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Juniper vSRX vs Stormshield Network Security comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 7, 2024

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

Fortinet FortiGate
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Ranking in Unified Threat Management (UTM)
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
592
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (2nd), Firewalls (1st), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (1st), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (1st), WAN Edge (1st), ZTNA (1st)
Juniper vSRX
Ranking in Unified Threat Management (UTM)
11th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
Firewalls (36th), Virtualization Security (3rd)
Stormshield Network Security
Ranking in Unified Threat Management (UTM)
14th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.4
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Unified Threat Management (UTM) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiGate is 24.9%, down from 36.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper vSRX is 2.7%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Stormshield Network Security is 3.7%, up from 3.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Unified Threat Management (UTM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiGate24.9%
Juniper vSRX2.7%
Stormshield Network Security3.7%
Other68.7%
Unified Threat Management (UTM)
 

Featured Reviews

JK
IP Network Security Specialist at MTN Ghana
Process-Level CPU Visibility: Introduce detailed CPU-usage metrics per subsystem (e.g., IPS engine, logging) so administrators can quickly identify and address performance spikes.
Analytics with FortiAnalyzer. Being able to pull in logs not just from our FortiGates but from all our other firewalls and then get them in one view has been a game changer. Whether I’m building an executive dashboard or doing a deep dive forensics session, I get everything I need without navigating consoles.Straightforward Application Control. FortiGate spots and blocks unwanted apps (eq. like BitTorrent or streaming services) with accuracy. Segmentation with VDOMs. We’ve carved our data center into four logical ‘mini-firewalls’ enterprise, core, billing, and WAF—all on one box. Each has its own rules and logs, and any traffic between them still gets inspected. It’s like having multiple appliances without the extra hardware. Always-Up-to-Date Threat Feeds. Daily signature updates and AI-driven threat sensing mean we’re blocking the latest vulnerabilities almost as soon as they’re announced.
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.
Zsolt Jónás - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at NaxoNet
Advanced GUI and layered security have supported compliance and simplified intrusion prevention
I haven't had a task that I couldn't solve with Stormshield Network Security. The active-active high availability solution would be beneficial because currently, if you build a high availability solution with Stormshield Network Security, you have a main device and another one is a backup device. The HA can switch between them, but it would be good to have a master-master solution, not just a master-slave one. I could set a URL that I can call to update the DNS record. Currently, Stormshield Network Security devices support DynDNS, which is not a usual feature request from a server environment. I have my own solution instead of DynDNS because I don't prefer it, so I have my own service for that. However, the GUI does not support using a custom service instead of DynDNS. I had to solve it in the console on Stormshield Network Security device, but it would be much better if it was reachable on the GUI. I had to figure out a trick for the IPsec configuration. In the IPsec config, we have to provide the remote side's IP address, but it's always changing. This means that an office, for example a company that has an office but without a fixed IP address, cannot be used with IPsec VPN.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"FortiGate is on the cheaper end, and it offers good value."
"Advanced routing (RIP, OSPF, BGP, PBR). It gives you a seamless and simple integration into a large network."
"If you use this solution, within three years, you will get your investment back."
"It is complemented by other equipment, such as the Fortinet switch, and it is integrated with other tools that help to prevent cyberattacks, including a web filter, IPS, and application control."
"The most valuable feature is the bundled subscription, which is IPS, TV and web filtering."
"The most important features of Fortinet FortiGate are the Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and firewall control applications."
"The support they provide is good."
"The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiGate IPS are the dashboard and reporting which give us very good visibility."
"There are a few valuable features that offer very good quality on the solution. Especially NetScreen. We used to use NetScreen for the the product line. It was a very mature solution, very robust, easy to configure, easy to manage, etc. It made it easy to do everything."
"It is deployed on the customer site, and we manage the firewalls on this side."
"The technical support has been good."
"One of Juniper vSRX's most valuable features is its integration with safety applications. It keeps the software secure from developers without relying on third-party solutions."
"The dashboard, customization, API, and pricing are good."
"The features we found most valuable are using the IDS and IPS during protection. The application filtering feature is great."
"The tool's most valuable features are routing features and service quality."
"It's much faster to deploy a power source. If you need to deploy a firewall in the cloud of software, it's much easier and much faster than deploying the office firewall in a rush."
"The most valuable features are the IPS, the firewall function, and the price."
"Customer service is very good, because of their presales support helping me with initial setup I decided to go with NetASQ in the first place, and support after the sale has been equally good as well."
"Stormshield Network Security is a very stable solution and the solution works perfectly so we never had to contact technical support."
"The scalability of the solution is good."
"This solution is quick and easy to configure."
"Our organization's main concern is stability, and this is a stable solution."
"A very robust product."
"It's an easy, straightforward management platform to use."
 

