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Cato SASE Cloud Platform vs Fortinet FortiGate IPS comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.8
Cato SASE Cloud delivers fast ROI with improved stability, 246% ROI in six months, and reduced costs by 60%.
Sentiment score
7.2
Fortinet FortiGate IPS improves network control, reduces costs and downtime, and offers cost-effective, easy implementation with swift ROI.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.6
Cato SASE Cloud Platform provides 24/7 responsive and knowledgeable support, highly rated despite occasional delays and multiple sales contacts.
Sentiment score
7.3
Fortinet FortiGate IPS offers responsive technical support, though users note some delays and compare it to other vendors.
Their knowledge portal and Cato Academy portal are excellent resources.
Our customer service experience is excellent
The technical support from Fortinet is rather good.
Fortinet support is very responsive.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
Cato SASE Cloud Platform is praised for seamless scalability, efficiently supporting businesses of all sizes without performance loss.
Sentiment score
7.1
Fortinet FortiGate IPS is praised for scalability, adaptability, and efficiency but may need hardware updates for large growth.
As an MSSP, we find it scalable for end users across EPP platforms, network, and cloud sides.
I can easily integrate it with FortiFabric and manage multiple firewalls and other Fortinet solutions from a single dashboard.
The scalability of Fortinet FortiGate IPS is good, and I would rate it nine out of ten.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.3
The Cato SASE Cloud Platform is highly praised for its stability, reliability, and strong global performance, earning high user satisfaction.
Sentiment score
8.3
Fortinet FortiGate IPS is highly stable and reliable, with consistent updates enhancing performance and reducing past instability.
I would rate the stability of the solution as ten on a scale of one to ten.
There are no issues with stability, and it integrates seamlessly with the main product, which is a firewall.
Stability is generally good, but if you include FortiOS underlying in the FortiGate, there are often some patches to do and some loopholes.
 

Room For Improvement

Cato SASE Cloud needs better NAT, identity integration, security features, pricing, language support, and improved reporting and support.
Fortinet FortiGate IPS needs improvements in reporting, pricing, scalability, and AI, affecting usability and user adoption.
The platform lacks strong security features on the edge.
More advanced AI capabilities would be beneficial in future updates.
Scalability issues.
The pricing of Fortinet FortiGate IPS could always be improved.
 

Setup Cost

Cato SASE Cloud Platform offers flexible pricing based on usage, often cheaper than VeloCloud, with comprehensive security features included.
Fortinet FortiGate IPS pricing is competitive, varying from $1,000 to $7,000 depending on the model and licensing term.
The pricing is flexible due to our special partnership with Cato Networks.
There are no extra expenses involved after purchasing the solution.
I rate the pricing with an eight out of ten.
 

Valuable Features

Cato SASE Cloud Platform enhances security and connectivity with zero-trust access, seamless integration, and cost-effective deployment for global networks.
Fortinet FortiGate IPS offers intuitive management, robust security features, scalability, and strong user support with frequent updates.
It is scalable for end users across network and cloud sides and saves operational costs.
The most valuable feature is the deep inspection for traffic, which is capable of identifying zero-day attacks.
The firewalls are valuable for threat prevention.
It provides real-time updates, offering a good vision on any changes.
 

Categories and Ranking

Cato SASE Cloud Platform
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
WAN Optimization (1st), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (6th), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (3rd), WAN Edge (4th), ZTNA as a Service (3rd), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (5th)
Fortinet FortiGate IPS
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
64
Ranking in other categories
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (3rd)
 

Featured Reviews

Alexander Azikov - PeerSpot reviewer
Provide a seamless experience for end users with internet duplication feature
The setup and onboarding process is very straightforward - I'd rate it a ten out of ten for ease. We use CatoCloud as our cloud provider. They have points of presence, and we connect to the nearest one to our physical location. All the routing, inspection, and logic for what to route, block, or allow happens in the cloud, not on the local device. Our deployment took a couple of weeks because we installed the sites manually. If we had a team to help switch locally, it could have been done in a week. The deployment process is straightforward. We set up all the sites in their cloud system; then, they ship the sockets directly to the location or our main office. We connect the device to the internet, it gets activated, we assign it to a specific site inside the cloud, and it's online and ready to use. It's very easy.
Taha Turkestani - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced threat prevention with very good support and valuable behavior reports
We use FortiGate as a firewall. We have a FortiGate 201 model It's good that we didn't get hacked or attacked, indicating strong threat prevention. The reporting on employee behavior and the prevention of new viruses are essential features. Additionally, we have found it convenient for…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
23%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Computer Software Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Cato Networks?
The solution is a simple WAN solution. We've onboarded the socket on the Cato platform, and it provides connectivity. There is no complex routing.
What is your primary use case for Cato Networks?
In construction, we have a company in the steel industries, where we are doing the POCs currently, and we have one exchange, Al-Jabr Exchange. We have a few others lined up, but currently, we manag...
What advice do you have for others considering Cato Networks?
I am also a partner with Cato SASE Cloud Platform. Mentioning the bypassing feature and traffic engineering would be fine. Currently, I find no need for any small improvements for Cato SASE Cloud P...
What do you like most about Fortinet FortiGate IPS?
The most significant aspect of IPS is self-explanatory as it primarily focuses on intrusion prevention, which is crucial for Fortinet's internal outbreak prevention efforts and ensuring compliance ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiGate IPS?
I rate the pricing with an eight out of ten. They could always improve the pricing.
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiGate IPS?
The pricing of Fortinet FortiGate IPS ( /products/fortinet-fortigate-ips-reviews ) could always be improved.
 

Also Known As

Cato Networks
FortiGate IPS
 

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Sample Customers

Paysafe, AdRoll, Pet Lovers Centre, Arlington Orthopedics, Humphreys & Partners Architects
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