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Sophos Cyberoam UTM 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

Sophos Cyberoam UTM
Ranking in Unified Threat Management (UTM)
10th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
86
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Stormshield Network Security
Ranking in Unified Threat Management (UTM)
12th
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 April 2026, in the Unified Threat Management (UTM) category, the mindshare of Sophos Cyberoam UTM is 2.0%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Stormshield Network Security is 4.1%, 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 (%)
Sophos Cyberoam UTM2.0%
Stormshield Network Security4.1%
Other93.9%
Unified Threat Management (UTM)
 

Featured Reviews

Stu Harris - PeerSpot reviewer
Managing Consultant at Affordable IT
Reliable security features have effectively protected against breaches and promote scalable network management
The methodology of the rule sets is perhaps one of the plus points. I think everybody else does it, but the way the rule sets are configured makes it an easily understandable way to manage. One of my presentations demonstrates appropriate and affordable, comprehensive threat protection with centralized management and improved network security. This describes how firewall and VPN functionalities of this product benefit my organization. Protection and identity based security are probably the major selling points, with logging and centralized management. It allows you to identify issues first, and the reporting facilities are there and can be automated. You've got automated reporting that you can set appropriate levels of reporting to management and to the operational team, so they are alerted to what's going on. This describes how Sophos Cyberoam UTM's reporting capability helps in managing our network effectively.
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

"What we had before was a decentralized mechanism in our organization, but after having this product we were able to get the remote locations into the same LAN, control the bandwidth, and take virtual access of those machines to give them support as and when required."
"Previously we tried to go for these large enterprises when we talked about the Sophos Firewall, and when they moved to Cyberoam XG series Firewall they were much more scalable and they're much more robust compared to earlier ones."
"Technical support is excellent."
"The competitive advantages of Sophos Cyberoam UTM is the unified platform."
"It has been working fine. You just turn it on, and it works."
"I like Sophos Cyberoam UTM as a security component or device for organizations. Performance-wise, it's a satisfactory solution, and it works okay. It also has good features."
"The product has helped control bandwidth utilization, as well as enhanced connectivity and security to remote locations."
"The most valuable feature of this product is the threat protection."
"A very robust product."
"Stormshield Network Security is a very stable solution and the solution works perfectly so we never had to contact technical support."
"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 is pretty robust, compared to other products like Fortinet, as you get more security with Stormshield and spend less money."
"I can see what traffic is going on. I can easily block any programs from attacks."
"It's an easy, straightforward management platform to use."
"Our organization's main concern is stability, and this is a stable solution."
"Easily manageable in a variety of environments."
 

Cons

"Sophos VPN connectivity could be improved, as it can be lengthy, and users take longer to connect"
"Our experience with technical support is not good. I didn't understand if there was an issue with the physical device, or if it was a technical issue, or if it was their technical support."
"Maybe network traffic analysis for malware and malicious behavior."
"The dashboard could be improved."
"The VPN needs to be improved."
"When it comes to web filtering and application filtering, it does not contain enough signatures to determine all of the sites that need to be blocked."
"We have had issues with malicious sites and external scans."
"The scalability needs work."
"The technical support for this solution in Poland is not good."
"The SD card could be more secure."
"A more user-friendly interface would be helpful."
"The filtering configuration could be better. We have some difficulties with the filtering configuration and the filter extension. It's not that easy. It's not that straightforward. In the next release, I would like to see a reporting system. Stormshield doesn't have any tutorials on how to do the configuration and things like that. They just have documentation on the website. If you want to configure, for example, Cisco or Fortinet, you can find tutorials on YouTube. They show you how to configure the features, and so on. In Stormshield, there is nothing on social media or the internet on how to configure different things. The lack of documentation or the lack of material makes it difficult for others to adopt this solution."
"Improvement is needed in terms of the technical support of the manufacturer."
"Stormshield Network Security is quite expensive."
"The pricing of this solution needs to be decreased."
"It could be better if it were more user-friendly for us as we dont use it very often even if we never had problems to modify setup when needed."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I am not happy with the pricing, it could be better."
"Cost-wise, Sophos Cyberoam UTM is a good solution. Customers don't collapse upon hearing the price for it. My company pays for the license of Sophos Cyberoam UTM annually."
"The product's pricing is a challenge."
"Sophos Cyberoam UTM is a cost-efficient solution compared to other solutions."
"The solution’s pricing is average. The product is worth the money."
"There is a license required for this solution and we are on a three-year contract. I am satisfied with the price."
"This is a cost-effective solution compared to other vendors, such as Cisco."
"The product’s pricing is expensive."
"The price of this solution and the price of support are ok."
"For mid-sized companies, they sell their appliances for good prices."
"We bought a three-year license, and we renew it whenever it expires. The price could be better. It's always very expensive."
"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."
"The pricing could be better."
"I think the price is good."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Marketing Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
6%
Comms Service Provider
15%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business47
Midsize Enterprise29
Large Enterprise17
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise2
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos Cyberoam UTM?
The price is appropriate, but if you want the real truth, it's actually quite expensive. The annual software licensing is reasonably pricey, with probably about four years' license annual.
What needs improvement with Sophos Cyberoam UTM?
There is room for improvement when it comes to their features and architectures they're trying to implement that they can't directly help with. But by and large, it's actually relatively good. More...
What is your primary use case for Sophos Cyberoam UTM?
I do work with clients that use both Cisco and Sophos products. My work is mostly with firewalls, storages, switches, and routers.
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 solution would be beneficial because currently, if you build a high availability so...
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 Stormshield Network Security, and the official reseller of Stormshield.
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 Stormshield Network Security is also not inexpensive. My overall review rating fo...
 

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Sample Customers

Gulf Corporation for Technology, Maridive & Oil Services, Fidelity Bank, Petra University, Capital FM Kenya, Safari Park Hotel and Casino, Mayfair Casino, Pacific International Lines, Mozambique Ministry of Education, University of Namibia, Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, University of Hawai, New Delhi Municipal Council
ACESUR group, Ministry of Education Oman, Anios Laboratories, Zain, DLM Location
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