Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) vs Sangfor NGAF comparison

Check Point Software Technologies and Sangfor are both solutions in the Firewalls category. Check Point Software Technologies is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.5, while Sangfor is ranked #22 with an average rating of 8.4. Check Point Software Technologies holds a 3.0% mindshare in Firewalls, compared to Sangfor’s 1.1% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Check Point Software Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Sangfor users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 1, 2026

Check Point Quantum Force and Sangfor NGAF are competitors in the next-generation firewall (NGFW) category. Check Point Quantum Force seems to have the upper hand with its advanced features and comprehensive threat protection, despite its higher pricing, while Sangfor NGAF appeals with its user-friendly setup and competitive pricing.

Features: Check Point Quantum Force offers centralized management, high-quality intrusion prevention, and AI-powered threat intelligence. It integrates modules like IPS, antivirus, VPN, and URL filtering with cloud environments. Sangfor NGAF is noted for straightforward configuration, WAN optimization, and powerful application control, providing a comprehensive security suite at a lower price.

Room for Improvement: Check Point Quantum Force is often criticized for high pricing and stability issues. VPN configuration and licensing processes could be streamlined, and technical support is inconsistent. Sangfor NGAF could improve its web interface, real-time reporting, and support for SD-WAN capabilities, while users suggest enhancements in the support system and the number of ports.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Check Point Quantum Force supports various deployment models including on-premises, hybrid cloud, and public cloud, offering flexibility. Customer service is helpful but has lengthy resolution times. Sangfor NGAF is primarily on-premises but accommodates hybrid environments, praised for user-friendly setup and ease of integration, despite reportedly lacking compared to competitors in technical support.

Pricing and ROI: Check Point Quantum Force is a premium solution with higher pricing, but its features justify the cost by improving security and operational efficiency. Sangfor NGAF offers competitive pricing and good ROI through cost-effective licensing and maintenance, appealing to budget-conscious organizations while providing respectable security capabilities.

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Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) vs. Sangfor NGAF

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Fortinet FortiGate

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Firewalls category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiGate is 16.0%, down from 21.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) is 3.0%, up from 2.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sangfor NGAF is 1.1%, 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	16.0%
Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW)	3.0%
Sangfor NGAF	1.1%
Other	79.9%

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Abhinandan Yadav

Network Security Engineer at a consultancy 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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San Naing Htun

Network Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Has improved threat prevention and protection but presents deployment and licensing challenges

The best features Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) offers are AI-powered threat prevention, zero-day protection, unified management, and scalability. These features have helped me in my daily work or my organization by allowing us, as a SAAS company operating across AWS, Azure, and handling external partner access or a multi-tenant model, to preemptively stop unknown attacks, which is critical. Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) has positively impacted my organization as it is a high-end enterprise grade firewall. I have noticed that it is very good if your SAAS business has high traffic volume, serious threat prevention requirements, and you are ready for the investment.

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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 firewall is pretty good if you understand how to use it. It performs at a very high level, and we are loving it."

"Fortinet FortiGate is a simple solution, and the integration with other solutions in the Fortinet portfolio, such as the Security Fabric integration, is competitive."

"FortiGate Next Generation Firewall has a very high ROI"

"The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiGate is load balancing, as it can provide central management and VPN access and has enhanced our security environment, with a management UI that is more user-friendly than Cisco's solution."

"Advanced routing (RIP, OSPF, BGP, PBR). It gives you a seamless and simple integration into a large network."

"Fortinet Secure SD-WAN delivered the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) per Mbps among all other vendors."

"In a scenario where FortiGate Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) notably enhanced my customer's network performance, we discussed many points."

"The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiGate SWG are IPS and scanning."

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"The federation is beautiful because I can transfer all traffic to my main site where I can use just one link to the internet, and I can use it as a proxy as well."

"We and our customers use almost the entire palette of capabilities of the firewall solution from Check Point."

"The solution's best features include a packet-filtering firewall that examines packets in isolation and does not know the packet's context, a stateful inspection firewall that examines network traffic to determine whether one packet is related to another packet, a proxy firewall that inspects packets at the application layer, and a Next-Generation Firewall that uses a multilayered approach to integrate enterprise firewall capabilities with an intrusion prevention system and application control."

"The product provides a full security posture for our cloud environment, giving us complete visibility of all the workload hosted across different platforms and all traffic coming in and out, with policies running 24/7 from any device and easy setup that notifies any anomaly for immediate attention, automatically resolving some issues and informing us when they were identified and solved."

"The stability of the solution is quite good, it has a great GUI and it's comfortable, and I love the content."

