Huawei NGFW vs Zscaler Cloud Firewall comparison

Huawei and Zscaler are both solutions in the Firewalls category. Huawei is ranked #27 with an average rating of 7.8, while Zscaler is ranked #24 with an average rating of 8.3. Huawei holds a 1.0% mindshare in Firewalls, compared to Zscaler’s 0.4% mindshare. Additionally, 66% of Huawei users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Zscaler users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

Huawei NGFW and Zscaler Cloud Firewall both offer robust security solutions. Users indicate higher satisfaction with Zscaler Cloud Firewall's comprehensive cloud integration and performance, giving it the upper hand.

Features: Huawei NGFW is praised for its advanced threat detection, scalability, and robust network protection. Zscaler Cloud Firewall excels in seamless cloud integration, zero-trust security architecture, and automated policy management.

Room For Improvement: Users of Huawei NGFW suggest enhancements in cloud compatibility and more intuitive management tools. For Zscaler Cloud Firewall, user reviews highlight the need for faster customer support and better integration with on-premise systems.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Huawei NGFW deployment is swift for on-premise setups with solid customer support. Zscaler Cloud Firewall users mention longer setup times and occasional support delays.

Pricing and ROI: Huawei NGFW is noted for lower initial setup costs and good ROI from user feedback. Zscaler Cloud Firewall, despite higher setup costs, provides substantial ROI through its extensive cloud security benefits.

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Fortinet FortiGate

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Firewalls category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiGate is 20.7%, up from 18.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei NGFW is 1.0%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zscaler Cloud Firewall is 0.4%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Firewalls Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Fortinet FortiGate	20.7%
Zscaler Cloud Firewall	0.4%
Huawei NGFW	1.0%
Other	77.9%

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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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Haseeb Mehdi

Manager IP Planning at a media company with 201-500 employees

Provides very little difference between NGFW throughput and switching, but needs WAF included

The solution's performance is good with IPSec. IPSec's capacity for Huawei Firewalls was much better than most of the vendors. What happens in Fortinet is when we see the overall switching capacity and the next-generation firewall throughput, there is a big gap. Maybe the overall switching capacity is 20 gigs, but the NGFW throughput is only two gigs. With Huawei, this difference is very little. Many of the features are implemented in the hardware. When we enable it, the firewall capacity does not go down by a big margin. This is something we look forward to, which is better. Huawei also has better core density, so we see a lot of 100G ports and 10G ports available with us. The solution is easy and convenient, and we don't need extra switches to deploy the solution in the network.

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Vikram Srirama.

Deputy General Manager at Sagility

A highly scalable solution that helps monitor and block undesired, non-standard traffic

Zscaler Cloud Firewall is a cloud-based solution. Zscaler Cloud Firewall is a good product. Since it's a SaaS product, most of the maintenance of devices is eliminated, and it is bundled with your secure web gateway. People should use Zscaler Cloud Firewall for their remote users or work-from-home users. Overall, I rate Zscaler Cloud Firewall a nine out of ten.

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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

"When I survey FortiGate products, I see that they have a good performance, especially in terms of next generation firewalls."

"The interface is very user-friendly and I like it very much."

"The product's most valuable feature is the ease of deploying IoT security with a single click. Additionally, the frequent updates to the online database ensure that our security measures are always up to date, enhancing our protection against emerging threats."

"The most valuable feature is the VDOM, which allows the customer to have multiple firewalls in a single campus."

"The solution is very user-friendly."

"FortiGate firewalls are user-friendly, and I like the security profiling features."

"I find that Fortinet FortiGate is pretty easy to use and integrated, offering many features in one box at a decent price compared to other enterprise vendors."

"The features that we have found most valuable are the SSL VPN and the User Portal."

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"Huawei was able to assist us in the installation of their product. The installation was very fast."

"The user interface is very, very good."

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

"I like that the initial setup is straighforward. It's also a scalable solution."

"Huawei support is excellent. I rate it 10 out of 10."

"The solution's initial setup process is easy."

"The operational management dashboard is easy to use for the customers."

"One of the best things about Huawei NGFW is its ability to integrate Azure solutions. Every year, we can add new features to the firewall. The key advantage is the integration across the entire network, so it doesn't work in isolation. For example, we can manage everything with features like the secret manager or analytic IDs. The solution is straightforward. It can also detect intrusions."

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"Includes advanced tech protection."

"The visibility and log availability offered are highly valued for troubleshooting purposes, and this is a key factor driving customer interest in the firewall module."

"Zscaler is still a very good product."

"The product’s firewall and VPN package are fantastic compared to any other solution."

"It is a stable solution."

"Zscaler provides effective protection against various cyber threats ensuring a safe environment"

"The technical support from Zscaler was excellent."

"Once you have Zscaler running you have access to configure it however you want."

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Cons

"The inability to scale the FortiAnalyzer to match our growth necessitates the purchase of new hardware."

"In most cases, the IPS engine uses too many resources, which makes Fortinet FortiGate devices unstable."

"The vendors offer models with different levels of productivity of the product to its users, which is not possible in FortiGate Next Generation Firewall (NGFW). It lacks integration options."

"They've become quite expensive."

"There should be some open-source training or free training for decision makers, or some webinars should be available."

"Vulnerability scanning could be improved."

"Its pricing can be better."

"Fortinet FortiGate SWG can be expensive for some customers."

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"Wi-Fi scanning and Wi-Fi analysis would be useful features to include in the future."

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

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

"The WAF capability in the Huawei Firewall is missing."

"The IPS feature must be improved."

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

"I would like to see an antivirus solution included with the product."

