We performed a comparison between Juniper vSRX and Meraki MX based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Unified Threat Management (UTM) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The most valuable feature is the ease of configuration."
"Customers want to load balance more than eight lines or six internet lines. FortiGate is the only solution that can accomplish this."
"It is a good source for firewall protection."
"Fortinet FortiGate is scalable for our users. Right now, we have almost 70 users. We do not have any plan to increase our usage of FortiGate. For maintaining the firewall solution, one staff member is enough."
"It's an easy solution to set up."
"Unified Threat Management (UTM) features."
"The solution is highly scalable because they have devices that can handle a large amount of traffic."
"The initial installation is very straightforward."
"The authentication part is seamless and easy for people."
"The solution has good features."
"It is easy for me to go in and update settings, make changes, or add/remove rules or security."
"The technical support services are excellent."
"The command feature is valuable."
"The product’s quality and performance are better than other vendors."
"The most valuable features are application filtering, content filtering, the intrusion prevention system (IPS), and definitely the application firewall."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"Simple to manage."
"The technical support people from Meraki are brilliant."
"The security level of our organization has changed by using Meraki MX Firewalls. We didn't have the UTM before, but now we have sandboxing, tray scanning, attack preventions and monitorization. Our security level has improved."
"What I like best about Meraki MX is that it's easy to deploy remotely. The product works. It has automatic updates. I also like that Meraki MX is a brilliant device. You turn it on, stick the key in there, activate it, and then you're done. Meraki MX does what my customers need at the end of the day, so I also like that."
"The simplicity of configuration is the most valuable feature of the solution."
"It is very easy to configure."
"The most valuable feature is that we didn't have any problems with Meraki MX."
"They have very good technical support and I have relied heavily on them."
"There could be more integration between the logging and analytical platforms to make it more seamless and integrated."
"If I had any criticism that I would give FortiGate, it would be that they need to stop changing their logging format. Every time we do a firmware upgrade, it is a massive issue on the SIM. Parsers have to be rebuilt. Even the FortiGate guys came in and said that they don't play well in the sandbox."
"Scalability for Fortinet FortiGate needs to be improved. SD-WAN security for this solution also needs some improvement."
"Vulnerability scanning could be improved."
"It claims it does DLP, but the degree and level of controls are very basic."
"I think they need to improve more in order to be a competitor with the leaders of the field."
"There can be more security in hybrid implementations. When a customer has a hybrid environment where some parts are in the cloud, we need a consistent security solution for such scenarios."
"The feedback that I have received is that the performance could be better, and the user experience is not as good compared to a previous solution we used. It could be more user-friendly. Of course, it still works fine for our operations."
"Some people complain that the solution tends to have a steep learning curve. It could be because most people have basic familiarity with Cisco or other similar products and maybe have never worked closely with Juniper products."
"I would like to see an activity sensor for malicious content or sensor for viruses and malware."
"Right now, we are going through issues and problems where the product gets dropped with the connection or during the authentication initial phase. While it could be our problem, we would like to see more stability in this area."
"The reporting can be improved."
"The solution's GUI needs improvement."
"The solution can be improved by allowing automatic updates for the OS devices."
"Juniper vSRX is expensive."
"VPN access is an area that needs improvement."
"Management can be improved in Meraki MX."
"The solution's pricing should be reduced."
"The product could incorporate tools like ThousandEyes into the system so we can see things directly."
"It would be great if the Meraki devices let us see, in real time, the internet demand on a single device."
"We had minor issues with Meraki MX. We had a couple of RMAs, so that could be an area for improvement, but in terms of how the RMAs went, the turnaround time and getting those back into redeployment were quick. Another area for improvement in Meraki MX is that when you're scaling for multiple locations, you need to use the same model, but the model you'd need is only available for a short time. The specific model you require could be out of stock, or Meraki isn't making that model anymore, so Meraki should improve that."
"An area for improvement in Meraki MX is that it needs some provision, as supplying the unit through Cisco can be tedious at times, but as far as the product itself and its offerings, Meraki MX is five-star all the way."
"Direct logging is something that can be introduced. In the absence of cloud management, the possibility of local configurations and on-premise logins becomes restricted. This limitation stands as a primary concern. When it comes to resolving issues, the inability to access login options hampers troubleshooting efforts. The stability is noteworthy; but when compared to alternative products, its stability is comparatively lower. Additionally, certain limitations are observed in terms of remote control. Price-wise, the solution stands out for its competitive and cost-effective nature compared to other alternatives. Operationally, it is user-friendly and requires minimal effort from administrators, making configuration hassle-free."
"They're very complacent and I find the rule set to be a little arcane."
Juniper vSRX is ranked 8th in Unified Threat Management (UTM) with 30 reviews while Meraki MX is ranked 2nd in Unified Threat Management (UTM) with 57 reviews. Juniper vSRX is rated 7.8, while Meraki MX is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Juniper vSRX writes "Fast with good usability and fairly scalable". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Meraki MX writes "Cost-effective, simplified, easy to manage, and reliable with advanced security features and granular visibility". Juniper vSRX is most compared with Juniper SRX Series Firewall, Azure Firewall, Cisco Secure Firewall, Zscaler Cloud Firewall and OPNsense, whereas Meraki MX is most compared with Palo Alto Networks NG Firewalls, Cisco Secure Firewall, Sophos XG, SonicWall TZ and Netgate pfSense. See our Juniper vSRX vs. Meraki MX report.
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