Barracuda CloudGen Firewall vs Sangfor NGAF comparison

Barracuda Networks and Sangfor are both solutions in the Firewalls category. Barracuda Networks is ranked #24 with an average rating of 8.1, while Sangfor is ranked #21 with an average rating of 8.7. Barracuda Networks holds a 0.9% mindshare in Firewalls, compared to Sangfor’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Barracuda Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Sangfor users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 25, 2026

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall and Sangfor NGAF compete in the cybersecurity and network protection category. Barracuda appears to have the upper hand with its comprehensive threat management and ease of scalability.

Features: Barracuda CloudGen Firewall offers advanced threat protection, centralized management, and real-time monitoring. Its scalability and TINA VPN ensure robust performance. Sangfor NGAF provides real-time threat detection and application control. It also supports WAN optimization and seamless system integration.

Room for Improvement: Barracuda users highlight the need for a less complex interface and improved reporting tools. Sangfor NGAF needs a more intuitive interface and better hardware capabilities. Enhanced support and logical feature integration are also suggested for both products.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Barracuda offers strong support with a focus on reliability and efficiency in deployment across on-premises and hybrid setups. Sangfor NGAF's technical support satisfaction is lacking in comparison, suggesting improvement in customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Barracuda's ROI is emphasized by its transparent licensing and benefits like free hardware upgrades every four years. It is considered cost-effective for long-term investments. Sangfor NGAF offers competitive upfront pricing, but higher ongoing maintenance costs reduce its cost-effectiveness over time.

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Fortinet FortiGate

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Firewalls category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiGate is 17.2%, down from 21.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is 0.9%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sangfor NGAF is 1.0%, down from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Firewalls Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiGate	17.2%
Sangfor NGAF	1.0%
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall	0.9%
Other	80.9%

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Featured Reviews

Abhinandan Yadav

Network Security Engineer at Arrow PC Network Pvt Ltd

Unified security and sd-wan have improved uptime and cut wan costs for multi-site branches

Users report stability issues in certain versions, which requires regular updates. Real-world attacks have also highlighted the need for urgent patching of vulnerabilities.Fortinet FortiGate, while a powerful and feature-rich web firewall, could improve in areas like firmware stability, documentation, and ease of use. The learning curve can be steep for some users. For beginners, support quality can vary, and frequent updates with occasional vulnerabilities call for careful patch management. However, once Fortinet FortiGate is configured, it remains highly reliable and efficient. Customer support needs improvement, as I find it very slow, with reports from other users reflecting that customer support is inadequate.

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Jennifer Bernice

Dotnet Developer at Kohl's

Centralized firewall management has saved time and improved network security across locations

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall could be improved as it has a very high learning curve. It is definitely not a one and done firewall, as a one and done firewall requires a lot of dedicated time to get the machine running the way you want. To improve Barracuda CloudGen Firewall, there should be a lot of tutorials and videos online to help new users. Multiple ways to configure for the same service or feature takes time to determine your customized build. In addition to previous points, the interface can sometimes be clunky when trying to determine how it is organized or arranged.

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Zaid Farooqui

CIO at Indus Motor Company

Enhanced threat detection with integrated security features and good support

We are using application firewalling, WAF, and SD-WAN. The capabilities are mostly within the box. For example, you will get web application firewall WAF as part and parcel of this. SD-WAN is also bundled. It integrates with their SIEM and SOAR solutions very nicely. Lastly, the pricing point is very cost-efficient as well.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This solution made it very easy to manage our bandwidth."

"The most important features with FortiGate are the web filter and application controls. We can control our internet usage and use the web filter for application purposes."

"It is a one box solution, which covers most of the edge device’s requirements."

"With the application and web filters, we were able to block social network websites and any other websites that could lead staff being less productive."

"The SD-WAN function is very developed. It has SD-WAN functionality with security features in one device. We can manage from one single console SD-WAN and the security policy."

"Apart from the fact that they should just include everything in their offering, everything else works fine for me."

"It enables our organization to become more productive, and it protects our NetWare from viruses and malware."

"Fortinet FortiGate protects against internet-based threats, both internal and external. It is scalable, stable, easy to use, and easy to install."

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"Most people are using enterprise applications remotely, and there is no license for SSL VPN, or in other words point-to-site. There is no limit on that. On other devices there is a specific limit and you have to pay per use for SSL VPN."

"They have very good security."

"It's really a good and stable product; I have worked with multiple firewall products and I can say that this is really very robust, good hardware, and it's also good on the cloud side."

"It's great for handling complex items."

"Enables us to define user application-level access, so our customers can work anytime from anywhere."

"I think Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is one of the most advanced firewall platforms. I also like that it's easy to get top-level support right away. You get that security, and if you make a mistake, it doesn't break."

