Azure Firewall Manager vs Skybox Security Suite comparison

Microsoft and Tufin are both solutions in the Firewall Security Management category. Microsoft is ranked #11 with an average rating of 9.3, while Tufin is ranked #8 with an average rating of 7.0. Microsoft holds a 3.5% mindshare in Firewall Security Management, compared to Tufin’s 7.6% mindshare. Additionally, 85% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 81% of Tufin users who would recommend it.

Azure Firewall Manager

Read 9 Azure Firewall Manager reviews

1,563 Views
797 Comparison Views

85% willing to recommend

Skybox Security Suite

Read 38 Skybox Security Suite reviews

4,571 Views
2,057 Comparison Views

81% willing to recommend

Azure Firewall Manager

Skybox Security Suite

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Download the report

Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 15, 2026

Skybox Security Suite and Azure Firewall Manager compete in the network security management category. Based on the data, Skybox Security Suite seems to have the upper hand due to its extensive scalability and detailed compliance features, essential for large enterprises with complex infrastructures.

Features: Skybox Security Suite offers advanced features including network path analysis, firewall assurance, and vulnerability management which are crucial for large enterprise infrastructures. Azure Firewall Manager focuses on straightforward management and automated threat protection, making it ideal for users who value simplicity and ease of use.

Room for Improvement: Skybox Security Suite needs enhancements in reporting, UI development, and integration, particularly in firewall management and change automation. Azure Firewall Manager would benefit from improvements in NAT capabilities, better cost management, and ease of rule deployment.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Skybox Security Suite supports hybrid and on-premises deployments, suitable for complex environments, but its technical support can vary. Azure Firewall Manager excels in public cloud deployments with scalable security but requires better technical support and cost transparency. Azure is perceived as more straightforward in setup.

Pricing and ROI: Skybox Security Suite is priced higher but offers significant ROI for large organizations, although multiple licenses can increase costs. Azure Firewall Manager provides reasonable pricing for its features; however, additional services can escalate prices. Its operational expenditure model offers clear cost visibility, assisting in effective expenditure management.

To learn more, read our detailed Azure Firewall Manager vs. Skybox Security Suite Report (Updated: August 2026).

Buyer's Guide

Azure Firewall Manager vs. Skybox Security Suite

August 2026

Download the complete report

Helped 909,679 peers since 2012

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Azure Firewall Manager

Ranking in Firewall Security Management

11th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

5.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Microsoft Security Suite (25th)

Skybox Security Suite

Ranking in Firewall Security Management

8th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Vulnerability Management (53rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Firewall Security Management category, the mindshare of Azure Firewall Manager is 3.5%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Skybox Security Suite is 7.6%, down from 9.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Firewall Security Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Skybox Security Suite	7.6%
Azure Firewall Manager	3.5%
Other	88.9%

Firewall Security Management

Featured Reviews

Sikkander Batcha

DevOps Engineer at CloudIQ

Has managed traffic effectively but lacks visibility and advanced control features

Azure Firewall is typically behind other vendor firewalls because we don't see what kind of traffic is traveling through it. That is one drawback. The main drawback is that we need log support from Azure Firewall, which can be quite costly. There is no login feature in Azure Firewall because only the IAM feature is available in the Azure site; we manage it only through the Azure portal, not through any other portal. Other vendors, such as Palo Alto, provide GUI or CLI interfaces to manage their firewalls, whereas we only manage Azure Firewall through the Azure portal. In the future, I would like to see additional features in Azure Firewall Manager to make it more competitive, such as technologies like App-ID and User-ID that Palo Alto has. Azure Firewall currently only allows traffic based on layer four and sometimes layer seven, so they need to improve in those areas compared to other vendors.

