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Fortinet FortiGate Reviews

Vendor: Fortinet
4.2 out of 5
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Fortinet FortiGate mindshare

As of August 2025, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiGate in the Firewalls category stands at 20.8%, up from 17.8% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Firewalls Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Fortinet FortiGate20.8%
Netgate pfSense12.0%
OPNsense11.6%
Other55.6%
Firewalls

PeerResearch reports based on Fortinet FortiGate reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategoryFirewallsAug 27, 2025Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersAug 27, 2025Download
ComparisonFortinet FortiGate vs Netgate pfSenseAug 27, 2025Download
ComparisonFortinet FortiGate vs OPNsenseAug 27, 2025Download
ComparisonFortinet FortiGate vs Sophos XGAug 27, 2025Download
Suggested products
TitleRatingMindshareRecommending
Netgate pfSense4.312.0%93%217 interviewsAdd to research
OPNsense4.211.6%97%40 interviewsAdd to research
 
 
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business198
Midsize Enterprise77
Large Enterprise92
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business6987
Midsize Enterprise3859
Large Enterprise8758
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Government
6%
University
5%
Educational Organization
5%
Retailer
4%
Healthcare Company
4%
Construction Company
4%
Media Company
3%
Non Profit
3%
Hospitality Company
3%
Energy/Utilities Company
3%
Insurance Company
3%
Outsourcing Company
2%
Real Estate/Law Firm
2%
Legal Firm
2%
Performing Arts
2%
Wholesaler/Distributor
2%
Transportation Company
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Consumer Goods Company
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%

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Fortinet FortiGate Reviews Summary
Author infoRatingReview Summary
Manager, Information Technology Operation/Presales at TechMonarch4.5As an IT MSP, I value Fortinet FortiGate's easy configuration, stable firmware, and user-friendly interface. Despite high costs and storage limitations without a hard disk, the ROI is favorable. I prefer it over alternatives due to superior functionality and rapid support.
Solution Architect at airtel4.5I use Fortinet FortiGate for branch and campus networks, valuing its cost efficiency and ease of management. Its improvement areas include offering evaluation licenses. ROI improved, reflecting increased infrastructure changes and renewals over the years.
Manager, Information Technology at a consumer goods company with 11-50 employees4.5We use Fortinet FortiGate for gateway security and appreciate its robust features, timely updates, and seamless integration with SD-WAN. While it meets our expectations and provides good ROI, further enhancement of FortiAnalyzer would improve our experience.
Senior Network Engineer/ Security at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees3.5I use Fortinet FortiGate primarily for security as a firewall, appreciating its similar functionality to Cisco at a lower cost. It's easy to deploy with a user-friendly interface, though I found support lacking during a geolocation issue.
Presales Engineer at Sencinet4.5I use Fortinet FortiGate for SD-WAN and firewalls primarily for medium to enterprise businesses. Its SD-WAN capabilities, security features, and integration with other Fortinet devices make it valuable, though licensing improvements, particularly for unified threat management, are needed.
Staff Infrastructure & Security Engineer at Mozn Systems4.5I found Fortinet FortiGate's IPS/IDS implementation and SD-WAN features valuable for flexibility and network redundancy. While upgrades sometimes disrupt configurations, its cost is reasonable. FortiGate's community and support impressed me compared to solutions like Cisco ASA and pfSense.
Cyber Security Analyst at a educational organization with 10,001+ employees4.0I use Fortinet FortiGate as a perimeter firewall for its robust security features and competitive pricing. Its SD-WAN integration is straightforward and enhances network performance. However, longer log retention without FortiGate Analyzer is needed for better monitoring.
IT Consultant at a tech services company with 1-10 employees4.5I use Fortinet FortiGate for its security features, ease of use, and cloud capabilities. While it requires code improvement and competitive pricing, its immediate ROI benefits include security savings, eliminating the need for multiple security programs.