"The product offers a robust and intuitive experience, catering to the essential needs of users."

"The firewall feature and DDoS Protector, when turned on, keep away attacks from the outside. They also prevent users from accessing things on the Internet that they are not supposed to access."

"The Check Point API let me make 100 net rules in just 10 minutes, which saved us time."

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

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

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

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

"Sangfor NGAF specializes in ransomware detection and helps to protect our network from ransomware threats and malware."

"Sangfor NGAF works accordingly with our customers. The solution has good performance, easy to use, and integrates well with the endpoints."

"I think this solution is a very good example of a proactive solution that can detect problems and immediately fix the problems or issues."

"The absolute best part of Sangfor NGAF is their support. It's a 24/7 support channel, and the last time I requested their assistance I got a reply within three minutes. They helped solve the problem immediately."

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Cons

"With the addition of some features, it is possible that FortiGate can be used in all verticals."

"They need faster serviceability and more security features."

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

"Their licensing should also be improved. The activation or renewal of the product should be done from the date of renewal, not from the date on which the license expired."

"The renewal cost is much higher than other firewalls. It is not reasonable."

"I would prefer to have more detailed logs within the FortiGate products themselves rather than relying on a separate tool."

"Fortinet can add some Machine Learning and AI to improve its accuracy and give it an edge on IPS detection and protection."

"Fortigate's hardware capacities could be improved."

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"The pricing for the Check Point products should be reconsidered - we found it to be quite expensive to purchase and to maintain (the licenses and the support services need to be prolonged regularly)."

"Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) can improve its perspective on VPN, as the VPN configuration is tedious compared to other firewalls, and the failover of site-to-site VPN is not robust compared to other competitors."

"I would like there to be a way to run packets that capture more easily in the GUI environment. Right now, if we want to read packet captures, we have to do so from the command line."

"The graphical user interface (GUI) could benefit from some updates."

"The current model is predominantly hardware appliance-based, which can incur substantial costs"

"The antivirus is less effective than its competitors' antivirus. The antivirus is good, but in other firewalls, such as Palo Alto, it's quite effective."

"For the user or anyone else who is using Check Point, they are more into the GUI stuff. Check Point has its SmartConsole; on the console, you have to log into the MDS or CMS, then from there, you have to go onto that particular firewall and put in the changes."

"I would like to see better Data Leakage protection options and easier-to-understand deployment models for this."

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

"The cost of licensing is very high compared to other firewalls available here. There should be improvements in hardware scalability, allowing for more storage and memory capacity."

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

"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. A household version of the Sangfor firewall for your personal computer or laptop would be ideal, in my opinion."

"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."

"The web interface needs to be improved, making it more user-friendly."

"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."

"The interface and user experience are horrible."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall is cheaper than Cisco or CheckPoint."

"Other firewalls are more expensive than Fortinet FortiGate, such as the Azure firewall."

"It was probably about $2,500 per firewall. It was all included. It included support, services, threat management software, and 24/7 FortiCare on it. Cisco products are more expensive."

"If you compare the price of Fortinet FortiGate IPS to other firewalls, Check Point is priced very high followed by Palo Alto and Sophos. Fortinet FortiGate IPS price is more reasonable."

"FortiGate SWG is a cost-effective solution well-suited for organisations of all sizes."

"The pricing is better compared to other solutions like Check Point, Arista, or Cisco."

"The platform offers a reasonable price point compared to its competitors."

"It is not a very costly product if you compare it with other products. The return on investment is also good. If you compare the return of investment and money that you are spending on this product with Palo Alto, Cisco, Check Point, and other solutions, the investment is very less. We are happy with this solution. The optional licenses are there, and you can choose which one you want and which one to avoid."

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"We have to consider things, cost-wise, when we are expanding into other locations. We don't have the budget to use it in other platforms... Check Point is really costly."

"It is quite an expensive product, although security is a top priority."

"For the firewall, there is a limitation on the license. We are facing some problems with mobile access. We have a license for 450 licenses of VPN users. We would like Check Point to have more than that, e.g., if the organization gets bigger and there are more users, then that will be a problem."

"Maybe the pricing is a bit high but you get the durability and the duration."

"It is a notably expensive product in our country compared to FortiGate and other servers."

"While it may be slightly more expensive, when compared with competition it is reasonable."

"One of the main reasons that we went with Check Point is that they provide a good solution for a firewall but at an affordable price. As a state agency, we can't afford Cisco Firepower. It's just out of our budget to be able to pay for something where licensing and hardware are so expensive. Check Point has really met our needs for a budget-friendly solution."

"The pricing falls in the middle, meaning it's neither cheap nor expensive."

