Juniper vSRX vs Zyxel Unified Security Gateway comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiGate
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Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
306
Ranking in other categories
Firewalls (2nd), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (2nd), WAN Edge (1st)
Juniper vSRX
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
Firewalls (24th), Virtualization Security (3rd), Unified Threat Management (UTM) (8th)
Zyxel Unified Security Gateway
Average Rating
6.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Unified Threat Management (UTM) (14th)
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Unified Threat Management (UTM) category, the market share of Fortinet FortiGate is 224.2% and it increased by 17.1% compared to the previous year. The market share of Juniper vSRX is 3.8% and it decreased by 47.9% compared to the previous year. The market share of Zyxel Unified Security Gateway is 4.8% and it decreased by 33.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Unified Threat Management (UTM)
Unique Categories:
Firewalls
22.9%
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
21.5%
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Featured Reviews

JL
Feb 9, 2022
Secure, beneficial load balancing, and useful management UI
We use Fortinet FortiGate for a UPP solution. For example, DNS filtering, IPS, and VPN access The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiGate is load balancing. It can provide central management and VPNA. Additionally, it has enhanced our security environment. The management UI is more…
JonathanHowell - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 12, 2024
Provides access to route traffic with virtualization allowing you to leverage computing resources
The key dependency lies in the hardware. If you're hosting it in a virtual environment, it relies on the underlying hardware supporting that environment. Physically, you rely on the circuitry, chips, power, and other components. Therefore, using a virtualized platform introduces an additional layer of abstraction. You'll end up wasting money if you don't know what you're doing and use cases. It's not about buying a virtualized firewall. You're getting a virtualized router and a switch combined into one unit capable of performing telco-grade routing at a layer two level. It's a very complex piece of equipment used for threat management. It is capable of much more. We use it for its versatility; it can serve multiple purposes effectively. You can monitor the hypervisor for key performance indicators and understand how it's running and functioning. It integrates well with the most well-known operational toolsets. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
AK
Apr 23, 2024
Offers good anti-spam and web filtering features but needs to improve in the area of scalability
The product's most beneficial feature is its ability to adapt to and deal with all malware attacks. The intrusion detection capabilities I need are present in the solution. The tool has impacted the security posture in our organization since it has antivirus, anti-spam, web filters, security and quality control. The enhancement in the security posture has been beneficial for my company. Integrating Zyxel Unified Security Gateway with our company's existing network infrastructure has been good as it works fine and I haven't seen any issues in it till now. The vendor takes care of the maintenance part of the solution. I recommend the product to those who plan to use it. I rate the tool a six out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The customization potential is quite impressive."
"The stability and scalability of this solution are satisfactory. Its SD-WAN, VPN, and URL filtering features are very useful."
"Initial setup is easy to configure."
"Provides good firewall security and has great VPN features."
"It is easy to use. We chose this product for the possibility to have virtual domains (VDOMs). We are building another company in the group, and we would like to split the firewalling rules and policies between these two companies. Each company would be able to manage its own policies and security rules, which is an advantage of Fortinet FortiGate. We can define VDOMs, and every company can manage its own VDOM as if it has its own physical firewall, but in fact, we would be using the same physical appliance because we are also using the same internet lines. So, it allows us to reuse the existing resources without the disadvantage of having to compromise on policies and security. Each company can choose its own way of working."
"The security features are about the best that I've seen anywhere."
"The IPS is good. It protect my network from attackers."
"The security fabric is excellent."
"The solution has good features."
"There are a few valuable features that offer very good quality on the solution. Especially NetScreen. We used to use NetScreen for the the product line. It was a very mature solution, very robust, easy to configure, easy to manage, etc. It made it easy to do everything."
"Juniper is more flexible with the commit check and the commit confirmed command. The design of the forwarding and contract plan in the operating system is very important for the performance when we have very big traffic."
"The most valuable features are application filtering, content filtering, the intrusion prevention system (IPS), and definitely the application firewall."
"The authentication part is seamless and easy for people."
"The initial setup is pretty simple."
"One of Juniper vSRX's most valuable features is its integration with safety applications. It keeps the software secure from developers without relying on third-party solutions."
"The technical support has been good."
"The most valuable features of the solution stem from web filtering, malware protection, and antivirus."
"This is a capable appliance and the standard features work well for us."
"The solution can scale well."
 

Cons

"Some of the web policy reports could be improved."
"We sometimes have issues with FortiGate's routing table in the latest firmware update. We had to downgrade the device because our customers complained about bugs."
"There are just some services that aren't available. For example, the Ethernet or point-to-point protocols. They could add these services to their product offering - especially services for ISPs."
"The UTM filtering needs improvement."
"The feature which gives us a lot of pain is ASIC architecture."
"Quality control on their firmware versions needs improvement. When they introduce new firmware, there tend to be bugs."
"The solution could have licensing fees reduced in the future."
"I would like reporting to be improved and should offer a lot more tools to monitor the products."
"The solution could improve its technical support."
"he stability could be improved."
"They could provide support for cloud deployments."
"We experienced some technical issues during implementation"
"Juniper vSRX is expensive."
"The security feature must be improved."
"It could use more tutorials."
"VPN access is an area that needs improvement."
"The product has some scalability and data management issues where improvements are required."
"Sometimes it reboots when you least expect it, and that's the main issue."
"Although manageable, the user interface is a little bit slow and could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of FortiGate support is too expensive."
"The support subscription for the solution is annual. You are paying for support and there are two levels of support, professional and advanced."
"We purchased a five-year bundle package, which worked out cheaper than competing solutions."
"We find the most valuable aspect of this solution is the price. It is affordable, and cheaper than other firewalls."
"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."
"Fortinet FortiGate is reasonably priced."
"The price of FortiGate is average and I would say that based on the top five products available on the market, it is in the affordable range."
"For medium and enterprise organizations, FortiGate is more affordable."
"The solution is inexpensive."
"The ongoing licensing cost seems to be pretty standard. There are no additional costs."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"We like pricing through the AWS Marketplace."
"The solution is pricey."
"As a customer, the pricing is good for us."
"The solution could have been cheaper."
"After some research, I think that the cost of Juniper is more than Check Point, Palo Alto, and Fortinet."
"This gateway is pretty cheap."
"The price of Zyxel Unified Security Gateway is good compared to other similar products in the market."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
21%
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Educational Organization
81%
Computer Software Company
4%
Financial Services Firm
2%
Comms Service Provider
2%
Computer Software Company
20%
Comms Service Provider
14%
Retailer
7%
Real Estate/Law Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Juniper vSRX?
One of Juniper vSRX's most valuable features is its integration with safety applications. It keeps the software secur...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper vSRX?
The tool is sold in a package. Hence, the individual price is very low.
What needs improvement with Juniper vSRX?
The biggest downside of Juniper vSRX is its pricing, which may be too high for smaller organizations. While it's a de...
What do you like most about Zyxel Unified Security Gateway?
The most valuable features of the solution stem from web filtering, malware protection, and antivirus.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zyxel Unified Security Gateway?
The price of Zyxel Unified Security Gateway is good compared to other similar products in the market.
What needs improvement with Zyxel Unified Security Gateway?
If you have very secure data, Zyxel Unified Security Gateway will not be very useful. My company doesn't have to deal...
 

Also Known As

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