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Fortinet FortiManager pros and cons

Vendor: Fortinet
4.0 out of 5

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PROS

Fortinet FortiManager significantly reduces deployment time with its zero-touch provisioning feature, allowing installations to be completed in as little as 30 minutes.
It offers centralized management of devices, enabling a streamlined configuration and policy management process across multiple sites.
Fortinet FortiManager enhances network performance through effective traffic segmentation and provides rapid deployment features.
The software supports excellent scalability, allowing management of a large number of devices with ease.
Fortinet FortiManager facilitates centralized management of SD-WAN, policies, and certificates, streamlining operations and reducing errors.

CONS

Implementation of Fortinet FortiManager is complex, requiring comprehensive documentation and improved ease for transferring interfaces between virtual domains.
Fortinet FortiManager exhibits performance issues when handling numerous mobile connections and experiences degradation with log activation.
Fortinet FortiManager's integration with other Fortinet products and third-party solutions requires enhancement for seamless operation.
The management of extensive policy packages on Fortinet FortiManager is resource-intensive, posing challenges when applied to numerous devices.
Fortinet FortiManager faces challenges with pricing and licensing models, often being considered expensive for small to medium-sized organizations.
 

Fortinet FortiManager Pros review quotes

MT
Mar 3, 2020
It would normally take us a handful of days to install one FortiGate instance on one site. But with this technology, zero-touch deployment, we need just one hour or maybe as little as 30 minutes to install one site. It is much more efficient.
it_user1001568 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 19, 2020
The solution is very stable.
Marnilo Cardenas - PeerSpot reviewer
May 30, 2022
The initial setup was straightforward.
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MT
Oct 21, 2024
FortiManager's ability to scale is good.
SudeepMaydeo - PeerSpot reviewer
May 12, 2025
The version upgrade from a single dashboard for all the firewalls in one click is the beauty of Fortinet FortiManager as the most impactful feature in managing our network security.
reviewer1247817 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 3, 2022
Central management system for Fortinet devices that's simple, scalable, and stable, with a straightforward setup.
Eric Verreault - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 30, 2023
I appreciate the ability to connect via SSH through Fortinet FortiManager to the FortiGates I manage. This feature allows me to gather information about the interfaces without having to physically connect to the device. This is a convenient aspect that I find valuable.
Jozef Beliansky - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 13, 2022
Stability is good within the product.
MK
Mar 25, 2020
The most valuable features are the centralized management of the firewalls.
Yati Gharat - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 17, 2022
Technical support is great. When we have sent urgent tickets and they do reply back within fifteen minutes.
 

Fortinet FortiManager Cons review quotes

MT
Mar 3, 2020
Troubleshooting for Fortinet products is more difficult than competing products like Cisco and Palo Alto.
it_user1001568 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 19, 2020
The GUI could be updated. It's not as good as it could be and is something the solution should improve in an upcoming release.
AB
Aug 5, 2025
The user interface can feel clunky, especially for more complex tasks such as managing large-scale policy packages or custom scripts.
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Marnilo Cardenas - PeerSpot reviewer
May 30, 2022
Within the management of some features on FortiManager, specifically the management of user objects used for VPN service, FortiManager is quite weak.
MT
Oct 21, 2024
There are a lot of bugs that need to be fixed, for example, the ZTP.
SudeepMaydeo - PeerSpot reviewer
May 12, 2025
In future updates, I would like to see more customization and AI integration.
reviewer1247817 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 3, 2022
This solution needs more experienced technical support staff. There's nothing special about it compared to other vendors.
Eric Verreault - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 30, 2023
The information extraction through command lines was could improve to some extent. Although there were some command lines available, there were not enough options. For instance, I needed to obtain the management IP address of my two Fortigates, but the Fortinet FortiManager did not provide me with the IP address on the LAN interface. I attempted to find this information through the command line but was unsuccessful. I also searched for articles on the internet, but could not find a solution. This is an aspect that could be improved or potentially there is a method to access this information that I have yet to discover.
Jozef Beliansky - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 13, 2022
I prefer configuring rules and the VPN on the standalone device, not on the manager.
MK
Mar 25, 2020
It's a difficult process to transfer one interface from one virtual domain to another.