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# Barracuda CloudGen Firewall vs Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls 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)

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** [

4.5/5(171)

](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall**
No pricing available

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall**
1 monthFaster

Based on 8 responses

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**
2 months

Based on 12 responses

Return on Investment

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall**
19 months

Based on 8 responses

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**
10 months9 months sooner

Based on 12 responses

Perceived Cost

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

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall**
12%

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**
15%3% more

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)

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**
[
Firewall Efficiency (14)
](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1472541&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (13)
](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1472283&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (23)
](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1472974&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Difficult Learning Curve (12)
](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1472691&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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](https://www.g2.com/products/barracuda-cloudgen-firewall/integrations)

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**
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Azure Active Directory...

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Cisco Identity Services...

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Falcon Security and IT...

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HPE Aruba Networking...

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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)

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**
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Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall**

9.2

9.246

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

8.9

8.9154

Ease of Use

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall**

8.5

8.547

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

8.3

8.3155

Ease of Setup

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall**

8.7

8.735

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

8.2

8.2139

Ease of Admin

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall**

8.8

8.831

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

8.4

8.4109

Quality of Support

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall**

9.2

9.240

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

8.2

8.2146

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall**

9.3

9.330

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

8.8

8.8107

Product Direction (% positive)

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall**

9.0

9.048

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

9.2

9.2149

Features

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

8.7

20

8.3

114

Administration

Policy Management

9.0(won by 0.3)

14

8.7

106

Logging and Reporting

8.3

13

8.6(won by 0.3)

106

Application Gateway

7.9

11

8.3(won by 0.4)

97

Concurrent Sessions

9.5(won by 1.1)

13

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

8.4

97

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

Access 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

8.0(won by default)

10

Adaptive Learning

Feature Not Available

7.5(won by default)

10

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

8.9(won by 0.2)

16

8.7

103

Antivirus

8.5(won by 0.1)

14

8.4

97

URL Filtering

8.8(tied score)

15

8.8(tied score)

99

Availability

9.2(won by 0.4)

13

8.8

98

IP Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Load Balancing

9.5(won by 1.1)

13

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

8.4

96

Continuous Analysis

8.5

13

8.6(won by 0.1)

97

Intrusion Prevention

8.6

16

8.8(won by 0.2)

101

Intrusion Detection

8.0

14

8.7(won by 0.7)

98

 (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

7.1(won by default)

29

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Artificial Intelligence - Firewall

AI Firewall

Feature Not Available

7.4(won by default)

17

Additional Functionality

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

SSL Security

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

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

8.3

9

Not enough data

Security - Unified Threat Management

Antivirus

8.0(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Whitelists

8.1(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Antispam Filtering

7.5(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Content Filtering

8.0(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Web Filtering

8.5(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Firewall

9.1(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Administration

Reports & Analytics

8.1(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Dashboard

8.7(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)[Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.8

69

Prevention

Intrusion Prevention

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

66

Firewall

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

65

Encryption

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

64

Security hardening

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

64

Cloud Data Protection

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

61

Detection

Intrusion Detection

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

66

Security Monitoring

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

65

Anti-Malware / Malware Detection

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

65

Administration

Compliance

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

62

Administration Console -

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

65

API / integrations

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

59

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

20

Agentic AI - Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

6

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

6

Show 1 feature category 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

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%

[![Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f6a3d45d41e697437b84a2340cfee124/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls.svg "Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls")](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews)

Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

18.2%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

46.1%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

35.8%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

21.2%

18.2%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

59.6%

46.1%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

19.2%

35.8%

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%

[![Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f6a3d45d41e697437b84a2340cfee124/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls.svg "Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls")](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews)
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls

Information Technology and Services

19.5%

Computer & Network Security

13.4%

Banking

6.7%

Computer Software

6.1%

Financial Services

6.1%

Other

48.2%

FAQs

## Barracuda CloudGen Firewall vs Palo Alto Networks... FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Barracuda CloudGen Firewall vs Palo Alto Networks...?

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall and Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls are both highly rated by G2 reviewers, but Barracuda CloudGen Firewall stands out for its superior support and ease of setup, while Palo Alto Networks is recognized for its firewall efficiency and advanced threat protection.

| | [Barracuda CloudGen Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/barracuda-cloudgen-firewall/reviews) | [Palo Alto Networks...](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.5/5 (52 reviews) | 4.5/5 (170 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| Ease of Setup score | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Quality of Support score | 9.2 | 8.2 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Centralized Management | Firewall Efficiency |

### How do the pricing models of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall and Palo Alto Networks... compare?

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls.

- **Barracuda CloudGen Firewall:** In recent reviews, buyers highlight its enterprise-level features at a lower cost than traditional enterprise firewalls, though some note the subscription model can be expensive for small businesses.
- **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls:** Reviewers consistently cite high upfront hardware costs and expensive, separate licensing for essential features as a major trade-off, with 23 all-time mentions of expense.
- **Switching Reason:** Several reviewers mention switching to Barracuda CloudGen Firewall for its lower total cost of ownership and more inclusive feature set.

