Fortinet FortiManager vs Fortinet FortiPortal comparison

The compared Fortinet FortiManager and Fortinet FortiPortal solutions aren't in the same category. Fortinet FortiManager is ranked #3 in NMA , with an average rating of 7.8, and holds a 4.6% mindshare in the category. Fortinet FortiPortal is ranked #14 in Firewall Security Management , with an average rating of 8.5, and holds a 1.6% mindshare. Additionally, 95% 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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95% 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

6.9

Number of Reviews

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Network Management Applications (3rd)

Fortinet FortiPortal

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

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Firewall Security Management (14th)

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 4.6%, down 5.2% compared to last year.
Fortinet FortiPortal, on the other hand, focuses on Firewall Security Management, holds 1.6% mindshare, up 0.9% since last year.

Network Management Applications Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiManager	4.6%
Cisco DNA Center	12.3%
Cisco Catalyst Center	6.8%
Other	76.3%

Network Management Applications

Firewall Security Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiPortal	1.6%
AlgoSec	20.3%
Tufin Orchestration Suite	19.8%
Other	58.3%

Firewall Security Management

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SudeepMaydeo

Global Head of IT Infrastructure at EPL Americas

Ensures seamless integration and centralized visibility for network security operations

The version upgrade from a single dashboard for all the firewalls in one click is the beauty of Fortinet FortiManager as the most impactful feature in managing our network security. Fortinet FortiManager's policy management enhances our security protocols by enabling us and giving integrated centralized visibility, which has proven to be very healthy. Because of this, we have identified some of the vulnerabilities in our systems, and we mitigated them through Fortinet FortiManager. The central dashboards and the visibility are what appealed to us to go with Fortinet FortiManager. Fortinet FortiManager has adapted to changes in our network scale and complexity as we have geographically 18 international locations, all equipped with firewalls and some cybersecurity initiatives and IT infrastructure initiatives.

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MikeDytch

Customer Service Engineer at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees

Offers comprehensive reporting and helps track offline devices effectively

Fortinet FortiPortal provides the ability to see which firmwares are out of date and indicates which firewall licenses have expired. It allows us to track which firewalls are offline, offering a read-only view if on-site access is unavailable. This overview, coupled with comprehensive reporting, is quite beneficial for managing our firewalls.

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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 setup is very simple."

"The firewall configuration has more capabilities than the other firewall management systems that I have worked with."

"It's a scalable product."

"There is something called zero-touch provisioning, where you can add a new device without any configuration. You just add it to FortiManager and then forget about it."

"FortiManager enables us to set unified firewall policies from one centralized dashboard, reducing human error. If you do not have a central dashboard, there's a chance you might set a policy on one firewall and forget to do it for another."

"It's a very rich, robust product."

"It is a stable, reliable product."

"The reports feature is excellent."

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

"It does a pretty good job of rolling out the environment and making most tasks actionable, and it does a little bit better than some of the other products health-wise and updates-wise."

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

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

"I am very comfortable with it, including it's reporting on threats and through its activities."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is application control."

"The technical support has been good."

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Cons

"It requires a lot of resources. This is the main challenge."

"The price is a bit too high."

"Regional support in African countries needs to be improved."

"FortiManager could improve by making it easier to port larger policy packages to the FortiGate firewalls. Sometimes, there's an issue when we install a big package of policies. If you have a couple thousand policies for FortiGate firewalls, it can take a few minutes to receive a response from the remote devices. It's only an issue when you're dealing with thousands of policies and installing them on a large number of devices."

"The FortiManager is more complex and they can make it easier to use the VPN manager. All other features are okay. However, the VPN manager is more difficult and can cause some issues in the environment, if you do not have the experience to use it."

"FortiManager would be improved by putting everything into a single console, including Microsoft O365 integration."

"Issues arise when customers experience unstable electricity or poor grounding conditions."

"When I started, it was a bit difficult, however, now it's okay. It can be a bit complex for basic users."

