SonicWall NSSP vs SonicWall TZ comparison

SonicWall NSSP and SonicWall TZ are both solutions in the Firewalls category. SonicWall NSSP is ranked #38 with an average rating of 7.3, while SonicWall TZ is ranked #18 with an average rating of 9.3. SonicWall NSSP holds a 0.1% mindshare in Firewalls, compared to SonicWall TZ’s 3.0% mindshare. Additionally, 83% of SonicWall NSSP users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of SonicWall TZ users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 6, 2025

SonicWall TZ and SonicWall NSSP compete in the network security category, offering comprehensive protection solutions. SonicWall NSSP seems to have an upper hand due to its advanced high availability and scalability features, which are ideal for larger enterprises.

Features: SonicWall TZ is appreciated for its ease of setup, user-friendly management, and effective security features such as firewall policies, VPN capabilities, and content filtering. SonicWall NSSP, on the other hand, excels in high availability, scalability, and advanced protection features which provide enhanced security and support for larger enterprises.

Room for Improvement: SonicWall TZ could improve its user interface design, configuration intuitiveness, and reporting capabilities. Users also indicate a need for more features in its standard license and better support services. SonicWall NSSP users highlight a demand for improved phishing protection, advanced reporting analytics, and platform integrations. Both products would benefit from more robust support options; the NSSP's complexity requires more comprehensive documentation and user assistance.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both SonicWall TZ and NSSP are primarily deployed on-premises, with TZ offering hybrid cloud options. User experiences with support vary, with some reporting positive interactions and others facing long wait times and language barriers. Despite these challenges, SonicWall support is generally regarded as knowledgeable, though reliability can be inconsistent during urgent situations.

Pricing and ROI: SonicWall TZ is noted for its cost-effectiveness and competitive pricing, offering a good return on investment for small to medium enterprises. Users find its a la carte pricing model beneficial, though multiple licenses may increase costs. SonicWall NSSP, while priced higher, provides better value in high-availability scenarios, with users appreciating the advanced features and security capabilities that justify its cost and lead to a positive ROI.

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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 SonicWall NSSP is 0.1%, up from 0.0% 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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Lenin Christopher

Director at Techfruits

Enhanced security with advanced threat protection and superior support

We serve as an integrator for SonicWall, deploying this solution for customers in the media and entertainment, banking, and finance sectors. We use SonicWall to protect their environments against digital attacks SonicWall has helped us deliver security solutions effectively, particularly in…

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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

"The payment function for applications is good."

"Some of the key features of the solution is that it has good reporting, you can receive many details from the connection, for example, clients and website information."

"Its usability is good. We can easily navigate the system, and we have a very good user experience."

"There are lots of features and most of them are deployed for internet security. Users are protected if they accidentally go to some malicious sites."

"The most valuable feature is the interface, which is very user friendly. We are utilizing most of the features, like content filtering. The firewall is powerful."

"There is a tool called FSSO, which is a single sign-on user ID agent that works perfectly."

"The main benefit is the grouping of our security monitoring."

"This version is stable. I don't have any issues with this solution, in our environment, it works well."

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"The VPN functionality is really good. Overall, the whole device is very easy to manage. The software that comes with it is also good."

"It has been delivering results efficiently. Its configurations and updates have been easy. It is also user-friendly."

"The product's most valuable features are simplicity and comprehensive protection capabilities, including load balancing, IPS, antivirus, and web filtering."

"The solution's pricing is good."

"SonicWall NSSP is stable and scalable too."

"I like the filtering feature, which provides easy access. The SSL certification feature is also nice. The solution enhanced our security posture."

"SonicWall has helped us deliver security solutions effectively, particularly in threat prevention and content filtering."

"The solution is stable."

"The solution boasts good performance and is easy to use."

"With the main firewall routing there, we can do connectivity point-to-point. On the low bandwidth we can connect in all the branches with my corporate office."

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

"It's been very easy to implement and deploy."

"It does what it says it is going to do."

"The technical support is prompt, often resolving issues quickly through remote sessions."

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

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Cons

"Fortinet could improve the windows opener or the virtual IP solutions for opening windows. The virtual IP settings need improvement as firewalls are trending in new development directions."

