Citrix SD-WAN [EOL] vs Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall comparison

Citrix and Forcepoint are both solutions in the Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions category. Additionally, 90% of Citrix users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 79% of Forcepoint users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 12, 2025

Citrix SD-WAN [EOL] and Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall compete in the network security domain. User reviews suggest that Forcepoint has the upper hand due to its extensive feature set and perceived value, despite Citrix offering better pricing and support.

Features: Citrix SD-WAN [EOL] is known for its superior CIFS optimization, HDX WAN acceleration, and load balancing capabilities, enhancing branch communication and stability. In contrast, Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is highlighted for its robust security features, including integrated multi-layer filtering, advanced threat protection, and centralized management.

Room for Improvement: Citrix SD-WAN [EOL] needs improvements in reporting, customization, and competitive pricing options for varying markets. Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall could benefit from a more user-friendly interface, improved support services, and simpler deployment processes.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both Citrix SD-WAN [EOL] and Forcepoint favor on-premises deployments. However, Citrix's technical support receives mixed reviews with some delays in issue resolution, while Forcepoint requires skilled resources for deployment but maintains moderate support interactions.

Pricing and ROI: Citrix SD-WAN [EOL] is viewed as costly but delivers good ROI by reducing MPLS expenses. Its pricing strategy, including perpetual licenses, offers financial management benefits. Conversely, Forcepoint's pricing is high against some competitors, though it offers flexibility in model choices with additional costs for extra features.

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Categories and Ranking

Citrix SD-WAN [EOL]

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Forcepoint Next Generation ...

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Firewalls (25th), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (10th), WAN Edge (11th)

Featured Reviews

Rohit Ghorpade

Cloud Network Engineer at a insurance company with 5,001-10,000 employees

A scalable solution for MCN controller but lacks technical supports, upgrades

There are a few things that can be improved, are domain-based routing and the slowness of virtual parts, and it may be due to the wrong configuration, which we have been unable to find out. Previously, we faced some issues with the slowness part. Apart from that, feature like end gateway level antivirus. We are currently using a NetFlow proxy to establish a virtual position for the NetFlow. Our current environment has many use cases, but we are not using them on the Citrix SD-WAN. When I navigate the NCL part, it involves configuration. I want to highlight this disadvantage. Sometimes, when we push the configuration, it tries to push it to all branch locations. This process takes a lot of time, nearly 30 minutes, to push a single change from the NCL. Overall, I don't think Citrix meets our use cases what we have. This is based on my feedback after using it for the past year and working on this Citrix SD-WAN. However, from my experience, it is the worst solution I have seen. There's no domain-based routing, which is horrible. That's why we are moving to other products. We have checked our use case requirements with Fortinet, Palo Alto, and they meet them. I will consider the PoC or another OEM. There are many things in the area you need to be prompt, like the automation part. If any link or device goes down, alerting notification, etc. We need to perform and highlight so many things to your management. This should be improved.

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Ajit Pratap Kundan

MANAGER SOLUTION CONSULTING at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees

Unified security management has improved traffic control and simplified remote workforce access

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall does help in vulnerability identification and response by providing a single unified console through which I am able to monitor and manage infrastructure. The URL filtering capability of Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall helps in blocking malicious sites. We have to take care of both known threats and unknown threats. The firewall takes care of known threats, and we protect ourselves from unknown threats such as malicious code and malware that we cannot create firewall rules for. With these routing capabilities and policies, only whitelisted things get processed or passed. The biggest advantages of Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall, especially as a partner, service provider, and integrator, are that it is very easy to integrate these APIs with our solution, and most of the features I am getting in the clientless mode. Even with the client mode, it is easy to integrate with our client, allowing the customer to get a single client to address all the features of the firewall as well as the GTNA perspective. The flexibility of deployment, especially for the government and defense sectors, is that they want an on-premises solution, while the rest of the PSUs or enterprise segment are comfortable with the cloud offering, which is the SaaS offering and the way to go in the future.

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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

"In summary, this is a very good product and one that I recommend."

"The other banks, bank branches, require good connectivity, which is very important for a branch to have, and they managed to have an SLA of almost 100%."

"The solution is brilliant, the way it calculates its paths and trails is great."

"We tried to use it, and it worked well."

