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# Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) vs Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls 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)

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

4.5/5(171)

](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

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

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

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

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

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**
2 months

Based on 12 responses

Return on Investment

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

Based on 6 responses

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**
10 months3 months sooner

Based on 12 responses

Perceived Cost

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

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

Average Discount

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

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

Pros & Cons

**Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)**
[
Control (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-next-generation-firewall-ngfw/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1462782&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Performance Speed (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-next-generation-firewall-ngfw/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1949972&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complex Configuration (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-next-generation-firewall-ngfw/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1949968&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expertise Required (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-next-generation-firewall-ngfw/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1949967&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**
[
Firewall Efficiency (14)
](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1472541&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (13)
](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1472283&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (23)
](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1472974&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Difficult Learning Curve (12)
](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1472691&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)**
Not enough data

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

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

Meets Requirements

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

8.0

8.023

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

8.9

8.9154

Ease of Use

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

8.0

8.023

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

8.3

8.3155

Ease of Setup

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

7.7

7.714

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

8.2

8.2139

Ease of Admin

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

8.3

8.315

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

8.4

8.4109

Quality of Support

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

7.8

7.822

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

8.2

8.2146

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

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

8.7

8.715

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

8.8

8.8107

Product Direction (% positive)

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

9.4

9.418

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

9.2

9.2149

Features

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

8.3

10

8.8

69

Prevention

Intrusion Prevention

8.1

7

9.1(won by 1.0)

66

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

Firewall

8.9

9

9.4(won by 0.5)

65

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

Encryption

8.5

8

8.9(won by 0.4)

64

Security hardening

8.1

8

9.0(won by 0.9)

64

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

Cloud Data Protection

8.1

7

8.3(won by 0.2)

61

Detection

Intrusion Detection

8.3

9

9.0(won by 0.7)

66

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

Security Monitoring

8.7

9

8.9(won by 0.2)

65

Anti-Malware / Malware Detection

8.3

9

8.9(won by 0.6)

65

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

Administration

Compliance

7.8

9

8.8(won by 1.0)

62

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

Administration Console -

8.7

9

8.8(won by 0.1)

65

API / integrations

7.7

8

8.6(won by 0.9)

59

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

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

20

Agentic AI - Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

6

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

6

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

8.8

14

8.3

114

Administration

Policy Management

9.1(won by 0.4)

13

8.7

106

Logging and Reporting

9.1(won by 0.5)

13

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

8.6

106

Application Gateway

8.6(won by 0.3)

11

8.3

97

Concurrent Sessions

9.0(won by 0.6)

13

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

8.4

97

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

8.0(won by default)

10

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

10

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

8.9(won by 0.2)

12

8.7

103

Antivirus

8.9(won by 0.5)

11

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

8.4

97

URL Filtering

8.8(tied score)

11

8.8(tied score)

99

Availability

8.6

13

8.8(won by 0.2)

98

IP Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Load Balancing

8.6(won by 0.2)

12

8.4

96

Continuous Analysis

8.6(tied score)

12

8.6(tied score)

97

Intrusion Prevention

8.5

11

8.8(won by 0.3)

101

Intrusion Detection

8.6

11

8.7(won by 0.1)

98

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

7.1(won by default)

29

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Artificial Intelligence - Firewall

AI Firewall

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

17

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%

[![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")](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews)

Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls

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.)

34.4%

18.2%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

37.5%

46.1%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

28.1%

35.8%

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%

[![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")](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews)
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%

FAQs

## Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall vs Palo Alto Networks... FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 17, 2026

### What is the difference between Palo Alto Networks... vs Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall?

Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls stand out for their higher G2 rating, deeper feature set, and more frequent reviewer-cited strengths, while Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall is noted for ease of setup and strong support.

| [Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews) | [Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-next-generation-firewall-ngfw/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (170 reviews) | 4.4/5 (35 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| 8.2 | 7.7 |
| 8.2 | 7.8 |
| Firewall Efficiency (14 all-time mentions) | Threat Protection (recent reviews) |

### How do the pricing models of Palo Alto Networks... and Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall compare?

Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls receive lower satisfaction on pricing compared to Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall, with reviewers frequently citing high costs as a drawback.

- **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls:** In recent reviews, many cite the product as expensive, with 23 all-time mentions of high cost and complex licensing as a trade-off.
- **Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall:** Reviewers note that while Forcepoint is also considered costly, it is described as better cost-effective in some recent reviews, and pricing is less frequently cited as a pain point.

