Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall vs GajShield Next Generation Firewall comparison

Forcepoint and GajShield are both solutions in the Firewalls category. Forcepoint is ranked #18 with an average rating of 7.7, while GajShield is ranked #43. Forcepoint holds a 0.9% mindshare in Firewalls, compared to GajShield’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 79% of Forcepoint users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of GajShield users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall and GajShield Next Generation Firewall are competing products in the cybersecurity category. User reviews indicate that Forcepoint has an advantage in pricing and support while GajShield stands out for its robust features and overall satisfaction.

Features: User reviews highlight Forcepoint's strong security policies, advanced threat protection, and deep visibility into network traffic as significant features. GajShield is praised for its context-based data leakage prevention, effective threat intelligence, and comprehensive reporting. GajShield appears to offer more specialized features, particularly in data security.

Room for Improvement: Users of Forcepoint mention the need for enhancements in scalability and occasional performance issues under heavy load. GajShield users suggest improvements in integration with other systems and more detailed documentation. Forcepoint users focus on performance while GajShield users emphasize compatibility and resources.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Forcepoint is noted for its straightforward deployment model but has mixed reviews about customer service responsiveness. GajShield's deployment is seen as complex but effective, and their support is generally rated higher for its promptness and solution accuracy. The distinction lies in deployment simplicity for Forcepoint versus customer support effectiveness for GajShield.

Pricing and ROI: Forcepoint is viewed as offering a competitive setup cost with a reasonable ROI, while GajShield's initial cost is higher but justified by its specialized features. Users find Forcepoint more cost-effective initially, but GajShield may provide better long-term value depending on organizational needs.

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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 Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is 0.9%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of GajShield Next Generation Firewall is 0.3%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Firewalls Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiGate	16.0%
Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall	0.9%
GajShield Next Generation Firewall	0.3%
Other	82.8%

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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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Ajit Pratap Kundan

Pre Sales Lead Government & Defense at Accops Systems Pvt Ltd

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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Nazish Sameer Shaikh

Senior Network Security Engineer at UNITE HERE HEALTH

Simplifies the management of complex data networks, but its technical support could be improved

Sometimes, we have to use SD-WAN support for the solution, which can be improved by adapting some features that will help our approach to network services. The solution can adapt some of the tools where we, as network engineers, can adjust to the changing application needs. Also, the solution can provide us with multiple support, allowing us to create a network segment. The solution’s technical support could be improved.

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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

"Whenever I need something, Fortinet improves and updates the software for me."

"It is a UTM firewall with many features, helping me control users and public multi-servers easily while providing seamless, simple integration into a large network."

"The services on offer are just superb."

"The most useful features in Fortinet FortiGate are the security features, where we can analyze what kind of traffic is inside our network, and we also utilize ZTNA for limiting and managing our network access."

"I think that the UTM features are the most value, as it truly protects my infrastructure."

"Fortinet FortiGate has reasonable pricing and is easy to operate; it is efficient and represents the future for security, including cloud security and branch-to-cloud security."

"With Fortinet, we're able to control how users utilize resources and pull back on certain things while allowing more access in others, which has led to fewer expenses, less time wasted addressing issues related to reporting, and more order and better analysis of exactly what is going on in the network."

"FortiGate IPS is really easy to use; I don't have any problems with this."

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"Forcepoint is a very expensive solution but it is also very secure."

"Forcepoint's stability is satisfactory, for the most part."

"The solution offers sandboxing, which can be integrated at any time."

"Next Generation Firewall's best feature is that it can be managed on one platform."

"This solution is very reliable."

"Forcepoint is a good, stable solution."

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

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"If people are looking for a good solution that is priced well this solution is best."

"The solution's outcome is very high, and we often use it in a very high-traffic environment."

"Once it is configured, it is very stable, and we don't get any calls from our clients unless they have some specific requirement, like port forwarding or something."

"It is a stable solution."

"GajShield Next Generation Firewall's best feature is the network DLP."

"GajShield has improved our mobile device-based connectivity."

"It is an easily scalable solution...The initial setup was very easy."

"The most valuable feature of the GajShield Next Generation Firewall is the user-friendly settings, dashboards, and anti-threat protection. Additionally, the solution upgrades frequently which is good because we receive new features."

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Cons

"We sometimes have issues with FortiGate's routing table in the latest firmware update. We had to downgrade the device because our customers complained about bugs."

"FortiGate may include AI capabilities and integrate external threat intelligence. However, version management and backup/restore operations could be improved."

"IPs are not handled well and the process is unnecessarily complicated."

"Fortinet FortiGate IPS could improve the configuration. In some use cases, there can be some configuration conflicts."

"We have to worry about debugging, and it would be ideal if they had some sort of GUI interface for troubleshooting and diagnostics, as FortiGate has only CLI-based diagnostic capabilities and sometimes it becomes very difficult to do all this troubleshooting."

