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Fortinet FortiGate vs Huawei Enterprise Routers 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

Fortinet FortiGate
Ranking in WAN Edge
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
357
Ranking in other categories
Firewalls (2nd), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (1st)
Huawei Enterprise Routers
Ranking in WAN Edge
12th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
Routers (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the WAN Edge category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiGate is 22.8%, down from 23.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Enterprise Routers is 2.4%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
WAN Edge
 

Featured Reviews

Jorge Martínez - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers good SD-WAN capabilities and integrates easily with Fortinet devices
I am not part of the initial setup or deployment process since I work in presales. The setup or deployment is quite easy, as you can do a one-touch deployment that automatically connects to the FortiManager cloud when you connect it to a broadband or dynamic IP, allowing you to start the configuration from that point. We usually sell it for on-premises setups. It's on the cloud only when the client has virtual machines or their own service. Sometimes they have a service on the cloud like AWS, but it's more difficult to sell now because AWS has an e-commerce option where you can buy FortiGate directly. The only thing you need is someone to manage and configure.
Muhammad Amir Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
A stable and easy-to-manage solution with good security and firewalls
The product is good, easy to manage , and works fine.  We have encountered issues while integrating the product with Enterprise Management Systems. Huawei platform is good for Huawei but we face issues when we integrate it with other models.  I have been working with the product for one and a…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"FortiGate is flexible and easy to use."
"The SD-WAN is the most valuable feature."
"We use the FortiGate Sandbox to detect zero-day vulnerabilities, such as anomalies or malware, that are unknown and have not yet been discovered."
"We have found it to be very reliable and that's why our teams and various users in our company use it as our main firewall every day."
"The solution is very user friendly. The user interface in particular is quite nice."
"The scalability is easy with switches and access points that are basically plug-and-play for the most part."
"We are very happy with the general bandwidth agility we have seen from one website to another website."
"The initial installation is very straightforward."
"I use the product to connect to various access points to extend my network."
"There is a lot of information available about routers and how to configure Huawei Routers right now."
"The configuration syntax makes it easy for us to configure the device and perform troubleshooting when needed."
"Overall we have found the solution to be satisfactory."
"This product uses a non-proprietary command line, which makes it compatible across many different systems."
"The product’s technical support team is responsive."
"I have been able to connect the solution to many platforms such as Windows, Apple, and Android."
"The most valuable features for us are NAT, ATS, server capabilities, VPN tunneling, and management."
 

Cons

"When we cluster the two Fortinet FortiGate boxes together we have some issues."
"I want some additional features. For example, I want something to ensure that when we are using Google email or Microsoft email, or Google Workspace, emails can only be accessed on designated machines given to our employees. I would like them to access data from designated machines, not from any machine. It should work for designated mobiles and laptops. I don't know if Fortinet provides something like that out of the box."
"The initial setup is complex."
"Maybe they could make some features more accessible, such as a way to translate directions between two networks that share the same subnets."
"If they had better integration with security products, such as Cisco ISE or Rapid Threat Containment, then it would be an improvement."
"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."
"Fortinet needs to overhaul its documentation."
"In the next release, I would like to see the interface simplified to be more user-friendly."
"In the next release of this solution, I would like to see better bandwidth management, more granular web filtering, and portal authentication."
"In my country we don't have Huawei technology, we only have Huawei routers for ISP. There is no agent for Huawei in Egypt."
"It would be better if local storage management was more flexible, so that unused data could be easily removed."
"The internet service for enterprise bundle should be improved."
"Huawei Enterprise Routers can improve by enhancing their security. The software architecture and the operating system that runs on their router and the security capability are not as strong when compared to Cisco."
"The configuration is complex and should be simplified."
"We'd like the product to be more flexible so that we could more easily manipulate some of the features."
"Syntax in the implementation process could be easier to understand for a new user or someone who doesn’t have prior experience using the product."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is flexible."
"The pricing is comprehensive and clear. You can easily understand what you are purchasing, including which features correspond to each license and maintenance contract. Overall, the information is straightforward. Additionally, compared to other vendors, their prices are competitive."
"While Fortinet FortiGate has a higher price point compared to Sophos XG, its user-friendly interface justifies the cost."
"The price range is quite acceptable and normal."
"If you purchase a one-year subscription with the hardware and then you want to renew for the second year, it is very costly."
"The value is the capability of having multiple services with one unique license, not having the limitation per user licensing schema, like other vendors."
"Compared to Palo Alto, which we have used in the past, pricing and licensing are okay."
"Fortinet is competitive price-wise."
"The price is reasonable compared to Cisco's."
"The product is inexpensive, but there is an extra cost for replacement of the device."
"These routers are not too expensive."
"There are additional licensing costs. I am aware of additional licenses and which services are added to the router."
"The price of the solution is fair."
"The solution's price is reasonable."
"The solution is cheap compared to Cisco."
"Huawei offers a cheaper enterprise router solution than Cisco."
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Comparison Review

it_user216600 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 3, 2016
Sophos UTM vs. Fortinet FortiGate
I have used both Sophos and Fortinet products in production and I have found the Sophos UTM appliances (hardware and virtual) to be a better fit most of the time -- with a few caveats which I will touch on below. In both instances, the transition from TMG will be mostly straightforward. The main…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
15%
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Which is the better NGFW: Fortinet Fortigate or Cisco Firepower?
When you compare these firewalls you can identify them with different features, advantages, practices and usage at large. In my opinion, Fortinet would be the best option and l use Fortinet too...
What is the biggest difference between Sophos XG and FortiGate?
From my experience regarding both the Sophos and FortiGate firewalls, I personally would rather use FortiGate. I know the firewalls change every 5 to 7 years as stated but you really do need to upg...
What are the biggest technical differences between Sophos UTM and Fortinet FortiGate?
As a solution, Sophos UTM offers a lot of functionality, it scales well, and the stability and performance are quite good. The most valuable features for me are their web and email filtering. I wou...
What do you like most about Huawei Enterprise Routers?
The solution provides support for 5G connectivity.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Enterprise Routers?
The product is very cheap and offers a huge discount as they are trying to enter the market. However, you have to pay extra for some services and support.
What needs improvement with Huawei Enterprise Routers?
The documentation is somewhat lacking and not easy to navigate. There are some errors and misleading information. The general appearance of the company site is also not user-friendly for downloadin...
 

Also Known As

FortiGate 60b, FortiGate 60c, FortiGate 80c, FortiGate 50b, FortiGate 200b, FortiGate 110c, FortiGate, Fortinet Firewall
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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
Bus Online, VisionChina Media Inc. (VisionChina), China Network Television (CNTV), Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, ABC, BovenIJ hospital
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