Compare Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) and SonicWall Next Generation Firewall
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (60.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Star Rating
(35)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
SonicWall Next Generation Firewall
Star Rating
(153)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SonicWall Next Generation Firewall
Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) vs SonicWall Next Generation Firewall
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found SonicWall Next Generation Firewall easier to use and set up. However, Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) is easier to administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) overall.
- Reviewers felt that SonicWall Next Generation Firewall meets the needs of their business better than Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW).
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that SonicWall Next Generation Firewall is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) over SonicWall Next Generation Firewall.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
No pricing availableSonicWall Next Generation Firewall
No pricing availableFree Trial
Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
No trial information availableSonicWall Next Generation Firewall
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.0
23
8.8
127
Ease of Use
8.0
23
8.3
128
Ease of Setup
7.7
14
8.0
88
Ease of Admin
8.3
15
8.1
88
Quality of Support
7.8
22
8.0
121
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
15
8.1
85
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
18
7.2
124
Features by Category
Security - Unified Threat Management
Not enough data
8.7
43
Not enough data
8.8
43
Not enough data
8.4
39
Not enough data
8.7
43
Not enough data
9.0
43
Not enough data
9.3
43
Administration
Not enough data
7.9
43
Not enough data
8.6
43
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
8.3
10
Not enough data
Prevention
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Detection
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
Administration
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
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
Administration
9.1
13
8.5
48
9.1
13
8.1
46
8.6
11
8.5
42
9.0
13
8.6
45
Agentic AI - Firewall Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
12
9.0
47
8.9
11
8.0
47
8.8
11
9.0
47
8.6
13
8.7
48
Monitoring
8.6
12
8.3
43
8.6
12
8.4
45
8.5
11
8.6
46
8.6
11
8.4
45
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.6
15
Artificial Intelligence - Firewall
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) and SonicWall Next Generation Firewall are categorized as Firewall Software
Unique Categories
Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) is categorized as Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)
SonicWall Next Generation Firewall is categorized as Unified Threat Management (UTM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SonicWall Next Generation Firewall
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
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%
Information Technology and Services
22.4%
Computer & Network Security
7.0%
Internet
4.2%
Marketing and Advertising
3.5%
Construction
3.5%
Other
59.4%
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