Fortinet FortiManager vs Junos Space Network Director comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiManager
Ranking in Network Management Applications
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
61
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Junos Space Network Director
Ranking in Network Management Applications
11th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2024, in the Network Management Applications category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiManager is 6.7%, up from 4.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Junos Space Network Director is 7.8%, up from 3.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Management Applications
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Featured Reviews

AP
Apr 15, 2024
Has automation capabilities, improves our security operations, and centralizes management
We use Fortinet FortiManager for centralized management of our Fortinet devices, including switches and firewalls. This single console allows us to manage multiple devices efficiently We can push device configurations and policy management through FortiManager. It has improved our security…
Ibrahim Reda - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 27, 2023
High scalability network management with centralized control and an intuitive interface that provides efficient monitoring and configuration capabilities
It served as my main point of contact for banking and the central tool for managing a large network of switches across multiple locations. The network consisted of about 3,300 switches, with roughly 2,200 of them running a specific software version. It primarily functioned as a network management…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The initial setup was straightforward."
"The solution is very stable."
"Without FortiManager, you cannot manage a complex environment across several sites with multiple firewalls."
"The firmware version upgrades are the most valuable feature."
"The integration is quite good."
"FortiManager's ability to scale is good."
"It is stable."
"Stability is good within the product."
"A centralized platform is crucial for efficiently managing all of our switches, which were previously handled individually, leading to significant challenges."
"The most valuable feature is the management from a single pane of glass."
"It allows me to do more of the basic firewall features, like traffic management and others, in a single pane of glass."
"The most valuable feature is the technical support, as it is better than others."
 

Cons

"FortiManager would be improved by putting everything into a single console, including Microsoft O365 integration."
"In the next release, FortiManager should include more protection features."
"The fabric for integrations or connections could be improved."
"Fortinet FortiManager could improve them by adding more portfolio components."
"This solution needs more experienced technical support staff. There's nothing special about it compared to other vendors."
"Troubleshooting for Fortinet products is more difficult than competing products like Cisco and Palo Alto."
"We have some visibility issues with the reporting."
"The SD-WAN solution is difficult to manage on FortiManager because you need to share some configurations on the firewall side. Sometimes you lose all connectivity with the firewall, so it is challenging to apply the default configuration to the SD-WAN solution."
"I would like to see Space created to fully functional, where it's got multiple modules, particularly SD-WAN working on Corporate, or maybe become part of the Orchestrator portion."
"Its interface should be improved and enhanced to offer various functions, with flexible pricing"
"I would like to them include network real-time performance and come up with a dashboard report."
"The upgrades are very time-consuming and difficult, and they often have to rebuild the product."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"Pricing could improve a little bit so I rate it a seven out of ten."
"For us, it is a little bit expensive."
"Compared to Check Point or Cisco, Fortinet FortiManager is more affordable but it is still on the higher end."
"FortiManager isn't expensive, but its cost is dependent on which services are required."
"Our organization pays a monthly license fee for the solution."
"In comparison with other products, the price of FortiManager is reasonable."
"I hope that the prices will become more competitive in subsequent releases, as the current pricing is perceived as somewhat elevated."
"Typically, Juniper is more expensive than Cisco in initial costs, but overall, the long-term licensing fees that you're going to pay for Juniper versus Cisco is going to be less."
"We would like the price to be reduced."
"This product is set at a good price point."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
18%
Government
17%
University
7%
Real Estate/Law Firm
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiManager?
The most valuable feature is the centralized management console.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiManager?
It can be expensive. Some competing solutions in the market, like Sophos and SonicWALL, offer lower costs of up to 40 percent.
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiManager?
Configuring Fortinet without internet access is challenging.
What do you like most about Junos Space Network Director?
A centralized platform is crucial for efficiently managing all of our switches, which were previously handled individually, leading to significant challenges.
What needs improvement with Junos Space Network Director?
Its interface should be improved and enhanced to offer various functions, with flexible pricing. It should provide the ability to modify interfaces, enabling actions like shutting them down, adding...
What is your primary use case for Junos Space Network Director?
It served as my main point of contact for banking and the central tool for managing a large network of switches across multiple locations. The network consisted of about 3,300 switches, with roughl...
 

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Sample Customers

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
St. Catherine's University, OneNet, University of New Haven, Frederick County Public Schools (Maryland), America's Test Kitchen
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