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# Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) vs FortiGate IPS Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)**[

4.4/5(35)

](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-next-generation-firewall-ngfw/reviews#reviews)

**FortiGate IPS** [

4.7/5(15)

](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-ips/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)**
No pricing available

**FortiGate IPS**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)**
Not enough reviews yet

**FortiGate IPS**
\<1 month

Based on 7 responses

Return on Investment

**Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)**
13 months

Based on 6 responses

**FortiGate IPS**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)**
$$$$$

**FortiGate IPS**
Not enough reviews yet

Average Discount

**Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)**
Not enough reviews yet

**FortiGate IPS**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)**
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Complex Configuration (1)
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Expertise Required (1)
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**FortiGate IPS**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)**
 ![Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) 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/155296/Screenshot-1.png)

**FortiGate IPS**
No screenshot available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)**

8.0

8.023

**FortiGate IPS**

9.3

9.37

Ease of Use

**Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)**

8.0

8.023

**FortiGate IPS**

9.4

9.48

Ease of Setup

**Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)**

7.7

7.714

**FortiGate IPS**

9.3

9.37

Ease of Admin

**Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)**

8.3

8.315

**FortiGate IPS**

9.2

9.26

Quality of Support

**Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)**

7.8

7.822

**FortiGate IPS**

8.8

8.87

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)**

8.7

8.715

**FortiGate IPS**

9.2

9.26

Product Direction (% positive)

**Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)**

9.4

9.418

**FortiGate IPS**

10.0

10.06

Features

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

8.3

10

9.5

8

Prevention

Intrusion Prevention

8.1

7

9.5(won by 1.4)

7

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

Firewall

8.9

9

9.8(won by 0.9)

7

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

Encryption

8.5

8

9.4(won by 0.9)

6

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

Security hardening

8.1

8

9.7(won by 1.6)

5

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

Cloud Data Protection

8.1(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Detection

Intrusion Detection

8.3

9

9.2(won by 0.9)

6

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

Security Monitoring

8.7

9

9.4(won by 0.7)

6

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

Anti-Malware / Malware Detection

8.3

9

9.3(won by 1.0)

7

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

Administration

Compliance

7.8

9

9.3(won by 1.5)

5

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

Administration Console -

8.7

9

9.8(won by 1.1)

7

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

API / integrations

7.7

8

9.7(won by 2.0)

5

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

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

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

8.8

14

Not enough data

Administration

Policy Management

9.1(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Logging and Reporting

9.1(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Application Gateway

8.6(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Concurrent Sessions

9.0(won by default)

13

Not enough data

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

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

8.9(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Antivirus

8.9(won by default)

11

Not enough data

URL Filtering

8.8(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Availability

8.6(won by default)

13

Not enough data

IP Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Load Balancing

8.6(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Continuous Analysis

8.6(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Intrusion Prevention

8.5(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection

8.6(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Prevention System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Artificial Intelligence - Firewall

AI Firewall

Not enough data

Not enough data

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

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

[![Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9ba689656d6e458c557d6c5c61376a19/forcepoint-next-generation-firewall-ngfw.png "Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)")](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-next-generation-firewall-ngfw/reviews)

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](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_4b3d2bf7a2d1666c4c258b5faf9b3c45/fortigate-ips.jpg "FortiGate IPS")](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-ips/reviews)

FortiGate IPS

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

15.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

46.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

38.5%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

34.4%

15.4%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

37.5%

46.2%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

28.1%

38.5%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9ba689656d6e458c557d6c5c61376a19/forcepoint-next-generation-firewall-ngfw.png "Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)")](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-next-generation-firewall-ngfw/reviews)
Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)

Information Technology and Services

21.9%

Computer & Network Security

12.5%

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

6.3%

Airlines/Aviation

6.3%

Government Administration

6.3%

Other

46.9%

[![FortiGate IPS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_4b3d2bf7a2d1666c4c258b5faf9b3c45/fortigate-ips.jpg "FortiGate IPS")](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-ips/reviews)
FortiGate IPS

Information Technology and Services

23.1%

Financial Services

23.1%

Banking

15.4%

Pharmaceuticals

7.7%

Non-Profit Organization Management

7.7%

Other

23.1%

FAQs

## Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall vs FortiGate IPS FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 16, 2026

### What is the difference between Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall vs FortiGate IPS?

FortiGate IPS stands out for higher reviewer satisfaction across all key dimensions compared to Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall.

| [Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-next-generation-firewall-ngfw/reviews) | [FortiGate IPS](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-ips/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.4/5 (35 reviews) | 4.7/5 (14 reviews) |
| — | — |
| 7.7 | 9.2 |
| 7.8 | 8.8 |
| Threat Protection | Intrusion Prevention Capabilities |

### How do the pricing models of Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall and FortiGate IPS compare?

FortiGate IPS is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall.

- **Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall:** In recent reviews, several reviewers describe Forcepoint as "very costly in price" and note that affordability is a concern for small firms.
- **FortiGate IPS:** In recent reviews, reviewers highlight FortiGate IPS as cost effective and providing good ROI.

### What are the best alternatives to Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall and FortiGate IPS?

The top three alternatives to Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall and FortiGate IPS are Sophos Firewall, Palo Alto Networks Next Generation Firewalls, and Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs).

