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# Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) vs Sophos Firewall 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)

**Sophos Firewall** [

4.7/5(874)

](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

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

**Sophos Firewall**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

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

**Sophos Firewall**
1 month

Based on 77 responses

Return on Investment

**Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)**
13 months1 month sooner

Based on 6 responses

**Sophos Firewall**
14 months

Based on 75 responses

Perceived Cost

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

**Sophos Firewall**
$$$$$

Average Discount

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

**Sophos Firewall**
15%

Pros & Cons

**Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)**
[
Control (1)
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Performance Speed (1)
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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)

**Sophos Firewall**
[
Ease of Use (90)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1359660&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Features (56)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1357840&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Slow Performance (33)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1358502&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Reporting (17)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1359622&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

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

**Sophos Firewall**
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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)

**Sophos Firewall**
 ![Sophos Firewall 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/120316/XG-Control-Center-v17.5.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

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

8.0

8.023

**Sophos Firewall**

9.2

9.2735

Ease of Use

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

8.0

8.023

**Sophos Firewall**

9.2

9.2744

Ease of Setup

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

7.7

7.714

**Sophos Firewall**

9.1

9.1711

Ease of Admin

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

8.3

8.315

**Sophos Firewall**

9.2

9.2477

Quality of Support

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

7.8

7.822

**Sophos Firewall**

9.1

9.1722

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

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

8.7

8.715

**Sophos Firewall**

9.2

9.2470

Product Direction (% positive)

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

9.4

9.418

**Sophos Firewall**

9.5

9.5688

Features

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

8.8

14

9.1

750

Administration

Policy Management

9.1

13

9.3(won by 0.2)

665

Logging and Reporting

9.1(won by 0.2)

13

8.9

646

Application Gateway

8.6

11

9.2(won by 0.6)

566

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

Concurrent Sessions

9.0

13

9.2(won by 0.2)

535

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

8.5(won by default)

60

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

74

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

8.9

12

9.4(won by 0.5)

614

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

Antivirus

8.9

11

9.2(won by 0.3)

568

URL Filtering

8.8

11

9.3(won by 0.5)

610

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

Availability

8.6

13

9.4(won by 0.8)

539

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

Content Filtering

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

5

IP Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Load Balancing

8.6

12

9.1(won by 0.5)

540

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

Continuous Analysis

8.6

12

9.1(won by 0.5)

554

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

Intrusion Prevention

8.5

11

9.3(won by 0.8)

609

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

Intrusion Detection

8.6

11

9.3(won by 0.7)

583

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

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

8.1(won by default)

285

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Artificial Intelligence - Firewall

AI Firewall

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

206

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

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

8.3

10

Not enough data

Prevention

Intrusion Prevention

8.1(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Firewall

8.9(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Encryption

8.5(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Security hardening

8.1(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Cloud Data Protection

8.1(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Detection

Intrusion Detection

8.3(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Security Monitoring

8.7(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Anti-Malware / Malware Detection

8.3(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Administration

Compliance

7.8(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Administration Console -

8.7(won by default)

9

Not enough data

API / integrations

7.7(won by default)

8

Not enough data

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

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

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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%

[![Sophos Firewall](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c3eafd206cf051259b58dcd9712f2d46/sophos-firewall.svg "Sophos Firewall")](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews)

Sophos Firewall

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

20.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

64.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

15.4%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

34.4%

20.5%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

37.5%

64.0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

28.1%

15.4%

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%

[![Sophos Firewall](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c3eafd206cf051259b58dcd9712f2d46/sophos-firewall.svg "Sophos Firewall")](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews)
Sophos Firewall

Information Technology and Services

13.7%

Computer & Network Security

8.7%

Manufacturing

6.6%

Primary/Secondary Education

3.5%

Higher Education

3.2%

Other

64.3%

FAQs

## Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall vs Sophos Firewall FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 16, 2026

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

Sophos Firewall stands out over Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall with higher reviewer satisfaction across all key dimensions, especially in ease of use and support.

| | [Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-next-generation-firewall-ngfw/reviews) | [Sophos Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.4/5 (35 reviews) | 4.7/5 (870 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| Ease of Setup score | 7.7 | 9.1 |
| Quality of Support score | 7.8 | 9.1 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Threat Protection | Synchronized Security and Centralized Management |

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

Sophos Firewall is rated as the stronger value by reviewers, with a higher satisfaction score on price and cost-related dimensions.

