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FortiMonitor vs Salesforce Service Cloud comparison

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

Categories and Ranking

FortiMonitor
Ranking in IT Alerting and Incident Management
18th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
Network Monitoring Software (32nd), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (41st), Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) (10th)
Salesforce Service Cloud
Ranking in IT Alerting and Incident Management
15th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
58
Ranking in other categories
CRM Customer Engagement Centers (3rd), Help Desk Software (11th), Knowledge Management Software (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the IT Alerting and Incident Management category, the mindshare of FortiMonitor is 2.1%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Salesforce Service Cloud is 2.2%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IT Alerting and Incident Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Salesforce Service Cloud2.2%
FortiMonitor2.1%
Other95.7%
IT Alerting and Incident Management
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2677554 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Engineer III at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Managing diverse networks with detailed alerts enhances device oversight
FortiManager is very helpful in managing our networks. We use it to manage 20 farms and various networks with hundreds of devices. The version we are using provides more detail than the older dashboard. We appreciate the alerting capabilities, which are integrated with SolarWinds to notify our team via SMS.
ManchikatlaShravani - PeerSpot reviewer
Salesforce Consultant at BYTENET
Omni-channel routing has transformed case handling and now supports complex field operations
From my experience, we might need queue-based alignment in Omni-Channel routing. Assignment rules should be defined at the flow level. The challenge with SLA creation is evident in escalation rules, which should include a field flagging feature that is lacking in the current setup. Einstein Bot, linked with Omni-Channel messaging, is complex to define, with a need for all related information in one place, making the process cumbersome. Understanding which bot is associated with specific messaging apps requires manual searching, and this can be improved.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"FortiMonitor has a very intuitive dashboard, which makes it particularly helpful for analyzing traffic, alerts, and other information."
"FortiMonitor offers comprehensive monitoring capabilities, allowing me to track network traffic in and out effectively."
"The most valuable feature of FortiMonitor is the overall ability to monitor the health of the environment."
"In FortiMonitor, we're linked up with our Netgear, CactusServer, and NOC. It's really valuable because everything's migrating to one dashboard for us system engineers. We can keep an eye on traffic, blocked sites, and the health of our hardware. That last part, about knowing if something's going to fail soon, is super important. It gives us time to sort things out before any big problems happen. As a system engineer, I need to keep tabs on everything – temperature, monitoring systems, and network operations. This data is really handy because it helps me ensure our site runs smoothly, whether it's turning systems on or off. Just last night, there was a system failure, but thanks to real-time monitoring, I quickly identified the problem and got the necessary replacement parts."
"Overall, I would recommend FortiMonitor to others."
"The most valuable feature of FortiMonitor is user monitoring, as we are able to see if the user is following the policy or not from their system, and additionally the solution integrates well with Fortinet FortiGate and has centralized management."
"The product's initial setup phase is easy."
"FortiMonitor is 100% stable."
"The most valuable feature was the ability to quickly add customizable fields (and by quickly, I mean in less than two minutes) that were easily incorporated into the existing framework."
"We used Salesforce Service Cloud for CRM (customer relationship management) cases and general sales cases."
"It integrates with all our platforms, providing a comprehensive view of the customer."
"The solution is a great product. It's hosted on a platform that offers various features, such as email, social media, phone calls, and chatbots. You can connect with customers through any of these channels."
"I know in the past year, we've seen substantial ROI in major healthcare companies."
"In terms of visibility to my boss and the team, it does help a lot."
"Our users are satisfied with the product, and they spend less time on this tool, but create more opportunity and other data."
"Distributing them automatically and evenly between users through Omni Channel ensures that everybody performs at their best and improves their productivity!"
 

