibility problems with fiber modules. Only system integrators or installers find these problems."
"It would be useful if Sophos XGS included DDNS-based features."
"I would like to see a history of the monthly bandwidth utilization, the bandwidth consumption for a period of time."
"The reporting could be better."
"In the new release 19, there should be the implementation of a cloud service that you can use to set up the IPSec tunnels, and the SD-WAN from the WAN dashboard, and then you can push that configuration out to every firewall that you have."
"The threat detection system could be more GUI-based or provide templates for common threats."
"Level one technical support is not good at all and needs to be improved."
"Sophos XGS's response to zero-day attacks could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Setup cost may be not so low, as you expect, because it depends on different factors, but TCO for 5 years may pleasantly surprise you."
"The price of Fortinet FortiGate is the lowest in the market."
"I think that the pricing is fair."
"Our licensing costs are on a yearly basis."
"They are very competitive, but we like to have the factory warranty taken care of."
"They need to be competitive with other solutions."
"We pay for the solution annually."
"The support subscription for the solution is annual. You are paying for support and there are two levels of support, professional and advanced."
"We have a three-year license."
"The price of Sophos XG is reasonable."
"Sophos XG is not an expensive solution. If you are willing to pay more, then there is the Check Point firewall which is the best out of all the vendors."
"The price is reasonable but it would be great if it was reduced to half the price."
"The price is fair."
"The pricing is very high."
"The price is cheaper than that of some competing vendors."
"Because we're in education, Sophos gives us a very competitive price for it."
"Sophos XGS costs around $75,000 for fifty units."
"XGS' price could be lower, though it's moderately priced in the market."
"There is an annual licensing fee to use Sophos XGS. It is an expensive solution."
"I can't recall the exact amount that was paid. It was likely around $12,000 or less - around $4,000 a year."
"The price of Sophos XGS is average compared to other offers from other OEMs."
"The pricing for Sophos is much better compared to that of Fortinet and Check Point. On a scale from one to five with one being expensive and five being competitive, I would rate Sophos' pricing at four. The pricing can be for the hardware appliance and the license, or it can be subscription-based. It can be around 3000 USD up to 25,000 USD per year depending on the model or series of the hardware you choose to buy."
"A central firewall on the cloud with a cluster might be 70,000 to 80,000 euros for a three-year license."
"The licensing cost is in the normal range and is not very costly."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
22%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Computer Software Company
17%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
6%
Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Educational Organization
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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What are the main differences in features between Sophos XG and FortiGate 80F?
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What Is The Biggest Difference Between Sophos UTM and Sophos XG?
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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?
On a scale of one to ten, I would rate the pricing of Sophos XGS at an eight out of ten. Cost and pricing of the prod...
What needs improvement with Sophos XGS?
Some features need remuneration and there are performance improvements required.
 

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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