Sangfor NGAF vs SonicWall TZ comparison

Sangfor and SonicWall are both solutions in the Firewalls category. Sangfor is ranked #19 with an average rating of 7.9, while SonicWall is ranked #18 with an average rating of 9.3. Sangfor holds a 1.3% mindshare in Firewalls, compared to SonicWall’s 3.0% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Sangfor users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of SonicWall users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 6, 2025

SonicWall TZ and Sangfor NGAF are competitors in the network security appliance market. Based on the comparison of features, SonicWall TZ holds an advantage with its extensive security capabilities and ease of integration.

Features: SonicWall TZ is known for ease of configuration, extensive security features, and user-friendly management. It can easily handle various VPN setups and integrates smoothly into networks, boasting robust threat detection with deep packet inspection. In comparison, Sangfor NGAF is recognized for its powerful application control, offering advanced monitoring and comprehensive security features, all at an affordable price.

Room for Improvement: SonicWall TZ could enhance its mail security, application detection, and reporting tools. Its support and licensing model needs reconsideration to reduce additional purchases for vital features. Sangfor NGAF should work on better reporting, minimize multiple licenses dependency, and simplify deployment processes.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SonicWall TZ typically supports on-premises deployment with varied reviews on technical support; some find it effective, while others note slow responses. Sangfor NGAF offers on-premises and hybrid options, with users finding it easy to deploy and manage despite some interface challenges. Customer service is proactive, though some desire more localized support.

Pricing and ROI: SonicWall TZ offers competitive pricing with a yearly license model and is considered a valuable investment for its security features. Sangfor NGAF is noted for its cost-effectiveness, providing significant savings with lower costs than competitors, though maintenance can increase expenses.

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Fortinet FortiGate

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Firewalls category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiGate is 21.4%, up from 17.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sangfor NGAF is 1.3%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SonicWall TZ is 3.0%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Jorge Martínez

Presales Engineer at Sencinet

Offers good SD-WAN capabilities and integrates easily with Fortinet devices

I am not part of the initial setup or deployment process since I work in presales. The setup or deployment is quite easy, as you can do a one-touch deployment that automatically connects to the FortiManager cloud when you connect it to a broadband or dynamic IP, allowing you to start the configuration from that point. We usually sell it for on-premises setups. It's on the cloud only when the client has virtual machines or their own service. Sometimes they have a service on the cloud like AWS, but it's more difficult to sell now because AWS has an e-commerce option where you can buy FortiGate directly. The only thing you need is someone to manage and configure.

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Zaid Farooqui

CIO at Indus Motor Company

Enhanced threat detection with integrated security features and good support

We are using application firewalling, WAF, and SD-WAN. The capabilities are mostly within the box. For example, you will get web application firewall WAF as part and parcel of this. SD-WAN is also bundled. It integrates with their SIEM and SOAR solutions very nicely. Lastly, the pricing point is very cost-efficient as well.

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Rias Majeed

CTO at Exceed NetSec LLC

Robust VPN integration stands out despite needing enhanced vendor compatibility

The integrated VPN functionality is working well with the global VPN client, which is a fast client, though it comes at a cost. SonicWall TZ is functional depending on the service level taken by the user. For SMB segments, SonicWall performs well. Despite lacking certain features, it is still considered a good product. The appliance itself is functional and stable, offering integrated solutions.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We use the filtering feature the most. It has filtering and inbuilt securities. We can create customized rules to define which users can access a particular type of site. We can create policies inside the firewall."

"The most valuable feature of the solution revolves around SSL VPN."

"Customers want to load balance more than eight lines or six internet lines. FortiGate is the only solution that can accomplish this."

"The most valuable feature of FortiGate is FortiView which provides proactive monitoring."

"The multi-tenancy feature is most valuable. It integrates very well with FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer."

"With FortiClient, you can easily connect when you are home, check out what you want to do, and connect to your network when you are not at work. You can switch on servers and you can check what is wrong."

"I think that the UTM features are the most value, as it truly protects my infrastructure."

"The SD-WAN feature of Fortinet FortiGate has been most impactful in maintaining our network's integrity."

