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ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer vs Palo Alto Networks Panorama comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 4, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
1.0
ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer offers varied ROI, often under a year, with significant time savings managing multiple firewall OEMs.
Sentiment score
5.0
Palo Alto Networks Panorama provides cost-effective centralized firewall management, improving efficiency and productivity while minimizing staffing needs.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
4.0
Customer service is praised for its politeness and knowledge, but some users desire quicker remote assistance on weekends.
Sentiment score
6.3
Palo Alto Networks Panorama support is highly rated for responsiveness and expertise but varies in efficiency and initial response speed.
The technical support for ManageEngine is very good
The technical support from Palo Alto is rated around nine out of ten.
The customer service and support are very good.
The tech support I've encountered has been good, prompt, and fast.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
4.2
ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer offers scalable, multi-vendor, real-time monitoring with insights, supporting various organizational needs and flexible licensing.
Sentiment score
7.6
Palo Alto Networks Panorama offers scalable, centralized management for large enterprises, supporting complex networks with flexibility and cost considerations.
When someone changes the configuration or running config in the network conflict manager, it sends alerts to my email.
Scalability depends on whether it's a hardware or virtual machine model.
Scalability is primarily enhanced by Strata Cloud Manager as it is much easier to scale in the cloud than in an on-premises installation.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
2.8
User experiences with the software vary, some report issues while others find it quick, responsive, and reliable.
Sentiment score
7.5
Palo Alto Networks Panorama is praised for its reliable performance, with minimal issues and seamless integration, scoring high stability ratings.
Palo Alto Networks Panorama is very stable.
 

Room For Improvement

ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer requires weekend support, better pricing, advanced monitoring, intuitive dashboards, Zero Touch Provisioning, and improved reporting.
Users desire improved scheduling, App-ID, integration features, streamlined updates, performance, configuration simplicity, cost-efficiency, and enhanced security in Panorama.
In terms of operation, it is quite important that the staff managing the Panorama should be technically sound enough, and they should know exactly what they are doing.
The AI module should be on-premises, not in the cloud.
Naming the reports properly so that they can be easily identified would be an improvement.
 

Setup Cost

ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer is cost-effective with flexible licensing, straightforward setup, and helpful tutorials compared to competitors.
Palo Alto Networks Panorama is costly but valued for robust features; bulk discounts and virtual setups offer savings.
Virtual Panorama is well-priced and is sold every time there's a solution.
Palo Alto Networks Panorama is expensive but provides good value for money.
Commercially, compared to Fortinet, Palo Alto is more expensive.
 

Valuable Features

ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer offers real-time monitoring, user-friendly management, and seamless integration for effective firewall and network security.
Palo Alto Networks Panorama streamlines multi-firewall management with ease of use, scalability, advanced security, automation, and integration features.
The strong points of ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer are many, but I think my favorite feature focuses on the VPN traffic.
I find this solution valuable for full monitoring, centralized control for reporting, and centralized management.
The platform is quite similar to the firewall interface, making it easier for tech consultants to manage.
The SD-WAN capability is particularly valued because it allows for easy management of firewalls remotely.
 

Categories and Ranking

ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer
Ranking in Firewall Security Management
11th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
3.8
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Palo Alto Networks Panorama
Ranking in Firewall Security Management
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
91
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Firewall Security Management category, the mindshare of ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer is 3.3%, up from 2.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Palo Alto Networks Panorama is 6.9%, down from 9.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Firewall Security Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Palo Alto Networks Panorama6.9%
ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer3.3%
Other89.8%
Firewall Security Management
 

Featured Reviews

Hoa-Nguyen - PeerSpot reviewer
Implementation supports efficient network management but requires improvement in device handling capacity
The strong points of ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer are many, but I think my favorite feature focuses on the VPN traffic. If I want to manage my policy and optimize it, I find that ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer supports many vendors after Firewall. One aspect I want to improve in ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer is the maximum number of firewalls that can be managed. I learned from the internal support team that one prop server only supports three to five firewalls. I think one prop server can manage a maximum of five because if I have many devices here, the performance of the prop would be very high, considering CPU and RAM usage.
Waleed Aboda - PeerSpot reviewer
Centralized monitoring enhances control while seeking greater flexibility and rapid response
I am still working for Lotus. We work with Palo Alto three series, Panorama, and Firewall Banu, specifically Firewall three series and five series I find this solution valuable for full monitoring, centralized control for reporting, and centralized management. These features are instrumental in…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Healthcare Company
10%
Energy/Utilities Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
11%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise10
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business32
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise47
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer?
The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is a very user-friendly tool compared to other solutions.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer?
The pricing and overall licensing cost of ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer is very cost-effective compared to global competitors.
What needs improvement with ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer?
To improve ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer, they need to implement Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) support for firewalls and switches across their NMS products, as this would significantly save time; ...
What do you like most about Palo Alto Networks Panorama?
The most valuable aspect of Palo Alto Networks Panorama for me is the centralized management of multiple firewalls.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Palo Alto Networks Panorama?
If you go with the cloud-based deployment, it is pretty much affordable. If you go with the physical bare-metal hardware, then it is quite expensive.
What needs improvement with Palo Alto Networks Panorama?
I do see some disadvantages with Panorama. If your staff is not technical enough, you have to be very careful if you have production devices on Panorama because once you push any changes, those get...
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

WFP, NYC.gov, Sony Pictures, Franklin Security Bank, ITC INFOTECH
University of Arkansas, JBG SMITH, Temple University, Telkom Indonesia
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