"The antivirus protection or malware protection has been great."

"The features I find most valuable is the VPN and the fact that we can apply our policies to the program."

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"Sangfor has the best capabilities for securing connections, securing web browsers, securing servers, and general threat protection."

"I think the tool has the feature to detect and kill ransomware in three seconds."

"It is a stable solution."

"The stability of Sangfor NGAF is good."

"You might try Sangfor if you are on a tight budget. The price is affordable, and Sangfor offers a lot of features. We don't have any complaints about Sangfor."

"It seems to be a durable, stable product."

"The built-in features function as intended, providing exceptional value."

"Sangfor has the best capabilities for securing connections, securing web browsers, securing servers, and general threat protection."

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Cons

"Fortinet FortiGate can improve by integrating the web application firewall and the DDoS protection part of the solution. Having a WAF feature, web application firewall, and proxy together would be a good benefit."

"We have never encountered any issues with it. The price and deployment part of Fortinet FortiGate is good, but it can always be better."

"Its pricing should also be improved according to Indian market requirements."

"Palo Alto has a feature called WildFire Analysis that is unavailable in FortiGate. WildFire is better than a sandbox because it can address zero-day threats and vulnerabilities. It can immediately identify zero-day threats from the cloud."

"Some of the software stability could improve."

"Another issue is how deduplication services don't work reliably after enabling deduplication on Fortinet."

"They should offer special pricing to premium partners and customers."

"I would like reporting to be improved and should offer a lot more tools to monitor the products."

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"However, the solution isn’t perfect. It sometimes lets through emails incorrectlycategorized as safe but malicious. I believe the tool could be improved by incorporating artificial intelligence to enhance its email analysis capabilities, though I’m unsure if this feature is currently available."

"Barracuda CloudGen Firewall could be improved as it has a very high learning curve."

"Technical support could be more reliable and more professional."

"There could be improvements in licensing. Some licensing aspects are challenging; for example, if you're using an active-passive setup, you have to license both firewalls."

"The price could be better."

"The administration UI could be better. It should also have better application detection policies."

"The features are a bit limited compared to other vendors."

"The UI can be improved because it looks very old and complicated."

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"The support for YouTube or the Internet is not enough."

"I would be happy if Sangfor developed a firewall designed specifically for home use, as well as for small businesses such as clinics and so on."

"The solution has too many bugs and these slow down the implementation."

"The user interface isn't user-friendly though."

"I think the GUI needs to be improved, there are a lot of areas where the panes do not make sense."

"An area for improvement would be the number of ports defined on the box."

"It does not offer any recommendations on how to mitigate or control attacks."

"The support offered by the product has certain shortcomings where improvements are required. The knowledge levels and response time of the support team need improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"In my opinion, the pricing of the product is reasonable."

"We pay for the license of Fortinet FortiGate IPS annually. There are not any extra costs."

"When you look at these end security systems and firewalls, these firewalls even five years ago were $50,000 or perhaps $25,000 to implement in some types of customer sites. Now we're talking about tools that are $1,000. In this case, it might have been $500 or something like that."

"I would rate pricing to be about four or five out of ten, it is reasonable."

"They need to be competitive with other solutions."

"The value is the capability of having multiple services with one unique license, not having the limitation per user licensing schema, like other vendors."

"Compared to other firewall products, it's a little cheaper in terms of pricing."

"FortiGate's pricing falls within the mid-range when compared to other leading firewall solutions."

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"The platform is inexpensive compared to other vendors."

"Pricing and licensing are fine. It's worth the value because every four years, if I buy any other product, I have to replace my hardware. But with Barracuda I get a free hardware upgrade. Today I'm using Xbox. After four years I can take another Xbox or a Ybox."

"We evaluated a lot of different options. We concluded that Barracuda NG Firewall provided the most features for an exemplary price. "

"Purchasing through AWS Marketplace was good. We did it because it was easy."

"The solution's price is reasonable."

"In general, it tends to be cheaper than most solutions."

"We pay around 150 to 200 Euros per year and there are no additional costs."

"It would be nice if the pricing and licensing offered for less."

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"The solution has a TCO that is 32% to 50% less than Sophos, Fortinet, and SonicWall."

"It costs about 8 to 10 thousand dollars per year for 500 users, standard licensing fees included."

"The pricing is reasonable."

"When it comes to the price of firewall solutions, Sangfor NGAF takes the cake."

"If you know you have around 200+ computer users on your network, then the Sangfor NGAF 5200-F-I model would be the minimum recommended model for that amount of users. This model includes modules for packet filtering, deep packet inspection, malware scanning, DSCP filtration, and many other features."

