AppViewX AUTOMATION+ vs Fortinet FortiManager comparison

The compared AppViewX and Fortinet solutions aren't in the same category. AppViewX is ranked #20 in NA , and holds a 0.4% mindshare in the category. Fortinet is ranked #5 in NMA , with an average rating of 8.2, and holds a 5.3% 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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94% willing to recommend

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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 (20th)

Fortinet FortiManager

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

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Network Management Applications (5th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Network Management solutions, they serve different purposes. AppViewX AUTOMATION+ is designed for Network Automation and holds a mindshare of 0.4%, up 0.3% compared to last year.
Fortinet FortiManager, on the other hand, focuses on Network Management Applications, holds 5.3% mindshare, up 4.7% 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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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

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."

"Everybody is quite happy with the way that the graphical user interface works."

"The solution is very stable."

"We look at the traffic to segment the network and it improves and increases the performance. When we have a mobile connection and local laptops are on the same network. We have seen a big performance upgrade."

"The central management feature is the most valuable to me."

"FortiManager offers a full zero-touch provisioning feature that allows us to create a template of our devices and onboard them remotely without visiting the site."

"The solution has the best stability for application control and inspections."

"It can scale well."

"It is easy to deploy to licenses."

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Cons

"Anything to do with storage needs improvement."

"FortiManager should improve the integration with third-party platforms."

"Pricing-wise, it could always be less, even though it is less expensive than Palo Alto."

"There may be a communication issue. However, other items may be the culprit, such as network connectivity. It depends on the customer's network."

"When we have a specific configuration pushed it does take some time to be deployed on the actual firewall."

"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."

"Their EDR products could be better. They need to dedicate more R&D to that area."

"The GUI is not ideal."

"There are a lot of bugs that need to be fixed, for example, the ZTP."

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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."

"Our organization pays a monthly license fee for the solution."

"Fortinet FortiManager is a low-priced product."

"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."

"Fortinet is a high-end product and the cost is high. They should consider reducing the price, especially for existing customers."

"The price point is very good."

"For the licensing fee, we paid around 10,000 to 15,000 euros."

"FortiManager isn't expensive, but its cost is dependent on which services are required."

"The pricing model is affordable."

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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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The pricing for Fortinet FortiManager is good and not expensive. It is competitively priced.

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AUTOMATION+

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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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