Huawei NGFW vs SonicWall NSa 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
311
Ranking in other categories
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (2nd), WAN Edge (1st)
Huawei NGFW
Ranking in Firewalls
31st
Average Rating
7.2
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
Unified Threat Management (UTM) (13th)
SonicWall NSa
Ranking in Firewalls
19th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
80
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the Firewalls category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiGate is 22.6%, up from 20.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei NGFW is 1.0%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SonicWall NSa is 1.6%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Firewalls
Unique Categories:
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
21.5%
WAN Edge
24.4%
Unified Threat Management (UTM)
7.5%
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Featured Reviews

William Nogueira - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 11, 2023
Helps reduce our mean time to remediate and our security risk, and provides good visibility into our environment
While FortiGate offers a wide range of security features, I sometimes feel that the platform could benefit from more extensive improvements. Given the multitude of functions it provides, I wonder if the developers have enough time to adequately refine each aspect. However, for our specific needs, FortiGate currently performs adequately. The debugging and troubleshooting has room for improvement. I would like to see greater integration with third-party solutions. For instance, one example would be integrating Endpoint Protection with FortiGate, such that if an issue arises with Endpoint Protection, an action could be automatically triggered on FortiGate. I am concerned about Fortinet's ability to help us meet regulatory compliance because its optimal functionality requires deploying all solutions within the mesh as Fortinet products. This raises questions about the compatibility and integration of non-Fortinet technologies within the Fortinet Security Fabric.
VZ
May 20, 2024
GUI application allows for easy monitoring and analysis of potential intrusions but needs improvement in threat prevention signatures
Based on the threat prevention signatures, they need updates. They should add some machine learning features and Machine learning detection. In future releases, I would like to see improvements in CDR technology. Forcepoint is pitching CDR technology, which extends sandboxing. Configuring data on the console needs enhancement. Huawei also need to improve spam techniques and add a web application firewall. Currently, Huawei does not have a built-in web application firewall (WAF) like Fortinet does. Tools like SIEM, SOAR, and Tenable can be integrated, but they require additional setup and should be integrated via API. For external threat detection, using the TAXII or STIX protocol, would be an improvement over the current features.
SK
May 25, 2022
Their support is better than most competitors
SonicWall prevents and restricts access to websites for employees as well as anyone who comes into the office Most firewalls have active/active high-availability mode. If I'm paying for two firewalls, why shouldn't AI utilize both? It would be better if SonicWall came with n active/active feature…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"FortiGate has a strong security topic which allows all of the Fortinet devices to communicate and share information which makes their security more powerful."
"The solution is highly scalable because they have devices that can handle a large amount of traffic."
"Fortinet FortiGate's ease of management is the most valuable feature."
"We are a visual effects company, and there have been a number of high profile security issues in our industry. This has brought us to a higher standard of security, which our clients are very keen on these days."
"The most valuable feature is the FortiManager for centralized management."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"The payment function for applications is good."
"FortiGate is on the cheaper end, and it offers good value."
"The most useful feature is the performance of the firewalls and networking operations."
"It enables us to configure different policies and restrictions for specific users within the same subnet."
"The mapping features and traffic logging are good."
"Huawei support is excellent. I rate it 10 out of 10."
"The security is good. It's as effective as anything else on the market."
"The user interface is very, very good."
"I had no difficulty using the Huawei NGFW."
"The setup is quite easy."
"Setup is easy. Anyone with basic firewall experience can do it."
"It is able to fulfill my requirements. It protects our network environment. It has control over IPS, signatures, and it can also manage bandwidth and mapping. It is also stable and has good support."
"SD-WAN is a good feature."
"With the deployment of the SonicWall NSA solution, we never suffered a problem due to invasion or contamination of any kind."
"The basic firewall rules of the solution are great."
"Compared to Cisco, SonicWall NSa is much easier to configure."
"The most valuable feature I've found is VPN and web protection, particularly with navigation assessment. We use the application control feature to create rules controlling specific application navigation."
"Deep packet inspection and intelligent application control are the most valuable features. It is a very updated solution. It is very current as compared to other brands and vendors."
 

