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Fortinet FortiSandbox vs Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 1, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiSandbox
Ranking in Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
Threat Deception Platforms (7th)
Microsoft Defender Threat I...
Ranking in Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
10th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
Threat Intelligence Platforms (4th), Microsoft Security Suite (15th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiSandbox is 10.0%, up from 9.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence is 1.6%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
 

Featured Reviews

Abdelhamid Saber - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced network security with adaptable integration and really good support
We use FortiSandbox for scanning files and images that pass through our networks. It integrates with different devices, such as five adapters and other Fortinet devices It is time-saving and more secure. It saves us from a lot of antivirus and anti-malware issues. The adapter is beneficial as it…
TapabrataSamanta - PeerSpot reviewer
A cost-effective solution for monitoring and security but lacks supports for non-Microsoft products
There are weaknesses, and Microsoft is working on addressing them. Over the past three to four years, the ATP and other components have improved significantly, and the integration has also advanced. We are using third-party services. While we have Microsoft Threat Intelligence, which leverages Microsoft's facilities, we also utilize additional third-party threat intelligence. As of today, we don't completely rely on Microsoft for certain regions. This is an area where Microsoft needs to improve. Consequently, we use Anomali, a third-party threat intelligence provider. We integrate our product's intelligence with Anomali, from which we obtain threat insights. Microsoft products offer significant advantages, especially in the realm of threat intelligence. It works very well with Microsoft products. However, you might need additional services if you have non-Microsoft products in your environment. For instance, if you use Apple or Linux, Microsoft's solutions alone might not be sufficient. If they can work more effectively, especially with zero-day attack speed and other sophisticated threats, it will help us provide our customers with timely newsletters about new attacks.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature was the EDR, endpoint detection and response."
"It is a stable solution."
"Integration is one of the solution's most valuable aspects. You can integrate even third-party solutions so that they can send the information or files they quarantine through the FortiSandbox"
"Fortinet FortiSandbox's most valuable feature is the security it provides against threats, such as ransomware. Additionally, it integrates well with APIs."
"The solution is very good because it catches a lot of threats in emails."
"It is an easily scalable solution."
"The solution has the highest stability...The solution's setup is not complex as they are already included in Fortinet."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that the performance it offers to users is good, making it useful for us in our company."
"The product’s most valuable feature is the ability to provide threat detection and protection simultaneously."
"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the insight it provides."
"The solution is well integrated with other Microsoft security products."
"I value how Threat Intelligence integrates with the different platforms in Microsoft."
"The solution is one suite covering everything from email protection to threat intelligence and vulnerability scanning."
"Microsoft's integration into the security stack works quite well."
"You can use it to monitor third parties and ensure they are not under threat attacks. It is beneficial in the GRC model."
"The tool can proactively detect potential incidents."
 

Cons

"The initial setup is not too complex but could be easier."
"Something that needs to improve, is the end-point protection."
"Product could include a user interface and be made simpler for customers to configure."
"I would like to have machine learning added to the solution in a future release."
"The integration is limited. The solution needs to offer better integration with multiple vendors."
"The licensing can be very confusing. It needs to be simplified."
"The area I would like this solution to be improved in is the integrations for Sandbox with AI and big data ML mechanisms. I think this would be a practical improvement."
"At least once a week we have a false alarm. This needs to be adjusted so that we get fewer of these occurrences."
"The price of the solution is an area of concern where improvements are required. In general, the solution's price needs to be reduced."
"I would like to see more frequent updates, which is always better for security because of daily threats."
"A stable licensing model is absent"
"It would be beneficial to enhance the pricing structure and make it more affordable."
"Non-Microsoft products may not integrate as smoothly."
"The tool's onboarding of users that use on-premise or hybrid environments needs to be improved."
"The solution could be more stable and precise because, at times, the threats detected are not legitimate."
"I would like to see more AI features and capabilities."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"FortiSandbox is a subscription that can be purchased from Fortinet directly. Only using FortiSandbox as features purchased as a subscription in the cloud."
"There are additional costs, which isn't included in the licensing fee."
"It is an expensive solution."
"The solution is not expensive at all."
"Altogether, it is about €10,000 for the Sandbox and Email Gateway."
"There is a license to use this solution."
"I rate the product's pricing a five or six on a scale of one to ten, where one is low, and ten is high."
"The license for Fortinet FortiSandbox depends on the use case."
"The tool is expensive as a stand-alone solution. However, it is not cheap when you purchase it as a bundle."
"Considering Microsoft is constantly changing licensing, I would give it a seven out of ten. It can be difficult to get your head around it, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)."
"The product has multiple subscription models."
"The solution is relatively expensive; however, our status as a gold partner provides us with several complimentary licenses, which offsets the cost."
"I rate the product's price a six or seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is expensive, and ten is cheap."
"The product is a part of my Microsoft 365 subscription, so there is no additional cost. It is cost-effective."
"There is a need to make yearly payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product."
"The pricing of the solution is good."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Educational Organization
11%
Government
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiSandbox?
The real-time analysis capability of FortiSandbox is beneficial for email analysis.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiSandbox?
I think it's affordable. For the six to seven months of usage, the cost has been reasonable.
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiSandbox?
We sometimes face a delay in email scanning due to not having multiple virtual machines. Improvements could be made in dynamic scanning, scanning all email components such as URLs and attachments, ...
What do you like most about Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence?
It just runs in the background. I don't have to worry about, making sure it's Intelligence. So, you know, this kind of makes it very easy, have to worry about installing. It is easy to use.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence?
From the telemetry data standpoint, I would prefer Defender data to be more open in future updates.
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence?
We have tried Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence. I have expertise with Microsoft Defender products. I am not familiar with Microsoft Defender for IoT because we did not use that in our environ...
 

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Sample Customers

Lush, Barnabas Health, Options, Riverside Healthcare, Hillsbourough County Schools, Columbia Public Schools, Schiller AG
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