### What are the best alternatives to Barracuda CloudGen Firewall and Palo Alto Networks...?

The top three alternatives to Barracuda CloudGen Firewall and Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls are Sophos Firewall, WatchGuard Network Security, and FortiGate-VM NGFW.

| 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 | Enterprise features at less than enterprise cost | Centralized Management |
| [Palo Alto Networks...](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews) | 4.5/5 (170 reviews) | Mid-Market | High upfront and ongoing licensing costs | Firewall Efficiency |
| [Sophos Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews) | 4.7/5 (870 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [WatchGuard Network Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-network-security/reviews) | 4.7/5 (268 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [FortiGate-VM NGFW](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews) | 4.6/5 (252 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |

### Which Firewall Software features should I prioritize when comparing Barracuda CloudGen Firewall and Palo Alto Networks...?

Buyers comparing Barracuda CloudGen Firewall and Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls should prioritize firewall efficiency, centralized management, threat protection, ease of setup, and support quality.

- **Firewall Efficiency:** Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls: 14 all-time mentions; Barracuda CloudGen Firewall: —
- **Centralized Management:** Barracuda CloudGen Firewall: 2 all-time mentions; Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls: 5 all-time mentions (as Cloud Management)
- **Threat Protection:** Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls: 13 all-time mentions; Barracuda CloudGen Firewall: 1 all-time mention (Advanced Security)
- **Ease of Setup:** Barracuda CloudGen Firewall: 8.8; Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls: 8.2
- **Quality of Support:** Barracuda CloudGen Firewall: 9.2; Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls: 8.2

### What are the pros and cons of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall vs Palo Alto Networks...?

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall's headline strength is centralized management and support, while Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls are recognized for firewall efficiency and advanced threat protection.

- **Barracuda CloudGen Firewall strengths:** Centralized Management (2 all-time mentions), Versatility (2), Advanced Security (1), Customer Support (1), Easy Setup (1), Performance Speed (1)
- **Barracuda CloudGen Firewall trade-offs:** Complex Configuration (2), Expensive (1), Compatibility Issues (1), Lack of Features (1)
- **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls strengths:** Firewall Efficiency (14), Threat Protection (13), Ease of Use (13), Features (11), Control (9), Threat Detection (9), Reliability (8), Security (7)
- **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls trade-offs:** Expensive (23), Difficult Learning Curve (12), Slow Performance (10), Complex Configuration (8), Poor Interface Design (7)

### Is Barracuda CloudGen Firewall or Palo Alto Networks... better for small businesses?

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is the better fit for small businesses, with reviewers highlighting its lower cost and easier setup.

- **Barracuda CloudGen Firewall:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note its enterprise-level features at a lower cost and easier implementation, making it attractive for smaller organizations.
- **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers frequently cite high cost and a steep learning curve as barriers for small businesses.

### Which Firewall Software platform has better integrations?

Reviewers indicate parity between Barracuda CloudGen Firewall and Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls for integrations, with no clear leader cited.

- **Barracuda CloudGen Firewall:** In recent reviews, buyers mention easy integration with other Barracuda products and API-based management, but no third-party integration counts are supplied.
- **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls:** Reviewers highlight integration with Panorama, syslog servers, and cloud environments, but no third-party integration counts are supplied.

### How do Barracuda CloudGen Firewall and Palo Alto Networks... compare on customer support?

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall outperforms Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls on Quality of Support by a full point (9.2 vs 8.2).

- **Barracuda CloudGen Firewall:** Reviewers consistently praise its responsive and top-notch support, with multiple mentions of "support from Barracuda is second to NONE" and "customer support is also the best."
- **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls:** Support is described as generally good but sometimes slow or inconsistent, with several reviewers noting that faster response requires a higher-tier contract and 23 all-time mentions of expense as a trade-off.

### Which is easier to implement, Barracuda CloudGen Firewall or Palo Alto Networks...?

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is easier to implement, with a higher Ease of Setup score (8.8 vs 8.2) and stronger Ease of Admin (8.9 vs 8.4).

- **Barracuda CloudGen Firewall:** Reviewers highlight straightforward initial setup, comprehensive documentation, and easy deployment, with multiple mentions of "easy to implement" and "initial setup was very easy."
- **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls:** Reviewers note a steeper learning curve, complex initial configuration, and the need for additional training, though some mention that onboarding is manageable with experience.

### Which product has better Firewall?

Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls are more frequently cited for Firewall capabilities, with 14 all-time mentions of firewall efficiency compared to no all-time mentions for Barracuda CloudGen Firewall.

- **Barracuda CloudGen Firewall:** No all-time mentions for Firewall efficiency; Ease of Use score 8.5.
- **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls:** Firewall Efficiency (14 all-time mentions); Ease of Use score 8.3.

Alternatives

**Barracuda CloudGen Firewall Alternatives**

 ![Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/64ff8da1b6e6ffabf4336ae2510e8e3e/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws.svg "Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)")

[
Check Point Next Generation...
](/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews)

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

[
FortiGate-VM NGFW
](/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews)

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

[
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