Hillstone E-Series vs Huawei NGFW comparison

Hillstone Networks and Huawei are both solutions in the Firewalls category. Hillstone Networks is ranked #39 with an average rating of 8.0, while Huawei is ranked #38 with an average rating of 7.3. Hillstone Networks holds a 0.5% mindshare in Firewalls, compared to Huawei’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Hillstone Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of Huawei users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

Hillstone E-Series and Huawei NGFW are advanced firewall solutions with distinct strengths. Users feel Huawei NGFW has the upper hand due to its feature-rich capabilities.

Features: Hillstone E-Series is praised for robust threat detection, policy management, and competitive pricing. Huawei NGFW stands out with superior integration, advanced threat protection, and comprehensive features.

Room for Improvement: Hillstone E-Series could enhance scalability, reporting tools, and customer support. Huawei NGFW needs better documentation, simplified management, and usability enhancements.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Hillstone E-Series is noted for straightforward deployment with mixed customer support experiences. Huawei NGFW users report a steeper learning curve with better post-deployment support.

Pricing and ROI: Hillstone E-Series is valued for its cost-efficiency and favorable ROI. Huawei NGFW users acknowledge higher costs with significant ROI due to advanced capabilities.

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Fortinet FortiGate

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Firewalls category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiGate is 18.3%, down from 21.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Hillstone E-Series is 0.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei NGFW is 1.0%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Firewalls Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiGate	18.3%
Huawei NGFW	1.0%
Hillstone E-Series	0.5%
Other	80.2%

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Featured Reviews

Vasu Gala

Manager, Information Technology Operation/Presales at TechMonarch

A stable solution with an intuitive interface and quick customer service

I have been working with Fortinet FortiGate, WatchGuard, Sophos, and SonicWall. I'm not as comfortable with SonicWall because of their UI and limitations. I prefer Fortinet above all other options. When it comes to configuration, I am confident in my ability to handle various tasks, including creating policies such as firewall rules, web policies, and application policies. Additionally, I can configure VPNs and implement load balancing, among other tasks. Overall, I feel much more comfortable working with Fortinet. Fortinet has made significant improvements by integrating AI with firewalls for threat analysis and prevention. In the past 2-3 years, they have launched FortiSASE and SIEM, and they also provide SOC services. Both Palo Alto and Fortinet FortiGate are excellent. While Fortinet FortiGate comes at higher prices, the functionality and support justify the cost. They promptly resolve firmware issues and inform all support providers about configuration changes.

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TahirMahmood

IT Manager at Zubair Feeds

Offers good features like URL filtering, IPS, and IDS to users

We received an update for the tool in July. The update was provided for the tool as there was a problem with the firewall, where too much memory was consumed, and the firewall was hanging a lot. When we updated the tool's features, everything became okay. The tool only had some memory-related problems. It took the tool a month to fix the issues.

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Waqas Zubair

Senior Manager Technology at CNS Engineering

GUI application allows for easy monitoring and analysis of potential intrusions but needs improvement in threat prevention signatures

Based on the threat prevention signatures, they need updates. They should add some machine learning features and Machine learning detection. In future releases, I would like to see improvements in CDR technology. Forcepoint is pitching CDR technology, which extends sandboxing. Configuring data on the console needs enhancement. Huawei also need to improve spam techniques and add a web application firewall. Currently, Huawei does not have a built-in web application firewall (WAF) like Fortinet does. Tools like SIEM, SOAR, and Tenable can be integrated, but they require additional setup and should be integrated via API. For external threat detection, using the TAXII or STIX protocol, would be an improvement over the current features.

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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

"SD-WAN has had a positive impact by reducing the operational costs in terms of headcount and management."

"The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiGate IPS is its efficiency."

"Fortinet FortiGate has SD-WAN, FortiView, antivirus, sandbox, and IPS, which are generally well-known features."

"The response from the technical support team has always been excellent."

"I am satisfied with the technical support from Fortinet FortiGate."

"It is a fantastic product, it fits the customer requirements very well, and the vendor is great."

"Customers want to load balance more than six internet lines, and FortiGate is the only solution that can accomplish this."

"The dashboard I have found the most valuable in Fortinet FortiGate."

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"With Hillstone, TCO and ROI are very good, it's an easy sale."

"Very reliable solution with good scalability and straightforward implementation."

