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.

To learn more, read our detailed Barracuda CloudGen Firewall vs. Sangfor NGAF Report (Updated: April 2026).

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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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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

"The feature that I find most valuable is its protection of the websites."

"It is useful for protecting and segregating the internal networks from the internet. Most of our customers also use the FortiGate client to connect to their offices by using the VPN client, and of course, they usually activate the antivirus, deep inspection, and intrusion prevention services. They are also using it for web filtering and implementing various policies dealing with forwardings, NAT, etc."

"We recommend FortiGate Next Generation Firewall to people from the SMB segment looking for a cost-effective and single-box solution."

"At least one part I am headache free that I don't have to categorize all the websites and that security has been pre-categorized by the people, and that the services are getting updated."

"Security management tool that's easy to integrate and easy to work with. No issues found with its stability and scalability."

"Finally there is a UTM Fortinet. It has given me complete oversight of my network in a centralized fashion, so I know what is going on at all times."

"The reporting and monitoring are very good."

"Has a very user-friendly interface and doesn't require any prior knowledge."

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"It has a full-feature license, it is easy to adapt the solution to the customer's needs, and it's great to have an unlimited VPN, advanced threat protection, many other features inside the proxy server, and so on."

"Its stability and SD-WAN features are the most valuable."

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

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

"If you compare it with other brands, Barracuda is a very good solution."

"The solution is stable."

"The ability to be deployed and supported remotely is valuable."

"When you are sending information to an external email address, Barracuda can warn you when you are trying to access a private or personal email, or trying to upload information and not allow you to do that."

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"The stability of Sangfor NGAF is good."

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

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

"It offers application control features."

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

"In four steps one can configure the entire firewall."

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

"In our hospital, Sangfor NGAF works well for us in terms of ensuring confidentiality and availability, which are crucial in the healthcare industry."

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Cons

"We were not able to build a full-mesh VPN; however, I am not sure if this was the fault of Fortinet FortiGate."

"FortiWAN was supposed to help in doing intersite linking, but we've realized that most of the ISPs use BGP."

"Fortinet technical support is lacking, as OEM support is slightly better."

"Technical support is not helpful."

"Security level could be increased."

"The support is very poor with FortiGate IPS and they need to look into fixing it. The senior support agent does not honor their commitments when ordering products."

"The solution has limited scalability. You have to change the hardware in order to ensure the solution can scale."

"There are just some services that aren't available. For example, the Ethernet or point-to-point protocols."

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

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

"The interface of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is not as user-friendly as others."

"There is room for improvement in performance and the support language. The support they're providing right now is from a different country, and in our country, there are people—network admins and IT heads—who don't speak English properly. So Barracuda needs to provide support agents who speak additional languages, such as Bangla."

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

"The initial setup is a bit complex."

"However we found the product a little harder to configure than others, and so it´s not a product for unskilled/inexperienced administrators."

"There could be improvements in licensing."

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"The solution should be able to work in a hybrid setup."

"The tool is expensive."

"The firewall system needs gradual improvements because there are more threats and challenges every day."

"I believe that IAM and NGFW need to merge into a single box, instead of there being two separate box solutions."

"There is room for improvement in dependency on certain infrastructure, like the DNS dependency on the current DNS server that the company has. It should be standalone. It should not depend on any other DNS server."

"The product must provide more IPS features."

"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."

"They need to improve their research team and they need to study their data to analyze it and build the product."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"These boxes are not that expensive compared to what they can do, their functionality, and the reporting you receive. Fortinet licensing is straightforward and less confusing compared to Cisco."

"It is affordable. Palo Alto is much more expensive than Fortinet."

"The solution is more expensive than Sophos. It could be cheaper. The licensing is on a yearly basis. We have had it for about three years. We must only pay extra for the license, additional requirements, and the hardware box."

"The pricing is based on a licensing model for each IPS in your environment."

"For our organization, the licensing costs are approximately $7,000 per year."

"It is an inexpensive solution."

"The solution is offered as an annual license."

"They need to be competitive with other solutions."

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"The 600 series is about USD $10,000 a year and the 80 is USD $400 a year."

"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."

"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."

"It's not the most expensive, but it's certainly not cheap."

"It is a product with a very transparent model of licensing. In the sense of hidden expenses, they do not exist with this model. "

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

"When the corporation purchases something, it follows a request-for-proposal process and the best price wins. So, I think Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is reasonably priced, though I’m not sure of the exact amount"

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

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

"Sangfor NGAF is a cheaply priced product, especially if I consider the previous product that was used in my company."

"Sangfor NGAF price is reasonable and there is an annual license. However, the maintenance cost can be a bit high."

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

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

"For four to five physical appliances for a licensed firewall, it costs approximately $4,000."

"In my opinion, the price of the tool is good in the Pakistani market. We can easily get discounts if needed."

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

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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

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

11%

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Company Size	Count
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
Large Enterprise	10

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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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