- **Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall:** In recent reviews, several reviewers describe Forcepoint as costly, especially for small firms, and note that advanced configuration options can add to the total cost of ownership.
- **Sophos Firewall:** Recent reviews highlight Sophos Firewall's cost-to-feature ratio as hard to beat, with many reviewers citing it as a great value for medium-sized companies and noting its affordability compared to competitors.
- **Switching Reason:** Multiple reviewers mention switching from Fortinet and other vendors to Sophos Firewall due to its easier management, better integration, and more favorable pricing.

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

The top three alternatives to Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall and Sophos Firewall are Check Point Next Generation Firewalls, Palo Alto Networks Next Generation Firewalls, and Netgate pfSense.

| 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) | Mid-Market | Costly for small firms | Threat Protection |
| [Sophos Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews) | 4.7/5 (870 reviews) | Mid-Market | Great cost-to-feature ratio | Synchronized Security and Centralized Management |
| [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) | 4.5/5 (595 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 | — | — |
| [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) | 4.7/5 (326 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |

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

Buyers should prioritize ease of setup, quality of support, threat protection, centralized management, and integration capabilities when comparing Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall and Sophos Firewall.

- **Ease of Setup:** Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall 7.7, Sophos Firewall 9.1
- **Quality of Support:** Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall 7.8, Sophos Firewall 9.1
- **Threat Protection:** Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall is frequently cited for advanced threat protection; Sophos Firewall is praised for synchronized security and automated threat containment.
- **Centralized Management:** Sophos Firewall is consistently highlighted for its centralized console and unified management experience.
- **Integration Capabilities:** Sophos Firewall is frequently mentioned for its integration with Sophos Endpoint (33 all-time mentions).

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

Sophos Firewall's headline strength is its ease of use and centralized management, while Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall is recognized for advanced threat protection.

- **Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall strengths:** Advanced threat protection, intrusion prevention, secure web application scanning, flexible policies, low latency, and strong SD-WAN capabilities.
- **Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall trade-offs:** Complex configuration (1 all-time mention), requires subject matter expertise (1 all-time mention), limited customization (1 all-time mention), and higher cost for small firms.
- **Sophos Firewall strengths:** Synchronized security with endpoint integration, centralized management, intuitive GUI, strong application control, web filtering, and high reviewer satisfaction on ease of use and support.
- **Sophos Firewall trade-offs:** Advanced configurations can require a learning curve, local web admin UI can be sluggish under heavy load, and some reviewers note higher licensing costs compared to other offers.

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

Sophos Firewall is the better fit for small businesses, with strong reviewer sentiment and a high satisfaction score for ease of use and setup.

- **Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note higher cost and complexity for small firms.
- **Sophos Firewall:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; recent reviews highlight ease of use, intuitive setup, and strong value for small and medium-sized businesses.

### Which Firewall Software platform has better integrations?

Sophos Firewall is favored for integrations, especially with endpoint security solutions.

- **Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall:** In recent reviews, integration articles are available on the support portal, but no specific third-party integrations are frequently cited.
- **Sophos Firewall:** Sophos Endpoint integration is mentioned in 33 all-time reviews, with reviewers highlighting the benefits of synchronized security and centralized management.

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

Sophos Firewall outperforms Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall on Quality of Support by a material margin, with scores of 9.1 vs 7.8.

- **Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall:** Reviewers describe support as generally helpful but note variability, with some citing valuable quick support and others mentioning the need for improved documentation and technician knowledge.
- **Sophos Firewall:** Reviewers consistently praise Sophos support for responsiveness, helpful onboarding, and quick resolution of issues, with many citing positive experiences and high satisfaction.

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

Sophos Firewall is easier to implement than Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall, with a significantly higher Ease of Setup score (9.1 vs 7.7).

- **Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall:** Reviewers note that initial implementation can be difficult, with complex configuration and a need for subject matter expertise.
- **Sophos Firewall:** Reviewers highlight intuitive setup, guided wizards, and ease of deployment, with many citing quick and straightforward implementation experiences.

### Which product has better Firewall?

Sophos Firewall is rated higher for Firewall capabilities, with stronger reviewer satisfaction and more frequent positive mentions.

- **Forcepoint Next-Gen Firewall:** G2 rating 4.4/5 (35 reviews); frequently cited for advanced threat protection and control; all-time mention for threat protection (1).
- **Sophos Firewall:** G2 rating 4.7/5 (870 reviews); high scores for meets requirements (9.2), ease of use (9.2), and firewall management; reviewers highlight strong firewall performance and centralized control.

Alternatives

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

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 ![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)")

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

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 ![FortiGate-VM NGFW](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fa3376b61f91a50021359e71d1976187/fortigate-vm-ngfw.jpg "FortiGate-VM NGFW")

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