"Working with the Hillstone E-Series has, from a remote perspective, allowed me to give my clients secure connectivity from a remote location to their offices or their servers."

"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"The initial setup was straightforward. It only took a few hours to deploy."

"Working with the Hillstone E-Series has, from a remote perspective, allowed me to give my clients a secure connectivity."

"The most valuable features of the Hillstone E-Series are its hardware capacity, innovation, and the throughput that the hardware can take."

"I am impressed with the application filtering feature."

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"The dashboard is user-friendly and very easy to use."

"It's an excellent product that's stable and simple to use."

"The feature set is rich."

"We have found the initial setup to be straightforward."

"I like that the initial setup is straighforward."

"The support for the solution has been excellent. If we ever had an issue they would send an engineer to help us with our problem."

"The user interface is very, very good."

"I am impressed with the product's antivirus features, strong encryption, policy implementation and easier installation."

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Cons

"There are SD-WAN network monitoring, SD-WAN features, Industrial Databases, Internet of Things, Detection, etc., however, we do have not licenses for those features. We thought that if you bought a product, you should have all of the features it offers."

"The support is not good because I generally search for solutions online. When I open a case, they usually identify it as a bug they are working on."

"There is a lot of improvement needed with SSL-VPN."

"They need to improve their technical support."

"One area for improvement for Fortinet FortiGate could be the price, as my clients here are small companies, and they might not have the resources or money to always buy a Fortinet FortiGate solution or FortiGate products."

"We sometimes have issues with FortiGate's routing table in the latest firmware update. We had to downgrade the device because our customers complained about bugs."

"Vulnerability scanning could be improved."

"The FortiGate reporting system needs to be more detailed about files."

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"The tool only had some memory-related problems."

"The current usage reporting is very basic."

"The tool provides just a general report. It does not provide a granular report. Hence, the tool should work on its reporting feature."

"Having frequent live webinars on a monthly basis would really help."

"The tool needs to improve its price."

"The licensing model is very complex with many subcategories of licenses you can purchase. They could make it more simplified for customers to understand."

"The room for improvement would be the SSL VPN license cost."

"Support from Hillstone E-Series has a shortcoming that needs improvement."

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"The user interface could be more user-friendly."

"The solution doesn't seem to be very mature. Our networking team says they are experiencing a lot of issues in the firewalls and some routers."

"Huawei NGFW should have better reporting and a dashboard for the visibility of traffic."

"The solution is scalable but it is difficult because you need to purchase new systems, it is not just one click."

"The solution could be more secure and have better integration."

"Without a proper contract in place, you can't really access the technical support you need."

"You are therefore stuck with a device with no documentation and technical support that isn't very helpful as they also remove support assistance as well."

"The solution requires a more interactive dashboard. That would make it easier than playing with configurations the way we have to now."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is an annual license to use this solution. The prices have been increasing over the years."

"I would say that all things considered, the pricing is pretty good."

"Go for long term pricing negotiated at the time of purchase."

"The solution's pricing is competitive."

"It is an inexpensive solution."

"The value is the capability of having multiple services with one unique license, not having the limitation per user licensing schema, like other vendors."

"The price is okay, so far so good."

"We pay for the license of Fortinet FortiGate IPS annually. There are not any extra costs."

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"The cost per year for licensing, and hardware, is approximately $850 for the basic plan."

"The tool's pricing is reasonable. It depends on the model. The product's pricing is around 600 USD. You need to buy a software license to activate the features. You need to pay around 150 USD for that."

"The licensing model is very complex with many subcategories of licenses you can purchase. They could make it more simplified for customers to understand."

"Hillstone's pricing is economical and neither very high nor very low."

"The price of the license of this solution is high."

"The solution is inexpensive."

"I believe that we are entitled to a one-year extension on our licensing."

"Huawei is 30% cheaper than Arista."

"Licensing fees are billed on an annual basis."

"The solution isn't cheap. It's market price."

"The pricing is cheap."

"When you compare the price with other products, it's quite cost-effective. But the problem is always after, let's say, two years or three years later because they are not able to provide updates or patches very quickly."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

14%

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	361
Midsize Enterprise	135
Large Enterprise	190

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	1

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	7

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What needs improvement with Hillstone E-Series?

We received an update for the tool in July. The update was provided for the tool as there was a problem with the fire...

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What is your primary use case for Hillstone E-Series?