"It is very expensive, and their support is not very good. I hope that their technical support will be better in the future."

"There is a lot of improvement needed with SSL-VPN."

"I think they need to improve more in order to be a competitor with the leaders of the field."

"Application management can be improved."

"With the standard support subscription, if the device goes down, the customer has to first ship the box, and then Fortinet sends the replacement. With the higher support, the customer has to ship the device after they have the replacement. It would be better for customers to get immediate replacements even with a standard subscription."

"The security of Fortinet FortiGate could improve."

"It should provide better visibility over the network and more information in the form of reports for the end users. Its installation should also be easier."

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"The solution's stability and scalability also need improvement."

"The product needs improvement for phishing emails."

"The platform could benefit from an improved marketing strategy."

"The EDR and XDR capabilities of SonicWall need to be improved."

"The user interface, the GUI, could be improved."

"No security product is foolproof against hackers, intruders, and other such things. As a security product, they have to keep pace in terms of protection from new hackers and intruders."

"Its reporting functions can be improved. It has decent reporting, but you got to pay a lot more money for it. That's where it begins to fall apart. It comes with minimal zero reporting unless you buy some extra modules. With those extra modules, you can get all the data, but it takes a while to put together what you need for your customer. It is for technical people, but there is no executive summary of the reporting."

"The log analyzer in SonicWall TZ is something that they need to improve upon."

"I would like to see a SonicWall integration with the DLP tool, this would be interesting. Data Loss Prevention integration."

"We have experienced some issues with SonicWall TZ and they are lacking some advanced features other vendors have."

"Sonic Analyzer could be improved. It's difficult to manage and not very intuitive."

"The technical support has room for improvement."

"There is still room for improvement, and it's not advisable even if the organization has grown."

"SonicWall TZ could benefit from newer technology. That is why I am looking to upgrade and researching other solutions."

"There is a point I don't like about SonicWall in the past and now. Most of the destinations we look at when we're detecting some user using too much bandwidth or something like that, SonicWall just gave us destination IP address, instead of the full qualified domain name. I think that's the most important part that is still missing. I think that's the most important for us."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's expensive, but compared to the competition it's okay."

"Pricing for this product is comparatively lower than other products. It's an affordable solution, but when expanding the number of users, they'll ask you to replace the model, so that's an added cost."

"It is too expensive for us. My organization is very small, and we have a total of ten users. We have three internal users and seven external users. The FortiGate 100D series is too expensive for renewing the licenses."

"The pricing for the product is alright."

"The license is yearly. We pay for the top end. It's called 360."

"Here in Brazil, we're going through difficult economic times and the tax on the dollar is high. All the solutions from minor competitors are growing in the market. The prices have come more competitive."

"There is a subscription-based model to use Fortinet FortiGate. We pay annually for the solution along with the support. If you want to have all the updates, and security patches you will need to renew your support."

"The pricing depends on the FortiGate model we are using, ranging from $3,000 to $20,000 US dollars."

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"You got to buy some VPN licenses, and there might be a $40 to $50 one-time license fee per current user. There are different layers. They have several different levels of event security software and depending on the model, it seems to come out to be $1 to $2 a day. So, if you bought a three-year license, it is going to be anywhere from $900 to $1800 depending on the bundle and model that you buy."

"The pricing is cheap, and that's where, you know, the some of the organization goes for the SonicWall."

"The setup costs and licensing are reasonable, and the solution provides good value for its features."

"For SonicWall NSSP high availability, active/passive, you need to buy one license, and so you get much more value for money."

"I rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten."

"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."

"You need to purchase multiple licenses to manage multiple devices which is cost-prohibitive for the value you would receive."

"The price is fair."

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

"The price of SonicWall TZ is good for medium-sized companies."

"We have to pay yearly. Its licensing can be improved, and they should provide more features, such as AV, email filtering, and so on with the basic subscription."

"It comes to a range between five hundred to seven hundred dollars."

"I give the price an eight out of ten."

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Top Industries

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Educational Organization

16%

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15%

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Also Known As

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

SonicWall Network Security Services 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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The SonicWall Network Security services platform (NSsp) 12000 series takes a modern approach to threat detection and prevention by combining cloud intelligence with appliance-based protection in a scalable, high-speed platform.

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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.

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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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