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-next-generation-firewall-ngfw/reviews) | 4.4/5 (35 reviews) | — | Very costly in price | Threat Protection |
| [FortiGate IPS](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-ips/reviews) | 4.7/5 (14 reviews) | — | Cost effective, good ROI | Intrusion Prevention Capabilities |
| [Sophos Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews) | 4.7/5 (870 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Palo Alto Networks Next Generation Firewalls](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews) | 4.5/5 (170 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) | 4.5/5 (595 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |

### Which Firewall Software features should I prioritize when comparing Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall and FortiGate IPS?

Buyers should prioritize Threat Protection, Intrusion Prevention, Ease of Setup, Quality of Support, and Cost Effectiveness when comparing Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall and FortiGate IPS.

- **Threat Protection:** Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall is cited for advanced threat protection (all-time mentions: 1); FortiGate IPS is highlighted for robust intrusion prevention capabilities in recent reviews.
- **Intrusion Prevention:** FortiGate IPS is specifically praised for its intrusion prevention and deep packet inspection; Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall is noted for threat protection but not specifically for IPS.
- **Ease of Setup:** Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall scores 7.7; FortiGate IPS scores 9.2.
- **Quality of Support:** Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall scores 7.8; FortiGate IPS scores 8.8.
- **Cost Effectiveness:** Recent reviews cite Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall as costly, while FortiGate IPS is described as cost effective and providing good ROI.

### What are the pros and cons of Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall vs FortiGate IPS?

FortiGate IPS is strongest in intrusion prevention and ease of use, while Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall is strongest in advanced threat protection.

- **Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall strengths:** Advanced threat protection (all-time mentions: 1), flexible policies, low latency, secure web application scanning, SD-WAN capabilities, centralized management, and real-time network visibility.
- **Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall trade-offs:** Complex configuration (all-time mentions: 1), requires subject matter expertise (all-time mentions: 1), limited customization (all-time mentions: 1), higher cost, and some dashboard/UI limitations.
- **FortiGate IPS strengths:** Robust intrusion prevention, deep packet inspection, proactive threat protection, cost effectiveness, intuitive interface, and strong integration with other security features.
- **FortiGate IPS trade-offs:** Occasional firewall conserve mode impacting performance, memory-intensive IPS profiles, and some removed features from the GUI in recent updates.

### Is Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall or FortiGate IPS better for small businesses?

FortiGate IPS is the better fit for small businesses, with reviewers highlighting its cost effectiveness and ease of use.

- **Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall:** No small-business segment share is available; recent reviews note high cost as a barrier for small firms.
- **FortiGate IPS:** No small-business segment share is available; reviewers describe it as cost effective and easy to use, supporting its suitability for small businesses.

### Which Firewall Software platform has better integrations?

Reviewer sentiment does not favor either Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall or FortiGate IPS for integrations, as no recent reviews cite specific integration strengths for either product.

- **Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall:** In recent reviews, integration articles are mentioned as available on the support portal, but no specific third-party integrations are cited.
- **FortiGate IPS:** In recent reviews, integration with SIEM tools is described as beneficial, but no specific third-party integrations are named.

### How do Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall and FortiGate IPS compare on customer support?

FortiGate IPS leads Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall on Quality of Support by a material margin of 1.0 points (8.8 vs 7.8).

- **Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall:** Reviewers describe support as generally helpful and user-friendly, but some note the need for improved documentation and technical support knowledge.
- **FortiGate IPS:** Reviewers highlight responsive support and effective assistance, with higher satisfaction reflected in the support score.

### Which is easier to implement, Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall or FortiGate IPS?

FortiGate IPS is easier to implement than Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall, with a 1.5-point advantage in Ease of Setup (9.2 vs 7.7).

- **Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall:** Reviewers note that initial implementation can be difficult and configuration is complex, often requiring expert knowledge.
- **FortiGate IPS:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward and easy, with positive feedback on intuitive configuration and deployment.

### Which product has better Firewall?

FortiGate IPS is rated higher for Firewall, with a Meets Requirements score of 9.3 versus 8.0 for Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall.

- **Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall:** Meets Requirements score: 8.0; all-time mention for Threat Protection: 1.
- **FortiGate IPS:** Meets Requirements score: 9.3; reviewers highlight robust firewall and intrusion prevention capabilities.

Alternatives

**Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Alternatives**

 ![Sophos Firewall](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c3eafd206cf051259b58dcd9712f2d46/sophos-firewall.svg "Sophos Firewall")

[
Sophos Firewall
](/products/sophos-firewall/reviews)

 ![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")

[
Palo Alto Networks...
](/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/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)

 ![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 IPS Alternatives**

 ![Snort](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_e849ecb123c065581b07cd2323b90243/snort.jpeg "Snort")

[
Snort
](/products/snort/reviews)

 ![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")

[
Palo Alto Networks...
](/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews)

 ![LevelBlue USM Anywhere](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/dafcd5faaef898c5bee18cd5d63cef91/levelblue-usm-anywhere%282%29.svg "LevelBlue USM Anywhere")

[
LevelBlue USM Anywhere
](/products/levelblue-usm-anywhere/reviews)

 ![Check Point Quantum Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/64ff8da1b6e6ffabf4336ae2510e8e3e/check-point-quantum-intrusion-prevention-system-ips.svg "Check Point Quantum Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)")

[
Check Point Quantum...
](/products/check-point-quantum-intrusion-prevention-system-ips/reviews)

## 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).