Read full review

AnoopBhat

Security Architect at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees

Firewall policy management has improved access control but still needs simpler setup and upgrades

The features that I appreciated the most in Skybox Security Suite were not comparable with Tufin, as Tufin was far ahead in terms of the technology and the user interface. The effectiveness of the vulnerability management in Skybox Security Suite is an area I have not used that much. The firewall management feature has streamlined rule configuration and compliance in Skybox Security Suite and has evolved over time, but Tufin is far better. In terms of comparison between both tools, only the licensing part of Skybox had an edge. We were not renewing the licenses of Skybox every year, but in the case of other tools, we would have to renew if we wanted to use those tools. The disadvantages and weaknesses of Skybox Security Suite include the interface, complexity with setup, and upgrading. There are some smaller issues as well that would take more time to discuss, but there are ways around them. We use this tool to implement a new policy on the firewall by going to Skybox, creating a flow there, and then using an approval mechanism in place. There are two different levels of approvals which we have to go through, and once both approvers approve the request, we are ready to implement it. A specific challenge is that if we have to create a new object group and place ten different objects in that and use that object group in two different rules, we have to create the object group in the first rule and add the ten new objects. Then if we have to create another rule, we do not get an option to recall or reuse that same group which we created in the previous rule. We have to create a new object group again and then add the objects into it again. If we had created an object group once, we should have gotten an option to recall that or call that object group in the new rule, and that should have made the process easier.

Read full review

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature is the web firewall, as it is easy to install and does not require any plugins for your browser."

"I would definitely recommend the solution to my clients, especially if one is using Azure Cloud."

"The solution is very easy to set up."

"Azure Firewall Manager centralizes network security management with a hub and spoke architecture."

"The most valuable feature of Azure Firewall Manager is the testing and configuration."

"The tool's support is good."

"It has helped us in multiple ways; for example, we don't require different spaces to manage it, we can do a lot of automation integrations into the code, we could integrate it into the DevOps pipeline, and it has helped us with our time-to-market for a very specific product when we are actually deploying or upgrading."

"We are utilizing Azure Entra ID for group labeling, so Active Directory, or now it is Entra ID, securing our application for everyone who accesses it, and Azure Firewall Manager is definitely securing our projects and all its features are fine."

More Azure Firewall Manager pros

"We have deployed this solution for our clients and have not received any complaints."

"We have been able to generate reliable results with Skybox Security Suite."

"We use Network Assurance for network visualisation and troubleshooting."

"Change Manager is most important because of the impact on each other of a network change or a firewall change. We want to understand this and to know, beforehand, what the impact of a change will be. We are a large network so that is a very important tool."

"The way that it's built with three-tier architecture, it makes it very horizontally scalable, so I can have multiple fallbacks. If one machine does fall offline, there are four other machines that are doing the exact same job to pick it up"

"Key features for us include the firewall change audit every week. Also, being able to track firewall ACL usage, so that we can produce semiannual reports on ACL usage and shadowed and redundant rules on the firewall."

"The platform provides insight and context from many threat logs and prioritizes them."

"The performance could be good because we chose it at the time, but it is too complex for us to appreciate its performance because we lack the necessary skills."

More Skybox Security Suite pros

Cons

"The tool's security features need to improve. It needs also to include a monitoring system for logs. It is also complicated to find a query on the Azure firewall."

"For Azure Firewall Manager, the learning curve for new people is a bit challenging, but the integration should be more straightforward for configuring a centralized system."

"The price is okay. This said, the solution is certainly expensive in comparison with other cloud services."

"We could do only one-way NAT-ing, where the traffic comes from outside to internal, to Azure, which is fine. However, when we actually do NAT-ed traffic to hit the firewall, that way is not working."

"The cost is a significant concern because we are in a region where the dollar is not our default currency, and converting to dollars makes it very expensive."

"The configuration and settings require substantial time for learning, particularly for new users. Improvements in ease of configuration would benefit users significantly."

"The solution can improve the integration with open-source tools."

"With Azure Firewall, the problem is that the NAT-ing still has to be improved."

More Azure Firewall Manager cons

"Skybox Security Suite can improve the change management module. It is the one part of the tool that is used with the firewall devices and you have a change management module that is used to record changes of all firewalls in the company. It's not compatible with all brands, this is where they can improve the solution."

"Skybox Suite is an unstable solution."

