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# Barracuda CloudGen Firewall vs FortiGate-VM NGFW Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall** [

4.5/5(54)

](https://www.g2.com/products/barracuda-cloudgen-firewall/reviews#reviews)

**FortiGate-VM NGFW** [

4.5/5(308)

](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall**
No pricing available

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall**
1 monthFaster

Based on 8 responses

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**
2 months

Based on 33 responses

Return on Investment

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall**
19 months

Based on 8 responses

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**
14 months5 months sooner

Based on 33 responses

Perceived Cost

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall**
$$$$$

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall**
12%1% more

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**
11%

Pros & Cons

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall**
[
Centralized Management (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/barracuda-cloudgen-firewall/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1922493&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Features (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/barracuda-cloudgen-firewall/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2491238&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complex Configuration (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/barracuda-cloudgen-firewall/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2083166&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Compatibility Issues (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/barracuda-cloudgen-firewall/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2491328&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**
[
Ease of Use (12)
](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1089927&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Features (10)
](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1090198&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Difficult Learning Curve (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2123206&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1091199&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall**
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LogRhythm SIEM

](https://www.g2.com/products/exabeam-logrhythm-siem/reviews)[
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**FortiGate-VM NGFW**
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Amazon EC2

](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-ec2/reviews)[

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AWS Cloud WAN

](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-cloud-wan/reviews)[

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AWS Graviton

](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-graviton/reviews)[

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AWS Lambda

](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-lambda/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/integrations)

Screenshots

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall**
 ![Barracuda CloudGen Firewall screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/86543/WAF-3.png)

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**
No screenshot available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall**

9.2

9.246

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**

9.0

9.0234

Ease of Use

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall**

8.5

8.547

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**

8.9

8.9240

Ease of Setup

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall**

8.7

8.735

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**

8.8

8.8206

Ease of Admin

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall**

8.8

8.831

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**

9.0

9.0187

Quality of Support

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall**

9.2

9.240

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**

8.6

8.6230

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall**

9.3

9.330

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**

8.9

8.9183

Product Direction (% positive)

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall**

9.0

9.048

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**

9.5

9.5229

Features

Unified Threat Management (UTM)[Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.3

9

9.3

155

Security - Unified Threat Management

Antivirus

8.0

9

9.3(won by 1.3)

107

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Whitelists

8.1

9

9.4(won by 1.3)

112

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Antispam Filtering

7.5

8

9.0(won by 1.5)

100

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Content Filtering

8.0

9

9.2(won by 1.2)

106

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Web Filtering

8.5

8

9.6(won by 1.1)

114

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Firewall

9.1

9

9.8(won by 0.7)

123

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Administration

Reports & Analytics

8.1

8

8.8(won by 0.7)

103

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Dashboard

8.7

9

9.4(won by 0.7)

109

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Firewall Software[Hide 62 FeaturesShow 62 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.7

20

8.9

166

Administration

Policy Management

9.0

14

9.3(won by 0.3)

125

Logging and Reporting

8.3

13

8.8(won by 0.5)

117

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Application Gateway

7.9

11

9.2(won by 1.3)

96

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Concurrent Sessions

9.5(won by 0.2)

13

9.3

99

Access Management

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Uptime Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Traffic Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Firewall Software

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

6.9(won by default)

6

Adaptive Learning

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

8.9

16

9.3(won by 0.4)

123

Antivirus

8.5

14

9.1(won by 0.6)

98

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

URL Filtering

8.8

15

9.4(won by 0.6)

111

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Availability

9.2

13

9.6(won by 0.4)

105

IP Filtering

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

6

Content Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Load Balancing

9.5(won by 0.3)

13

9.2

95

Continuous Analysis

8.5

13

9.1(won by 0.6)

101

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Intrusion Prevention

8.6

16

9.2(won by 0.6)

119

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Intrusion Detection

8.0

14

9.3(won by 1.3)

103

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Prevention System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Feature Not Available

8.2(won by default)

21

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Artificial Intelligence - Firewall

AI Firewall

Feature Not Available

8.1(won by default)

7

Additional Functionality

SSL Security

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

5

Spam Blocker

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Spam

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Hardware Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Summary Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Log Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavior Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

WAN Optimization[Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features](javascript:void(0);)

7.9

7

Not enough data

Network

Traffic Overview

8.8(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Cost

8.3(won by default)

6

Not enough data

ROI

8.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Bandwidth

8.9(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Application Performance

Response Times

7.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Traffic Optimization

8.3(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Application Issues

6.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Increase Productivity

6.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Improved Performance

7.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Data Center Security Solutions[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.3