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"Particularly good in the DPI where we can inspect inbound and outbound traffic."

"It is a stable solution."

"The most valuable features are the WAN optimization, the internet access gateway (IAG), and the central console, which allows us to implement on their firewall."

"It enables us to not only detect but also prevent various types of incoming threats, allowing us to take appropriate corrective actions and exercise control over the network."

"Sangfor NGAF specializes in ransomware detection and helps to protect our network from ransomware threats and malware."

"In our hospital, Sangfor NGAF works well for us in terms of ensuring confidentiality and availability, which are crucial in the healthcare industry."

"The VPN connectivity feature is really nice."

"The top functionality is the reporting feature."

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"The feature we found most valuable in SonicWall TZ is that it is user-friendly for an administrator."

"The product is easy to deploy."

"I find the security we are able to do with the policies to be valuable. The monitoring is valuable as well."

"The most valuable feature is the user-friendly navigation."

"The solution is priced fairly and competitively."

"The VPN is quite useful for us, as well as the ATP."

"Good site categorization and application controls."

"The stability is very nice."

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Cons

"At first glance, the interface for the device is very confusing."

"We were not able to build a full-mesh VPN; however, I am not sure if this was the fault of Fortinet FortiGate."

"The security of Fortinet FortiGate could improve."

"In my case, the 101F is not scalable. I faced problems with scalability related to memory. When we hit 100% memory usage, it stops the internet connection, so we need to control the traffic. We cannot increase the memory."

"It would be a benefit if Fortinet would release a one-stop solution that is better integrated with other products and an automated emergency response system."

"The setup is pretty complex and not easy to implement."

"For Fortinet FortiGate, their code development would definitely be something they need to improve on to reduce vulnerabilities that need to be patched."

"Technical support is good but the response time could be faster."

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"Sangfor NGAF could improve by refining its application control policies, especially in addressing challenges with certain types of applications."

"The interface and user experience are horrible."

"An area for improvement would be the number of ports defined on the box. In the next release, I would like them to develop their provisioning stage of enrolling end devices."

"The tool is expensive."

"The reporting and log management could be improved."

"Sangfor NGAF could improve the policies and default criteria. They could be much better."

"Lacks consistency in terms of filtering certain websites and applications."

"The firewall system needs gradual improvements because there are more threats and challenges every day."

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"It could probably be more user-friendly, and it could be more scalable with releases and subscriptions."

"I would like them to make the interface a little bit easier to use so you can find out where in the heck you're going instead of having to go to 15 different places to get something installed."

"SonicWall should incorporate dynamic DNS services to eliminate the need for third-party solutions, particularly for environments using dynamic IP addresses."

"In terms of what needs to be improved, I would say better load balancing and data filtering."

"Pricing could be lowered slightly."

"We encounter issues while generating new reports."

"They should consider working a bit more on their ransomware application."

"Getting support can be slow."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of FortiGate is reasonable as I plan to buy new switches. The initial gadgets are already booted, and the pricing seems normal on the market. As for additional costs, I haven't subscribed to many extra features, so I'm only using what I need. Last year, I renewed the support for three years, which can sometimes be expensive but depends on the security benefits and how it helps us."

"We saved a bundle by not needing all the past appliances from an NGFW."

"FortiGate's pricing falls within the mid-range when compared to other leading firewall solutions."

"They need to be competitive with other solutions."

"The price of Fortinet FortiGate is reasonable."

"It's very competitive."

"For our organization, the licensing costs are approximately $7,000 per year."

"The price of Fortinet FortiGate is affordable. Most of our customers are on a three-year license to use the solution. All the features and support are included in the price."

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"It is one of the cheapest tools in the market."

"Sangfor NGAF is a cheaply priced product, especially if I consider the previous product that was used in my company."

"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."

"When it comes to the price of firewall solutions, Sangfor NGAF takes the cake."

"For four to five physical appliances for a licensed firewall, it costs approximately $4,000."

"The solution has a TCO that is 32% to 50% less than Sophos, Fortinet, and SonicWall."