Cons

"The solution's GUI is not very appealing."
"We were not able to build a full-mesh VPN; however, I am not sure if this was the fault of Fortinet FortiGate."
"There is room for improvement in pricing."
"A lack of integration between our data centers."
"There are just some services that aren't available. For example, the Ethernet or point-to-point protocols. They could add these services to their product offering - especially services for ISPs."
"There aren't really any negative aspects to discuss."
"Fortinet technical support is lacking, as OEM support is slightly better. Improvement in their technical support could include response time as well as having more technically sound people in tech support."
"We haven't tapped into most of the functionalities that Fortinet FortiGate offers because we're using it just for gateway security. One of the things that I would prefer is a more expansive use of their analyzer. They could do more work on FortiAnalyzer in terms of the data and the information coming from it."
"We experienced some technical issues during implementation; if they were corrected, I would give this solution a rating of nine or ten."
"It is pretty complex to manage and could be easier."
"It could use more tutorials."
"The solution can be improved by allowing automatic updates for the OS devices."
"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."
"It should also support modern data technologies like zero-day protection and zero-trust network access."
"Juniper vSRX is expensive."
"The technical support for this solution in Poland is not good."
"Improvement is also needed in terms of the technical support of the manufacturer, they're not very responsive when it comes to technical support."
"The main area of this product that has room for improvement is pricing. Stormshield Network Security is quite expensive."
"A more user-friendly interface would be helpful."
"The pricing of this solution needs to be decreased."
"This solution has a big problem with web filtering and it needs to be improved."
"It could be better if it were more user-friendly. It's too complicated for us to use it. The price could be better as well."
"The filtering configuration could be better. We have some difficulties with the filtering configuration and the filter extension."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"No comment."
"The price is relatively expensive compared to other solutions which are providing similar features."
"FortiGate Next Generation Firewall is a very cheap solution."
"It is a cost-effective solution that meets the user's needs."
"FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall is cheaper than Cisco or CheckPoint."
"It is a good product from a price perspective versus functionality."
"Pricing is lower than Cisco."
"FortiGate Next Generation Firewall is an expensive solution."
"The ongoing licensing cost seems to be pretty standard. There are no additional costs."
"The solution is pricey."
"As a customer, the pricing is good for us."
"It is not that costly."
"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."
"After some research, I think that the cost of Juniper is more than Check Point, Palo Alto, and Fortinet."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"The solution could have been cheaper."
"The pricing could be better."
"I think the price is good."
"The price of this solution and the price of support are ok."
"For mid-sized companies, they sell their appliances for good prices."
"We chose Stormshield for its price, as the Azure firewall was too expensive."
"The SN200 series costs between $500 USD and $600 USD per year, whereas the SN700 series costs approximately $1,000 annually."
"We bought a three-year license, and we renew it whenever it expires. The price could be better. It's always very expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Construction Company
14%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Comms Service Provider
16%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Computer Software Company
9%
Construction Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business369
Midsize Enterprise139
Large Enterprise195
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise9
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise2
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper vSRX?
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What needs improvement with Juniper vSRX?
I would suggest improving the pricing, particularly the licensing model. Although it is currently quite reasonable, m...
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 ...
What needs improvement with Stormshield Network Security?
I haven't had a task that I couldn't solve with Stormshield Network Security. The active-active high availability sol...
What is your primary use case for Stormshield Network Security?
I already use Stormshield Network Security, and I am now looking for a new solution. I am already working with Storms...
What advice do you have for others considering Stormshield Network Security?
The pricing is increasing, and I would say it is a bit expensive. Palo Alto and others are much more expensive, but S...
 

Also Known As

Fortinet FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall
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NETASQ Firewalls
 

Overview

 

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
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ACESUR group, Ministry of Education Oman, Anios Laboratories, Zain, DLM Location
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