Fortinet FortiProxy vs TitanHQ WebTitan comparison

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Fortinet and TitanHQ are both solutions in the Secure Web Gateways (SWG) category. Fortinet is ranked #14 with an average rating of 8.0, while TitanHQ is ranked #23 with an average rating of 7.0. Fortinet holds a 2.1% mindshare in WSG, compared to TitanHQ’s 1.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of TitanHQ users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 4, 2024

TitanHQ WebTitan and Fortinet FortiProxy are both leading solutions in web security and content filtering. WebTitan is favored for its pricing and support, while FortiProxy is noted for its comprehensive features.

Features: WebTitan offers HTTPS traffic filtering, strong authentication integration, and seamless integration with existing infrastructure. FortiProxy provides granular web access control, DNS filtering, and advanced traffic inspection features.

Room for Improvement: WebTitan can improve on real-time logging, antivirus effectiveness, and customization challenges. FortiProxy could enhance web categorization, improve policy management tools, and provide better documentation support.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: WebTitan offers versatile deployment options, including on-premises and cloud-based solutions, with excellent and responsive customer support. FortiProxy primarily focuses on on-premises setups, with decent customer service but calls for more structured support.

Pricing and ROI: WebTitan provides competitive pricing with flexible billing options, leading to significant ROI in malware attack reduction. FortiProxy maintains moderate pricing, offering good value for comprehensive features and is considered cost-effective.

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Fortinet FortiProxy vs. TitanHQ WebTitan

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Review summaries and opinions

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iboss

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Secure Web Gateways (SWG) category, the mindshare of iboss is 3.2%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiProxy is 2.1%, down from 4.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of TitanHQ WebTitan is 1.4%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Secure Web Gateways (SWG) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
iboss	3.2%
Fortinet FortiProxy	2.1%
TitanHQ WebTitan	1.4%
Other	93.3%

Secure Web Gateways (SWG)

Featured Reviews

Ashok Ananthula

Senior Consultant Proxy Engineering at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Cloud gateway has strengthened remote web security and now needs better Mac and ISP support

The problem our organization had is that iboss failed for the Mac devices. It is not able to give a successful agent for the Mac agents. That is where in 2025, we had to migrate to the Palo Alto-based platform. If your use case is for just Windows laptops,you can consider this platform as an option One issue is the data center resiliency part. In India especially, they are not tied up with the Tier 1 ISPs like Tata or Airtel; they were having Tier 2 ISPs and encountered many issues reaching few major sites that my organization depends on, and they were having problems that they could not fix quickly. They also lack a mechanism to route that traffic within their data center; rather, they ask customers to make a pac file change to route it to Singapore explicitly. It would be better if they route from their backend , i mean even if I send it to India DC, they should be able to route it internally to make that work; however, they fail to do that and ask the customer to route it in the pac file. Another suggestion is that in China, they do not have the proper setup; they used to have numerous problems with slowness and lack of premium circuits in China as well. That leads to multiple sites working slowly with latency-related issues. So the main issue is the ISP-related problems that need to be solved.

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Emmanuel Dasho

Cyber Security Engineer | Network/Security at GCET

Ease of configuration and seamless integration enhance operational efficiency

The App Control feature in the Fortinet FortiProx * Deep Packet Inspection (DPI): FortiProxy analyzes traffic at the application layer to detect applications even if they use non-standard ports or are encrypted. * Application Signatures: Uses FortiGuard’s application signature database (constantly updated) to recognize thousands of applications. * Policy Enforcement: You can create policies to Allow, Block, Monitor, or Shape (QoS) based on application type, category, or specific apps.

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Pusa Alexandru-Catalin

Managing Partner at Cabinet Avocat Pusa Alexandru Catalin

Provides basic email protection features but needs improvement in learning capabilities

TitanHQ does a middle-of-the-road job like Bitdefender and SensorNet, and it has a learning feature, though it's not as advanced as previous technology. In the past, I used a far superior product with no false alarms and minimum spam. This tool learned quickly from my inbox, offering simple yet useful features, such as two links embedded in the email footer indicating whether the email was spam or not.

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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

"Technical support is pretty sharp and very responsive."

"First of all, the security policies are essential. I do not have to rely solely on Active Directory for our users."

"I would say iboss is a very good product; its scalability is very good, and it's seamless for the user."

"Granular setup, which was able to set different levels of filters using the OUs in the AD."

"The security aspect of the solution, particularly the malware behind it, is excellent."

"The console is cloud-based, which is something I really appreciate."