"Change Manager can be improved. If they can improve Change Manager so that whatever we want to do on a firewall, we are able to do it through Change Manager, it will be helpful for us. Whenever we are doing a change, it only does them at an L3 and L4 level, but all the firewalls are at the application layer. So, whatever needs to be done on the firewall, we aren't able to get it done through Change Manager. Currently, this functionality is not there because of which we are sometimes losing customers. I can create a role on Layer 3, Layer 4, but when it comes to the application layer, such as configuring and defining URLs or other things at the application level, it can't be done through Change Manager. Customers demand that they should be able to do everything through Change Manager. They don't want to do it through some other mechanism to accomplish their complete change management policy. They don't want to use a firewall manager because sometimes, they don't have any manager. They ask if they can use our solution so that a manager is not required. If Change Manager can do all the management automatically without involving any other manager, it will be great. They can also provide better integration with other managers so that everything can be done through a central point."

"The pricing is high, and the licensing model needs more flexibility."

"Firewall Change Management has to be improved with rules provisioning on firewalls because that is where the competition is going and is what customers need."

"The price could be cheaper."

"The price is costly, and I hope they can reduce the cost."

"Reporting. A lot of the reports, out of the box, are limited to a certain number of either configuration violations or access rule violations. So when you first set up a new firewall to be monitored by Skybox, you don't get a real full report. You have to really tweak it to get everything."

More Skybox Security Suite cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution is reasonable but it is reasonable for the features."

"The solution is certainly expensive in comparison with other cloud services."

"The price is not expensive."

"I think the price is fair."

"I would rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten."

"Currently, the licensing costs me about $300 USD for the year. This is a huge amount for my environment."

"The pricing is high, and the licensing model needs more flexibility."

"The licensing fee is paid yearly and is approximately $100,000."

"Fully understand the total cost of ownership. They have gone to a new model where you have to replace the hardware every X amount of years at a very substantial cost and fully understand your intended number of nodes. To operate a firewall, you have to pay two licenses, a firewall node and a network node. If you are a reasonable-sized organization, this gets expensive very quickly."

"Pricing is on the higher side. In terms of licensing, you should buy the complete suite rather than buying only the Change Manager. I think Change Manager with Vulnerability Control is something that would be interesting to look at."

More Skybox Security Suite pricing and cost advice

See which vendors are best for you

Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Firewall Security Management solutions are best for your needs.

See recommendations

909,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	2

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	21
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	21

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Firewall Manager?

The pricing for Azure Firewall Manager is expensive. In our project, we have used both Palo Alto Firewall and Azure Firewall. Azure charges for many aspects including scaling, automated scaling dep...

See all answers

What needs improvement with Azure Firewall Manager?

See all answers

What is your primary use case for Azure Firewall Manager?

My customers are using Azure Firewall Manager, so I'm learning from both documentation and practical knowledge. I usually recommend Azure Firewall Manager for projects such as an animal hospital pr...

See all answers

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Skybox Security Suite?

From a commercial perspective, AlgoSec is more expensive compared to Skybox Security Suite. Skybox Security Suite is cost-effective.

See all answers

What needs improvement with Skybox Security Suite?

See all answers

What is your primary use case for Skybox Security Suite?

Skybox Security Suite is primarily used for allowing access on firewalls and getting the access to allow some connectivity on the firewall.

See all answers

Comparisons

Azure Firewall vs Azure Firewall Manager

Compared 16% of the time

FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) vs Azure Firewall Manager

Compared 12% of the time

Microsoft Defender for Cloud vs Azure Firewall Manager

Compared 11% of the time

AlgoSec vs Azure Firewall Manager

Compared 10% of the time

Azure DDoS Protection vs Azure Firewall Manager

Compared 3% of the time

More Azure Firewall Manager Competitors

Tufin Orchestration Suite vs Skybox Security Suite

Compared 11% of the time

AlgoSec vs Skybox Security Suite

Compared 9% of the time

Qualys Exposure Management vs Skybox Security Suite

Compared 9% of the time

FireMon Security Manager vs Skybox Security Suite

Compared 9% of the time

Titania Nipper vs Skybox Security Suite

Compared 7% of the time

More Skybox Security Suite Competitors

Product Reports

Buyer's Guide

Azure Firewall Manager

August 2026

Download Azure Firewall Manager product report

Buyer's Guide

Skybox Security Suite

July 2026

Download Skybox Security Suite product report

Overview

Azure Firewall Manager offers easy configuration, centralized management, and automatic scalability. Its integration with Azure Entra ID provides secure access, while Power BI facilitates centralized monitoring, contributing to its cloud-native benefits and reliable network management.

