Fortinet FortiGate vs Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service comparison

The compared Fortinet and Sophos solutions aren't in the same category. Fortinet is ranked #1 in Firewalls , with an average rating of 8.5, and holds a 18.3% mindshare in the category. Sophos is ranked #56 in AWSM , with an average rating of 9.0, and holds a 0.2% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Sophos users who would recommend it.

Fortinet FortiGate

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiGate

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

589

Ranking in other categories

Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (2nd), Firewalls (1st), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (1st), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (1st), WAN Edge (1st), ZTNA (1st), Unified Threat Management (UTM) (1st)

Sophos Cybersecurity as a S...

Average Rating

9.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

AWS Marketplace (56th)

Mindshare comparison

Fortinet FortiGate and Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Fortinet FortiGate is designed for Firewalls and holds a mindshare of 18.3%, down 21.1% compared to last year.
Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service, on the other hand, focuses on AWS Marketplace, holds 0.2% mindshare, up 0.1% since last year.

Firewalls Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiGate	18.3%
OPNsense	10.3%
Sophos Firewall	9.4%
Other	62.0%

Firewalls

AWS Marketplace Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service	0.2%
HZWTech Device Studio	0.5%
WaitTime Gate Queue	0.5%
Other	98.8%

AWS Marketplace

Featured Reviews

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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Vikas-Gupta

Director at Eon Networks

Automated threat response has ensured uninterrupted operations and provides clear 24x7 security visibility

One feature which we would like to have in the product is the inventory. For example, if I have the agent installed on each machine and server, why can't we fetch the inventory details from the console? If you look at the competition products such as CrowdStrike, they give clear visibility into what software is installed, what legitimate tools are installed, and what software is not even licensed or may not be secure to install. Those things are reported back to the concerned team, maybe the systems teams, and they can use it brilliantly. Unfortunately, Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service doesn't provide that kind of visibility into what software or tools are installed on a particular system. There is a feature which requires running what you call an XG script to fetch those kinds of details. However, it is not on the GUI as other competitor companies are providing. That is the one feature we really miss. In terms of service and support, I don't think there is an issue because it is already a brilliant five-star service support. The visibility feature that I already mentioned is the only primary feature which we are missing. The rest is absolutely fine. I don't think there is anything else which should be there.

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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

"The pricing is great and very reasonable."

"Overall security features and performance routing is good."

"Good load balancing feature."

"FortiGate is a great solution, although initially, it faced challenges in the Brazilian market due to lower brand recognition than Cisco. However, explaining and demonstrating its product format and offerings has proven easy. The cost-effectiveness and better features of FortiGate have made some clients skeptical. We set up a trial period, and they eventually opted for it. Many clients were convinced it was great after experiencing the solution's capabilities firsthand."

"Fortinet FortiGate is a very stable solution."

"I've found the solution to be very good."

"Fortinet FortiGate is pretty robust. The updates and firmware releases are pretty timely. They have a good product revision and review system, so they are constantly reviewing their configuration and the different mechanisms that are used on Fortinet FortiGate."

"FortiGate firewalls pay for themselves."

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"Since the day we started using Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service MDR, there has not been a single incident."

Cons

"Fortinet can add some Machine Learning and AI to improve its accuracy and give it an edge on IPS detection and protection."

"The solution needs to improve its support."

"The pricing could be reduced or include the first year warranty."

"Right now, it's not really scalable, but it's okay for us. However, looking ahead to three years from now, we might have a problem with scalability. We foresee a little risk down the road. The stability is okay for now."

"It's my understanding that more of the current generation features could be brought in. There could be more integration with EDRs, for example."

"In the past six months, they took quite a long time to respond to the support tickets. I don't know if they are overwhelmed with too much activity, but for the last six months, the support has not been very good."

"The solution could be more user friendly."

"It's one of the more expensive brands."

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"Unfortunately, Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service doesn't provide that kind of visibility into what software or tools are installed on a particular system."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the pricing a six out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive."

"The cost of Fortinet FortiGate is competitive and not expensive compared to other enterprise- grade solutions. On average, the license cost per year is around seventy percent of the firewall's purchase price."

"They are more expensive than others."

"Its price could be better."

"There is no challenge in Fortinet FortiGate pricing."

"It is an inexpensive solution."

"The price of the license and warranty can be better because it is very expensive."

"We saved a bundle by not needing all the past appliances from an NGFW."

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it_user216600

Senior Technical Consultant with 51-200 employees

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…

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

45%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Insurance Company

Healthcare Company

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	364
Midsize Enterprise	135
Large Enterprise	191

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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...

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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...

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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...

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What needs improvement with Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service?

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What is your primary use case for Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service?

Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service product name is MDR, and we started using it from last year only. It has been one year now.

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What advice do you have for others considering Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service?

The enhanced threat hunting and forensics provided by Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service have significantly helped my organization address cyberattacks. Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service takes care ...

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Fortinet FortiGate

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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.

Fortinet

Automated protection and 24/7 managed detection and response service for AWS
Visualize cloud resources, monitor compliance, and continually analyze cloud resources including hosts and container images for security risks and over-privileged IAM roles.
Advanced threat protection across network, endpoints, cloud workloads, and data. Utilizing anti-virus and anti-malware agents, plus High Availability next-gen firewalls
Managed threat prevention, detection and response service. Hunting for and responding to potential threats and suspicious behavior across your AWS environment.

Sophos

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

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