### What are the best alternatives to Palo Alto Networks... and Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall?

The top three alternatives to Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls and Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall are Sophos Firewall, Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual, and Check Point Next Generation Firewalls.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [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 | Expensive, complex licensing (23 all-time mentions) | Firewall Efficiency (14 all-time mentions) |
| [Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-next-generation-firewall-ngfw/reviews) | 4.4/5 (35 reviews) | Mid-Market | Better cost-effective in some reviews | Threat Protection (recent reviews) |
| [Sophos Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews) | 4.7/5 (870 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-firewall-threat-defense-virtual-formerly-ngfwv/reviews) | 4.2/5 (93 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls](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 Palo Alto Networks... and Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall?

Buyers comparing Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls and Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall should prioritize Firewall Efficiency, Threat Protection, Ease of Use, Ease of Setup, and Pricing.

- **Firewall Efficiency:** Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls: 14 all-time mentions; Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall: not cited.
- **Threat Protection:** Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls: 13 all-time mentions; Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall: cited in recent reviews.
- **Ease of Use:** Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls: 8.3; Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall: 8.0.
- **Ease of Setup:** Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls: 8.2; Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall: 7.7.
- **Pricing:** Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls: 23 all-time mentions of high cost; Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall: better cost-effective in some reviews.

### What are the pros and cons of Palo Alto Networks... vs Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall?

Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls are strongest in firewall efficiency and advanced threat protection, while Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall is noted for threat protection and ease of setup.

- **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls strengths:** Firewall Efficiency (14 all-time mentions), Threat Protection (13), Ease of Use (13), Features (11), Control (9), Threat Detection (9), Reliability (8), Security (7).
- **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls trade-offs:** Expensive (23 all-time mentions), Difficult Learning Curve (12), Slow Performance (10), Complex Configuration (8), Poor Interface Design (7).
- **Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall strengths:** Threat Protection (recent reviews), Control (recent reviews), Performance Speed (recent reviews), Ease of setup (recent reviews).
- **Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall trade-offs:** Complex Configuration (recent reviews), Expertise Required (recent reviews), Limited Customization (recent reviews).

### Is Palo Alto Networks... or Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall better for small businesses?

Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall is a better fit for small businesses based on reviewer sentiment and cost-effectiveness.

- **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers frequently cite high cost and a steep learning curve as barriers for smaller organizations.
- **Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers highlight better cost-effectiveness and easier setup, making it more accessible for small businesses.

### Which Firewall Software platform has better integrations?

Reviewers indicate parity between Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls and Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall for integrations, with no significant differentiation in recent reviews.

- **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls:** Recent reviews mention integration with security tools and cloud services, but no specific third-party tools are cited with publishable counts.
- **Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall:** Recent reviews reference integration articles and support for tool integration, but no specific third-party tools are named with publishable counts.

### How do Palo Alto Networks... and Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall compare on customer support?

Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls and Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall score within 0.4 points on Quality of Support (8.2 vs 7.8), indicating near parity.

- **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls:** Reviewers describe support as generally good, with some citing slow response times and inconsistent experiences, especially at lower subscription tiers.
- **Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall:** Reviewers consistently mention valuable, user-friendly, and quick support, with several citing positive TAC experiences and helpful documentation.

### Which is easier to implement, Palo Alto Networks... or Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall?

Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls score 0.5 points higher than Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall on Ease of Setup (8.2 vs 7.7), indicating a modest advantage.

- **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls:** Reviewers note a steep learning curve and complex initial setup, but also mention that onboarding and configuration become easier with experience and training.
- **Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall:** Reviewers highlight ease of setup and user-friendly dashboards, though some mention that advanced configuration can require expert knowledge and documentation could be improved.

### Which product has better Firewall?

Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls are more frequently cited for firewall efficiency and advanced firewall features than Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall.

- **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls:** Firewall Efficiency (14 all-time mentions), advanced application and user-based policies, and high reviewer satisfaction on firewall capabilities.
- **Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall:** Threat Protection and control cited in recent reviews, but fewer all-time mentions for firewall-specific strengths.

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)

 ![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)

 ![Netgate pfSense](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f4469990cc8ea128d45e4ab41bf45ef3/netgate-pfsense.svg "Netgate pfSense")

[
Netgate pfSense
](/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews)

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

 ![Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/bac35b1c7d560638b47c46bddb26a15c/cisco-secure-firewall-threat-defense-virtual-formerly-ngfwv.svg "Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)")

[
Cisco Secure Firewall...
](/products/cisco-secure-firewall-threat-defense-virtual-formerly-ngfwv/reviews)

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

[
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