# Azure Firewall vs Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Comparison | | Azure Firewall | Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 30 | 35 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (48.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (37.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## 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) ### Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Pros: - Control (1 reviews) - Performance Speed (1 reviews) Cons: - Complex Configuration (1 reviews) - Expertise Required (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Azure Firewall | Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (22 reviews) | 8.0 (23 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 8.0 (23 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 7.7 (14 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 8.3 (15 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (21 reviews) | 7.8 (22 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 8.7 (15 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.8 (21 reviews) | 9.4 (18 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Azure Firewall #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure Firewall** | N/A | N/A | | **Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)** | 8.3/10 | 10 | #### Prevention | Feature | Azure 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 | Azure 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 | Azure 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 | Azure Firewall | Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS) | Feature | Azure Firewall | Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) | |---|---|---| | **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 | | **Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)** | 8.8/10 | 14 | #### Administration | Feature | Azure Firewall | Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) | |---|---|---| | **Policy Management** | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 9.1 (13 reviews) | | **Logging and Reporting** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 9.1 (13 reviews) | | **Application Gateway** | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (11 reviews) | | **Concurrent Sessions** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 9.0 (13 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Firewall Software | Feature | Azure 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 | Azure Firewall | Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) | |---|---|---| | **Virtual Private Network (VPN)** | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (12 reviews) | | **Antivirus** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | | **URL Filtering** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 8.8 (11 reviews) | | **Availability** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (13 reviews) | #### Monitoring | Feature | Azure Firewall | Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) | |---|---|---| | **Load Balancing** | 9.4 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (12 reviews) | | **Continuous Analysis** | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (12 reviews) | | **Intrusion Prevention** | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 8.5 (11 reviews) | | **Intrusion Detection** | 8.0 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (11 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Azure Firewall | Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Artificial Intelligence - Firewall | Feature | Azure Firewall | Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) | |---|---|---| | **AI Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Firewall Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/firewall-software) **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) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Azure Firewall | Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 24.0% | 34.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 48.0% | 37.5% | | **Enterprise** | 28.0% | 28.1% | ### 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% #### 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% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Azure Firewall - [FortiGate-VM NGFW](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (230 reviews) - [Zscaler Internet Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (196 reviews) - [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (325 reviews) - [Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-firewall-threat-defense-virtual-formerly-ngfwv/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (93 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) - [Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (167 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 (585 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) — 4.6/5 stars (635 reviews) ### Alternatives to Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) - [Sophos Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (635 reviews) - [Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (167 reviews) - [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (585 reviews) - [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (325 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 (286 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) - [Zscaler Internet Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (196 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Azure Firewall No discussions available for this product. ### Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/azure-firewall-vs-forcepoint-next-generation-firewall-ngfw)