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Sangfor NGAF vs SonicWall TZ comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 25, 2026

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

Categories and Ranking

Sangfor NGAF
Ranking in Firewalls
28th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SonicWall TZ
Ranking in Firewalls
16th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
86
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Firewalls category, the mindshare of Sangfor NGAF is 1.2%, down from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SonicWall TZ is 1.7%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Firewalls Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SonicWall TZ1.7%
Sangfor NGAF1.2%
Other97.1%
Firewalls
 

Featured Reviews

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…
Ashutosh Jha - PeerSpot reviewer
Project engineer at IT Solution india private limited
Advanced security filters have blocked threats and protect our users’ web and application access
SonicWall TZ gives us multiple features, such as Content Filter, Application Filter, ATP, IPS policy, Geo-Filter, Botnet filter, and many more. I use Content Filter with SonicWall TZ most of the time because we need to create a policy on behalf of the content filter to track who is using what. If we want to block any types of websites for any specific user, we can do it from the firewall. SonicWall TZ has multiple features, such as Application Filter as well. SonicWall TZ has impacted our organization positively because it stops all threats. If any types of malware signature or any types of bad behavior malware appear, it prevents them.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product is very fast and reliable."
"The level of support provided to local companies is good. They transform their application control and other settings according to that country."
"We are Sangfor Gold partners and I'd recommend this solution for the SMB market, as it is cost-effective and reliable."
"The absolute best part of Sangfor NGAF is their support; it's a 24/7 support channel, and the last time I requested their assistance I got a reply within three minutes and they helped solve the problem immediately."
"It offers application control features."
"The VPN connectivity feature is really nice."
"So far, the performance and reliability of the product have supported our company's critical network traffic."
"In terms of the most valuable features, the IPS report is quick and updated, and performance is also valuable."
"I like to think that the TZ series has the best bang for the buck, full of features and options that you need to control security without breaking the bank."
"The solution is stable."
"It is very stable with no issues. The firewall's been up for the past 35 days non-stop. It's performed great. It has performed as it should perform."
"Its user interface and simplicity are the most favorite parts for our clients. They find it stable and easy to use. Its performance is also good."
"The installation is straightforward and took approximately 30 minutes."
"It's a very cost-effective solution."
"Access restriction and IP whitelisting are the most valuable features."
"The features that we have found most valuable in SonicWall TZ are the intrusion and brute force attack prevention."
 

Cons

"I think the GUI needs to be improved, there are a lot of areas where the panes do not make sense."
"The solution should be able to work in a hybrid setup."
"Scalability for any network device is not very easy in terms of vertical scalability."
"The support for YouTube or the Internet is not enough."
"It would be ideal if the solution offered SD-WAN capabilities."
"I feel Sangfor should follow the hierarchy and close deals via resellers instead of closing it all with their own team."
"Our experience with its customer support was quite challenging."
"We have deployed many firewalls and have faced two or three faulty devices that we have to replace over a year because their power supply was faulty."
"The VPN license should be improved by providing more free SSL VPN licenses."
"There was one complaint I always had in the past. Years ago, you always had to enable the device; you had to go online to enable the device, and that was always a thing in my mind: "Well, why do I have to do that? Why do I have to go outside of my network just to do that?""
"The marketing of SonicWall has to be increased. Currently, when it comes to firewalls, most people go for Cisco and Palo Alto. SonicWall should improve its marketing and branding policies to increase sales. Other than that, it is good."
"I would probably say their GSM or their Sonic Analyzer could be improved. I have always found it difficult to manage and not very intuitive."
"The small business line has less PPS throughput and that's what you're going to lose on when you use WatchGuard."
"There can be an improvement in analysis and reporting. We need enhancement on the reporting side."
"It needs more robust self-help documentation along with examples and things to watch out for."
"Pricing could be lowered slightly."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price falls in the mid-range, neither exceptionally low nor high."
"For over 2000 users, the cost is around 5000 to 6000 USD. If you want a web application firewall, you have to purchase an additional license for it."
"For four to five physical appliances for a licensed firewall, it costs approximately $4,000."
"It costs about 8 to 10 thousand dollars per year for 500 users, standard licensing fees included."
"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."
"The product is very cost-effective compared to other brands or vendors."
"It is one of the cheapest tools in the market."
"Sangfor is cheaper than competing vendors."
"It comes to a range between five hundred to seven hundred dollars."
"The price is fair."
"Licensing costs have been around $2,000. There are no other costs above the standard licensing fees."
"The firewall with the servers costs about 80 pounds a month. We get the device, and it is replaced every two or three years."
"Customers are required to pay for a yearly subscription."
"There are a few features that are licensed and there should be more that are licensed. The price of the solution is midrange compared to others, I have not had anyone complain."
"I give the price an eight out of ten."
"Getting licenses in our country, Ghana, is not easy. Though, once we have them, adding them is quick (about a day)."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
13%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Construction Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Outsourcing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business15
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise10
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business65
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise13
 

Questions from the Community

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...
Would you choose Fortinet Fortigate or Sonicwall TZ?
I’ll say it depends on your needs. Fortinet FortiGate and SonicWall TZ are both next-gen firewalls (NGFW) with similar basic features. However, Fortinet offers more performance, scalability, and in...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SonicWall TZ?
The price is normal. It is a nominal cost for an SMB TZ used for SMB businesses. However, more licenses are required to purchase the perpetual license for SSL VPN and Global VPN. Only one SSL VPN a...
What needs improvement with SonicWall TZ?
I assess the machine learning capabilities of SonicWall TZ in proactive threat detection to not be at the level of other vendors such as Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, and Check Point. It is somewhe...
 

Also Known As

Sangfor NGAF Firewall Platform
Dell SonicWALL TZ
 

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Sample Customers

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