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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (62.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Azure Firewall
Star Rating
(29)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure FirewallFortiGate-VM NGFW
Star Rating
(206)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (62.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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- G2 reviewers report that FortiGate-VM NGFW excels in user experience, particularly highlighting its intuitive GUI which is described as "best in class" compared to competitors. Users appreciate the speed and responsiveness of the interface, making it easy to navigate and manage settings without lag.
- Users say that Azure Firewall is straightforward to configure, especially in a hub and spoke model. This ease of setup is a significant advantage for teams looking to implement security measures quickly, although some users may find it less flexible than FortiGate-VM in complex environments.
- Reviewers mention that FortiGate-VM NGFW has a strong focus on SD-WAN capabilities, allowing for granular monitoring of application utilization. This feature is particularly beneficial for organizations that rely on multiple internet connections, enhancing overall network performance.
- According to verified reviews, Azure Firewall is praised for its ability to secure company assets effectively, with users noting its success in blocking malicious traffic. The inclusion of a Web Application Firewall (WAF) is highlighted as a key feature that helps prevent threats like SQL injection and cross-site scripting.
- G2 reviewers report that while FortiGate-VM NGFW has a slightly lower score in support quality, users still find the TAC support team to be very helpful. This contrasts with Azure Firewall, which has received higher marks for support, indicating a more consistent experience for users needing assistance.
- Users say that both products perform well in terms of policy management and logging, with FortiGate-VM NGFW receiving high marks for its application gateway features. However, Azure Firewall edges out slightly in logging and reporting, making it a strong choice for organizations that prioritize detailed analytics.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Firewall
No pricing availableFortiGate-VM NGFW
No pricing availableFree Trial
Azure Firewall
No trial information availableFortiGate-VM NGFW
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
22
9.2
167
Ease of Use
8.7
23
9.1
168
Ease of Setup
8.5
13
9.0
134
Ease of Admin
8.8
12
9.1
131
Quality of Support
9.0
21
8.8
165
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
11
9.1
127
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
21
9.5
166
Features by Category
Security - Unified Threat Management
Not enough data
9.3
94
Not enough data
9.4
95
Not enough data
8.9
88
Not enough data
9.2
93
Not enough data
9.7
95
Not enough data
9.7
97
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
96
Not enough data
9.4
96
Prevention
Not enough data
9.5
55
Not enough data
9.6
56
Not enough data
9.2
54
Not enough data
9.4
55
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Detection
Not enough data
9.4
54
Not enough data
9.4
53
Not enough data
9.4
53
Administration
Not enough data
9.4
53
Not enough data
9.4
56
Not enough data
9.0
48
Administration
9.3
14
9.3
97
9.0
14
8.9
97
9.3
14
9.2
92
9.2
14
9.3
97
Agentic AI - Firewall Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
14
9.4
97
9.2
13
9.1
94
9.1
13
9.3
94
9.2
14
9.5
96
Monitoring
9.4
14
9.2
92
8.8
14
9.0
90
8.5
13
9.2
95
8.0
14
9.2
95
Generative AI
7.8
9
8.2
20
Artificial Intelligence - Firewall
Not enough data
7.7
5
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Firewall and FortiGate-VM NGFW are categorized as Firewall Software
Unique Categories
Azure Firewall has no unique categories
FortiGate-VM NGFW is categorized as Data Center Security Solutions and Unified Threat Management (UTM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Firewall
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
FortiGate-VM NGFW
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
Information Technology and Services
40.0%
Computer Networking
8.0%
Computer & Network Security
8.0%
Medical Practice
4.0%
Market Research
4.0%
Other
36.0%
Information Technology and Services
23.2%
Computer & Network Security
11.6%
Telecommunications
8.9%
Financial Services
6.8%
Computer Software
5.3%
Other
44.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
Azure Firewall has no discussions with answers
What is FortiGate-VM used for?
2 Comments
AP
FortiGate-VM is Fortinet's virtual appliance version of the FortiGate firewall, designed for deployment in virtualized environments. It serves as a...Read more
What three key additional security features do next generation firewalls provide that legacy firewalls do not?
1 Comment
HH
with FortiGate has many Features including SD-WAN, SSL-VPN, Video Filtering, integrated with Sandbox....Read more
Is FortiGate and fortinet the same?
1 Comment
MK
Fortinet is the company and FortiGate is their Firewall name :)Read more
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