Cons

"It would be nice if FortiGate incorporated some built-in endpoint protection features. I would also like a built-in SOC dashboard for managing multiple Fortinet firewalls."
"It is stable, but its stability can be improved."
"I would like Fortinet to add more automation to FortiGate."
"There were quite a few problems with the stability of the system."
"I feel that the reporting needs to be improved."
"The captive portal could be improved."
"Some of the web policy reports could be improved."
"The firmware needs improvement because there are bugs when a new release comes through. Sometimes, the configuration changes, and it's a bit harder to see where the fail is. The first time that you have the firmware, it tends to have some issues, and it's better to wait a bit to update the equipment."
"The user interface could be more user-friendly."
"Wi-Fi scanning and Wi-Fi analysis would be useful features to include in the future."
"The WAF capability in the Huawei Firewall is missing."
"The solution doesn't seem to be very mature. Our networking team says they are experiencing a lot of issues in the firewalls and some routers."
"The solution does not have sandboxing features."
"The solution is scalable but it is difficult because you need to purchase new systems, it is not just one click."
"The tool lacks features."
"The tool does not have web functionality. It needs to also have high end firewalls."
"The solution can be a bit expensive."
"We also use the Sophos Firewall for web configuration, which we don't have in SonicWall. Only Sophos has those options. If SonicWall included that feature, that would be a benefit for us."
"I'd like to see integration with Microsoft 365 for authentication."
"You can do zero-trust networking with them, but it's not easy."
"The ongoing service fees are high."
"SonicWall NSa has occasional bugs, particularly during upgrades, and that's an area for improvement."
"I would like to see better integration."
"They should consider upgrading the capabilities within the GUI."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Their licensing costs are annual. The UTM feature license along with their support is called FortiCare. We include that as a part of the annual maintenance cost. Palo Alto or Juniper also have an annual subscription charge for UTM. Price, of course, can always be more competitive, but it is not the most expensive product. The price-performance ratio is quite high for FortiGate."
"Compared to Palo Alto, which we have used in the past, pricing and licensing are okay."
"On a scale of one being cheap and ten being expensive, I rate the tool's price as an eight."
"Before choosing a piece of equipment you have to take into account the cost-benefit offered by each one. Sometimes it is not worth paying a very cheap price to have a minimum level of security."
"The pricing for this solution is good."
"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."
"I think that the pricing is fair."
"The pricing is flexible."
"The pricing is cheap."
"The solution isn't cheap. It's market price."
"I believe that we are entitled to a one-year extension on our licensing."
"The price of the license of this solution is high."
"Huawei is priced lower than most competitors."
"Huawei is 30% cheaper than Arista."
"The solution is inexpensive."
"When you compare the price with other products, it's quite cost-effective. But the problem is always after, let's say, two years or three years later because they are not able to provide updates or patches very quickly."
"The return on investment is very good."
"We paid about 10,000 in our currency for one packet of SonicWall NSa."
"There is a license required for this solution and you can purchase a one, two, or three year term. Typically businesses choose the one year subscription and then later choose the three year licensing option if they are satisfied."
"The price of SonicWall NSa is expensive."
"If you want to connect more than five concurrent users by VPN then you have to pay an additional fee."
"Additional resources are too expensive."
"The price is high. I would rate it four to five out of ten."
"Normally, when we buy any product, we buy it with a five-year service built into it. Later on, depending on the growth of the organization, we go for a new one or an upgrade."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
21%
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
7%
Retailer
6%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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 do you like most about Huawei NGFW?
The solution's implementation is pretty easy.
What needs improvement with Huawei NGFW?
I stopped using the tool because it didn't meet my expectations. I tried integrating the solution with Arista’s Edge ...
What do you like most about SonicWall NSa?
The product blocks access when I visit unrecognized websites.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SonicWall NSa?
The solution is cheaper than others. It has a reasonable price.
What needs improvement with SonicWall NSa?
The dashboard must be improved. The product should enable alerts. When hackers compromise our websites and applicatio...
 

Also Known As

FortiGate 60b, FortiGate 60c, FortiGate 80c, FortiGate 50b, FortiGate 200b, FortiGate 110c, FortiGate
Huawei USG Firewalls, USG9500 Series, USG6600 Series, USG6300 Series
NSA 250M, NSA 2600, NSA 3600, NSA 4600, NSA 5600, Dell SonicWALL NSA
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

1. Amazon Web Services 2. Microsoft 3. IBM 4. Cisco 5. Dell 6. HP 7. Oracle 8. Verizon 9. AT&T 10. T-Mobile 11. Sprint 12. Vodafone 13. Orange 14. BT Group 15. Telstra 16. Deutsche Telekom 17. Comcast 18. Time Warner Cable 19. CenturyLink 20. NTT Communications 21. Tata Communications 22. SoftBank 23. China Mobile 24. Singtel 25. Telus 26. Rogers Communications 27. Bell Canada 28. Telkom Indonesia 29. Telkom South Africa 30. Telmex 31. Telia Company 32. Telkom Kenya
KMITL, Peking University
Orange County Rescue Mission, First Source, Michaels & Taylor, Green Clinic Health System, Aspire Chiltern Skills and Enterprise Centre, UnitedStack, Faith Lutheran College Redlands, Celtic Manor Resort, Star Kay White, Air Works, Unimat Life, NHS Yorkshire and Humber Commissioning Support (YHCS), Hutt City Council, Mato Grosso do Sul, Nspyre
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