We performed a comparison between Juniper vSRX and Netgate pfSense based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Firewalls solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The interface is very good."
"The initial setup of Fortinet FortiGate was straightforward."
"Their interface is very easy to use, it is without bugs."
"The security features are about the best that I've seen anywhere."
"I really like the captive portal feature for our guest network. It has nice VLAN features in terms of separating our network. The anti-virus is also good."
"We use a lot of function on the IPS and it works well for us."
"FortiGate's web and URL filtering are unlike any other firewall I've used. The functionality of URL filtering in those solutions is problematic because everything is encrypted, and firewalls can't break that encryption protocol. Fortinet has an SSL proxy, so the encryption is done before the packet ever leaves the FortiGate. The URL filter is definitely one of the most helpful features."
"Overall, the pricing of the solution is very good. The product offers good value."
"The hardware is stable."
"The technical support services are excellent."
"We like the solution’s protocol and its dashboard system."
"The command feature is valuable."
"The architecture of the OS in Juniper is very good. It's flexibility, scalability, and the technicality is also good."
"The product’s quality and performance are better than other vendors."
"It is deployed on the customer site, and we manage the firewalls on this side."
"It is easy for me to go in and update settings, make changes, or add/remove rules or security."
"It is a stable solution."
"Good basic firewall features."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"Its scalability is a strong point."
"The product’s documentation is good."
"Sophos Intercept X is scalable. Currently, we have almost 30 people using it in our company."
"It is a very good solution for enterprises that need a VPN for their employees. It is the best way to provide a remote work facility to employees at a very low cost. Other solutions that I have had in the past were very expensive. Enterprises don't always have that kind of money to invest."
"I can manage it easily by myself."
"Fortinet FortiGate can be integrated with different platforms. They have integrations in place, but I can't say they're 100%."
"Fortinet could improve the windows opener or the virtual IP solutions for opening windows. The virtual IP settings need improvement as firewalls are trending in new development directions."
"The feature which gives us a lot of pain is ASIC architecture."
"A sandbox would be good in order to be able to inspect the emails containing spam and be able to validate the emails that contain malware, prior to delivering to the customer."
"The Wi-Fi controller needs a lot of improvement."
"The solution can have more features in a single box that can be multi-applied to integrate everything."
"Fortinet needs to overhaul its documentation."
"The command line is complicated, and the interface could be better."
"The solution should consider improving its licensing policies."
"Fortinet is more user friendly than Juniper. In terms of remote access, I actually prefer using Fortinet. It's much easier to configure."
"It is pretty complex to manage and could be easier."
"Some people complain that the solution tends to have a steep learning curve. It could be because most people have basic familiarity with Cisco or other similar products and maybe have never worked closely with Juniper products."
"I would like to see an activity sensor for malicious content or sensor for viruses and malware."
"The security feature must be improved."
"There are too many types of licenses, which can be confusing."
"The GUI really needs a lot of work, and it has got worse with successive version updates."
"Ease of use is a problem for a user who is unfamiliar with this product because, in the interface, everything has to be set manually."
"We have not had any problems with it, and we also do not have a need for any new features. If anything, its reporting can be better. Sophos has better reporting than pfSense. Sophos has more detailed information. pfSense is not as detailed. It is summarized."
"pfSense is not user-friendly. I hope to have something to make the interfaces more user-friendly."
"Other solutions provide more scope for growth. For instance, we can have only 10 to 20 employees on VPN, but other solutions can support more users. We also have more capabilities to increase the performance of the solution."
"It was difficult to configure our web printer through the solution. This process could be easier. Additionally, integration with SD-WAN solution."
"I would like to see pfSense integrate WireGuard. Currently, pfSense uses OpenVPN, and there's nothing wrong with it, but WireGuard is a lot leaner and meaner."
"A way to clean squid cache from the GUI."
"I expect a better interface with more log analysis because I create my own interface."
Juniper vSRX is ranked 27th in Firewalls with 33 reviews while Netgate pfSense is ranked 1st in Firewalls with 128 reviews. Juniper vSRX is rated 7.8, while Netgate pfSense is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Juniper vSRX writes "Fast with good usability and fairly scalable". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Netgate pfSense writes "User-friendly, easy to manage the firewall, rule-wise and interface-wise". Juniper vSRX is most compared with Juniper SRX Series Firewall, Azure Firewall, Meraki MX, Cisco Secure Firewall and Fortinet FortiGate-VM, whereas Netgate pfSense is most compared with OPNsense, Sophos XG, KerioControl, Sophos UTM and Cisco Secure Firewall. See our Juniper vSRX vs. Netgate pfSense report.
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