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# FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall

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> FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall, part of the Fortinet Security Fabric, is a firewall solution with automated threat protection. It is designed to protect organizations from both internal and external threats, such as attacks, malware, and other vulnerabilities. The NGFW provides SSL inspection, application control, advanced visibility, and other security capabilities. 

This solution offers an intrusion prevention system (IPS) that identifies and proactively blocks malicious traffic. The can IPS monitor and inspect incoming traffic for vulnerabilities in order to take the appropriate action, which may include blocking access or quarantining hosts. NGFW inspects traffic using high-level speed, scale, and performance to prevent a negative user experience or site downtime.

Pricing information is provided by Fortinet. Support is available via phone, live chat, or an online portal.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 43 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 43 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Fortinet
- **Location**: Sunnyvale, US
- **Founded**: 2000

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing Details**: Pricing information is provided on request by Fortinet.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- Content Filtering
- Filtering
- Intrusion Detection System
- Intrusion Prevention System
- Network Monitoring
- Next-Generation Firewall
- Reporting/Analytics
- SSL Security
- VPN
- Vulnerability Scanning

## Category

- [Firewall Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4664/firewall/software)

## Alternatives

1. [WatchGuard Firebox](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/163348/watchguard-firebox) — 4.8/5 (446 reviews)
2. [ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/435331/manageengine-firewall-analyzer) — 4.5/5 (241 reviews)
3. [ESET Endpoint Security](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/134149/eset-endpoint-security) — 4.7/5 (1169 reviews)
4. [ZeroTrusted.ai](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/522649/ZeroTrusted-ai) — 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
5. [Cisco Meraki](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/420078/cisco-meraki) — 4.5/5 (129 reviews)

## Reviews

### "FortiGate NGFW" — 4.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *2 October 2022* | Computer Networking | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: One of the best firewalls I've ever used, It provides a very simple, easy-to-use user interface.
A wealth of security and encryption features, and support routing as well.
And the best feature for me is that there is a huge community in the world to discuss the problems facing the user and share experiences.
> 
> **Cons**: I think I did not encounter any problems or negatives during the period of my use.
> 
> My Fortigate experience is very special.
This product helped me to set up a first point of defense to prevent cyber-attacks as well as control the access of users within the network.
And best of all, it supports routing and VPN services.

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### "Fortinet review" — 5.0/5

> **Murali** | *6 December 2024* | Telecommunications | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Robustness of the product and the features that it offers. Simple to use with centralised management. ability to further virtualise and set boundries and scope.
> 
> **Cons**: So far so good, but as an improvement logging could be improved.
> 
> I have used this product for all years and the features it offers has been amazing

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### "FortiGate NGF is a good product alone but lacks a lot of functions" — 5.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *12 January 2023* | Transportation/Trucking/Railroad | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: It is easy to use, has a low learning curve, backups and restores are not complicated, the policy editor is great and it has a low profile on the DC.
> 
> **Cons**: It's limited by default, you want more log analysis? Get another product from Fortinet, wish to manage mail? Well, that's another product. Other solutions offer better visibility of application stacks.
> 
> I can't complain, it works well, the support is excellent and updates are easy to set up.

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### "Affordable and Easy to use" — 4.0/5

> **Fatema** | *3 February 2025* | Computer Networking | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Easy to use and affordable price and simple gui management
> 
> **Cons**: No advanced features like Checkpoint, Palo alto and Cisco Firewall
> 
> overall best for small and mid size company, In build SD wan is best

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### "FortiGate balanced in quality and price" — 5.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *24 November 2022* | Computer & Network Security | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: + integration with other systems + Simple interface+ the ability to expand the FortiSwitch network+ Integration with Safetica
> 
> **Cons**: - no support for multiple languages- difficult communication with support- long waiting time for delivery (applies to Poland)

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