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# F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM) vs Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Pricing

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM)**
No pricing available

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

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Perceived Cost

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM)**
Not enough reviews yet

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

Average Discount

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM)**
Not enough reviews yet

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

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Time to Implement

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM)**6 months
Based on 100 responses

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** 6 months
Based on 100 responses

Return on Investment

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM)**6 months
Based on 100 responses

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** 6 months
Based on 100 responses

**Pros & Cons**
from reviews

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM)**
Not enough data

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

Ease of Use (25)

Features (23)

Expensive (32)

Difficult Learning Curve (15)

Integrations

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM)**
Not enough data

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

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM)**
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**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**
No screenshot available

**Ratings**
from reviews

Meets Requirements

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM)**

**8.8** /10

Based on 11 responses

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

**8.9** /10

Based on 154 responses

Ease of Use

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM)**

**8.3** /10

Based on 10 responses

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

**8.3** /10

Based on 155 responses

Ease of Setup

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM)**

**7.2** /10

Based on 6 responses

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

**8.2** /10

Based on 139 responses

Ease of Admin

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM)**

**8.1** /10

Based on 6 responses

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

**8.4** /10

Based on 109 responses

Quality of Support

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM)**

**8.5** /10

Based on 10 responses

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

**8.2** /10

Based on 146 responses

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM)**

**8.1** /10

Based on 6 responses

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

**8.8** /10

Based on 107 responses

Product Direction (% positive)

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM)**

**7.9** /10

Based on 11 responses

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

**9.2** /10

Based on 149 responses

**Features**
ratings from reviews

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)

Not enough data

**8.8** /10

Based on 69 responses

Firewall Software

Not enough data

**8.3** /10

Based on 114 responses

User Insights

**Reviewers' Company Size**

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
13.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)
53.3%

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
13.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)
53.3%

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.)
18.2%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
46.1%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)
35.8%

**Reviewers' Industry**

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F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM)

Computer Networking
13.3%

Translation and Localization
6.7%

Retail
6.7%

Public Relations and Communications
6.7%

Internet
6.7%

Other
60.0%

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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%

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## F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM) vs Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found them equally easy to use. However, Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls is easier to set up and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls overall.

- Reviewers felt that Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls meets the needs of their business better than F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM).
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM) is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls over F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM).