Fortinet FortiManager vs Huawei eSight comparison

Fortinet and Huawei are both solutions in the Network Management Applications category. Fortinet is ranked #3 with an average rating of 7.8, while Huawei is ranked #10 with an average rating of 9.0. Fortinet holds a 4.6% mindshare in NMA, compared to Huawei’s 3.6% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 72% of Huawei users who would recommend it.

Fortinet FortiManager

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72% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 2, 2025

Fortinet FortiManager and Huawei eSight are enterprise management solutions that compete in centralized network management. FortiManager appears to have the upper hand due to its extensive security features, automation capabilities, and scalability supporting up to 100,000 devices.

Features: FortiManager offers centralized management, comprehensive network insights, and integration with FortiAnalyzer for robust management. It supports SD-WAN, orchestration, and the management of multiple Fortinet products efficiently. Huawei eSight is designed for Huawei device monitoring and alarms, although it offers fewer automation features.

Room for Improvement: FortiManager could improve by simplifying its interface, enhancing troubleshooting, and improving documentation. It also needs better support in certain regions and increased compatibility with older and non-Fortinet products. Huawei eSight should enhance automation, improve third-party integrations, and simplify reporting structures.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: FortiManager provides flexibility with cloud and on-premises deployments but faces challenges with support quality and deployment complexities. Huawei eSight's deployment is mostly on-premises, generally effective, but criticized for integration complexity and limited automation.

Pricing and ROI: FortiManager is viewed as affordable relative to Cisco and Palo Alto, though costs rise with scalability. It offers significant ROI through unified management and automation. Huawei eSight is competitively priced against non-Huawei solutions but may have complex licensing that affects value perception. Both solutions present a strong ROI, with FortiManager having an edge due to its extensive security features.

To learn more, read our detailed Fortinet FortiManager vs. Huawei eSight Report (Updated: March 2026).

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiManager

Ranking in Network Management Applications

3rd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Huawei eSight

Ranking in Network Management Applications

10th

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

IT Infrastructure Monitoring (34th)

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Network Management Applications category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiManager is 4.6%, down from 5.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei eSight is 3.6%, down from 5.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Management Applications Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiManager	4.6%
Huawei eSight	3.6%
Other	91.8%

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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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Gary Strydom

Desktop Analyst at Transnet

Used to monitor devices and provides the hardware alarms feature

Huawei eSight has helped me overcome many monitoring aspects of the hardware. From a single view, I can monitor all the hardware. Instead of logging on to each piece of hardware and monitoring it individually, I can monitor them from one single point. I would recommend the solution to other users because it provides a single point of view of the hardware. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

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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

"It can scale well."

"For the whole security fabric from Fortinet, with a simple click you can see if some workstations or services are affected by an attack. You can really easily quarantine it, check the solution, and fix it."

"I appreciate the ability to connect via SSH through Fortinet FortiManager to the FortiGates I manage. This feature allows me to gather information about the interfaces without having to physically connect to the device. This is a convenient aspect that I find valuable."

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

"The SD-WAN deployment environment, and the SD-WAN templates are particularly useful. Managing the solution is very intuitive. The initial setup of the solution was very straightforward."

"It is easy to set up the solution."

"The user interface is very easy to navigate."

"A fully integrated solution."

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"The most important features are alarm management and the visualization of the health of our network devices."

"We have found the product to be stable and reliable."

"I like that it supports all our Huawei devices. Unlike other network monitoring tools that monitor Huawei devices, it provides more details when it comes to monitoring or management. We can get complete details about the devices, and management is also simple."

"Huawei eSight provides businesses with monitoring capabilities of network devices across your network."

"We use this solution to monitor our sales."

"The product is stable."

"We can scale the solution."

"The most important features are alarm management and the visualization of the health of our network devices."

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Cons

"The presence of Fortinet in our region (Nigeria) needs to be stronger."

"Areas for improvement in Fortinet FortiManager are scalability and stability."

"Can be difficult to configure."