"The reliability of connectivity is most valuable."

"The SD-WAN solution as it is already is quite feature-rich and the upgrade process is very simple."

"CIFS optimisation is really good and benefits are realised if using ICA also."

"The best feature is the backup capability, where all of the users' computers are tied into a central data repository."

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"McAfee NSP helps the organization by filtering most of the active inbound attacks that would otherwise compromise the users and servers."

"Forcepoint is stable and we plan to continue using it in the future."

"The simplicity of the solution is its most valuable asset. It's very user-friendly."

"We are a platinum partner of Forcepoint, and it is a stable solution with no issues so far."

"Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall is a stable solution."

"When our customer needs some optimization, along with performance and security. If they want everything in one package, I recommend Forcepoint because they have everything."

"Forcepoint is a complete package because it has network and systems applications. Other firewalls are only for the network."

"The URL filtering is the most valuable aspect of the product."

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Cons

"Citrix SD-WAN's knowledge base has a few missing things, so you may need to seek help from support."

"The solution's licensing model could be improved."

"I would like to see more customization to adjust for the WAN lock-out due to our unexpected power outages."

"There are a few things that can be improved, are domain-based routing and the slowness of virtual parts, and it may be due to the wrong configuration, which we have been unable to find out."

"It is a bit expensive. A cheaper product would be good, but everybody likes things to be cheaper."

"The only improvement for Citrix SD-WAN would be to lower its cost."

"Customer Service: Not great - the first line support for this product is pretty much nil."

"I am happy with this product. If anything, its price can be reduced. It is a bit expensive."

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"Configuration is not easy because it has an old-fashioned interface. The configuration interface is highly complex, and it's been the same for years. They have to change the interface."

"Forcepoint is a little difficult to configure compared to its competitors."

"Their support should be faster. We have received complaints that they are not responding fast, which is not good for the vendor and us."

"Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is overall good, but AI enabled features are not available."

"However, we did have a horrible experience with Forcepoint in the past."

"You do need knowledge of the solution in order to set the product up properly."

"Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall should make some improvements because there is some instability with their software. Sometimes it could lag or become over-utilized, you need to clear some caches and do some restarts, and sometimes some traffic is being blocked and the reason is not entirely clear."

"The optimization is not really ready. If you want very good optimization, you have to add it to the network."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Citrix SD-WAN is quite an affordable product."

"It depends on the scale. In our case, it would have been better if we had known about the life cycling steps, but otherwise, it is worth the money."

"It would be helpful to have a demo license available for customers who want to prove the concept and conduct a proof of concept (POC) before committing to the solution. This is particularly important for customers in Egypt who often require a demonstration of the solution's features and compatibility with their needs before making any investment or incurring costs. Providing a demo license would allow customers to assess whether the solution would meet their needs or not."

"The license was a one-time purchase. It's expensive."

"The price of the subscription should be cheaper."

"The price is relatively expensive."

"It's a little bit on the high side compared to the other products."

"I'm not quite sure of the price ranges. Roughly, the hidden devices can scale up to $20K for one appliance. However, the branch CPs are USD $1,000 to $2,500."

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"Everything in Forcepoint comes with an individual license, which is kind of a problem. In our last meeting, they said that it may change at the beginning of 2021, and they will try to merge some licenses together. Customers will get more features than what they got previously. We will wait and see."

"I believe the licensing fee is for one year, three years, and five years, or something like that. If you wants to increase the support level from a simpler level to platinum, I think that there's a cost. There are differences between every kind of support, but I don't know the numbers."

"There is a license required to use this solution and we can purchase it for one, two, three, or five years."

"Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is reasonable, it is priced the same as other firewalls."

"The pricing should be more competitive against other vendors in the market."

"It is expensive."

"We would love to take other solution from Forcepoint, but unfortunately the price is too high. That's why we are not considering using Forcepoing for our proxy and DLB. They have a very good DLB, but the matter in the end is the cost."

"I consider Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall's price to be good."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	10

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	29
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	14

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Citrix SD-WAN?

The solution's licensing model could be improved. Citrix SD-WAN is a good product from a technical point of view. However, when you compare its licensing with the prices of competitors, you will se...

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What advice do you have for others considering Citrix SD-WAN?