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"The solution is more expensive than other products."

"I would like to see the capability of remote access included in the next release of this solution."

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

"Fingerprint access security would improve this solution."

"Fortinet FortiPortal could improve by providing a learning portal and better security."

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

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

"Fortinet FortiPortal could improve by providing a learning portal and better security."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Fortinet FortiManager is inexpensive."

"On a scale from one to ten with one being the highest price and ten being the lowest price, I would rate FortiManager's price at three."

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

"For the licensing fee, we paid around 10,000 to 15,000 euros."

"I hope that the prices will become more competitive in subsequent releases, as the current pricing is perceived as somewhat elevated."

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

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

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

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

"Fortinet FortiPortal is expensive in Pakistan."

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

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

"The solution is quite expensive."

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

"The price of the solution is reasonable."

"Fortinet FortiPortal is not expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

11%

Healthcare Company

Computer Software Company

Retailer

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	35
Midsize Enterprise	16
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?

I am satisfied with the licensing cost, and I would rate it an 8.5.

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiManager?

I do not use Fortinet FortiManager daily, but I can speak with my security team and ask them what areas need future improvement for Fortinet FortiManager. When I installed it, I found it somewhat d...

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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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What is your primary use case for Fortinet FortiPortal?

Currently, I use Fortinet FortiPortal ( /products/fortinet-fortiportal-reviews ) in a read-only mode to manage firewall configurations and monitor devices. Although we haven't fully integrated it d...

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Comparisons

Fortinet FortiGate Cloud vs Fortinet FortiManager

Compared 45% of the time

Cisco DNA Center vs Fortinet FortiManager

Compared 8% of the time

Palo Alto Networks Panorama vs Fortinet FortiManager

Compared 7% of the time

AlgoSec vs Fortinet FortiManager

Compared 4% of the time

IBM Tivoli NetCool vs Fortinet FortiManager

Compared 2% of the time

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Palo Alto Networks Panorama vs Fortinet FortiPortal

Compared 20% of the time

Fortinet FortiGate Cloud vs Fortinet FortiPortal

Compared 19% of the time

VMware Aria Automation vs Fortinet FortiPortal

Compared 12% of the time

VMware Aria Operations vs Fortinet FortiPortal

Compared 10% of the time

AlgoSec vs Fortinet FortiPortal

Compared 8% of the time

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Overview

Fortinet FortiManager offers centralized management for FortiGate devices, ensuring easy synchronization with cloud accounts, automation, and policy deployment, enhancing network security and performance.

Fortinet FortiManager provides comprehensive oversight and streamlined operations for FortiGate environments. It centralizes the administration of firewalls and other Fortinet devices, simplifying their configuration and deployment. Users benefit from its efficient automation and policy management capabilities, which reduce implementation times and enhance security protocols. FortiManager features seamless integration and robust monitoring within a single interface, offering visibility across network operations. While it requires improvements in documentation, platform integration, and licensing clarity, it remains an essential tool for large-scale network management.

What are the standout features?

Centralized Management: Simplifies administration of multiple devices from one console.
Automation: Speeds up policy deployment and reduces manual tasks.
Zero-Touch Provisioning: Facilitates easy device setup and deployment.
SD-WAN Management: Provides tools for managing wide area networks effectively.
Intuitive GUI: Offers a user-friendly management interface.

Why should users consider Fortinet FortiManager?

Ease of Use: Users appreciate the straightforward management processes.
Scalability: Adaptability to large-scale network demands.
Comprehensive Visibility: Detailed insights into network performance and security.
Reduced Implementation Time: Faster setup and configuration processes.

In the finance and healthcare industries, Fortinet FortiManager enhances security and compliance by streamlining policy management and deployment across multiple sites. Retail sectors benefit from its scalable network management, ensuring continuous and reliable connectivity across branches. Education institutions use it to manage complex security infrastructures, effectively handling multiple devices and networks to safeguard sensitive data.

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

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