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Fortinet FortiGate vs Trellix Intrusion Prevention System - Virtual comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 29, 2026

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 Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
594
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (2nd), Firewalls (1st), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (1st), WAN Edge (1st), ZTNA (1st), Unified Threat Management (UTM) (1st)
Trellix Intrusion Preventio...
Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
21st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
2.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiGate is 9.2%, down from 17.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trellix Intrusion Prevention System - Virtual is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiGate9.2%
Trellix Intrusion Prevention System - Virtual0.5%
Other90.3%
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
 

Featured Reviews

JK
IP Network Security Specialist at MTN Ghana
Process-Level CPU Visibility: Introduce detailed CPU-usage metrics per subsystem (e.g., IPS engine, logging) so administrators can quickly identify and address performance spikes.
Analytics with FortiAnalyzer. Being able to pull in logs not just from our FortiGates but from all our other firewalls and then get them in one view has been a game changer. Whether I’m building an executive dashboard or doing a deep dive forensics session, I get everything I need without navigating consoles.Straightforward Application Control. FortiGate spots and blocks unwanted apps (eq. like BitTorrent or streaming services) with accuracy. Segmentation with VDOMs. We’ve carved our data center into four logical ‘mini-firewalls’ enterprise, core, billing, and WAF—all on one box. Each has its own rules and logs, and any traffic between them still gets inspected. It’s like having multiple appliances without the extra hardware. Always-Up-to-Date Threat Feeds. Daily signature updates and AI-driven threat sensing mean we’re blocking the latest vulnerabilities almost as soon as they’re announced.
PronobMukherjee - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at Asprotect Solutions Private Limited
Offers strong behavioral insight and seamless integration to support evolving defense strategies
While we have sold other Forcepoint products, percentage-wise, DLP is the highest one. I mostly deal with DLP because in this part of India, DLP is more in demand for Forcepoint. Trellix has DLP and an IPS, which is performing well. In India, we see mostly two companies in IPS, which are Trend Micro and Trellix. Trellix does have an Intrusion Prevention System, similar to an IDPS. Technology is something that needs to keep improving and upgrading. As far as DLP is concerned, I have always said that Forcepoint DLP is better than Trellix. Some of my customers are working with Forcepoint and Trellix. I provided this review a rating of eight.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I am pleased with this solution and the features it offers right now."
"It is a safe product."
"Application control and the web filter are the best features of Fortinet FortiGate."
"Overall, I am satisfied with the product."
"The IPS is good. It protect my network from attackers."
"FortiGate IPS is really easy to use. I don't have any problems with this."
"The ability to set up remote systems is the most valuable feature."
"The solution is stable and reliable."
"My experience with Forcepoint DLP is that it is a good product, and customer feedback has always been positive."
 

Cons

"Its reporting capabilities can be improved. It should have some out-of-the-box reporting capabilities and some degree of customization."
"Their support's response time can be better. In the past six months, they took quite a long time to respond to the support tickets."
"I often ask for help from the local provider. I haven't found the required efficient help."
"From a reporting perspective, there's room for improvement. They're providing FortiAnalyzer through which one can get some enhancements, but the visibility and reporting still need slight improvement."
"If I had to suggest one improvement, it would be to have more flexible reporting and dashboard customization."
"FortGate's IPS reporting could be made better by giving more details regarding the source and destination of network traffic when it comes to the overview section. This would allow me to more easily follow the flow of traffic based on IP addresses, without having to integrate the IPS with other products that perform more sophisticated traffic analysis."
"Fortinet Fortigate could benefit by simplifying some of their processes."
"In the next release, I would like to see the interface simplified to be more user-friendly."
"Trellix Intrusion Prevention System - Virtual needs to be more focused on the product line and should consider the current scenario of threats to provide better solutions for handling those threats frequently."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is a cost-effective solution that meets the user's needs."
"Compared to Palo Alto, which we have used in the past, pricing and licensing are okay."
"Its pricing is fine. It is on a yearly basis. Other than the licensing fee, there is no extra fee."
"The price of FortiGate is good."
"I would say that all things considered, the pricing is pretty good."
"I rate the price of Fortinet FortiGate SWG a seven and a half out of ten since it is not a cheap solution, though I feel it is a good product for the money one pays."
"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 tool's pricing is neither cheap nor expensive. Overall, I find it to be competitive in the market."
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Comparison Review

it_user216600 - PeerSpot reviewer
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…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
No data available
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business372
Midsize Enterprise138
Large Enterprise195
No data available
 

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 needs improvement with Trellix Intrusion Prevention System - Virtual?
I am not familiar with Forcepoint Risk-Adaptive Protection for DLP. Trellix Intrusion Prevention System - Virtual needs to be more focused on the product line and should consider the current scenar...
What is your primary use case for Trellix Intrusion Prevention System - Virtual?
I have knowledge of both Forcepoint and Trellix products as a consultant. Although I am not a direct user of Trellix or Forcepoint, I used to be a partner for them. Some of my customers are working...
What advice do you have for others considering Trellix Intrusion Prevention System - Virtual?
While we have sold other Forcepoint products, percentage-wise, DLP is the highest one. I mostly deal with DLP because in this part of India, DLP is more in demand for Forcepoint. Trellix has DLP an...
 

Also Known As

Fortinet FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall
McAfee Virtual Network Security Platform, McAfee vNSP
 

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Sample Customers

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