If a customer already has Citrix NetScaler and is not looking to change anything in their existing environment, we proceed with Citrix SD-WAN. However, if a customer is looking for a change because...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall?

In terms of price, I would say Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is not expensive. It is very much comparable to other vendors, and pricing is not a problem, especially for the Asian market, with...

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What needs improvement with Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall?

The negative side of Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is that the ZTNA part is missing. For that, we have to integrate a third-party component with Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall to complet...

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What is your primary use case for Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall?

The major use cases for Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall are in government turnkey projects where we require a lot of traffic coming from the public domain. That is why we are putting these fire...

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Also Known As

Citrix CloudBridge, WOC, NetScaler SD-WAN

Forcepoint NGFW, Stonesoft Next Generation Firewall, McAfee Network Security Platform, Intel Security Network Security Platform

Overview

Citrix SD-WAN [EOL] enhances connectivity and performance by optimizing bandwidth utilization, ensuring reliable communication across branch offices and headquarter data centers. It offers centralized management, efficient deployment options, and improved network reliability.

Citrix SD-WAN [EOL] is designed for businesses seeking enhanced connectivity solutions that boost application performance while reducing costs. With HDX WAN Optimization and reliable Active-Active connectivity, it assures improved bandwidth management. Tailored for both cloud and on-premise deployments, it supports fast communication and seamless integration, making it user-friendly even for those with limited technical expertise. Security features and zero-touch deployments further enhance its appeal. However, users highlight areas needing improvement, such as configuration intuitiveness, pricing alignment for specific markets, and stability. Enhanced reporting, networking features, and technical support are desired. Integration with Windows, security elements like firewalls, and licensing clarity require attention to meet user expectations.

What are the key features of Citrix SD-WAN [EOL]?

HDX WAN Optimization: Enhances application performance and traffic.
Load Balancing: Ensures efficient traffic distribution across networks.
Reliable Connectivity: Provides seamless failover and reduced costs through MPLS replacement.
Cloud Management: Simplifies deployment and management via the cloud.
Zero-Touch Deployment: Facilitates easy setup and provisioning.
Active-Active Lines: Optimizes bandwidth utilization and performance.
Backup Capabilities: Centralizes data management for security.

What benefits should users look for in Citrix SD-WAN [EOL]?

Enhanced Connectivity: Improves stability and reduces downtime.
Cost Reduction: Efficiently decreases expenses by replacing MPLS.
Network Optimization: Offers better bandwidth for diverse communication types.
Secure Interconnectivity: Ensures secure and reliable network connections.
Management Flexibility: Supports cloud or on-premise deployment options.

Industries benefit from Citrix SD-WAN [EOL] by leveraging its features to ensure stable, redundant connectivity between branches and data centers. Organizations experiencing frequent line failures or high reliance on bandwidth-heavy applications find it particularly useful. It caters to sectors needing reliable data management and enhanced networking.

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Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall offers robust network protection with features like URL filtering and advanced threat protection, ensuring comprehensive security and operational efficiency across various infrastructures.

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall integrates URL filtering and advanced threat protection, including intrusion prevention and DDoS prevention. The centralized management console provides application awareness, strong network segmentation, and SD-WAN capabilities. Its graphical interface enhances user experience, while efficient technical support and seamless integration offer stability and scalability. Companies use it for perimeter security, VPNs, and threat prevention, optimizing performance in diverse sectors.

What are the key features of Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall?

URL Filtering: Provides robust protection against malicious sites.
Advanced Threat Protection: Includes IPS and DDoS prevention.
Centralized Management: Simplifies control across multiple devices.
Application Awareness: Enhances security policies.
Network Segmentation: Ensures strong internal security structures.
SD-WAN Capabilities: Optimizes wide area network configurations.

What benefits should users expect when evaluating?

Operational Efficiency: Streamlined management with a centralized console.
Enhanced Security: Comprehensive threat protection and VPN solutions.
Scalability: Easily adapts to infrastructure growth.
Integration: Seamlessly works with existing architectures.

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is widely implemented in sectors including finance, education, and government, offering security for data centers and managing remote access with IPsec VPN tunnels, SSL VPNs, and site-to-site connectivity. Companies appreciate its use for Unified Threat Management and automatic optimization, ensuring data security and efficient network performance.

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