"It costs about 8 to 10 thousand dollars per year for 500 users, standard licensing fees included."

"The price falls in the mid-range, neither exceptionally low nor high."

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"SonicWall has authorized distributors in our country. They have about two or three distributors in the country, so it makes it a bit easier. What we do is to request a quotation from these distributors, then we do a value for money analysis and see which one of them is giving us a competitive price."

"The product pricing is relatively good, compared to other products, including the licenses."

"It is highly priced and has a slow performance compared to other firewalls."

"The product is not expensive, but it is not cheap."

"It is an expensive solution compared to one of its competitors."

"The price could be better for us in Bolivia."

"The price is fair for the solution for the quality you receive."

"It is a bit expensive. We have to purchase the license and the reporting part separately, which makes it a bit pricey. This is the main reason why we have thought of moving to another firewall. It would be good if they combine both of these."

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Top Industries

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Educational Organization

15%

Computer Software Company

15%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Educational Organization

Computer Software Company

18%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sangfor NGAF?

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What needs improvement with Sangfor NGAF?

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The most valuable feature of SonicWall TZ is the double authentication, where it asks for one password and again asks...

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Compared 16% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Compared 2% of the time

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Compared 17% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Also Known As

FortiGate 60b, FortiGate 60c, FortiGate 80c, FortiGate 50b, FortiGate 200b, FortiGate 110c, FortiGate, Fortinet Firewall

Sangfor NGAF Firewall Platform

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Overview

Fortinet FortiGate offers comprehensive network security and firewall protection across multiple locations. It effectively manages data traffic and secures environments with features like VPN, intrusion prevention, and UTM controls.

Organizations rely on Fortinet FortiGate for its robust integration with advanced security policies, ensuring significant protection for enterprises, cloud environments, and educational sectors. It facilitates network segmentation, application-level security, and authentication management, securing communication within and between locations such as branches and data centers. Its efficient SD-WAN and UTM features enable streamlined data management and enhanced threat protection capabilities. Users appreciate its centralized management, facilitating seamless operations across diverse environments.

What are the key features of Fortinet FortiGate?

VPN Capabilities: Ensure secure remote access for users and seamless site-to-site connections.
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS): Detect and prevent security threats and vulnerabilities.
Advanced Firewall: Offers robust firewalling with application control and web filtering.
SD-WAN: Optimizes application performance and enhances bandwidth management.
SSL VPN: Provides reliable and secure access for remote workers.

What benefits should users expect from Fortinet FortiGate?

High-performance Security: Delivers effective threat mitigation with high availability.
Centralized Management: Simplifies network operations with cloud-based management tools.
Detailed Analytics: Provides comprehensive insights into network activity and security threats.
Load Balancing: Ensures optimal resource distribution and traffic management.

Fortinet FortiGate is crucial in sectors like education, offering robust networks for secure data flow between campuses and facilitating remote learning. In enterprise environments, it allows efficient management of application traffic and security across multiple branches, while in the cloud, it seamlessly integrates with diverse platforms to enhance security infrastructure.

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Sangfor Next Generation Firewall (also known as NGAF) is a converged security solution providing protection against advanced threat, malware, viruses, ransomware and web-based attacks using integrated security features like firewall, IPS, anti-virus, anti-malware, APT, URL filtering, Cloud Sandbox, and WAF. As the world's first AI-enabled and fully integrated Next Generation Firewall & Web Application Firewall (WAF), NGAF offering the security visibility, real-time detection and response, simplified operation and maintenance and high-performance application layer security needed to operate an enterprise network in total security. Tested and proven to provide cutting-edge network security by ICSA Labs and endorsed by Gartner Inc., NGAF harnesses the power of Sangfor’s Neural-X threat intelligence and analytics platform and Engine Zero’s innovative malware detection to provide next-generation protection for today’s enterprise.

Sangfor

The secure, sophisticated SonicWALL TZ is widely deployed at small businesses, retail, government, remote sites and branch offices. It combines high-performance intrusion prevention, malware blocking, content/URL filtering and application control.

SonicWall

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

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

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