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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Barracuda CloudGen Firewall vs. Sangfor NGAF

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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

reviewer2751102

Network Security Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

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

"The features that I have found most valuable are that it is good to use, and most importantly, the pricing. The customer especially likes the discount when they trade up or something like that."

"There is a tool called FSSO, which is a single sign-on user ID agent that works perfectly."

"Provides good VPN capabilities."

"FortiGate Next Generation Firewall has a stateless balance proposition"

"FortiGate improved our security. It's one of the best hardware firewalls."

"With Fortigate, I find fewer attacks and the console easily alerts me about possible attacks so I can prevent the malware attacks."

"FortiGate Next Generation Firewall has a simple configuration."

"The solution is easy to use and checks the access control as a firewall."

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

"The most valuable features of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall include antivirus protection, anti-DDoS, and IPS."

"It can now integrate with Barracuda's XDR."

"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."

"Scalability is always good because the company wants to be able to handle large customers."

"Barracuda is very prompt at blocking any new spam which comes out."

"This solution has allowed us to use multiple commodity internet connections at our locations, added greater control of internet usage, and enhanced security."

"It is a very stable solution."

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"Sangfor serves most of the basic purposes of a firewall, is particularly good in the DPI where we can inspect the inbound and outbound traffic on a very granular level, gives a very good predictive measure as well as the current measure of things going on in our network, and gives us value for money overall."

"It enables us to not only detect but also prevent various types of incoming threats, allowing us to take appropriate corrective actions and exercise control over the network."

"Sangfor NGAF's standout feature is its powerful application control, enabling precise restrictions on mobile user access to approved applications."

"So far, the performance and reliability of the product have supported our company's critical network traffic."

"The support from Sangfor NGAF here in Pakistan is great."

"The tool's performance is good."

"Sangfor is a good solution that provides a WAF and firewall solution. Most other vendors, like Sophos and Fortinet and Cisco, only provide one solution. That's a valuable feature of Sangfor."

"In terms of the most valuable features, the IPS report is quick and updated, and performance is also valuable."

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Cons

"Fortinet FortiGate can improve the integration with Active Directory. Additionally, I would like to have a Cloud Controller, such as they do in the Cisco Meraki solution."

"I would like to see improvements in the support from Fortinet. Here in the Philippines, whenever we have problems with a Fortinet product, we mostly ask for support from distributors and resellers and not directly from Fortinet."

"A couple of things I've seen that need improvement, especially in terms of a hard coding. The driver-level active moment really is out-of-the-box and we have to have contact the customer support and sometimes it is difficult to resolve."

"What could be improved in Fortinet FortiGate SWG is its pricing because it's a bit higher. If it's cheaper, my company could pitch it to customers and engage with customers better about it. What I'd like to see in the next release of Fortinet FortiGate SWG is an improvement in its dashboard or GUI. I'd like it to be more user-friendly."

"The pricing of the solution is expensive, so it could be cheaper."

"One of the problems I was having was with user mapping, and it is an issue for which I have escalated tickets with Fortinet support."

"Deploying FortiGate is hard."

"I believe there is room for improvement in machine learning and AI in Fortinet FortiGate."

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"The interface should be more user-friendly and it should be easier to configure."

"There is room for improvement in terms of response time and first-level support quality."

"The price is a bit higher than other vendors."

"While using Barracuda CloudGen Firewall, we encounter issues with VPN profiles for Windows."

"Command line could be more user friendly."

"The biggest downside is that it is quite an expensive product."

"We would like to see a solution that is focused on container deployment, which is very important right now."

"Support was not very good at all. It could use a lot of improvement."

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"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."

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

"Sangfor could improve by providing better real-time reporting, as the current reports don't offer the level of detail we need, especially for runtime insights."

"Sangfor need greater exposer in the market because the market is mainly saturated by Fortinet. The user experience of Fortinet is quite different compared to NGAF. If we want to switch our users from Fortinet to NGAF, we have to convince them that the user experience will be much easier once once they start to use it."

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

"They need to increase the number of ports in the firewall."

"We have deployed many firewalls and have faced two or three faulty devices that we have to replace over a year because their power supply was faulty."

"Our experience with its customer support was quite challenging."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I think price-wise, the solution is totally reasonable since it has many products to serve, starting from small homes to massive scale sites."

"I would rate the pricing a six out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive."

"Fortinet FortiGate allows you to purchase licenses for hardware and software."

"The price of Fortinet FortiGate when compared to other solutions is high. However, my knowledge of the price is from third parties and I am not sure how accurate it is. I typically work in the technical area of my organization."

"If you purchase a one-year subscription with the hardware and then you want to renew for the second year, it is very costly."

"It's a very full-featured and it's priced well solution."

"Setup cost may be not so low, as you expect, because it depends on different factors, but TCO for 5 years may pleasantly surprise you."

"The product is expensive compared to one of its competitors."

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"Its licensing is on a yearly basis. There is an upfront purchase price, and there is also an annual maintenance fee. There are no additional fees."

"Pricing is good. Licensing is pretty much automatic if using Control Center."

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

"My advice is to try and evaluate it (Barracuda offers a trial period of one month)."

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

"The solution's price is reasonable."

"The pricing is very cheap compared to Cisco ASA, which we used before, and compared to Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet. Barracuda has different solutions for different people. So for my SMB-level infrastructure, Barracuda has given me a proper solution that is half of the price of Palo Alto or Fortinet."

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

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"The pricing is reasonable."

"It is one of the cheapest tools in the market."

"The price is unmatcheable."

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

"Sangfor is cheaper than competing vendors."

"If one is very cheap and ten is very expensive, I rate the tool's price as three out of ten."

"For over 2000 users, the cost is around 5000 to 6000 USD. If you want a web application firewall, you have to purchase an additional license for it."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

12%

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

12%

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	366
Midsize Enterprise	135
Large Enterprise	192

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Small Business	32
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	9

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Small Business	15
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	10

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sangfor NGAF?

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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.

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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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