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Fortinet FortiGate-VM Reviews

Vendor: Fortinet
4.2 out of 5

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Fortinet FortiGate-VM mindshare

As of April 2026, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiGate-VM in the Firewalls category stands at 2.0%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Firewalls Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiGate-VM2.0%
Fortinet FortiGate17.2%
OPNsense9.6%
Other71.2%
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PeerResearch reports based on Fortinet FortiGate-VM reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategoryFirewallsApr 13, 2026Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersApr 13, 2026Download
ComparisonFortinet FortiGate-VM vs Fortinet FortiGateApr 13, 2026Download
ComparisonFortinet FortiGate-VM vs Netgate pfSenseApr 13, 2026Download
ComparisonFortinet FortiGate-VM vs Sophos FirewallApr 13, 2026Download
Suggested products
TitleRatingMindshareRecommending
Fortinet FortiGate4.217.2%92%589 interviewsAdd to research
Netgate pfSense4.38.6%94%221 interviewsAdd to research
 
 
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business64
Midsize Enterprise29
Large Enterprise34
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business312
Midsize Enterprise184
Large Enterprise294
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Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Media Company
6%
Marketing Services Firm
6%
Construction Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Government
5%
Educational Organization
4%
Outsourcing Company
4%
Performing Arts
4%
University
4%
Retailer
4%
Healthcare Company
4%
Insurance Company
3%
Real Estate/Law Firm
2%
Hospitality Company
2%
Energy/Utilities Company
2%
Transportation Company
2%
Non Profit
2%
Wholesaler/Distributor
2%
Legal Firm
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Renewables & Environment Company
1%
Logistics Company
1%
International Affairs Institute
1%
 
Fortinet FortiGate-VM Reviews Summary
Author infoRatingReview Summary
Network Administrator at THK Co Ltd4.0As a network administrator, I value Fortinet FortiGate-VM's IPS, web, and DNS filters, using it for over 10 years. Setup was challenging without prior experience, and my current device is underpowered, requiring replacement. I chose it for its price.
CISO at Orient Technologies Pvt. Ltd.4.5I find Fortinet FortiGate-VM a stable, scalable cloud firewall, offering rapid deployment, real-time threat response, and improved security. Its ease of integration and value surpass competitors, earning a 9/10 despite minor VM availability concerns.
Professional Services Consultant at Redington Middle East and Africa4.5I highly recommend Fortinet FortiGate-VM for virtual data center security, citing its easy deployment, excellent threat detection, and stability. However, I believe its limited FortiWAF features need enhancement and pricing could be more flexible.
Founder at a tech services company with 11-50 employees3.5I see Fortinet FortiGate-VM as a cost-effective, feature-rich solution, comparable to competitors. However, I stress careful sizing as enabling all security features significantly degrades throughput, potentially needing a higher-grade model.
Chief Technology Officer at a consultancy with 11-50 employees4.5I find Fortinet FortiGate an affordable, great product for SD-WAN and networking, offering excellent scalability. While the WAF is limited and recent stability has fluctuated, my main concern is the extremely poor post-sale support from Fortinet.
Head Of Security Management at Ipko Telecommunications4.0We find Fortinet FortiGate-VM excellent for security, network visibility, and internet gateway functionality, using it for IDS/IPS, WAF, and VPN. Implementation was straightforward with our team. While very good, we feel the licensing cost could potentially be lower.
EMEA Enterprise Solutions Architect at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees4.0I use Fortinet FortiGate-VM for customer VPN and SSL VPN connections in hybrid cloud disaster recovery. It's user-friendly and cost-effective for SMBs, though high-level security visibility needs improvement. I rate it 8/10.
System Engineer at Trends and Technologies, Inc4.5I rate Fortinet FortiGate-VM highly for its cloud asset protection, easy management via FortiManager, and strong security fabric. However, its high license costs hinder full utilization, especially for smaller market clients.