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Juniper vSRX vs Sangfor NGAF comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 25, 2026

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

Juniper vSRX
Ranking in Firewalls
40th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
Virtualization Security (3rd), Unified Threat Management (UTM) (14th)
Sangfor NGAF
Ranking in Firewalls
32nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Firewalls category, the mindshare of Juniper vSRX is 0.9%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sangfor NGAF is 1.2%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Firewalls Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Sangfor NGAF1.2%
Juniper vSRX0.9%
Other97.9%
Firewalls
 

Featured Reviews

Stratos-Margaritis - PeerSpot reviewer
Solutions Architect at Navarino SA
The ease of installation and licensing are also significant advantages
We use the application filtering, content filtering, and intrusion prevention system (IPS) features. These features are crucial for our network security. The ease of installation and licensing are also significant advantages, as it allows us to have one license for all products, which simplifies upgrading and maintenance. Additionally, the ease of deployment is critical for us.
AK
Network Administrator at GC University Lahore
Leverage detailed reporting for effective attack management
We are hosting applications over the platform, including websites and NAT traffic from our side. Because it's deployed in our data center, which is fully operational, we have various applications hosted there, websites, FTP portals, making it quite comprehensive. Essentially, it performs all the…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution has good features."
"Juniper is better than Cisco for management."
"The hardware is stable."
"This solution works well, and their switches and firewall are good."
"The technical support has been good."
"Juniper vSRX is very scalable and easy to use."
"The features we found most valuable are using the IDS and IPS during protection. The application filtering feature is great."
"In general, the entire security solution is great, from end to end."
"SSL VPN is the best feature."
"I think the tool has the feature to detect and kill ransomware in three seconds."
"So far, the performance and reliability of the product have supported our company's critical network traffic."
"It offers application control features."
"Sangfor NGAF specializes in ransomware detection and helps to protect our network from ransomware threats and malware."
"The stability of Sangfor NGAF is good."
"I think Sangfor NGAF is more valuable than Cisco products because of its simplicity and ease of management. If I compare it with Palo Alto and Cisco, both are quite complex products. And if I compare it with FortiGate firewalls from Fortinet, I have also used all these products. Fortinet and Sangfor NGAF are similar products because the applications behind the application and policy layers are almost identical."
"It offers good value for money and is much cheaper compared to other firewalls."
 

Cons

"The reporting can be improved."
"The solution should consider improving its licensing policies."
"In the next release, I would like to see improvements made to the GUI because it isn't very good."
"When we started with vSRX we came over from NetScreen. With vSRX we had a lot of problems and management was very hard to work with."
"VPN access is an area that needs improvement."
"The biggest downside of Juniper vSRX is its pricing, which may be too high for smaller organizations. While it's a decent solution, the cost may limit its accessibility to smaller customers."
"There are too many types of licenses, which can be confusing."
"The GUI really needs a lot of work, and it has got worse with successive version updates."
"Sangfor NGAF could improve the policies and default criteria. They could be much better."
"Sangfor NGAF could improve by refining its application control policies, especially in addressing challenges with certain types of applications."
"I would be happy if Sangfor developed a firewall designed specifically for home use, as well as for small businesses such as clinics and so on. A household version of the Sangfor firewall for your personal computer or laptop would be ideal, in my opinion."
"Our experience with its customer support was quite challenging."
"The GUI needs to be improved, lacks logic in some areas."
"The cost of licensing is very high compared to other firewalls available here. There should be improvements in hardware scalability, allowing for more storage and memory capacity."
"I feel Sangfor should follow the hierarchy and close deals via resellers instead of closing it all with their own team."
"The support offered by the product has certain shortcomings where improvements are required. The knowledge levels and response time of the support team need improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is inexpensive."
"The solution could have been cheaper."
"As a customer, the pricing is good for us."
"It is not that costly."
"The ongoing licensing cost seems to be pretty standard. There are no additional costs."
"After some research, I think that the cost of Juniper is more than Check Point, Palo Alto, and Fortinet."
"We like pricing through the AWS Marketplace."
"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."
"Sangfor NGAF price is reasonable and there is an annual license. However, the maintenance cost can be a bit high."
"We purchased one year technical support and return to factory support, and we also purchased one-year technical support services. So those were additional."
"The price falls in the mid-range, neither exceptionally low nor high."
"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."
"If you know you have around 200+ computer users on your network, then the Sangfor NGAF 5200-F-I model would be the minimum recommended model for that amount of users. This model includes modules for packet filtering, deep packet inspection, malware scanning, DSCP filtration, and many other features."
"It costs about 8 to 10 thousand dollars per year for 500 users, standard licensing fees included."
"The product is very cost-effective compared to other brands or vendors."
"Sangfor NGAF is a cheaply priced product, especially if I consider the previous product that was used in my company."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
14%
Outsourcing Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Construction Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise9
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business15
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise10
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper vSRX?
The pricing is competitive, being neither the most expensive nor the cheapest option. It falls within the medium to high range. It's quite reasonable at a competitive level.
What needs improvement with Juniper vSRX?
I would suggest improving the pricing, particularly the licensing model. Although it is currently quite reasonable, making it more accessible would be beneficial.
What is your primary use case for Juniper vSRX?
We are consultants and integrators using Juniper vSRX for a range of shipping companies, which can be both small and large. We implement it behind one firewall and in front of multiple other firewa...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sangfor NGAF?
The licensing cost is quite high compared to other available firewalls in the market.
What needs improvement with Sangfor NGAF?
The cost of licensing is very high compared to other firewalls available here. There should be improvements in hardware scalability, allowing for more storage and memory capacity. Making the soluti...
What is your primary use case for Sangfor NGAF?
We are hosting applications over the platform, including websites and NAT traffic from our side. Because it's deployed in our data center, which is fully operational, we have various applications h...
 

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Sangfor NGAF Firewall Platform
 

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Sample Customers

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The Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (Indonesia), Lawson, Inc. (Philippines), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (Indonesia), TEK Automotive (Italy), etc.
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