"iboss has significantly lowered the number of security incidents. It is crazy how much it blocks and how much it is aware of the outside danger."

"The iboss system is highly reliable. The false positive rates are small compared to some other systems we've experienced through other partner agencies who use competing solutions."

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"We can use Fortinet FortiProxy configuration for your network."

"The most valuable feature is intrusion prevention (IPS) and antivirus profiles. These features help control user activity, ensuring that they access only permitted websites and protects from downloading viruses."

"I liked the tool's ability to provide detailed access control. For example, we could allow users to watch YouTube videos but not post comments. This level of control wasn't available in FortiGate."

"The solution's stability is good."

"It is a really stable solution."

"The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiProxy are its simplicity and performance."

"The tool's most valuable feature is traffic inspections."

"It helps to secure the networks at the DNA level and ensure proper identification and filtering of DNS traffic."

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"It's extremely stable. I would say it's flawless. We did have some concerns that, if it did fail, all internet access would stop for our people because the proxy wouldn't be there. That concern has subsided over the years because it's proven that it doesn't really fail."

"I can't think of very much that needs improving in the solution."

"It has been easy to understand and use customization options provided by WebTitan."

"If someone is doing research and they're being blocked, and if we feel that it's a legitimate use, we can get them into the site they're looking for."

"As far as seeing the value, it was probably instantaneous; once we went live with it, I could review stats on the customer portal side of things and just dig into the details, which was easy to understand, and it was pretty instantaneous to say, "Hey, we made the right decision.""

"It has been easy to understand and use the customization options provided by WebTitan."

"WebTitan enables us to effortlessly filter out the content that we do not want, including specific websites or domains."

"The solution is very easy to implement and to set up, especially from an administration point of view."

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Cons

"Iboss is growing so fast that it is often hard for them to keep up with the challenges."

"The problem our organization had is that iboss failed for the Mac devices; it is not able to give a successful agent for the Mac agents, and that is where in 2025 we had to migrate to the Palo Alto-based platform."

"For zero trust implementation, we encountered complexity issues, especially with a large infrastructure company ExxonMobil."

"The dashboards for local use could be better."

"iboss can be improved because the integration could be better; you need to import all the sites that you access today, and there are a few problems whenever you import thousands of websites, making the integration process messy for the users."

"The easiest device I have set up was the Barracuda line of products."

"Our biggest problem with their service was it did not recognize the device and filtering did not always work correctly."

"If they could implement an extra security layer preventing access to iboss from the open internet, it would be great."

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"For me it may be the wildcards for URLs whitelist or blacklist, somehow the page loads."

"The hardware version is stable, but the VM version is not stable and contains bugs that cause issues."

"I see that the solution's interface is not in French...It would be good for our company if we could have the tool interface in French."

"For IT administrators and managers, the reporting features are the main issues that should be addressed in order to improve the performance, security, and effective utilization of the product."

"Its web filtering capabilities could be improved."

"The tool's most valuable feature is its granular access control. For example, users can browse the main site if you allow access to Amazon, but it stops them from visiting secondary Amazon websites without specific permission. This granular control is really helpful."

"Integration with existing infrastructure was generally easy, especially if you had tools like LDAP. However, I had to go through a lot of documentation as it was my first time working with a proxy server. We did experience some issues with certain web applications not working properly after implementing Fortinet FortiProxy."

"Its power supply process for some of the proxies needs improvement."

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"We have spoken with TitanHQ in the last month about improvements in functionality because we have used other similar platforms and have a different view of things. We have some concerns about the search and the filters. We need to quickly search which users can or cannot access a particular site and why."

"The technology employed by TitanHQ doesn't learn enough and is still on the basic side."

"I would like to have a live chat feature with their support. This is one of the things that I like that they haven't offered yet. If they have live support, then at least I can work with an engineer when I have a problem and not have to wait for the engineer to respond."

"On occasion, we whitelist a site and it still gets blocked. To get it working, we have to remove it and then re-add it a couple of times, until it finally takes hold."

"I wasn't aware of WebTitan's Azure AD integration until now. The takeaway is that those types of enhancements should be broadcast from TitanHQ a little more openly than they are."

"While there is an antivirus on offer, it's not a very good one. We're not using it because it's not effective."

"Sometimes it has been a little cumbersome to get the whitelisting just right. But that would be the only thing I've had any problems with."

"The fact that all of our clients are pointed to the DNS proxy for DNS has caused us some problems."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is expensive compared to one of its competitors."