Azure Firewall Manager is recognized for its efficient security policy management and the ability to configure and test firewall settings across multiple locations. Its integration with Azure Kubernetes supports cloud environment security and the seamless migration of on-premise components to the cloud. With its hub-and-spoke architecture, users can detect threats and orchestrate policies more effectively, although integration with open-source tools and technical support responsiveness could be enhanced. Improvements in NAT capabilities and an AI-driven phishing prevention system would enhance its offering.

What are Azure Firewall Manager's key features?

Easy Configuration: Simplifies firewall setup without additional plugins.
Centralized Security Management: Streamlines policy management across locations.
Automatic Scalability: Adjusts resources to meet changing demands seamlessly.
Integration with Azure Entra ID: Provides secure user access control.
Hub and Spoke Architecture: Enables efficient threat detection and policy orchestration.

What benefits and ROI should users evaluate?

Cloud-Native Benefits: Offers stability and seamless integration with cloud environments.
Fair Pricing: Competitive cost structure, despite currency conversion challenges.
Simplified Monitoring: Uses Power BI for comprehensive security insights.
Enhanced Security: Protects against phishing and ransomware threats.

Azure Firewall Manager is widely implemented in industries like finance to secure applications and manage B2B interactions. This tool supports endpoint security, traffic management, and seamless orchestrations within cloud environments, ensuring robust protection against various threats.

Microsoft

Skybox Security Suite provides network path analysis, firewall assurance, change management, and vulnerability control. It supports diverse security operations with automation and threat insights through a comprehensive dashboard, offering scalability in large networks and integration with various vendors.

Skybox Security Suite excels in network visualization, firewall rule management, compliance checks, and vulnerability management. It enables cybersecurity teams to audit firewall configurations, ensure compliance with standards like NIST, and identify security gaps. It simplifies security operations for complex network environments with effective integration and optimization features. Despite its high pricing, the suite's automation capabilities, data extraction ease, and extensive threat insights are critical for network infrastructure optimization. Areas for improvement include a web interface, enhanced reporting and automation, broader vendor support, and improved customer support and integration with tools and devices.

What are the key features of Skybox Security Suite?

Network Path Analysis: Provides insights into potential vulnerabilities and security gaps.
Firewall Assurance: Ensures firewall configurations meet compliance standards.
Change Management: Streamlines change requests and improves infrastructure optimization.
Vulnerability Control: Monitors and manages vulnerabilities effectively.
Scalability: Efficiently supports large networks, enhancing security operations.

What benefits should users expect from Skybox Security Suite?

Automation: Reduces manual tasks and enhances efficiency across security operations.
Threat Insights: Offers comprehensive dashboard for better threat management and decision-making.
Integration: Seamlessly works with multiple vendors, simplifying complex network environments.
Risk Reduction: Provides actionable recommendations to minimize security vulnerabilities.

Skybox Security Suite is utilized across industries for its robust network visualization, compliance, and vulnerability management capabilities. Financial services focus on auditing and firewall management to meet stringent regulatory standards. Healthcare relies on it for vulnerability monitoring and patient data protection. Energy sectors benefit from its change management and threat insight features to secure large and diverse infrastructures.

Tufin

Sample Customers

Information Not Available

ADP, Blue Cross Blue Shield, BT, USAID, Delta Dental, EDF Energy, EMC, HSBC, Johnson & Johnson

Buyer's Guide

Azure Firewall Manager vs. Skybox Security Suite

August 2026

Free Report: Azure Firewall Manager vs. Skybox Security Suite

Find out what your peers are saying about Azure Firewall Manager vs. Skybox Security Suite and other solutions. Updated: August 2026.

DOWNLOAD NOW

909,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.

See our Azure Firewall Manager vs. Skybox Security Suite report.

See our list of best Firewall Security Management vendors.

We monitor all Firewall Security Management reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.