Fortinet FortiManager vs Fortinet FortiPortal comparison

The compared Fortinet FortiManager and Fortinet FortiPortal solutions aren't in the same category. Fortinet FortiManager is ranked #4 in NMA , with an average rating of 8.2, and holds a 5.3% mindshare in the category. Fortinet FortiPortal is ranked #10 in Firewall Security Management , with an average rating of 8.2, and holds a 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of Fortinet FortiManager users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 83% of Fortinet FortiPortal users who would recommend it.

Fortinet FortiManager

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94% willing to recommend

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83% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiManager

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Management Applications (4th)

Fortinet FortiPortal

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Firewall Security Management (10th)

Mindshare comparison

Fortinet FortiManager and Fortinet FortiPortal aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Fortinet FortiManager is designed for Network Management Applications and holds a mindshare of 5.3%, up 4.7% compared to last year.
Fortinet FortiPortal, on the other hand, focuses on Firewall Security Management, holds 1.0% mindshare, up 1.0% since last year.

Network Management Applications Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Fortinet FortiManager	5.3%
Cisco DNA Center	23.5%
Cisco Catalyst Center	8.9%
Other	62.3%

Network Management Applications

Firewall Security Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Fortinet FortiPortal	1.0%
Tufin Orchestration Suite	22.8%
AlgoSec	22.6%
Other	53.599999999999994%

Firewall Security Management

Featured Reviews

Damitha Anuradha

Head of Presales at AcSys Networks Private Limited

Manage multiple devices with ease but experience complexity in deployment and limited AI features

I use Fortinet FortiManager to manage multiple devices in a single location. Although it does not provide a security posture itself, it depends on the firewall policies and settings in their respective firewalls. Fortinet FortiManager is primarily meant for the management of devices Fortinet…

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Andriejus Artamonovas

IT Specialist at DataBank

Offers reliable log retention and monitoring with prompt customer support

Fortinet FortiPortal's most valuable feature as a free service is the log retention for at least seven days. It is useful for our service-providing company as I manage many clients and need reminders for UTM license expiries. The service comes bundled when buying licenses, providing these features for free. Fortinet cloud also allows for basic management such as monitoring expiries and storing logs from devices for a week if configured correctly.

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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 central management feature is the most valuable to me."

"The main benefit of Fortinet FortiManager is the ability to control all the devices from a central location, view their statuses, and manage their configurations and updates from a single management console."

"The capability of centralized management is valuable. We can configure all firewall boxes with the same configuration."

"The solution's most valuable feature is the consolidation and the single point of administration solution."

"It is stable."

"Fortinet has the option of synchronization in the cloud, so you can manage everything if you have a cloud account."

"We look at the traffic to segment the network and it improves and increases the performance. When we have a mobile connection and local laptops are on the same network. We have seen a big performance upgrade."

"The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiManager is the ease of manageability and policy-pushing functionality."

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"I like the product's asset management which gives clear hardware details."

"I recommend Fortinet FortiPortal without any reservations, backed by my experience with its potent features and reporting capabilities."

"The role-based access controls give us granular control over what features to present to a customer, and the integration into FortiAnalyzer is the most valuable feature."

"The customer likes it for the graphs, the dynamics and the reporting functionality it offers."

"I like the tool's controller facility."

"From a scalability perspective, I found the solution to be completely fine...The solution's technical support is absolutely fine."

"The documentation has been satisfactory."

"The firewall and site-blocking features are valuable."

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Cons

"The dashboard could use some improvement."

"For the IPSEC tunnels, Fortimanager doesn't have all of the features that are available on Fortigate."

"The graphical user interface could use improvement as it appears complex and not user-friendly."

"Performance issues should be improved. We have problems when we have more mobile connections than local devices. Most of us have two to three devices."

"The compatibility with legacy products should be better. It would also be nice if the software could manage other devices from Fortinet and third parties."

"The price is a bit too high."

"In the next release, FortiManager should include more protection features."

"The solution has some bugs."

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"The only complaint about Fortinet FortiPortal is the need for frequent firmware upgrades, as it requires constant updating due to potential security vulnerabilities."

"So if it's more than a thousand, there could be some scalability issues. It becomes more complex as you go."

"I find their logging a little bit trickier to manage. The logging of events is broken up into a lot of different categories. Instead of breaking up my logs into several different places, I personally like to have all the events in one spot and then filter them down. In particular, I find that troubleshooting on Fortinet takes a little bit longer just because of those functional breakups in the logs."

