# Azure Firewall vs Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv) Comparison

| | Azure Firewall | Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 31 | 93 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (48.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (43.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Azure Firewall

Pros:
- Security Protection (2 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)

Cons:
- High System Requirements (1 reviews)
- Slow Performance (1 reviews)

### Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)

Pros:
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)
- Easy Management (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Coding (1 reviews)
- Complex Configuration (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Azure Firewall | Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv) | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (22 reviews) | 8.8 (83 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 8.1 (82 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 7.4 (51 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 7.7 (49 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (21 reviews) | 9.1 (74 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 8.8 (47 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.8 (21 reviews) | 7.5 (83 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Azure Firewall

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)

#### 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Firewall** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)** | 9.5/10 | 6 |

#### Prevention

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Intrusion Prevention** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Security hardening** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Data Protection** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 

#### Detection

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Intrusion Detection** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Security Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anti-Malware / Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Administration Console -** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv) | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Firewall Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Firewall** | 8.9/10 | 15 |
| **Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)** | 9.3/10 | 16 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Policy Management** | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 
| **Logging and Reporting** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 9.6 (12 reviews) | 
| **Application Gateway** | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 
| **Concurrent Sessions** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Firewall Software

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Private Network (VPN)** | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 9.6 (13 reviews) | 
| **Antivirus** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 9.3 (12 reviews) | 
| **URL Filtering** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 9.4 (12 reviews) | 
| **Availability** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Load Balancing** | 9.4 (14 reviews) | 9.2 (10 reviews) | 
| **Continuous Analysis** | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 9.2 (12 reviews) | 
| **Intrusion Prevention** | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 9.5 (13 reviews) | 
| **Intrusion Detection** | 8.0 (14 reviews) | 9.4 (12 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv) | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Artificial Intelligence - Firewall

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv) | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AWS Marketplace

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Firewall** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace

| Feature | Azure Firewall | Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 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 Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv) (2):** [AWS Marketplace Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/aws-marketplace), [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 | Azure Firewall | Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 24.0% | 13.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 48.0% | 43.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 28.0% | 42.7% | 

### By Industry

#### Azure Firewall

- **Information Technology and Services:** 40.0%
- **Computer Networking:** 8.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 8.0%
- **Medical Practice:** 4.0%
- **Market Research:** 4.0%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.0%
- **Food & Beverages:** 4.0%
- **Financial Services:** 4.0%
- **Education Management:** 4.0%
- **Computer Software:** 4.0%
- **Other:** 16.0%

#### Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)

- **Information Technology and Services:** 18.0%
- **Higher Education:** 6.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 6.7%
- **Computer Software:** 5.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.5%
- **Computer Networking:** 3.4%
- **Education Management:** 3.4%
- **Entertainment:** 3.4%
- **Financial Services:** 3.4%
- **Government Administration:** 3.4%
- **Other:** 41.6%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Azure Firewall

- [FortiGate-VM NGFW](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (231 reviews)
- [Zscaler Internet Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (207 reviews)
- [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (326 reviews)
- [Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (176 reviews)
- [Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv)](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-adaptive-security-virtual-appliance-asav/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [Barracuda CloudGen Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/barracuda-cloudgen-firewall/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (51 reviews)
- [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (591 reviews)
- [Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-cloud-ngfw/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (108 reviews)
- [WatchGuard Network Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-network-security/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (267 reviews)
- [Sophos Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (851 reviews)

### Alternatives to Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)

- [Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (176 reviews)
- [Sophos Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (851 reviews)
- [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (591 reviews)
- [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (326 reviews)
- [WatchGuard Network Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-network-security/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (267 reviews)
- [FortiGate-VM NGFW](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (231 reviews)
- [SonicWall Next Generation Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sonicwall-next-generation-firewall/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (153 reviews)
- [Barracuda CloudGen Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/barracuda-cloudgen-firewall/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (51 reviews)
- [ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/threatlocker-zero-trust-platform/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (481 reviews)
- [Juniper Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/juniper-firewall/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (31 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Azure Firewall

No discussions available for this product.

### Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/azure-firewall-vs-cisco-secure-firewall-threat-defense-virtual-formerly-ngfwv)