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Compare Cisco Meraki and FortiGate-VM NGFW 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (63.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (62.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Cisco Meraki
Star Rating
(207)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (63.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Cisco MerakiFortiGate-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
Learn more about FortiGate-VM NGFWSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- 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 Cisco Meraki offers a centralized cloud dashboard that simplifies the management of firewalls and network policies. Reviewers find it particularly beneficial for real-time visibility across multiple devices, making it easier to monitor and configure settings from a single location.
- According to verified reviews, FortiGate-VM NGFW has a higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its strong performance in areas like quality of support and product direction. Users have noted that the support team is very helpful, enhancing the overall experience.
- Reviewers mention that while Cisco Meraki is easy to deploy and integrate, some users feel it lacks the granularity in monitoring application utilization compared to FortiGate-VM NGFW, which offers more detailed insights through its SD-WAN capabilities.
- G2 reviewers highlight that FortiGate-VM NGFW provides robust features for content and web filtering, scoring notably higher in these areas. Users appreciate the effectiveness of these features in enhancing security and managing internet usage.
- Users report that both products are user-friendly, but Cisco Meraki edges out slightly in ease of setup. Many users find the initial deployment process straightforward, which is a significant advantage for teams looking to get up and running quickly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cisco Meraki
No pricing availableFortiGate-VM NGFW
No pricing availableFree Trial
Cisco Meraki
No trial information availableFortiGate-VM NGFW
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
169
9.2
167
Ease of Use
9.0
170
9.1
168
Ease of Setup
9.1
146
9.0
134
Ease of Admin
9.2
145
9.1
131
Quality of Support
8.3
158
8.8
165
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
140
9.1
127
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
167
9.5
166
Features by Category
Security - Unified Threat Management
8.8
47
9.3
94
9.1
58
9.4
95
8.8
49
8.9
88
8.9
60
9.2
93
8.9
61
9.7
95
9.1
60
9.7
97
Administration
8.8
66
8.7
96
9.4
70
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
Reporting
8.7
23
Not enough data
8.1
22
Not enough data
8.1
23
Not enough data
8.7
24
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
Administration
9.3
22
Not enough data
9.4
26
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
9.3
97
Not enough data
8.9
97
Not enough data
9.2
92
Not enough data
9.3
97
Agentic AI - Firewall Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
9.4
97
Not enough data
9.1
94
Not enough data
9.3
94
Not enough data
9.5
96
Monitoring
Not enough data
9.2
92
Not enough data
9.0
90
Not enough data
9.2
95
Not enough data
9.2
95
Generative AI
Not enough data
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
Platform
8.9
16
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
Operating System
9.0
16
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
Security
9.4
17
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
9.5
17
Not enough data
Management
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
9.4
14
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Mobility Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Cisco Meraki and FortiGate-VM NGFW are categorized as Unified Threat Management (UTM)
Unique Categories
Cisco Meraki is categorized as Visitor Behavior Intelligence, SD-WAN, and Enterprise Mobility Management
FortiGate-VM NGFW is categorized as Firewall Software and Data Center Security Solutions
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cisco Meraki
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
16.4%
Hospital & Health Care
5.6%
Financial Services
5.1%
Telecommunications
3.6%
Construction
3.6%
Other
65.6%
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
How has Cisco Meraki supported your network infrastructure, and what features do you find most valuable?
2 Comments
SA
The features I find most valuable include:
Cloud-based dashboard
Layer 7 traffic analytics
Automatic firmware updates and security patches...Read more
Is Cisco Meraki any good?
1 Comment
SM
Absolutely, with its great pricing, features and intuitive UI, it is the best option for small-medium sized businesses.Read more
What is Cisco SD WAN?
1 Comment
RP
Cisco SD-WAN, powered by Cisco IOS XE Software, is a highly secure, cloud-scale architecture that is open, programmable, and scalable. Through the Cisco...Read more
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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