103

Prevention

Intrusion Prevention

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

72

Firewall

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

80

Encryption

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

63

Security hardening

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

61

Cloud Data Protection

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Detection

Intrusion Detection

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

66

Security Monitoring

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

66

Anti-Malware / Malware Detection

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

62

Administration

Compliance

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

59

Administration Console -

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

66

API / integrations

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

58

Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data

Network Security[Hide 40 FeaturesShow 40 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Penetration Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

VPN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavior Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

DNS Leak Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Provisioning

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Firewalls

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Spam

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Prevention System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance

Access Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

At-Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

DLP Configuration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sensitive Data Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Database Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deduplication 

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

API / integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security 

Multi-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Transport

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Types

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Barracuda CloudGen Firewall](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1535045459/barracuda-cloudgen-firewall.svg "Barracuda CloudGen Firewall")](https://www.g2.com/products/barracuda-cloudgen-firewall/reviews)

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

21.2%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

59.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

19.2%

[![FortiGate-VM NGFW](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fa3376b61f91a50021359e71d1976187/fortigate-vm-ngfw.jpg "FortiGate-VM NGFW")](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews)

FortiGate-VM NGFW

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

26.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

53.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

20.4%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

21.2%

26.0%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

59.6%

53.7%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

19.2%

20.4%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Barracuda CloudGen Firewall](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1535045459/barracuda-cloudgen-firewall.svg "Barracuda CloudGen Firewall")](https://www.g2.com/products/barracuda-cloudgen-firewall/reviews)
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall

Information Technology and Services

13.5%

Financial Services

7.7%

Consulting

5.8%

Telecommunications

5.8%

Computer & Network Security

5.8%

Other

61.5%

[![FortiGate-VM NGFW](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fa3376b61f91a50021359e71d1976187/fortigate-vm-ngfw.jpg "FortiGate-VM NGFW")](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews)
FortiGate-VM NGFW

Information Technology and Services

23.3%

Computer & Network Security

13.7%

Telecommunications

8.8%

Financial Services

6.5%

Computer Software

6.1%

Other

41.6%

FAQs

## Barracuda CloudGen Firewall vs FortiGate-VM NGFW FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Barracuda CloudGen Firewall vs FortiGate-VM NGFW?

FortiGate-VM NGFW stands out for its higher G2 rating and AI-powered features, while Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is recognized for its superior support and centralized management.

| | [Barracuda CloudGen Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/barracuda-cloudgen-firewall/reviews) | [FortiGate-VM NGFW](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.5/5 (52 reviews) | 4.6/5 (252 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| Ease of Setup score | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Quality of Support score | 9.2 | 8.6 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Centralized Management | Ease of Use |

### How do the pricing models of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall and FortiGate-VM NGFW compare?

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its cost relative to features.

- **Barracuda CloudGen Firewall:** Reviewers highlight its enterprise-level capabilities at a lower cost than competitors, though some note the price is still high compared to market peers.
- **FortiGate-VM NGFW:** Recent reviews frequently mention high licensing costs and complexity, with several reviewers describing the licensing model as confusing and expensive for advanced features.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers cite Barracuda CloudGen Firewall's cost-effectiveness and strong support as reasons for choosing it over higher-priced alternatives.

### What are the best alternatives to Barracuda CloudGen Firewall and FortiGate-VM NGFW?

The top 3 alternatives to Barracuda CloudGen Firewall and FortiGate-VM NGFW are Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), WatchGuard Network Security, and —.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Barracuda CloudGen Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/barracuda-cloudgen-firewall/reviews) | 4.5/5 (52 reviews) | Mid-Market | Reviewers note enterprise features at a lower cost, but some mention higher pricing than similar products. | Centralized Management |
| [FortiGate-VM NGFW](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews) | 4.6/5 (252 reviews) | Mid-Market | Reviewers frequently mention high licensing costs and complexity. | Ease of Use |
| [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) | 4.5/5 (595 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [WatchGuard Network Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-network-security/reviews) | 4.7/5 (268 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |

### Which Firewall Software features should I prioritize when comparing Barracuda CloudGen Firewall and FortiGate-VM NGFW?

Buyers should prioritize centralized management, advanced security features, ease of use, integration capabilities, and AI-powered functionality when comparing Barracuda CloudGen Firewall and FortiGate-VM NGFW.

- **Centralized Management:** Barracuda CloudGen Firewall (2 all-time mentions), FortiGate-VM NGFW (4 all-time mentions).
- **Advanced Security Features:** Barracuda CloudGen Firewall (1 all-time mention), FortiGate-VM NGFW (8 all-time mentions for Security, 6 for Threat Detection).
- **Ease of Use:** Barracuda CloudGen Firewall (8.5), FortiGate-VM NGFW (8.9), with 12 all-time mentions for FortiGate-VM NGFW.
- **Integration Capabilities:** FortiGate-VM NGFW (3 all-time mentions for Integrations, 4 for Easy Integrations); Barracuda CloudGen Firewall has recent positive integration feedback but no all-time count.
- **AI-Powered Functionality:** FortiGate-VM NGFW offers AI Firewall, AI Text Summarization, and Adaptive Learning, which Barracuda CloudGen Firewall does not.

