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AlgoSec vs Fortinet FortiManager comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
8.6
AlgoSec automates firewall management, enhancing security compliance, performance, and efficiency while reducing operational costs and manual labor.
Sentiment score
6.9
Fortinet FortiManager provides cost-efficient security and time savings, though some users await full ROI assessment after deployment.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.7
AlgoSec delivers efficient customer service with swift resolutions, 24-hour high-level support, and consistent user satisfaction despite occasional delays.
Sentiment score
6.9
Fortinet FortiManager support varies by region and expertise, with mixed feedback on responsiveness, knowledge, and effectiveness.
There is a dedicated engineer program that provides consistent support.
Fortinet's support has proven to be reliable, particularly as we've been engaged with them since the project's initiation.
They are responsive and resolve issues quickly when I raise a ticket.
The level of support for P2 and P1 is wonderful.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
AlgoSec is highly scalable, supporting extensive environments and numerous firewalls, with flexible licensing and robust large-scale deployment support.
Sentiment score
7.4
Fortinet FortiManager is scalable, suiting medium to large enterprises, with mixed reviews on hardware limitations and cost management.
I rate the scalability at nine out of ten, demonstrating a robust ability to expand and cater to large enterprises.
You can raise the capacity as you go, and there is no limit for hardware.
If you are working with a private or public cloud, it is very scalable.
The problem is cloud connectivity and roaming profiles are not working, as there is no option for them.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.4
AlgoSec is stable and reliable for 24/7 operations, with minimal issues, though tech support response could be quicker.
Sentiment score
8.1
Fortinet FortiManager is stable and reliable, with improvement over versions, though occasional bugs and reboots are reported.
I rate the solution's stability ten out of ten.
95% of the time, there are no problems interacting with other devices.
 

Room For Improvement

AlgoSec needs faster failover, better REST API, UI improvements, vendor compatibility, and enhanced support and report customization.
Fortinet FortiManager needs enhanced documentation, UI improvements, integration, clear pricing, better support, scalability, and stable releases.
AlgoSec should support in identifying most hit rules and re-ordering existing firewall rules - this is a very key to manage firewall CPU.
A cloud offering as a SaaS would relieve the burden of managing hardware, applying numerous patches, and monitoring the health state of the solution.
FortiManager is a good tool, but there is a lack of really advanced documentation.
If you have a couple thousand policies for FortiGate firewalls, it can take a few minutes to receive a response from the remote devices.
In such cases, their CPE or other devices on-site may become unreliable, leading to occasional configuration discrepancies.
 

Setup Cost

AlgoSec's pricing is high but justified, offering flexible licenses and valuable features, ideal for large enterprises.
Fortinet FortiManager offers reasonable pricing with device-based licensing, but cost perceptions differ based on deployment scale and features.
Pricing for AlgoSec is fairly competitive.
Fortinet has the best pricing currently on the market.
It isn't the most expensive solution.
It's neither cheap nor expensive.
 

Valuable Features

AlgoSec enhances security efficiency by optimizing policies, automating rule deployments, and integrating with various platforms for comprehensive risk management.
Fortinet FortiManager enhances multi-device management with automated deployment, scalability, intuitive GUI, and robust security controls for efficient operations.
AlgoSec auto implementation came into the picture, which helped the right departments to approve policies and implementations.
My use of AlgoSec included the FireFlow module, which is a firewall automation tool.
I can automate the installation of configurations using different programming languages like Python or HPE, and it's a GUI solution, so it's pretty easy to use, even for basic users.
Without FortiManager, you cannot manage a complex environment across several sites with multiple firewalls.
Setup, setting policies, and reporting were all very easy.
 

Categories and Ranking

AlgoSec
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
183
Ranking in other categories
Firewall Security Management (1st)
Fortinet FortiManager
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
67
Ranking in other categories
Network Management Applications (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

AlgoSec and Fortinet FortiManager aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. AlgoSec is designed for Firewall Security Management and holds a mindshare of 23.0%, up 20.3% compared to last year.
Fortinet FortiManager, on the other hand, focuses on Network Management Applications, holds 5.6% mindshare, up 4.8% since last year.
Firewall Security Management
Network Management Applications
 

Featured Reviews

Shameerudheen Kp - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to setup with good auto-implementation and good rule reviews
AlgoSec is slow when it is loaded with too many firewalls and policies. A plan to take care of heavy usage is to be considered. Support of all firewalls and policy features to be enabled. AlgoSec should support in identifying most hit rules and re-ordering existing firewall rules - this is a very key to manage firewall CPU. A clustering of AlgoSec can also be considered. A group of AlgoSec servers managing large client bases geographically or datacenter-wise or function-wise. A head reporting unit and child processing units.
Damitha Anuradha - PeerSpot reviewer
Manage multiple devices with ease but experience complexity in deployment and limited AI features
I use Fortinet FortiManager to manage multiple devices in a single location. Although it does not provide a security posture itself, it depends on the firewall policies and settings in their respective firewalls. Fortinet FortiManager is primarily meant for the management of devices Fortinet…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Healthcare Company
6%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about AlgoSec?
AlgoSec's ability to integrate with various security and networking solutions enhances its overall value.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AlgoSec?
Pricing for AlgoSec is fairly competitive. Rating the pricing on a scale from one being high to ten being low, the price is considered competitive without being specified absolutely.
What needs improvement with AlgoSec?
The user interface for AlgoSec has remained unchanged for the last ten years and could benefit from being more interactive and informative. Additionally, a cloud offering as a SaaS would relieve th...
What do you like most about Fortinet FortiManager?
The most valuable feature is the centralized management console.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiManager?
Regarding the price of Fortinet FortiManager, I need to get that information from my management, as they handle purchasing.
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiManager?
There is room for improvement in Fortinet FortiManager because there is no option for roaming profiles, and the cloud console is not available, which is different compared to Cisco Meraki, and the ...
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Maersk, Delta Airlines, Chevron, General Motors, T-Mobile, Chevron, AT&T, BP, Bell Canada, HCA Healthcare, Morgan Stanley, Unilever, Nationwide Insurance Enterprise, US Bank, Microsoft 
Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
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