No more typing reviews! Try our Samantha, our new voice AI agent.

Sophos Cyberoam UTM vs Stormshield Network Security comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

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

"We used to use Fortinet UTM, but Cyberoam is much better in terms of virus scanning, web filtering and spam filtering."
"There are plenty of features available, such as Full Guard and WAN."
"This is a managed service, which means that the customer does not need to purchase hardware and employ a system integrator to install it."
"It has also increased productivity within the organization because now, fewer people are spending time abusing the network, and are focusing more on their jobs."
"It is more expensive than cheap routers, but it offers a lot of functionality, and that warrants the price."
"The security capabilities are okay."
"The product, itself, doesn't seem to have any bugs or glitches."
"If you know what you are doing it is really straightforward and quite simple to deploy, setup and then go have a drink."
"The features I find most valuable is the backup inspection, the filtering, and the load balancing, and I am also impressed by the antivirus feature that gives us two controls over the viruses - one is from the parameter and one on the endpoint."
"It's an easy, straightforward management platform to use."
"The most valuable features are the IPS, the firewall function, and the price."
"Our organization's main concern is stability, and this is a stable solution."
"The multi-layered security approach of Stormshield Network Security is a good one and has helped with compliance."
"The scalability of the solution is good."
"Ease of use is the best feature of the product."
"A very robust product."
 

Cons

"VPN configuration is not very swift."
"The following could be improved: Web Filtering using wildcards; clarity regarding the firewall rules; granular reporting features."
"There needs to be more documentation that users can access to help them understand the solution or troubleshoot as necessary."
"On-box sandstorm should be available. As of now, it is from their cloud."
"The following could be improved: Web Filtering using wildcards; clarity regarding the firewall rules; granular reporting features."
"There are times when the device gets too hot and begins to misbehave."
"The dashboard could be improved."
"Network visibility is an area in the solution with shortcomings where improvements can be made."
"The filtering configuration could be better. We have some difficulties with the filtering configuration and the filter extension."
"The pricing is increasing, and I would say it is a bit expensive."
"Support is always an issue because they're constantly busy."
"The biggest issue was their support department was not able to help us, then everything stops. This is a no-go area for me."
"Being more cost effective. I went with a pair of Watchguard M300 recently when buying a new firewall cluster for our own use because it was way cheaper than NetASQ/Stormshield N700 while being faster, and it offers true multi-master firewall clustering if needed."
"I don’t recommend this product at all."
"The SD card could be more secure."
"It could be better if it were more user-friendly. It's too complicated for us to use it. The price could be better as well."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Prices are very high."
"The solution's pricing is good since it is neither too high nor too low"
"It’s value for the money. It’s functionally competitive with higher priced alternative brands."
"It is a cheap firewall. We are not paying for any license."
"The product is reasonably priced."
"Cyberoam's pricing depends on the services you subscribe for. Most firewalls right now, especially UTM, focus on services and stagger all the services. If you want a particular service, you pay for it."
"It's not an expensive product."
"Although it's not a very cheap solution, Sophos Cyberoam UTM is in a good price range considering its feature set."
"We chose Stormshield for its price, as the Azure firewall was too expensive."
"I think the price is good."
"The price of this solution and the price of support are ok."
"The pricing could be better."
"The SN200 series costs between $500 USD and $600 USD per year, whereas the SN700 series costs approximately $1,000 annually."
"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."
report
Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Unified Threat Management (UTM) solutions are best for your needs.
886,426 professionals have used our research since 2012.
 

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 advice do you have for others considering Stormshield Network Security?
The tool is like a firewall and works well. I don't have any issue with it. I rate it an eight out of ten.
 

Also Known As

No data available
NETASQ Firewalls
 

Overview

 

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
Find out what your peers are saying about Sophos Cyberoam UTM vs. Stormshield Network Security and other solutions. Updated: April 2026.
886,426 professionals have used our research since 2012.