"If you have more than one FortiMail device, you can't manage it then with FortiManager on FortiGate."

"There is room for improvement in Fortinet FortiManager because there is no option for roaming profiles, and the cloud console is not available, which is different compared to Cisco Meraki, and the cloud connectivity is not sufficiently good."

"When we have a specific configuration pushed it does take some time to be deployed on the actual firewall."

"The GUI is not ideal. It needs to be improved. It should be more user-friendly."

"It's a difficult process to transfer one interface from one virtual domain to another."

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"Something that could be improved is the lack of integration with Cisco switches. In the next release, I would like to see better reporting."

"eSight has many features and options, but sometimes, we feel that it should be more advanced, like Cisco. It would be good if they can enable some automation part in eSight. Most of our customers want automation in their network. They don't want a dependency on everything. That's why the automation part must be improved in Huawei. It will be beneficial for customers. Cisco has different products, and there are multiple products for monitoring, automation, etc. In the software-defined network, Cisco has ACI, and VMware has NSX. Such options must be there in Huawei to move to a software-defined network. Unlike Cisco, in the case of eSight, there is only one product. I am not aware of any other product. It would be good to enhance it with at least some automation options so that we can use it effectively in the campus network or big data center environment. When I implemented this Huawei solution, I faced some limitations in particular areas like wireless scanning. This is another part that they can improve. Wireless reporting option is not as effective as other monitoring solutions. For a particular use case, if a customer is asking for some reports, sometimes they are not 100% satisfactory. The reporting structure must be improved."

"It will be better if they can make the simple network topology part more presentable. It would also be better if they had API integration and integration with third-party devices."

"When I implemented this Huawei solution, I faced some limitations in particular areas like wireless scanning."

"It is not a very flexible product."

"The solution needs to improve it's user interface to make it more modern and stylish. They need to design proper menu positions, features, etc. Right now the layout is complicated."

"Huawei eSight should work on the option to have the email notification working on Office 365 Exchange."

"The solution and the operating system come separately. It would be easier if we did not have to deploy anything. A bundle feature would be better."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"If you compare Fortinet and Palo Alto, Fortinet is cheaper, but if you compare Cisco and Fortinet, sometimes Cisco is cheaper because Cisco gives us more discounts because of the size. Cisco isn't cheap, but sometimes, we get a big discount from them."

"Fortinet FortiManager is a low-priced product."

"For us, it is a little bit expensive."

"Fortinet FortiManager can be expensive."

"The licensing costs depend on how many devices you want to use."

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

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

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"Pricing depends on the competition. If your competitor is like Cisco, then Huawei is much more competitive when it comes to pricing."

"The price is very expensive."

"I would rate this solution a nine out of ten for pricing. The pricing depends on which features you use and can become expensive."

"The pricing for Huawei eSight is reasonable, especially with the base license and incremental licenses for additional devices. However, the variety of license types can be a bit complex. We used to sell eSight but switched to another solution, so we're not actively trading it anymore."

"Its pricing is better than any other Huawei product. Some products are cheaper in Huawei, and some products are cheaper in Cisco. Cisco has more benefits and options than Huawei if you consider different network environments."

"The solution’s pricing is reasonable."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

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Small Business	35
Midsize Enterprise	16
Large Enterprise	19

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Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	1

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 needs improvement with Huawei eSight?

Huawei eSight should work on the option to have the email notification working on Office 365 Exchange.

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What is your primary use case for Huawei eSight?

We use the solution to monitor the hardware environment of our data center. We mainly use Huawei eSight to monitor the devices. It assists in monitoring our devices in terms of utilization and moni...

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What advice do you have for others considering Huawei eSight?

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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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Huawei's eSight is a unified software suite for planning, operating, and maintaining complex enterprise ICT infrastructure from global, converged networks and data centers to multimedia and video communications that includes the facilities necessary for delivering performance and IT services. eSight provides a platform that supports infrastructure and devices from third-party providers, to develop custom management applications and improves O&M efficiency.

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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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