"The price falls in the mid-range, neither exceptionally low nor high."

"The price could be more competitive."

"I rate the product price as one on a scale of one to ten, where one is low price and ten is high price."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

12%

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

Marketing Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

11%

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Small Business	365
Midsize Enterprise	136
Large Enterprise	193

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Small Business	33
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	9

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Small Business	15
Midsize Enterprise	10
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Compared 14% of the time

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Also Known As

Fortinet FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall

Barracuda NextGen Firewall, Barracuda CloudGen Firewalls

Sangfor NGAF Firewall Platform

Overview

Fortinet FortiGate is a versatile network security tool offering features like VPN, firewall, web filtering, intrusion prevention, and scalability. It is known for its performance and integration with other Fortinet products, making it a preferred choice for robust cybersecurity.

Fortinet FortiGate stands out as a comprehensive cybersecurity solution with strong performance and ease of configuration. It delivers unified threat management, integrating features such as dynamic routing, SD-WAN support, and centralized management. Despite its strengths, improvements in the web interface's stability, pricing structures, and reporting capabilities are needed. Users seek better integration with third-party tools and automation advancements to enhance the experience further. These enhancements, alongside improvements in bandwidth management and the reduction of licensing costs, are points of interest for users looking to capitalize on FortiGate's extensive capabilities.

What are Fortinet FortiGate's key features?

VPN: Ensures secure remote connections.
Firewall: Protects against unauthorized access.
Web Filtering: Blocks malicious sites and content.
Application Control: Manages and controls applications.
Intrusion Prevention: Detects and prevents vulnerabilities.
SSL Inspection: Enhances security by inspecting encrypted traffic.

What benefits should be considered when evaluating Fortinet FortiGate?

Affordability: Offers cost-effective security solutions.
Reliability: Known for consistent and stable performance.
Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Fortinet products.
Comprehensive Protection: Provides broad threat protection capabilities.

Fortinet FortiGate is widely implemented across industries as a primary firewall system for securing internet gateways and safeguarding data centers. It supports businesses in achieving SD-WAN integration and enhances cybersecurity by providing essential features like antivirus, web filtering, and application control. Enterprises utilize FortiGate for securing remote connections and ensuring compliance with security standards, making it adaptable for different network sizes and industries.

Fortinet

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is a comprehensive network security solution that provides advanced protection for organizations of all sizes. It offers next-generation firewall capabilities, including application control, intrusion prevention, and web filtering.

With its integrated VPN functionality, it ensures secure remote access for employees. CloudGen Firewall also includes advanced threat intelligence, leveraging real-time updates to detect and block emerging threats. Its centralized management console simplifies administration and provides visibility into network traffic.

CloudGen Firewall can easily adapt to changing business needs based on its scalable architecture.

Barracuda Networks

Sangfor Next Generation Firewall (also known as NGAF) is a converged security solution providing protection against advanced threat, malware, viruses, ransomware and web-based attacks using integrated security features like firewall, IPS, anti-virus, anti-malware, APT, URL filtering, Cloud Sandbox, and WAF. As the world's first AI-enabled and fully integrated Next Generation Firewall & Web Application Firewall (WAF), NGAF offering the security visibility, real-time detection and response, simplified operation and maintenance and high-performance application layer security needed to operate an enterprise network in total security. Tested and proven to provide cutting-edge network security by ICSA Labs and endorsed by Gartner Inc., NGAF harnesses the power of Sangfor’s Neural-X threat intelligence and analytics platform and Engine Zero’s innovative malware detection to provide next-generation protection for today’s enterprise.

Sangfor

Sample Customers

Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, Dell, HP, Oracle, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Vodafone, Orange, BT Group, Telstra, Deutsche Telekom, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, CenturyLink, NTT Communications, Tata Communications, SoftBank, China Mobile, Singtel, Telus, Rogers Communications, Bell Canada, Telkom Indonesia, Telkom South Africa, Telmex, Telia Company, Telkom Kenya

ARZ, Bauer, CBCX Technologies, Diamant-groep, Eissmann Group Automotive, European Youth Olympics, Exalo Drilling, FineLine Technologies, Geocell, Grimaldi, Infront Sports & Media, Odlo, Schenker Deutschland AG, Tilak, Verbandsgeneinde Zell, Conservas El Cidacos S.A., Institute for Emergency Medicine and Medicine Management, Erwin Muller GmbH, Info-Tech: NGF is Champion, Schoellerbank, IZB Informatik-Zentrum, RHI AG, Berglandmilch, Antenne Bayern, Sanochemia

The Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (Indonesia), Lawson, Inc. (Philippines), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (Indonesia), TEK Automotive (Italy), etc.

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