"We had the cost of purchasing a new appliance along with the implementation and licensing costs. However, the following year, the cost of just licensing was similar to what was paid the previous year for a new appliance along with the implementation and licensing costs."

"The overall pricing for iboss is very competitive and transparent."

"It is probably in line with other solutions, but I do not deal with the financial side."

"It is not expensive, and it is also not cheap. iboss is priced right in the sweet spot for the number of features it offers."

"We have not priced the solution recently, but they were competitive with other vendors in the past."

"It is a cost-effective solution."

"The tool's pricing is in the middle."

"Price-wise, Fortinet FortiProxy is moderate - not the highest among competitors, but not cheap either."

"It offers a more cost-effective solution than alternatives like FortiMail, FortiGate, and various Barracuda devices."

"It can be considered expensive, with a limited lifespan and support that eventually requires updating to newer solutions."

"The solution is neither too expensive nor very cheap."

"The pricing is good. It's a substantial cost, but they've held their prices over the years, which has been good."

"It's very reasonably priced. We don't have to go for a monthly plan or anything like that. There are no extra costs in addition to the standard licensing fee."

"The cost could be lower, though it is not currently prohibitive for larger companies."

"We pay an annual subscription for this. They have good pricing. They are not expensive compared to other solutions that we evaluated. I like the fact that it is just one price for the year. I don't have to worry too much about fluctuations."

"The licensing, although I can't remember the exact cost, was very affordable. I want to say it was maybe $40 per license."

"It's very aggressively priced, which is something that we definitely like."

"WebTitan helps reduce costs associated with web filtering. In the event that somebody was compromised due to browsing the Internet, there will be at least one device offline. The time and energy spent cleaning that thing up and getting it back online, as well as having that user set up with some sort of a solution so they can continue working, makes it well worth the money. If a single device has been compromised, my time and the potential of having to buy additional hardware is worth at least a couple thousand dollars. Worst case scenario, if our entire organization or the majority of our organization got compromised, then it could get into the 50,000-plus for recovery. It depends on if it is a massive ransomware attack where it has pretty much crippled our entire business."

"There are lots of products out there, and most of them are a lot more expensive. Overall, I'm very happy with SpamTitan. It has been a great solution for a very small library."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Construction Company

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Government

Comms Service Provider

Construction Company

14%

Outsourcing Company

13%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	13
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	11

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	3

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	3

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with iboss?

I think iboss could be improved by making reporting and dashboard customization more flexible, and simplifying troubl...

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What is your primary use case for iboss?

I use iboss as a cloud-based secure web gateway to provide secure internet access, web filtering, and protect remote ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for iboss?

My experience with iboss's pricing structure, setup cost, and licensing model has been positive, straightforward, and...

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiProxy?

For me it may be the wildcards for urls whitelist or blacklist, somehow the page loads. Aside from that there no other..

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What advice do you have for others considering Fortinet FortiProxy?

My advice to others who are considering Fortinet FortiProxy is that it is seamless, easy to use, and quite straightfo...

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

Fortinet FortiProxy is much cheaper compared to other products like Cisco, Palo Alto, and others. It is reasonably pr...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for TitanHQ WebTitan?

The pricing of TitanHQ is more or less similar to other tools. I would be willing to pay more for a better service.

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What needs improvement with TitanHQ WebTitan?

The technology employed by TitanHQ doesn't learn enough and is still on the basic side. I had previously used 'only m...

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What is your primary use case for TitanHQ WebTitan?

I mainly use TitanHQ for email protection, specifically for no false alarms and minimal spam.

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Also Known As

iBoss Cloud Platform

FortiProxy

WebTitan, WebTitan Web Filter

Overview

iboss is the Zero Trust SASE platform that gives organizations complete visibility and governance over their AI, data, and applications through one unified platform, one console, one policy engine, and one data lake.

Your endpoints may already stop malware. Your data and application activity can still be invisible. iboss decrypts and understands every connection, then turns that signal into answers security leaders can act on.

The platform leads with three capabilities in this order: AI Security and Visibility, Data Security and Visibility, and App Visibility and Control. Zero Trust Network Access, VPN replacement, and SD-WAN sit underneath as the access fabric that carries those three. Trusted by global enterprises and government agencies.

What are the most important features of Iboss?

- AI Security and Visibility: conversation capture, shadow-AI discovery, AI DLP, and agent governance across Claude, Co-Work, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok, and emerging services.

- Data Security and Visibility: full SSL/TLS decryption, deep content inspection, MIP label compliance, and one-click compliance reporting.

