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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.3% of reviews)
Enterprise (53.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
AlgoSec
Star Rating
(196)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about AlgoSecF5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM)
Star Rating
(15)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (53.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM)Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM) excels in its robust security features, particularly the Advanced DDoS Protection, which reviewers say provides a strong defense against large-scale attacks. In contrast, AlgoSec is praised for its comprehensive visibility and policy management capabilities, with users mentioning that its Firewall Policy Management feature simplifies complex rule sets.
- Reviewers mention that F5 BIG-IP AFM has a steeper learning curve, reflected in its Ease of Setup score of 7.2, while AlgoSec's user-friendly interface and setup process, scoring 8.1, make it more accessible for teams with limited experience.
- Users on G2 highlight that F5 BIG-IP AFM's Quality of Support is rated higher at 8.5, with many reviewers appreciating the responsiveness and expertise of the support team. However, AlgoSec users report that while support is good, it does not consistently match the level of F5's service.
- Reviewers say that F5 BIG-IP AFM meets requirements effectively with a score of 8.8, particularly for enterprises needing advanced security features. Conversely, AlgoSec, with a score of 8.4, is noted for its strong compliance and auditing capabilities, which are essential for organizations focused on regulatory requirements.
- Users report that F5 BIG-IP AFM shines in its product direction, scoring 7.9, with many mentioning that the roadmap includes exciting new features. However, AlgoSec outperforms in this area with a score of 8.7, as users appreciate its commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in network security management.
- G2 users mention that while both products cater to the enterprise market, F5 BIG-IP AFM has a slight edge in terms of market share, with 53.3% of reviews coming from enterprise users, compared to AlgoSec's 49.7%. This indicates a strong reputation among larger organizations for F5's advanced capabilities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AlgoSec
No pricing availableF5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM)
No pricing availableFree Trial
AlgoSec
No trial information availableF5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM)
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
134
8.8
11
Ease of Use
8.5
135
8.3
10
Ease of Setup
8.0
117
7.2
6
Ease of Admin
8.3
110
8.1
6
Quality of Support
8.1
127
8.5
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
107
8.1
6
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
117
7.9
11
Features by Category
Management
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Operations
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Security Controls
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Administration
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Protection
7.5
6
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
Network Maintenance
9.0
89
Not enough data
8.8
88
Not enough data
8.5
89
Not enough data
Network Management
8.3
84
Not enough data
8.8
86
Not enough data
8.5
89
Not enough data
8.3
86
Not enough data
Network Monitoring
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
83
Not enough data
8.4
81
Not enough data
Security
8.0
9
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
Compliance
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
Administration
7.3
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
Configuration
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
Visibility
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Vulnerability Management
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
25
Not enough data
7.8
23
Not enough data
7.8
25
Not enough data
Enforcement
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.1
26
Not enough data
7.8
24
Not enough data
8.1
24
Not enough data
Visibility
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
7.5
24
Not enough data
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Artificial Intelligence - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)
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Cloud Configuration Management - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)
Not enough data
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Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
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Security
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Identity
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AlgoSec and F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM) are categorized as Network Security Policy Management (NSPM)
Unique Categories
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM) has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AlgoSec
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer & Network Security
24.3%
Information Technology and Services
19.3%
Banking
8.3%
Telecommunications
6.6%
Financial Services
5.0%
Other
36.5%
Computer Networking
13.3%
Translation and Localization
6.7%
Retail
6.7%
Public Relations and Communications
6.7%
Internet
6.7%
Other
60.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is AlgoSec used for?
2 Comments
EE
To sum up Analyzing the firewalls; harden the ruleset and configuration.
Access analyze and gap analysisRead more
How much reliable is this solution?
1 Comment
EE
So far, I couldn't faced with a problem according to the recommendations provided by Algosec. So, I can consider it is really reliableRead more
comparison with other cloud compliance solutions
1 Comment
CC
AlgoSec provides Firewall policy management. It has three products which are AlgoSec Firewall analyser, AlgoSec Fireflow and AlgoSec Businessflow. These...Read more
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM) has no discussions with answers
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