# FortiAnalyzer vs FortiManager Comparison

| | FortiAnalyzer | FortiManager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 31 | 27 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (41.4% of reviews) | Mid-Market (52.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### FortiAnalyzer

Pros:
- Log Management (2 reviews)
- Analysis (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Interface (1 reviews)
- Complexity (1 reviews)

### FortiManager

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Automation (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Setup (2 reviews)
- Access Control (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | FortiAnalyzer | FortiManager | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (25 reviews) | 8.9 (21 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (26 reviews) | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 8.6 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 8.4 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (24 reviews) | 8.5 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (21 reviews) | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (23 reviews) | 10.0 (18 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### FortiAnalyzer

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### FortiManager

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FortiAnalyzer** | 8.3/10 | 23 |
| **FortiManager** | N/A | N/A |

#### Automation

| Feature | FortiAnalyzer | FortiManager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Metadata Management** | 8.3 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning** | 7.0 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Response Automation** | 7.5 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous Analysis** | 8.4 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | FortiAnalyzer | FortiManager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Network Capability** | 8.9 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | 8.4 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Network Visibility** | 9.2 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | 8.2 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Incident Management

| Feature | FortiAnalyzer | FortiManager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Logs** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Alerts** | 8.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Reporting** | 8.6 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### ServiceNow Store Apps

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FortiAnalyzer** | N/A | N/A |
| **FortiManager** | N/A | N/A |

#### ServiceNow Apps

| Feature | FortiAnalyzer | FortiManager | 
|---|---|---|
| **ServiceNow Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Value** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps

| Feature | FortiAnalyzer | FortiManager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Network Management Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FortiAnalyzer** | N/A | N/A |
| **FortiManager** | 9.1/10 | 9 |

#### Management

| Feature | FortiAnalyzer | FortiManager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Network Automation** | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 
| **Network Traffic Analyzer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Provisioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Maintenance** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | FortiAnalyzer | FortiManager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Network Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Network Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Asset Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | FortiAnalyzer | FortiManager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-time alerting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hybrid Infrastructure Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Network Management Tools

| Feature | FortiAnalyzer | FortiManager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Secure Web Gateways

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FortiAnalyzer** | N/A | N/A |
| **FortiManager** | N/A | N/A |

#### Web Content and Traffic Filtering - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | FortiAnalyzer | FortiManager | 
|---|---|---|
| **SSL/TLS Inspection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **URL Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Traffic Inspection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ad and Tracker Blocking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Protection and Loss Prevention - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | FortiAnalyzer | FortiManager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Phishing Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Access Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Access Control and Authentication - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | FortiAnalyzer | FortiManager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Authentication and Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User and Group Policies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Performance and Management - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | FortiAnalyzer | FortiManager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customizable Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bandwidth Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting and Logging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Intelligence Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [ServiceNow Marketplace Apps](https://www.g2.com/categories/servicenow-store-apps)

**Unique to FortiAnalyzer (1):** [Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-traffic-analysis-nta)

**Unique to FortiManager (2):** [Network Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-management-tools), [Secure Web Gateway Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-web-gateways)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | FortiAnalyzer | FortiManager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 20.7% | 12.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 37.9% | 52.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 41.4% | 36.0% | 

### By Industry

#### FortiAnalyzer

- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.2%
- **Retail:** 13.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 10.3%
- **Computer Networking:** 6.9%
- **Financial Services:** 6.9%
- **Higher Education:** 6.9%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 3.4%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 3.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.4%
- **Hospitality:** 3.4%
- **Other:** 24.1%

#### FortiManager

- **Information Technology and Services:** 28.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 28.0%
- **Computer Software:** 8.0%
- **Manufacturing:** 4.0%
- **Utilities:** 4.0%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.0%
- **Retail:** 4.0%
- **Information Services:** 4.0%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.0%
- **Government Administration:** 4.0%
- **Other:** 8.0%

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## Top Discussions

### FortiAnalyzer

- Title: [What is FortiAnalyzer cloud?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/fortianalyzer-what-is-fortianalyzer-cloud) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "For your Fortinet security infrastructure, FortiAnalyzer Cloud is a cloud-based Security-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution that offers analytics, reporting, and..."

### FortiManager

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/fortianalyzer-vs-fortimanager)