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Broadcom Network Flow Analysis vs Fortinet FortiGate Cloud comparison

The compared Broadcom and Fortinet solutions aren't in the same category. Broadcom is ranked #20 in NMA , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 1.3% mindshare in the category. Fortinet is ranked #4 in Firewall Security Management , with an average rating of 8.4, and holds a 4.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Broadcom users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Fortinet users who would recommend it.
Broadcom Network Flow Analysis
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100% willing to recommend
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud
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95% willing to recommend
 

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Categories and Ranking

Broadcom Network Flow Analysis
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Network Management Applications (20th), Network Monitoring Software (60th), Network Troubleshooting (11th)
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
79
Ranking in other categories
Firewall Security Management (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Broadcom Network Flow Analysis and Fortinet FortiGate Cloud aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Broadcom Network Flow Analysis is designed for Network Management Applications and holds a mindshare of 1.3%, up 0.6% compared to last year.
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud, on the other hand, focuses on Firewall Security Management, holds 4.5% mindshare, down 5.4% since last year.
Network Management Applications Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Broadcom Network Flow Analysis1.3%
Cisco DNA Center21.8%
Cisco Catalyst Center9.9%
Other67.0%
Network Management Applications
Firewall Security Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud4.5%
AlgoSec22.8%
Tufin Orchestration Suite22.6%
Other50.099999999999994%
Firewall Security Management
 

Featured Reviews

Purneswara Rao - PeerSpot reviewer
A stable tool that helps identify the complete flow analysis in a network
The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that the complete flow analysis can be identified through the tool. The classification of each protocol and how the bandwidth utilization is happening with the protocols while managing to get SLAs, IP protocols, and QoS metrics is possible because of the product.
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Rehan Khurram - PeerSpot reviewer
Achieve reliable cloud connectivity while benefiting from competitive pricing
The main advantage of FortiGate Cloud is its reliability, scalability, and pricing. I have deployed FortiGate devices both on-premises and in the cloud, and both are working great. The device is reliable despite being on cloud infrastructure, and the hypervisor part is managed by Azure. This reliability and the easy-to-configure GUI have been significant for our operations. Additionally, I have never faced any hardware malfunctions with these devices.
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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 has helped our organization by allowing us to have visibility. We deal with cybersecurity, so visibility is very important."
"It is an overall stable solution."
"The intel we get from Fortinet is its most valuable aspect."
"FortiGate Cloud's most valuable feature is that it's 100% managed."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its ease of use."
"The installation is very simple."
"The most valuable features of the solution are the sandboxing part, filters, and SD-WAN."
"Fortinet FortiGate Cloud makes it easy to manage different firewalls in different branches or locations from one place."
"We use the solution for routing and cloud security. We have multiple offices nationwide, all connected through the MPRS network, which is terminated at our FortiGate firewall. We consolidate our networks, filter packets, and segment our network through this firewall. My company has around three lakh firewalls."
"FortiGate Cloud's key features are the user interface and ease of access."
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Cons

"I would like to see more security features, like a lost protection package."
"Currently, Broadcom Network Flow Analysis does not support high-availability solutions, making it an area that needs improvement."
"As with any IT vendor, there are software issues."
"When we fully utilize certain functions, the CPU and memory utilization can reach 100% or more, causing the system to become unresponsive during production hours."
"Currently with the solution, if you want to manage more than one FortiGate you have to use a VM, and a VM can control up to 10."
"The solution should include a commit button that allows for review of changes and deployments before they are submitted."
"When we're upgrading, it's sometimes quite challenging, especially firmware. We usually don't upgrade unless we have a bug, and we still feel it's not safe to react instead of being proactive. We often have some delays when updating FortiGuard, too."
"In the email security modules they have in their UTM, maybe they can include more extended or expanded features for the email security where users can have their own portal login to release blocked emails, as an example."
"Some disadvantages include future limitations, issues with FortiAnalyzer, and data residency concerns, which create less control."
"Its price should be better."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"If you make a DX NetOps-based purchase and the complete suite of products that fall under DX NetOps from Broadcom, then you get Network Flow Analysis along with DX NetOps Performance Management and DX Spectrum."
"Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is cheaper than VMware and Cisco in the Bangladeshi market. Its pricing is reasonable."
"Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is more inexpensive than other vendors."
"The price of Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is reasonable when compared to Juniper and others, we are happy. We have a three-year subscription."
"The pricing is mid-ranged, it's not very expensive but it's not the cheapest or most affordable in the market."
"As with us, our customers need not pay for a license. One brings one's own."
"Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is moderately priced. I rate Fortinet FortiGate Cloud a five out of ten for pricing."
"I rate the product pricing as seven out of ten."
"The price fits the needs of our clients and it is adjustable by Defender."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business50
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise21
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Broadcom Network Flow Analysis?
It is an overall stable solution.
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What needs improvement with Broadcom Network Flow Analysis?
Currently, Broadcom Network Flow Analysis does not support high-availability solutions, making it an area that needs improvement.
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What is your primary use case for Broadcom Network Flow Analysis?
I use Broadcom Network Flow Analysis in my company as it helps us deal with the classification of protocol, which will monitor the flow, and once we enable the flow in the network devices, we can s...
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What do you like most about Fortinet FortiGate Cloud?
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud has valuable firewall, SSL VPN, and web filtering features.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiGate Cloud?
I am very satisfied with the price and licensing cost of Fortinet FortiGate Cloud, rating it an eight out of ten.
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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiGate Cloud?
The solution is a bit expensive. Pricing is the only concern as it is too expensive.
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Also Known As

CA NetQoS Reporter Analyzer, CA NFA, CA Network Flow Analysis
FortiCloud, FortiGate Cloud
 

Overview

CA Network Flow Analysis provides 100% visibility into the composition of network traffic across the enterprise, helping Network Administrators deliver optimal application performance and validating the impact of network infrastructure changes, resulting in returns on investment (ROI) of up to 150%.

Broadcom

FortiCloud can help with your wireless and security challenges in a number of ways. Our solution addresses common IT difficulties including time-consuming provisioning, high investment costs, complex management, vulnerability to advanced threats, and the need to easily scale with growth.

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