"With the Huawei firewall, none of the features comes at the top. We found out later that customer support is really not good. For this firewall, because of our customers' routine, for example, every six months they'll do a penetration test to find weaknesses. So whenever they came up with VAPT reports, they are looking to Huawei for help. I think that's basically because it's a different culture. Chinese culture and our culture is different. They have always tried to help find some excuses or say some other things that cannot help you solve the problem immediately."

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"They do not provide a few components that are fundamental to differentiate the products"

"Data Leak Prevention is only for web filtering and there is no protection for email."

"Pricing is a challenge."

"The issue right now is probably that Zscaler is not providing web browser isolation. Another solution, Menlo, offers this. For one customer, we had to send traffic to Menlo to do the isolation for us. It was requested by the customer so that they could integrate any iframe. Zscaler needs to add this type of feature in their next release."

"When it comes to customer support, there is room for improvement in Zscaler's service."

"There are some areas it could improve when it comes to blocking, we have to block some things manually. For example, if we block a top-level domain we have seen that the new IPs come through, the IPs are not blocked. There should be some more granular way of doing it. My only request is if you're blocking something at a top level, the sub-level sub-domains and all those other IPs should be blocked too automatically."

"Zscaler Cloud Firewall should have a better understanding of all dynamic cloud applications."

"I don't have the visibility of a control dashboard or a network management system."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"FortiGate SWG is reasonably priced."

"Each feature costs money, so it is important to study your needs."

"I do not have first-hand experience with the rice of Fortinet FortiGate, but I have heard the price was reasonable."

"I think that the pricing is fair."

"Fortinet is the least expensive solution."

"It is more expensive than Sophos. Fortinet is overall more expensive than Sophos. The small range of Fortinet, such as 60F and 80F, is more expensive than the small range of Sophos. Sophos is cheaper. In addition, if you jump from 80F Series to 100F Series, the price doubles."

"The product is not very expensive."

"The pricing is very reasonable."

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

"The solution is inexpensive."

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

"Licensing fees are billed on an annual basis."

"Huawei is 30% cheaper than Arista."

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

"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."

"The pricing is cheap."

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"The licensing is on a yearly basis. It is somewhere around 30 or 40 pounds per user for our organization."

"It is expensive for small businesses."

"There is an annual license required for the use of the Zscaler Cloud Firewall."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."

"It comes at a significantly reduced cost while ensuring control and effectiveness."

"The product is a bit expensive compared to the solutions offered by its competitors, like Palo Alto. There is a need to make yearly payments towards the license in charges associated with the product."

"There are licensing costs, and I would not say that it's a cheap vendor."

"There are different subscription models available."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

15%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

University

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	350
Midsize Enterprise	129
Large Enterprise	187

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

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	12

Questions from the Community

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When you compare these firewalls you can identify them with different features, advantages, practices and usage a...

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What is the biggest difference between Sophos XG and FortiGate?

From my experience regarding both the Sophos and FortiGate firewalls, I personally would rather use FortiGate. I know...

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What are the biggest technical differences between Sophos UTM and Fortinet FortiGate?

As a solution, Sophos UTM offers a lot of functionality, it scales well, and the stability and performance are quite ...

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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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Which lesser known firewall product has the best chance at unseating the market leaders?

Netscope, Zscaler if they continue route they are on now. FIrewalls needs great deal of automation on each end, datac...

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What do you like most about Zscaler Cloud Firewall?

The product’s firewall and VPN package are fantastic compared to any other solution.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zscaler Cloud Firewall?

Zscaler Cloud Firewall is quite expensive compared to competitors. However, it offered moderate value for money.

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 13% of the time

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Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 10% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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

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Overview

Fortinet FortiGate excels in providing integrated VPN, firewalling, and Unified Threat Management (UTM) with centralized management and high availability. It supports remote access and comprehensive threat protection, making it a preferred choice for securing networks.

Fortinet FortiGate offers a robust security platform with features such as strong intrusion prevention, application control, and web filtering. Its integration with Active Directory and SD-WAN functionality provides scalable solutions for large networks. Users appreciate its ease of use through centralized management interfaces, ensuring robust security with flexible configurations. However, FortiGate could enhance its graphical interface and technical support responsiveness, address firmware bugs and costly licensing, improve logging, integrate better with third-party tools, and strengthen scalability and memory for log storage. Complexity in configuration and the need for intuitive features are noted challenges, and there's a demand for advanced security, zero-trust capabilities, and AI integration.

What are the key features of Fortinet FortiGate?

VPN: Secure remote access and connectivity.
Firewalling: Protects networks from unauthorized access and attacks.
UTM: Offers a comprehensive approach to threat management.
SD-WAN: Optimizes traffic routing for efficient network performance.
Web Filtering: Controls and monitors web access and ensures Internet security.

What benefits or ROI should be considered?

Centralized Management: Simplifies administration and monitoring.
High Availability: Ensures consistent security and network availability.
Scalability: Adapts to the needs of growing networks.
Comprehensive Threat Protection: Provides robust security measures.
Ease of Use: Minimizes the complexity of security management.

Fortinet FortiGate is widely implemented across industries like education, finance, and government. Companies use it for firewall protection, VPN, and SD-WAN capabilities, ensuring secure perimeter and data center security. It facilitates remote access management and traffic routing optimization, offering reliable security and connectivity solutions.

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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

Zscaler enables the world’s leading organizations to securely transform their networks and applications for a mobile and cloud first world. Its flagship services, Zscaler Internet Access and Zscaler Private Access, create fast, secure connections between users and applications, regardless of device, location, or network. Zscaler services are 100% cloud-delivered and offer the simplicity, enhanced security, and improved user experience that traditional appliances or hybrid solutions are unable to match. Used in more than 185 countries, Zscaler operates the world’s largest cloud security platform, protecting thousands of enterprises and government agencies from cyberattacks and data loss.

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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

KMITL, Peking University

Zenith Live, Azure, Carlsberg Group

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