I use the solution in my company for site-to-site VPN, SSL VPNs, URL filtering, IPS, IDS and all the other features w...

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What advice do you have for others considering Hillstone E-Series?

Our company did not use the tool's micro-segmentation features. There were no issues while integrating the tool. I ha...

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What do you like most about Huawei NGFW?

The solution's implementation is pretty easy.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei NGFW?

The pricing is quite cheap compared to other NGFWs like Palo Alto or Cisco.

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What needs improvement with Huawei NGFW?

Huawei should improve their threat intelligence. They need to have a more diversified platform and continuously updat...

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 3% of the time

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Also Known As

Fortinet FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall

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Huawei USG Firewalls, USG9500 Series, USG6600 Series, USG6300 Series

Overview

Fortinet FortiGate is a versatile network security tool offering features like VPN, firewall, web filtering, intrusion prevention, and scalability. It is known for its performance and integration with other Fortinet products, making it a preferred choice for robust cybersecurity.

Fortinet FortiGate stands out as a comprehensive cybersecurity solution with strong performance and ease of configuration. It delivers unified threat management, integrating features such as dynamic routing, SD-WAN support, and centralized management. Despite its strengths, improvements in the web interface's stability, pricing structures, and reporting capabilities are needed. Users seek better integration with third-party tools and automation advancements to enhance the experience further. These enhancements, alongside improvements in bandwidth management and the reduction of licensing costs, are points of interest for users looking to capitalize on FortiGate's extensive capabilities.

What are Fortinet FortiGate's key features?

VPN: Ensures secure remote connections.
Firewall: Protects against unauthorized access.
Web Filtering: Blocks malicious sites and content.
Application Control: Manages and controls applications.
Intrusion Prevention: Detects and prevents vulnerabilities.
SSL Inspection: Enhances security by inspecting encrypted traffic.

What benefits should be considered when evaluating Fortinet FortiGate?

Affordability: Offers cost-effective security solutions.
Reliability: Known for consistent and stable performance.
Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Fortinet products.
Comprehensive Protection: Provides broad threat protection capabilities.

Fortinet FortiGate is widely implemented across industries as a primary firewall system for securing internet gateways and safeguarding data centers. It supports businesses in achieving SD-WAN integration and enhances cybersecurity by providing essential features like antivirus, web filtering, and application control. Enterprises utilize FortiGate for securing remote connections and ensuring compliance with security standards, making it adaptable for different network sizes and industries.

Fortinet

Hillstone E-Series is a comprehensive network security solution designed to protect organizations from advanced threats. It offers a range of features including a firewall, intrusion prevention system (IPS), virtual private network (VPN), and application control.

With its advanced threat intelligence capabilities, E-Series can detect and prevent sophisticated attacks, ensuring the security of critical data and systems. It also provides granular control over applications, allowing organizations to enforce policies and optimize network performance.

E-Series is easy to deploy and manage, with a user-friendly interface and centralized management console. It offers high-performance throughput and scalability, making it suitable for small businesses to large enterprises. With its robust security features and ease of use, Hillstone E-Series is an ideal choice for organizations looking to enhance their network security posture.

Hillstone Networks

Huawei's Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) is a cutting-edge security solution designed to protect networks from advanced threats. With its advanced threat detection and prevention capabilities, the Huawei NGFW ensures the highest level of network security.

The product offers comprehensive security features, including intrusion prevention, application control, and URL filtering, to safeguard against a wide range of cyber threats. The NGFW also provides deep packet inspection and advanced threat intelligence, enabling real-time threat detection and response.

With its high-performance architecture, the Huawei NGFW delivers fast and efficient security without compromising network performance. It is easy to deploy and manage, thanks to its intuitive user interface and centralized management platform.

The NGFW also supports flexible deployment options, including virtualization and cloud integration, making it suitable for various network environments.

Huawei

Sample Customers

Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, Dell, HP, Oracle, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Vodafone, Orange, BT Group, Telstra, Deutsche Telekom, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, CenturyLink, NTT Communications, Tata Communications, SoftBank, China Mobile, Singtel, Telus, Rogers Communications, Bell Canada, Telkom Indonesia, Telkom South Africa, Telmex, Telia Company, Telkom Kenya

Bank of China Macao, Instituto Tecnológico Bolivariano, Ministry of Labor in San Salvador, FEDCO

KMITL, Peking University

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