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Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall vs Juniper Mist Edge comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Forcepoint Next Generation ...
Ranking in WAN Edge
8th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
48
Ranking in other categories
Firewalls (22nd), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (9th)
Juniper Mist Edge
Ranking in WAN Edge
14th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the WAN Edge category, the mindshare of Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is 2.6%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper Mist Edge is 1.9%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
WAN Edge Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall2.6%
Juniper Mist Edge1.9%
Other95.5%
WAN Edge
 

Featured Reviews

VikasTiwari - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Engineer at Anthology
Manages over 1,500 locations from a central console and simplifies policy deployment
Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall provides excellent SD-WAN solutions that make it very easy to connect Wi-Fi solutions and any other interface solutions. Both on-premise solutions and hybrid solutions are available, and it can be easily integrated with different solutions. Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall has positively impacted the organization. Previously, it was very difficult to handle all traffic because multiple locations experienced downtime, firewalls went down, and internet connectivity issues occurred. There was a lease line option previously, which was very critical for connectivity. After Forcepoint SD-WAN solutions were deployed across different locations, all traffic goes through Wi-Fi solutions, which are directly connected to Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall. This is very easy, time-saving, and has improved security. Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall has many security solutions available. There is no doubt that it is a good firewall. All types of policies can be created, and all GFW features are available. All those security solutions can be utilized.
Chinedu Onwurah - PeerSpot reviewer
Global Juniper Presales Engineer at Westcon-Comstor
Has simplified infrastructure management through on-site data and control plane termination
The most valuable features of Juniper Mist Edge include the ability to terminate the data plane and the control plane on-site for privacy purposes. For those that don't want the management of their either wireless or wired infrastructure to be done in the cloud, Juniper Mist Edge helps to solve that problem. AI-generated features in Juniper Mist Edge help to optimize network operations as AI is everything. It helps to simplify the management of infrastructure, assists in root cause analysis and identification of issues and resolution of those issues, and aids in what we call premium analytics to analyze what has gone wrong or the events on-site, providing feedback that would help to make some business-critical decisions. Anomaly detection in Juniper Mist Edge is beneficial, as when talking about AI, that's just it. Anomaly detection helps when things are not going the way they were designed or planned to work. Juniper Mist Edge also helps to detect that and assists in resolving the issue.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Forcepoint is a good, stable solution."
"With Forcepoint, this process is simplified compared to others like Fortinet."
"The most valuable feature is controlling the traffic and the logging. They have real-time logins for traffic logs. Troubleshooting was very easy for me."
"The people we deal with is a local partner in Cambodia and we can get good support from them."
"We're trying to use all the firewall's features. Most of the features were effective, but the usability is a huge concern."
"Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is very simple, easy to use, and flexible."
"The most valuable features of Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall are the advanced threat protection, including features like IPS and DDoS prevention, which help avoid internal DDoS attacks."
"The initial setup is very easy."
"The most valuable aspect of Mist Edge lies in its ability to provide comprehensive visibility into all network packets."
"AI-generated features in Juniper Mist Edge help to optimize network operations as AI is everything; it helps to simplify the management of infrastructure, assists in root cause analysis and identification of issues and resolution of those issues, and aids in what we call premium analytics to analyze what has gone wrong or the events on-site, providing feedback that would help to make some business-critical decisions."
"The visibility of the information that's available about APs through their cloud portal and some of the AI features are most valuable."
"Juniper's technical support is highly responsive."
"Juniper Mist Edge provides better support for medium-sized businesses."
"Juniper is a remote and AI-enhanced product."
"Juniper Mist Edge is valuable for its ability to troubleshoot and configure more things compared to Meraki."
 

Cons

"They should provide more details on potential cyber threats."
"If I want to allow access to Facebook, yet not allow the user to access videos, then I am not able to do it with this product."
"They should have a local vendor who can provide support. Most of the support is overseas, so the time zones can be a problem."
"Its management center should be easier to use. The management interface of Forcepoint is unique and a little bit different from some of the firewall solutions on which people might have worked before. Sometimes, the customers say that it is not very friendly, and we help them with how to use this management interface. It just takes a little bit of time, and after some time, it gets easy to manage or use. It is quite similar to Palo Alto, Fortinet, and legacy Juniper solutions. Their support should be faster. We have received complaints that they are not responding fast, which is not good for the vendor and us."
"They need to work on stability, it has not been the best in our experience."
"Forcepoint is a little difficult to configure compared to its competitors."
"The network interface could be better, and it could be cheaper."
"Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall could change its interface, allowing standard or direct connect modes to be configured."
"I think there is a need to improve the virtual edition or the virtual platform of Juniper Mist Edge, as I know that it was discontinued."
"Juniper Mist Edge can sometimes have a delay in information updating."
"I experience a lot of stability issues, so the rating is eight out of ten."
"I would like to see improvements in ensuring government compliance for Mist Edge."
"The product needs an update, particularly in price, as it deters many customers, including myself, from using it despite its convenience and effectiveness."
"Juniper Mist Edge can sometimes have a delay in information updating, which could be improved."
"The one area that we're specifically looking into is their outdoor APs. The development of their outdoor APs is lagging as compared to their internal APs."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It requires a yearly subscription."
"I consider Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall's price to be good."
"It could be cheaper like Fortinet."
"Next Generation Firewall is moderately priced."
"The pricing should be more competitive against other vendors in the market."
"There is a license required to use this solution and we can purchase it for one, two, three, or five years."
"We have found the price could be reduced. It is a little expensive."
"Forcepoint is very expensive but it's really secure."
"I believe we're getting some good discounts. We're paying less than $500 per AP. I don't know the annual maintenance cost."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Healthcare Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise11
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is limited because I do not work with pricing, but I have experience with support, setup, and some licensing.
What needs improvement with Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall?
Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is overall good, but AI enabled features are not available. Many templates and AI security features are needed and are currently missing.
What needs improvement with Juniper Mist Edge?
I can't think of any weak points that should be improved in Juniper Mist Edge at this moment. At this point, there is nothing that I believe should be improved on, at least for now. However, I thin...
What is your primary use case for Juniper Mist Edge?
My customers' main use cases for Juniper Mist Edge include those who want to replace their wireless LAN controller with an on-premise wireless LAN controller, which is what Juniper Mist Edge can do...
 

Also Known As

Forcepoint NGFW, Stonesoft Next Generation Firewall, McAfee Network Security Platform, Intel Security Network Security Platform
No data available
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
One Energy, UST Global, i3D.net, Hyland
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