# Arista NG Firewall vs Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Comparison

| | Arista NG Firewall | Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 17 | 35 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (58.8% of reviews) | Mid-Market (37.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Arista NG Firewall

**Not enough data**

### Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)

Pros:
- Control (1 reviews)
- Performance Speed (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Configuration (1 reviews)
- Expertise Required (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Arista NG Firewall | Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.6 (12 reviews) | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (12 reviews) | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.5 (11 reviews) | 7.7 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.4 (11 reviews) | 8.3 (15 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.8 (10 reviews) | 7.8 (22 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.8 (10 reviews) | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 9.4 (18 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Arista NG Firewall

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Arista NG Firewall** | N/A | N/A |
| **Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)** | 8.3/10 | 10 |

#### Prevention

| Feature | Arista NG Firewall | Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Intrusion Prevention** | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Security hardening** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Data Protection** | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 

#### Detection

| Feature | Arista NG Firewall | Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Intrusion Detection** | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 
| **Security Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Anti-Malware / Malware Detection** | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Arista NG Firewall | Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 
| **Administration Console -** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Arista NG Firewall | Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)

| Feature | Arista NG Firewall | Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Network Security Policy Management (NSPM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Arista NG Firewall** | 9.3/10 | 5 |
| **Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Network Maintenance

| Feature | Arista NG Firewall | Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Policy Optimization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Analysis** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Network Management

| Feature | Arista NG Firewall | Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Network Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Console** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Network Monitoring

| Feature | Arista NG Firewall | Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Network Monitoring** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Firewall Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Arista NG Firewall** | 8.9/10 | 7 |
| **Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)** | 8.8/10 | 14 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Arista NG Firewall | Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Policy Management** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 
| **Logging and Reporting** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 
| **Application Gateway** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 
| **Concurrent Sessions** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Firewall Software

| Feature | Arista NG Firewall | Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Arista NG Firewall | Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Private Network (VPN)** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **Antivirus** | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 
| **URL Filtering** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **Availability** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Arista NG Firewall | Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Load Balancing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 
| **Continuous Analysis** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 
| **Intrusion Prevention** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 
| **Intrusion Detection** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Arista NG Firewall | Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Artificial Intelligence - Firewall

| Feature | Arista NG Firewall | Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Firewall Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/firewall-software)

**Unique to Arista NG Firewall (1):** [Network Security Policy Management (NSPM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-security-policy-management-nspm)

**Unique to Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) (1):** [Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/intrusion-detection-and-prevention-systems-idps)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Arista NG Firewall | Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 58.8% | 34.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 41.2% | 37.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0% | 28.1% | 

### By Industry

#### Arista NG Firewall

- **Education Management:** 17.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 11.8%
- **Wholesale:** 5.9%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 5.9%
- **Plastics:** 5.9%
- **Medical Practice:** 5.9%
- **Insurance:** 5.9%
- **Higher Education:** 5.9%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 5.9%
- **Government Administration:** 5.9%
- **Other:** 23.5%

#### Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 12.5%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 6.3%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 6.3%
- **Government Administration:** 6.3%
- **Computer Software:** 6.3%
- **Accounting:** 3.1%
- **Automotive:** 3.1%
- **Defense & Space:** 3.1%
- **Education Management:** 3.1%
- **Other:** 28.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Arista NG Firewall

- [Sophos Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (850 reviews)
- [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (326 reviews)
- [FortiGate-VM NGFW](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (230 reviews)
- [WatchGuard Network Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-network-security/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (267 reviews)
- [SonicWall Next Generation Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sonicwall-next-generation-firewall/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (153 reviews)
- [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (590 reviews)
- [Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (172 reviews)
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- [Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-cloud-firewall-formerly-cloudguard-network-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (290 reviews)

### Alternatives to Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)

- [Sophos Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (850 reviews)
- [Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (172 reviews)
- [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (590 reviews)
- [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (326 reviews)
- [ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/threatlocker-zero-trust-platform/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (478 reviews)
- [FortiGate-VM NGFW](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (230 reviews)
- [Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-cloud-firewall-formerly-cloudguard-network-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (290 reviews)
- [WatchGuard Network Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-network-security/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (267 reviews)
- [SonicWall Next Generation Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sonicwall-next-generation-firewall/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (153 reviews)
- [FortiGate IPS](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-ips/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (14 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Arista NG Firewall

No discussions available for this product.

### Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)

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