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We performed a comparison between Hillstone CloudEdge and Sangfor NGAF based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"Fortinet FortiGate is a scalable solution.""There are lots of features and most of them are deployed for internet security. Users are protected if they accidentally go to some malicious sites.""The threat prevention is the solution's most valuable aspect.""Some of the valuable features are the firewall, IPS, web filter, and gateway capabilities. Additionally, it is easy to use and flexible.""The Intrusion Prevention System and the web filtering are both working well.""The most valuable features of the solution are SD-WAN, filtering testing applications, web filtering, and the new VPN.""Reliability is the best feature. We faced some issues when we were setting it up, but the service, portal, and administration are good.""The reporting and monitoring are very good."

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"The solution is very easy to download and configure. The initial setup was very easy. The technical support is very good."

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"Sangfor NGAF specializes in ransomware detection and helps to protect our network from ransomware threats and malware.""Sangfor has the best capabilities for securing connections, securing web browsers, securing servers, and general threat protection.""It's a very simple to use product.""We can utilize our own network rather than paying for a private one.""It offers application control features.""The product is very fast and reliable.""So far, the performance and reliability of the product have supported our company's critical network traffic.""It is a stable solution."

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Cons
"There are a lot of bugs I have found in the solution and it is difficult to upgrade. These areas need improvement.""Some configuration elements cannot be easily altered once created.""Compared to some other products, the DLP is not at par for the moment.""I would like to see better pricing in the next release, as well as a simplification of the installation.""Backup can be improved.""The user interface could be improved to make it less confusing and easier to set up.""Fortinet FortiGate can improve the integration with Active Directory. Additionally, I would like to have a Cloud Controller, such as they do in the Cisco Meraki solution.""Fortinet doesn't provide multiple virtual firewalls which would facilitate end users and customers."

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"The solution needs more granular level reporting on system usage."

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"The reporting and log management could be improved.""The support for YouTube or the Internet is not enough.""The web interface needs to be improved, making it more user-friendly.""Sangfor NGAF could improve by refining its application control policies, especially in addressing challenges with certain types of applications.""Sangfor could improve their interface capacity on the 5100 series model and upgrade their hardware from one gig to 10 gig. This would improve the overall throughput.""The GUI needs to be improved, lacks logic in some areas.""The firewall system needs gradual improvements because there are more threats and challenges every day.""Sangfor need greater exposer in the market because the market is mainly saturated by Fortinet. The user experience of Fortinet is quite different compared to NGAF. If we want to switch our users from Fortinet to NGAF, we have to convince them that the user experience will be much easier once once they start to use it."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Fortinet has one or two license types, and the VPN numbers are only limited by the hardware chassis make."
  • "These boxes are not that expensive compared to what they can do, their functionality, and the reporting you receive. Fortinet licensing is straightforward and less confusing compared to Cisco."
  • "Go for long term pricing negotiated at the time of purchase."
  • "Work through partners for the best pricing."
  • "The value is the capability of having multiple services with one unique license, not having the limitation per user licensing schema, like other vendors."
  • "Easy to understand licensing requirements."
  • "​We saved a bundle by not needing all the past appliances from an NGFW.​"
  • "The cost is too high... They have to focus on more features with less cost for the customer. If you see the market, where it's going, there are a lot of players offering more features for less cost."
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  • "It costs about 8 to 10 thousand dollars per year for 500 users, standard licensing fees included."
  • "Sangfor is cheaper than competing vendors."
  • "The price is unmatcheable."
  • "When it comes to the price of firewall solutions, Sangfor NGAF takes the cake."
  • "Sangfor NGAF price is reasonable and there is an annual license. However, the maintenance cost can be a bit high."
  • "For four to five physical appliances for a licensed firewall, it costs approximately $4,000."
  • "The price could be more competitive."
  • "The license of Sangfor NGAF can be purchased at different interval lengths, such as annually or three years. They offer a range of packages to choose from, such as combo or hybrid packages. We are using the complete solution package which includes IM, NGF and SSL VPN, and WAF."
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    Also Known As
    FortiGate 60b, FortiGate 60c, FortiGate 80c, FortiGate 50b, FortiGate 200b, FortiGate 110c, FortiGate
    Sangfor NGAF Firewall Platform
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    Overview

    Fortinet FortiGate enhances network security, prevents unauthorized access, and offers robust firewall protection. Valued features include advanced threat protection, reliable performance, and a user-friendly interface. It improves efficiency, streamlines processes, and boosts collaboration, providing valuable insights for informed decision-making and growth.

    Hillstone Virtual Next-Generation Firewall, CloudEdge, embedded with the Hillstone Networks StoneOS operation system, is deployed as a virtual machine, and provides advanced security services for applications and users in any virtualized environment. It provides comprehensive security features including granular application identification and control, VPN, intrusion prevention, anti-virus, attack defense and cloud-sandbox to fully keep a business secure and operational. It provides price- performance solutions for both public and private cloud customers, and can be rapidly provisioned and deployed at scale.

    Sangfor Next Generation Firewall (also known as NGAF) is a converged security solution providing protection against advanced threat, malware, viruses, ransomware and web-based attacks using integrated security features like firewall, IPS, anti-virus, anti-malware, APT, URL filtering, Cloud Sandbox, and WAF. As the world's first AI-enabled and fully integrated Next Generation Firewall & Web Application Firewall (WAF), NGAF offering the security visibility, real-time detection and response, simplified operation and maintenance and high-performance application layer security needed to operate an enterprise network in total security. Tested and proven to provide cutting-edge network security by ICSA Labs and endorsed by Gartner Inc., NGAF harnesses the power of Sangfor’s Neural-X threat intelligence and analytics platform and Engine Zero’s innovative malware detection to provide next-generation protection for today’s enterprise.

    Sample Customers
    1. Amazon Web Services 2. Microsoft 3. IBM 4. Cisco 5. Dell 6. HP 7. Oracle 8. Verizon 9. AT&T 10. T-Mobile 11. Sprint 12. Vodafone 13. Orange 14. BT Group 15. Telstra 16. Deutsche Telekom 17. Comcast 18. Time Warner Cable 19. CenturyLink 20. NTT Communications 21. Tata Communications 22. SoftBank 23. China Mobile 24. Singtel 25. Telus 26. Rogers Communications 27. Bell Canada 28. Telkom Indonesia 29. Telkom South Africa 30. Telmex 31. Telia Company 32. Telkom Kenya
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    The Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (Indonesia), Lawson, Inc. (Philippines), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (Indonesia), TEK Automotive (Italy), etc.
    Top Industries
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    Comms Service Provider16%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Educational Organization20%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Manufacturing Company6%
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    Manufacturing Company29%
    University19%
    Healthcare Company14%
    Computer Software Company10%
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    Computer Software Company13%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business48%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise30%
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    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise32%
    Large Enterprise41%
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    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise25%
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    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise53%
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    Hillstone CloudEdge is ranked 32nd in Firewalls with 1 review while Sangfor NGAF is ranked 20th in Firewalls with 31 reviews. Hillstone CloudEdge is rated 10.0, while Sangfor NGAF is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Hillstone CloudEdge writes "A stable solution that is easy to configure". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Sangfor NGAF writes "Affordable, easy to configure firewall with fast, responsive support". Hillstone CloudEdge is most compared with , whereas Sangfor NGAF is most compared with Sophos XG, Palo Alto Networks NG Firewalls, Netgate pfSense, Check Point NGFW and Fortinet FortiOS.

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