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"The product is very cost-effective compared to other brands or vendors."

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

"The price is unmatcheable."

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

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

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

"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 pricing is reasonable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Outsourcing Company

13%

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	367
Midsize Enterprise	135
Large Enterprise	193

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	163
Midsize Enterprise	94
Large Enterprise	199

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	15
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	10

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

The licensing cost is quite high compared to other available firewalls in the market.

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What needs improvement with Sangfor NGAF?

The cost of licensing is very high compared to other firewalls available here. There should be improvements in hardwa...

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Comparisons

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Compared 17% of the time

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Compared 13% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

Netgate pfSense vs Fortinet FortiGate

Compared 3% of the time

OPNsense vs Fortinet FortiGate

Compared 3% of the time

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Palo Alto Networks NG Firewalls vs Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW)

Compared 15% of the time

Cisco Secure Firewall vs Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW)

Compared 12% of the time

Sophos Firewall vs Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW)

Compared 5% of the time

Juniper SRX Series Firewall vs Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW)

Compared 4% of the time

OPNsense vs Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW)

Compared 4% of the time

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Compared 13% of the time

H3C SecPath Firewalls vs Sangfor NGAF

Compared 8% of the time

Cisco Secure Firewall vs Sangfor NGAF

Compared 7% of the time

Palo Alto Networks NG Firewalls vs Sangfor NGAF

Compared 6% of the time

SonicWall NSa vs Sangfor NGAF

Compared 2% of the time

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Also Known As

Fortinet FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall

Check Point NG Firewall, Check Point Next Generation Firewall

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.

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Check Point Quantum Force NGFW provides centralized management with scalable security for network perimeters. As a reliable firewall, it ensures advanced threat prevention and offers seamless integration, making it suitable for various network environments.

Offering comprehensive security, Check Point Quantum Force NGFW helps control ingress and egress traffic, secures data center firewalls, and integrates seamlessly with cloud and on-premises setups. Users appreciate its application control, deep packet inspection, and identity awareness features for enhanced protection against cyber threats. Despite pricing issues and interface complexity, its IPsec VPN and robust logging provide valuable insights into network activities.

What are the key features of Check Point Quantum Force NGFW?

Centralized Management: Simplifies administrative tasks across different environments.
Advanced Threat Prevention: Shields against evolving cyber threats with real-time protection.
Deep Packet Inspection: Analyzes traffic to prevent intrusions without impacting performance.
Application Control: Manages access to applications, enhancing security policies.
IPsec VPN: Secures remote connections with encrypted tunnels.

What benefits should users consider for Check Point Quantum Force NGFW?

Scalability: Adapts to the changing needs of organizations of different sizes.
Integration Capabilities: Works alongside existing systems for a comprehensive defense strategy.
Logging and Reporting: Offers detailed insights into network activity and threats.
User-Friendly Interface: Streamlines management with intuitive controls despite initial complexity.

Check Point Quantum Force NGFW is deployed across industries for securing network boundaries, supporting critical data center operations, and enabling secure VPN connections. In finance, it helps meet stringent compliance standards, while in healthcare, it's crucial for protecting sensitive patient data through robust security protocols.

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Sangfor NGAF offers a user-friendly firewall solution with a strong virus database and competitive pricing. It supports SSL VPN connectivity, intrusion detection, and is known for easy deployment and integration capabilities.

Sangfor NGAF is a comprehensive security platform providing robust network protection through its application control and detailed threat insights. While effective in preventing threats and ensuring network security, it has areas needing improvement such as real-time reporting and system support. It delivers secure internet and VPN connections, proficiently handling malware threats. However, it faces challenges with user experience, reporting capabilities, hardware scalability, and needs better third-party integration. Licensing costs are noted to be high, and there are performance variations between versions.

What are the key features of Sangfor NGAF?

User-friendly deployment: Offers an uncomplicated setup process.
Robust virus database: Provides reliable threat detection.
SSL VPN connectivity: Ensures secure remote access.
Application control: Manages application usage for enhanced security.
Intrusion detection: Detects unauthorized access attempts.
URL filtering: Prevents access to malicious websites.

What benefits should users expect when evaluating Sangfor NGAF?

Affordability: Competitive pricing compared to peers.
Integration: Good capabilities with existing systems.
Support: Noted for providing reliable customer service.
Threat prevention: Effective in securing networks against various threats.

Sangfor NGAF is widely used across industries including education, healthcare, and finance for its reliable network security. It is favored for securing internal servers, offering robust threat protection, and managing bandwidth efficiently at a budget-friendly rate.

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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

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

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