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At a Glance
Comodo Firewall
Comodo Firewall
Star Rating
(38)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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FortiGate-VM NGFW
FortiGate-VM NGFW
Star Rating
(206)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (62.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about FortiGate-VM NGFW
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that FortiGate-VM NGFW excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Comodo Firewall. This indicates a stronger reputation and reliability among users, particularly in the mid-market segment.
  • Users say that the user interface of FortiGate-VM NGFW is highly praised for its speed and responsiveness, with one reviewer noting it as "the best in class" compared to competitors. In contrast, while Comodo Firewall offers a good interface, it does not receive the same level of acclaim for its user experience.
  • Reviewers mention that FortiGate-VM NGFW provides a seamless experience with no lag during modifications or when switching between tabs, enhancing day-to-day usability. Comodo Firewall, while functional, does not highlight similar performance in user feedback.
  • According to verified reviews, FortiGate-VM NGFW's support team is noted for being very helpful, which contributes to a positive user experience. In comparison, Comodo Firewall's support quality is rated lower, indicating potential challenges for users seeking assistance.
  • Users highlight Comodo Firewall's unique features, such as its sandbox facility that allows for safe testing of new programs before deployment. This feature is particularly beneficial for users concerned about malware, showcasing Comodo's focus on security. However, FortiGate-VM NGFW also offers robust security features, including advanced intrusion prevention and detection capabilities.
  • Reviewers note that both products have their strengths, but FortiGate-VM NGFW consistently outperforms Comodo Firewall in critical areas like policy management and logging/reporting, which are essential for effective network security management.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Comodo Firewall
No pricing available
FortiGate-VM NGFW
No pricing available
Free Trial
Comodo Firewall
No trial information available
FortiGate-VM NGFW
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
27
9.2
167
Ease of Use
8.6
27
9.1
168
Ease of Setup
8.9
9
9.0
134
Ease of Admin
9.1
9
9.1
131
Quality of Support
8.0
20
8.8
165
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
8
9.1
127
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
26
9.5
166
Features by Category
Unified Threat Management (UTM)Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
Not enough data
9.3
114
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
Data Center Security SolutionsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
9.4
69
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
7.6
9
9.0
106
Administration
7.5
8
9.3
97
7.7
8
8.9
97
7.5
8
9.2
92
7.5
8
9.3
97
Agentic AI - Firewall Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
7.2
6
9.4
97
7.9
8
9.1
94
8.1
8
9.3
94
7.7
8
9.5
96
Monitoring
6.7
6
9.2
92
7.6
7
9.0
90
8.1
7
9.2
95
7.9
7
9.2
95
Generative AI
Not enough data
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
Comodo Firewall
Comodo Firewall
FortiGate-VM NGFW
FortiGate-VM NGFW
Comodo Firewall and FortiGate-VM NGFW are categorized as Firewall Software
Unique Categories
Comodo Firewall
Comodo 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
Comodo Firewall
Comodo Firewall
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
77.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
11.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.4%
FortiGate-VM NGFW
FortiGate-VM NGFW
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
15.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
62.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Comodo Firewall
Comodo Firewall
Information Technology and Services
17.1%
Telecommunications
5.7%
Retail
5.7%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
5.7%
Consumer Services
5.7%
Other
60.0%
FortiGate-VM NGFW
FortiGate-VM NGFW
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%
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Discussions
Comodo Firewall
Comodo Firewall Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Comodo 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 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
Midhun K.
MK
Fortinet is the company and FortiGate is their Firewall name :)Read more