Fortinet FortiGate Reviews

I deploy SD-WAN and we use it for a next-gen firewall.

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. You don't need to buy two separate devices for two functionalities. 

You don't need to spend your time on both devices for an SD-WAN and a security firewall device. You only need to manage in one console

The central management for the FortiGate Fortinet Firewall needs improvement. They have the manager to do the essential management for both SD-WAN and the security policy. They should also improve the SD-WAN function.

I have been using FortiGate for five years. 

Their support is good. They are experts. 

I think the pricing is fair. 

I would rate FortiGate an eight out of ten. They should improve the SD-WAN and central data management center.

Our primary use for this solution is as an SMB boundary firewall, and we now use their Security Fabric.

This is a quality product with ok support, and it is better than the competition we've tried.

Security Fabric makes VLANs a breeze. It impresses customers, as well as saves them money over the long run when comparing apples to apples.

FortiOS is not simple. Too many people think it should be simple to use, but the complexity of the product makes that impossible.

The support for this solution is ok.

I have found the IPS, antivirus, and the feature that allows you to have a firewall in the same appliance most valuable. Additionally, the solution has good throughput and can handle many types of operations, such as VPNs and firewall rules.

There are a lot of bugs I have found in the solution and it is difficult to upgrade. These areas need improvement.

I have been using this solution within the past 12 months.

The solution is stable.

The technical support could be improved. There is a long waiting time for a resolution.

I rate Fortinet Fortigate a seven out of ten.

We are resellers of Fortinet FortiGate.

We use this solution locally and as a VPN.

We have a lot of experience with this solution and haven't had any issues. For repairs, the RMA process is also good.

We don't have any issues with the interface, customization, or integration. This solution works well.

We would like to see better pricing.

This version is stable and I don't have any issues with this solution. In our environment, it works well.

Technical support is good.

The price of the license and warranty can be better because it is very expensive.

The license renewal is very expensive.

There are no additional costs in addition to the standard license fees.

I would rate Fortinet FortiGate an eight out of ten.

Our primary use case is as a firewall. 

Customers want to load balance more than six internet lines. FortiGate is the only solution that can accomplish this. 

The monitoring and the visibility, in this proxy, is very weak. I would for them to develop better visibility, monitoring, and reporting.  

It's not always stable. When there's heavy traffic, we get hardware problems. 

Their technical support is very good. 

The configuration was very easy. I didn't have any problems with it.

 It depends on the project, but I don't need a lot of resources to maintain it. One or two staff are enough to deploy and maintain it.

I integrated it myself. 

Our licensing costs are on a yearly basis. 

I would rate it a seven out of ten. Not a ten because of the monitoring and the stability issues. 

Fortinet products are used mostly for internet firewalls. Fortinet's has a great reputation, and all our computer operators are very happy with it. When it comes to firewalls, Fortinet packages are very attractive, which also helps.

I like how we can achieve total integration.

The cloud features can be improved. The sandboxing part is only available in limited parts of the cloud. If they could expand that, customers would find it slightly better. The price can always be cheaper as well.

We have been using Fortinet FortiGate for about five or six years.

Fortinet FortiGate is very stable. It's a good product.

Technical support was very good.

You need some training, but it's mostly easy. It's a bit of pain, but it's not that difficult, even if you're untrained.

This solution was deployed by a team of four engineers who work under me.

It's expensive, but compared to the competition it's okay. Fortinet's pricing is more attractive than some of its competitors. There's also an annual support license that you can buy with it.

On a scale from one to ten, I would give Fortinet FortiGate a nine.

My primary use is for border protection for connectivity out onto the Internet. This product has performed exceptionally well.

It just runs. We have had very few issues with the solution.

It is a good product from a price perspective versus functionality. It is easy to use and performs very well.

There could be more integration between the logging and analytical platforms to make it more seamless and integrated.

It is a very secure, easily managed product. It keeps up-to-date with all the variabilities.

Price-wise, it's at a good price point for our market.

If someone is considering this solution, they should do their homework to learn about the product. A user should make sure they compare between a short list of products. The choice should be made after considering price, support, ease of access, and evaluation of integration with other products the organization still uses. Due diligence is the key to integrating a solution.

We are a solution integrator and FortiGate is one of the security products that we implement for our clients.

The support is the main thing that needs to be improved.

We have been using Fortinet FortiGate for five years.

This product is definitely scalable. Our clients range from small to medium-sized businesses.

The technical support needs to be improved, and I would rate them a six out of ten.

The initial setup is straightforward.

This is a product that I would recommend.

I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.