"FortiGate support could do some improvements on their IPv6 configuration. Right now it's still in the very early stage for utilizing in an enterprise level network environment."

"I have contacted the support from Fortinet FortiGate IPS. The service was good but the speed could be better."

"The integration with third-party tools may be something that they should work on."

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

"They need to increase the local support here. There are also some bugs or fixes on which they need to work."

"Making this solution easier to use would be an improvement. The implementation could be made easier."

"If you have Cisco integration, then I wouldn't recommend this solution — it won't integrate."

"The capacity for reading the users in a domain and the capacity to integrate the solution with the active directory or any kind of directory services need improvement."

"They should have a local vendor who can provide support. Most of the support is overseas, so the time zones can be a problem."

"I would like to see more sizing in the next release, and the roadmap should be clear."

"They should provide more details on potential cyber threats."

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"GajShield Next Generation Firewall would be improved with the addition of a load-balancing feature."

"The firewall configuration and administration screens could use some improvement."

"We face issues with some configuration parts that we don't understand in the solution, and sometimes we face issues with the VPN connection."

"Gajshield can improve SD-WAN compatibility at an enterprise cloud level."

"We face issues with some configuration parts that we don't understand in the solution, and sometimes we face issues with the VPN connection."

"We raised a support ticket, and the project didn't get a proper response. There was a skill issue in TAC support."

"Sometimes, we have to use SD-WAN support for the solution, which can be improved by adapting some features that will help our approach to network services."

"The UI for the administration of the firewall needs a lot of work."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It cost us around $73,000 for three years."

"There is no challenge in Fortinet FortiGate pricing."

"It is around $50,000 per month."

"The pricing is reasonable."

"Fortinet has one or two license types, and the VPN numbers are only limited by the hardware chassis make."

"Fortinet FortiGate is expensive."

"Their licensing costs are annual. The UTM feature license along with their support is called FortiCare. We include that as a part of the annual maintenance cost. Palo Alto or Juniper also have an annual subscription charge for UTM. Price, of course, can always be more competitive, but it is not the most expensive product. The price-performance ratio is quite high for FortiGate."

"I give the pricing a nine out of ten."

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"Forcepoint is very expensive but it's really secure."

"It is an affordable product. We purchase its yearly license."

"The pricing of the solution is normally competitive with other products."

"The big advantage of this solution is that we can select the right model for our requirements, which is not too expensive."

"Next Generation Firewall is moderately priced."

"The solution 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."

"It is expensive."

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"GajShield Next Generation Firewall is reasonably priced."

"It was about 15% cheaper compared to Sophos."

"GajShield Next Generation Firewall is cheaper than the other products in the market. The licensing costs for the solution are on a yearly basis."

"The price of the GajShield Next Generation Firewall is very attractive when compared to other solutions."

"GajShield is a cheaper solution as of now. The subscription is yearly."

"GajShield Next Generation Firewall is not that expensive, and its pricing is better than Palo Alto."

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Computer Software Company

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Comms Service Provider

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Construction Company

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Construction Company

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Manufacturing Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

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Midsize Enterprise	135
Large Enterprise	193

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Midsize Enterprise	11
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Also Known As

Fortinet FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall

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

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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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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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GajShield Next Generation Firewall is renowned for its exceptional network DLP and enterprise cloud capabilities, offering superior performance in high-traffic environments with ease of management for complex networks.

GajShield Next Generation Firewall stands out by providing a comprehensive security solution with features surpassing those of competitors like Sophos and Fortinet. Users benefit from its performance in managing high-volume traffic, while appreciating its ease of learning and user-friendly management interface. Frequent upgrades introduce new features, enhancing functionality over time. It is a preferred choice for securing mobile device connections, data centers, and enterprise networks.

What are the key features of GajShield Next Generation Firewall?

Network DLP: Offers robust data leak prevention capabilities.
Enterprise Cloud: Enables seamless cloud hosting and services integration.
User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies configuration and management.
Anti-Threat Protection: Provides essential security against diverse threats.
Comprehensive Dashboards: Facilitates easier monitoring and reporting.

What benefits should users expect when evaluating GajShield Next Generation Firewall?

Cost-Effectiveness: Provides significant value over comparable options.
High Performance: Optimized for high-traffic environments.
Deployment Flexibility: Supports both cloud and on-premise implementations.
Security Efficiency: Strong VPN and internal traffic protection features.

Companies deploy GajShield Next Generation Firewall for securing mobile connections to ERP servers, using its VPN features to aid technical services. It serves critical roles in data centers for traffic termination and data leak prevention. Appreciated for stability and cost savings, its deployment flexibility supports operations across varied locations, including connectivity between Indian subsidiaries and headquarters.

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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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