### What are the pros and cons of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall vs FortiGate-VM NGFW?

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall's headline strength is centralized management and support, while FortiGate-VM NGFW excels in ease of use and advanced security features.

- **Barracuda CloudGen Firewall strengths:** Centralized Management (2 all-time mentions), Advanced Security (1), Versatility (2), Customer Support (1), Easy Setup (1), Performance Speed (1).
- **Barracuda CloudGen Firewall trade-offs:** Complex Configuration (2), Expensive (1), Compatibility Issues (1), Complexity (1), Lack of Features (1).
- **FortiGate-VM NGFW strengths:** Ease of Use (12), Features (10), Security (8), Protection (7), Control (6), Easy Setup (6), Firewall Efficiency (6), Performance Speed (6), Threat Detection (6), User Interface (6), Centralized Management (4), Deployment Ease (4), Easy Integrations (4).
- **FortiGate-VM NGFW trade-offs:** Difficult Learning Curve (4), Expensive (4), Update Issues (4), Poor Customer Support (3), Poor Interface Design (3).

### Is Barracuda CloudGen Firewall or FortiGate-VM NGFW better for small businesses?

FortiGate-VM NGFW is the better fit for small businesses, with reviewers highlighting its budget-friendly approach and suitability for smaller environments.

- **Barracuda CloudGen Firewall:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note cost-effectiveness but mention that small businesses may find the SD-WAN and security subscription model expensive.
- **FortiGate-VM NGFW:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; recent reviews describe it as budget-friendly and well-suited for small businesses that do not require large-scale enterprise features.

### Which Firewall Software platform has better integrations?

FortiGate-VM NGFW is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing strong integration capabilities and multiple supported tools.

- **Barracuda CloudGen Firewall:** Recent reviews mention easy integration with other products and API integration, but no all-time integration mention count is available.
- **FortiGate-VM NGFW:** Integrates with FortiManager (11 all-time mentions) and FortiAnalyzer (9 all-time mentions), with reviewers also highlighting integration with cloud platforms and the broader Fortinet ecosystem.

### How do Barracuda CloudGen Firewall and FortiGate-VM NGFW compare on customer support?

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall leads on Quality of Support by a material margin, with a 0.6-point advantage over FortiGate-VM NGFW (9.2 vs 8.6).

- **Barracuda CloudGen Firewall:** Reviewers consistently praise its support, describing it as "top notch," "very supportive," and "the best in the industry."
- **FortiGate-VM NGFW:** Support is described as responsive but sometimes slow or bureaucratic, with several reviewers noting delays and a preference for documentation over direct assistance.

### Which is easier to implement, Barracuda CloudGen Firewall or FortiGate-VM NGFW?

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall and FortiGate-VM NGFW are rated equally on Ease of Setup, both scoring 8.8, indicating parity in implementation experience.

- **Barracuda CloudGen Firewall:** Reviewers describe the initial setup as straightforward and easy, with comprehensive documentation and a logical configuration process after a short learning period.
- **FortiGate-VM NGFW:** Reviewers highlight easy deployment and fast setup, especially in virtual and cloud environments, though some note a complex initial configuration for advanced features.

### Which product has better Firewall?

FortiGate-VM NGFW is rated higher for Firewall, with more reviewer-cited strengths and a higher all-time mention count for firewall efficiency.

- **Barracuda CloudGen Firewall:** No unique firewall features cited; reviewers mention firewall protection and advanced security, but no all-time mention count for Firewall.
- **FortiGate-VM NGFW:** 6 all-time mentions for Firewall Efficiency, higher Ease of Use (8.9), and advanced AI-powered firewall features not present in Barracuda CloudGen Firewall.

Alternatives

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall Alternatives**

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WatchGuard Network Security
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Sophos Firewall
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**FortiGate-VM NGFW Alternatives**

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 ![WatchGuard Network Security](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/95497ce130aa56e5fb27b011c9bcaebc/watchguard-network-security.svg "WatchGuard Network Security")

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WatchGuard Network Security
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 ![SonicWall Next Generation Firewall](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_a91c790d4dcb23f5394f7d7ba650ea65/sonicwall-next-generation-firewall.png "SonicWall Next Generation Firewall")

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Juniper
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