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At a Glance
Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Star Rating
(35)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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FortiGate IPS
FortiGate IPS
Star Rating
(14)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) vs FortiGate IPS

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found FortiGate IPS easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with FortiGate IPS overall.

  • Reviewers felt that FortiGate IPS meets the needs of their business better than Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW).
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that FortiGate IPS is the preferred option.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of FortiGate IPS over Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW).
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
No pricing available
FortiGate IPS
No pricing available
Free Trial
Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
No trial information available
FortiGate IPS
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.0
23
9.3
7
Ease of Use
8.0
23
9.3
7
Ease of Setup
7.7
14
9.2
6
Ease of Admin
8.3
15
9.2
6
Quality of Support
7.8
22
8.8
7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
15
9.2
6
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
18
10.0
6
Features by Category
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
8.3
10
9.4
7
Prevention
8.1
7
9.4
6
8.9
9
9.7
6
8.5
8
9.4
6
8.1
8
9.7
5
8.1
7
Not enough data
Detection
8.3
9
9.0
5
8.7
9
9.3
5
8.3
9
9.2
6
Administration
7.8
9
9.3
5
8.7
9
9.7
6
7.7
8
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Firewall Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Firewall
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
FortiGate IPS
FortiGate IPS
Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) and FortiGate IPS are categorized as Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)
Unique Categories
Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) is categorized as Firewall Software
FortiGate IPS
FortiGate IPS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
34.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
28.1%
FortiGate IPS
FortiGate IPS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
16.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
50.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
33.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Information Technology and Services
21.9%
Computer & Network Security
12.5%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
6.3%
Government Administration
6.3%
Computer Software
6.3%
Other
46.9%
FortiGate IPS
FortiGate IPS
Information Technology and Services
25.0%
Financial Services
16.7%
Banking
16.7%
Pharmaceuticals
8.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
8.3%
Other
25.0%
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Discussions
Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Discussions
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FortiGate IPS
FortiGate IPS Discussions
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