Compare Azure Firewall and FortiGate-VM NGFW

At a Glance
Azure Firewall
Azure Firewall
Star Rating
(30)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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FortiGate-VM NGFW
FortiGate-VM NGFW
Star Rating
(229)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (59.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about FortiGate-VM NGFW
AI Generated Summary
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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 available
FortiGate-VM NGFW
No pricing available
Free Trial
Azure Firewall
No trial information available
FortiGate-VM NGFW
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
22
9.2
182
Ease of Use
8.7
23
9.0
185
Ease of Setup
8.5
13
8.9
151
Ease of Admin
8.8
12
9.1
138
Quality of Support
9.0
21
8.7
180
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
11
9.1
134
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
21
9.5
182
Features by Category
Unified Threat Management (UTM)Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
Not enough data
9.3
121
Security - Unified Threat Management
Not enough data
9.3
95
Not enough data
9.4
97
Not enough data
9.0
89
Not enough data
9.3
95
Not enough data
9.7
96
Not enough data
9.8
100
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
96
Not enough data
9.4
98
Data Center Security SolutionsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
9.4
76
Prevention
Not enough data
9.6
57
Not enough data
9.5
59
Not enough data
9.2
54
Not enough data
9.4
55
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Detection
Not enough data
9.4
55
Not enough data
9.4
53
Not enough data
9.3
54
Administration
Not enough data
9.4
53
Not enough data
9.4
58
Not enough data
9.1
50
8.9
15
9.0
126
Administration
9.3
14
9.2
102
9.0
14
8.9
102
9.3
14
9.2
92
9.2
14
9.3
98
Agentic AI - Firewall Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
14
9.4
103
9.2
13
9.0
96
9.1
13
9.4
101
9.2
14
9.5
97
Monitoring
9.4
14
9.2
92
8.8
14
9.0
93
8.5
13
9.2
104
8.0
14
9.3
98
Generative AI
7.8
9
8.2
20
Artificial Intelligence - Firewall
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Azure Firewall
FortiGate-VM NGFW
FortiGate-VM NGFW
Azure Firewall and FortiGate-VM NGFW are categorized as Firewall Software
Unique Categories
Azure Firewall
Azure Firewall has no unique categories
FortiGate-VM NGFW
FortiGate-VM NGFW is categorized as Data Center Security Solutions and Unified Threat Management (UTM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Firewall
Azure Firewall
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
24.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
48.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
28.0%
FortiGate-VM NGFW
FortiGate-VM NGFW
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
18.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
59.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
22.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Azure Firewall
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%
Other
36.0%
FortiGate-VM NGFW
FortiGate-VM NGFW
Information Technology and Services
21.7%
Computer & Network Security
11.6%
Telecommunications
10.1%
Financial Services
6.8%
Computer Software
6.3%
Other
43.5%
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Discussions
Azure Firewall
Azure Firewall Discussions
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Azure Firewall has no discussions with answers
FortiGate-VM NGFW
FortiGate-VM NGFW Discussions
What is FortiGate-VM used for?
2 Comments
Avinash P.
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 is FortiGate NGFW used for?
1 Comment
sohrab a.
SA
It is a next generation firewall which has capability to do layer 7 insapaction Read more
Is FortiGate and fortinet the same?
1 Comment
Midhun K.
MK
Fortinet is the company and FortiGate is their Firewall name :)Read more