- App Visibility and Control: signatureless CASB, dual risk scoring, in-app controls, and SSPM for major SaaS.

- Containerized Zero Trust SASE: dedicated containers, isolated SSL keys, one console, one policy engine, one data lake.

- Access fabric: ZTNA, VPN replacement, and SD-WAN under the same platform.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

- Complete visibility over AI, data, and applications from one platform instead of separate point tools.

- Encrypted traffic is inspected by default so data decisions use content and context together.

- Shadow SaaS and new web tools appear as they are used, with enforceable controls in one console.

- Native data sovereignty through dedicated containers, in-region inspection, and per-customer SSL key custody.

- Scale proven in published materials: 10M+ users, 100+ countries, 150B+ transactions, 2.5B+ threats blocked.

Economic buyers are CISOs, CIOs, and VPs of Security. Champions include security architects, network and infrastructure leaders, SecOps, and GRC. Primary segments: enterprise and business, financial services, government (including FedRAMP Gov Cloud), healthcare, manufacturing, legal and professional services, retail and hospitality, and MSP/MSSP partners. Education, including K-12, is one vertical among these.

iboss

Fortinet FortiProxy provides simplicity and high performance with notable traffic inspections and user-friendly features. It integrates with security products to enhance threat intelligence, ensuring secure and efficient network management.

Fortinet FortiProxy is designed to enhance network security through exceptional traffic inspections, intrusion prevention, and antivirus capabilities. Its user-friendly nature allows for granular application and DNS control, deep packet inspection, and detailed access control. Administrators can implement precise policies to manage web access, integrating seamlessly with other security solutions. Offering proactive alarms and caching capabilities, FortiProxy optimizes bandwidth usage while ensuring robust network defense.

What are the key features of Fortinet FortiProxy?

Traffic Inspections: High-performance inspection to secure web traffic.
Intrusion Prevention: Proactively detects and blocks threats.
Antivirus Profiles: Offers robust protection against viruses.
Application and DNS Control: Provides detailed control over applications and DNS settings.
Deep Packet Inspection: Ensures comprehensive inspection of packet content.
Access Control: Enables precise management of user access.

What benefits or ROI should users investigate?

Security Enhancement: Improved protection from web-based threats.
Network Efficiency: Optimized bandwidth through effective caching.
Integration Capabilities: Seamless interaction with other security products.
User-Friendly Management: Simplified administration with granular controls.

In industries focused on maintaining high-level internet security, Fortinet FortiProxy is employed for comprehensive traffic inspections and segmentation. It supports antivirus additions and secure connectivity, serving as a robust web security gateway. Organizations benefit from seamless authentication using Fortinet Single Sign-On, crucial for protecting users from threats and enabling efficient network operations.

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TitanHQ WebTitan combines web filtering, content control, and security enhancement with flexible deployment options to protect online environments efficiently.

TitanHQ WebTitan offers powerful web filtering capabilities tailored for organizations, supporting HTTPS traffic and integrating seamlessly with Active Directory. Remote management and no software installation streamline operations, while reporting tools enhance monitoring. The OTG client provides extra protection for remote users, and customizable content restrictions bolster security.

What features make TitanHQ WebTitan effective?

Easy Setup: Quick and straightforward deployment without extensive installation requirements.
Comprehensive Web Filtering: Categorization, scoring, keyword filtering, and HTTPS support ensure robust protection.
Active Directory Integration: Facilitates seamless user management across networks.
Remote Management: Allows administrators to manage settings from any location without being on-premises.
User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies navigation and management tasks for administrators.
OTG Client: Extends filtering capabilities and protection to offsite users.

What ROI should users evaluate?

Time Savings: Reduced setup and management efforts due to cloud-based and remote capabilities.
Increased Security: Enhanced content restrictions and category filtering safeguard against threats.
Scalability: Flexible deployment options for SaaS, on-premises, and mobile integrations support diverse infrastructure needs.
Compliance: Assists in meeting internet usage regulations and policies efficiently.

In diverse industries like finance, healthcare, and education, TitanHQ WebTitan is integral in securing internet usage. Its deployment as SaaS or on-premises optimizes web filtering and access control, allowing organizations to maintain compliance and protect sensitive data, ensuring safe browsing for employees and students alike.

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Sample Customers

Trusted by global enterprises and government agencies.

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Clarks, Pepsi, Purple, Comcast, Virgin, McDonalds, Sprint, Adtran, Xirrus, Eir, ViaSat

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