Cons

"Additionally, there are no AI features in FortiMonitor, which might be an area for enhancement."
"We use FortiToken, and it's a pain to use because you have to send things through your phone and then confirm by email. Only after this can you log in. It's dual-factor authentication. I wish that I could just log in or bring up a dashboard where I could log in from."
". Enhancements in the dashboard, such as clearer alerting, maintenance window management, software version tracking, and better visualization, would be beneficial."
"FortiMonitor could improve by having compatibility with other operating systems, such as Linux."
"For our type of country, it is always expensive, but it has competitive pricing."
"Sometimes, we get corruption when upgrading from firmware to the new generation, causing a lot of issues."
"FortiMonitor's monitoring could be much better. It should be like, in Palo Alto."
"I think the current features are really good for me, nothing else comes to mind right now. Maybe some small improvements could be made in the customization and configuration part of the UI to make it easier or more intuitive. Customizable UI options, like we saw in the demo, could be helpful for everyone. But in our operational environment, having clear health status and system details is crucial for us system engineers. One feature I'd really like to see is a credential management system. It would help us keep track of who's logged in and how many times, which is important due to user restrictions. Sometimes, we need to manage logins more efficiently, like logging off other users to free up credentials. So having a feature like that would be really helpful."
"The pricing of the solution can be made cheaper."
"There's an issue where creating a repetitive appointment creates two appointments on the first occurrence."
"Reporting could be improved."
"Salesforce should include maps as a default offering so that, as a customer, I can view where the technician is on the geographical map."
"The pricing of Salesforce Service Cloud is expensive compared to other solutions like our current SAP CRM, which is much cheaper."
"It also needs a faster and smoother UI."
"It is kind of a struggle to get a report that shows something you want it to show."
"As a help desk solution, ZenDesk is much better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Compared to other solutions, FortiMonitor is a very expensive solution."
"On a scale from one to ten, I rate the pricing a nine since it is a good solution that is available at a cheap price."
"The price of FortiMonitor is approximately $200 annually for 225 users. The price is competitive."
"The tool's pricing model in Vietnam is a bit high. I rate the product price as an eight out of ten."
"There are additional costs needed for certain functionality, such as scalability."
"FortiMonitor's price is very high."
"We have a large customer base for Fortinet, and the additional buying power got us really great discounts."
"In terms of licensing, while it may not be the most expensive option on the market, it's relatively cost-effective. You can obtain licenses at a lower cost, with the calculation being straightforward. For example, if you onboard around 5,000 devices, you'll need approximately 5,000 licenses, as each device typically counts as one license."
"Only enterprise businesses can afford the solution, and small companies cannot afford it."
"The solution is priced at 50 dollars a month per user."
"We pay a yearly licensing fee for Salesforce Service Cloud, which is expensive."
"Salesforce is not a cheap product. It can be expensive."
"Salesforce is very cost-effective."
"The price is too expensive."
"Salesforce Service Cloud is a bit expensive."
"The tool is pretty expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Construction Company
8%
Healthcare Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Construction Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise5
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business21
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise26
 

Questions from the Community

What is the best network monitoring software for large enterprises?
I have a clear bias because I work for Panopta. We aren't a fit for everyone, but I can confirm that Panopta is a lot less work to stand up and maintain. It's also a lot easier to use and onboard n...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for FortiMonitor?
FortiMonitor does save time but not significantly on costs, as there are still expenses related to procurement, installation, and licensing.
What needs improvement with FortiMonitor?
There are areas for improvement that FortiManager is addressing. We have not yet upgraded to the latest software versions, being a full revision behind, but we plan to update soon since the current...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Salesforce Service Cloud?
I do not have knowledge of the setup cost as I do not look into pricing. Once the customer and my team discuss everything, I configure the system, but I do not have an idea about the pricing.
What needs improvement with Salesforce Service Cloud?
From my experience, we might need queue-based alignment in Omni-Channel routing. Assignment rules should be defined at the flow level. The challenge with SLA creation is evident in escalation rules...
What is your primary use case for Salesforce Service Cloud?
Currently, I work exclusively with Salesforce CRM and have not had the opportunity to work with HubSpot on any projects. I work with Sales and Service. I have more than five years of experience wit...
 

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Sample Customers

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