"The product must have in-built SD-WAN connectivity."

"The tool should provide a 10-15 days extension for customers when their license expires."

"If you are a very small company or a person on your own, it's harder to get any response from technical support."

"Fingerprint access security would improve this solution."

"The solution is more expensive than other products."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Fortinet FortiManager is inexpensive."

"This is an affordable solution, and its licensing model is based on the number of devices."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten."

"The license model they use depends on the size and is not limited to the users."

"Fortinet FortiManager is not expensive at all if you compare it with other vendors like Check Point and Cisco. Fortinet products are the least expensive on the market in the category of firewalls."

"The pricing is based on a licensing model by feature."

"FortiManager isn't expensive, but its cost is dependent on which services are required."

"FortiManager is reasonably priced - I pay around US$40,0000 per year, which covers fifty locations."

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"Fortinet FortiPortal is expensive in Pakistan."

"The solution is quite expensive."

"Fortinet FortiPortal is relatively expensive, but being an industry-leading firewall, it does come with a cost."

"The price of the solution is reasonable."

"On average, it tends to be cheaper than other enterprise solutions."

"The licensing costs attached to the solution make it an expensive product."

"I am satisfied with the pricing for this solution."

"Fortinet FortiPortal is not expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

14%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

11%

Media Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	33
Midsize Enterprise	15
Large Enterprise	19

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	4

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiManager?

The most valuable feature is the centralized management console.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiManager?

The pricing for Fortinet FortiManager is good and not expensive. It is competitively priced.

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiManager?

There are some aspects that Fortinet FortiManager could improve upon. The user interface can feel clunky, especially for more complex tasks such as managing large-scale policy packages or custom sc...

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What do you like most about Fortinet FortiPortal?

The firewall and site-blocking features are valuable.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiPortal?

The cost of Fortinet FortiPortal is affordable, particularly for our subscription. Compared to other solutions like Cisco, it's significantly cheaper. I would rate the price as a six out of ten.

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiPortal?

The only complaint about Fortinet FortiPortal is the need for frequent firmware upgrades, as it requires constant updating due to potential security vulnerabilities. With a proper license, the abil...

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Overview

Fortinet FortiManager is used for centralized management of FortiGate firewalls, utilizing zero-touch deployment techniques to optimize configuration and deployment, reducing installation time and errors while improving network security and efficiency.

By centralizing policy management and monitoring across devices and locations, Fortinet FortiManager enhances security and operational efficiency. Automation tools simplify management, control, and consistent configuration across environments. It offers scalability for managing large numbers of devices, beneficial for organizations seeking unified threat protection and streamlined administration from one console. The platform integrates effortlessly with Fortinet products, supporting zero-touch provisioning, SD-WAN, and traffic analysis. Although intuitive, the graphical interface and overall performance require refinement, alongside enhanced support and documentation for troubleshooting and configuration.

What are the key features of Fortinet FortiManager?

Centralized Management: Streamlines device configuration across multiple systems.
Automation Tools: Simplifies implementation and maintenance of configurations.
Zero-Touch Provisioning: Reduces setup time and minimizes errors.
SD-WAN Support: Enhances wide-area network efficiency and effectiveness.
Traffic Analysis: Monitors network traffic for improved security insights.
Policy Pushing: Facilitates efficient deployment of security rules.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in reviews?

Operational Efficiency: Reduces installation time and configuration errors.
Scalability: Supports management of numerous devices.
Improved Security: Centralized management enhances threat protection.
Time Savings: Automation reduces manual intervention needs.
Cost-Effectiveness: Simplified administration can lower management costs.

Fortinet FortiManager is implemented across diverse industries like telecommunications, finance, and healthcare, where centralized management and enhanced security are crucial. Its ability to streamline processes and integrate with existing Fortinet products makes it ideal for organizations looking to maintain robust network security standards.

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FortiPortal gives MSPs a comprehensive set of hosted Wi-Fi and security management features for FortiGate, FortiWiFi, and FortiAP products. With multitenancy, you can securely manage your customers through a centralized management console. This lets you respond quickly to customer requests and easily monitor customer networks. Our virtual appliance can be deployed on a hosted services infrastructure, allowing you to build highly-customized private-cloud services for customers.

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Sample Customers

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data

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