AppViewX AUTOMATION+ vs Fortinet FortiManager comparison

The compared AppViewX and Fortinet solutions aren't in the same category. AppViewX is ranked #22 in NA , and holds a 0.3% mindshare in the category. Fortinet is ranked #4 in NMA , with an average rating of 8.2, and holds a 5.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of AppViewX users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Fortinet users who would recommend it.

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Categories and Ranking

AppViewX AUTOMATION+

Average Rating

10.0

Reviews Sentiment

8.9

Number of Reviews

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Network Automation (22nd)

Fortinet FortiManager

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

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Network Management Applications (4th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Network Management solutions, they serve different purposes. AppViewX AUTOMATION+ is designed for Network Automation and holds a mindshare of 0.3%, down 0.3% 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.

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reviewer1292271

Network Architect at a sports company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Good automation, statistics gathering, and reporting, with helpful technical support

The initial setup is simple. It took a few weeks to set up and test, before going live. There is some maintenance required. We have to allocate the storage often. We have a team within App Ux, the vendor, who supports us, and the engineering team within the F5M security team manages that.

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Damitha Anuradha

Head of Presales at AcSys Networks Private Limited

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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Pros

"The features that I have found to be the most valuable are the collecting of statistics, reporting, and implementing changes to particular environments on a scheduled basis with no manual intervention."

"The solution brings device management into one single pane of glass and is a pretty good product."

"It is easy to set up the solution."

"I find Fortinet's technical support for FortiManager effective and I would rate it eight out of ten."

"Stability is good within the product."

"I like the rapid deployment feature. I also like that it's easy to troubleshoot. FortiManager is amazing because we can have a centralized policy. All our devices are integrated, and we can also engage in troubleshooting. We can use it for different deployments. One fantastic feature is the ability to create a version and deploy it immediately."

"For the whole security fabric from Fortinet, with a simple click you can see if some workstations or services are affected by an attack. You can really easily quarantine it, check the solution, and fix it."

"Centralized configuration is the most helpful feature. I like the ability to create templates and push them to all the devices at the same time. I also like that I can see the the logs with one device to provide zero touch on all other products."

"FortiManager's best feature is the integration of administrator users."

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Cons

"Anything to do with storage needs improvement."

"Its licensing model should be improved."

"Performance issues should be improved. We have problems when we have more mobile connections than local devices. Most of us have two to three devices."

"We have some visibility issues with the reporting."

"The price is a bit too high."

"The GUI could be updated. It's not as good as it could be and is something the solution should improve in an upcoming release."

"Issues arise when customers experience unstable electricity or poor grounding conditions."

"The FortiManager is more complex and they can make it easier to use the VPN manager. All other features are okay. However, the VPN manager is more difficult and can cause some issues in the environment, if you do not have the experience to use it."

"If you have more than one FortiMail device, you can't manage it then with FortiManager on FortiGate."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing is reasonable. It's not cheap, but it's not expensive, it's in the middle."

"The licensing costs depend on how many devices you want to use."

"Pricing could improve a little bit so I rate it a seven out of ten."

"Fortinet FortiManager is not expensive at all if you compare it with other vendors like Check Point and Cisco. Fortinet products are the least expensive on the market in the category of firewalls."

"In comparison with other products, the price of FortiManager is reasonable."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten."

"FortiManager is reasonably priced - I pay around US$40,0000 per year, which covers fifty locations."

"Fortinet FortiManager can be expensive."

"The price point is very good."

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What do you like most about Fortinet FortiManager?

The most valuable feature is the centralized management console.

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Regarding the price of Fortinet FortiManager, I need to get that information from my management, as they handle purchasing.

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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 ...

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Overview

The AppViewX AUTOMATION+ product enables the Application Delivery Automation and Network Security Automation solutions on our AppViewX Platform. AUTOMATION+ helps Enterprise IT manage, automate and orchestrate application delivery and network security services. AUTOMATION+ provides an application-centric view into the state of the application delivery and network security infrastructure running in multi-cloud environments. Application, network, and security engineers may self-service and initiate automation workflows that deliver compliance and true business agility.

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Fortinet FortiManager is used for centralized management of FortiGate firewalls, utilizing zero-touch deployment techniques to optimize configuration and deployment, reducing installation time and errors while improving network security and efficiency.

By centralizing policy management and monitoring across devices and locations, Fortinet FortiManager enhances security and operational efficiency. Automation tools simplify management, control, and consistent configuration across environments. It offers scalability for managing large numbers of devices, beneficial for organizations seeking unified threat protection and streamlined administration from one console. The platform integrates effortlessly with Fortinet products, supporting zero-touch provisioning, SD-WAN, and traffic analysis. Although intuitive, the graphical interface and overall performance require refinement, alongside enhanced support and documentation for troubleshooting and configuration.

What are the key features of Fortinet FortiManager?

Centralized Management: Streamlines device configuration across multiple systems.
Automation Tools: Simplifies implementation and maintenance of configurations.
Zero-Touch Provisioning: Reduces setup time and minimizes errors.
SD-WAN Support: Enhances wide-area network efficiency and effectiveness.
Traffic Analysis: Monitors network traffic for improved security insights.
Policy Pushing: Facilitates efficient deployment of security rules.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in reviews?

Operational Efficiency: Reduces installation time and configuration errors.
Scalability: Supports management of numerous devices.
Improved Security: Centralized management enhances threat protection.
Time Savings: Automation reduces manual intervention needs.
Cost-Effectiveness: Simplified administration can lower management costs.

Fortinet FortiManager is implemented across diverse industries like telecommunications, finance, and healthcare, where centralized management and enhanced security are crucial. Its ability to streamline processes and integrate with existing Fortinet products makes it ideal for organizations looking to maintain robust network security standards.

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