# FortiGate IPS vs Snort Comparison | | FortiGate IPS | Snort | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 14 | 18 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (72.2% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | FortiGate IPS | Snort | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 6.5 (18 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (18 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 8.1 (18 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 7.3 (17 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### FortiGate IPS #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Snort #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FortiGate IPS** | 9.4/10 | 7 | | **Snort** | N/A | N/A | #### Prevention | Feature | FortiGate IPS | Snort | |---|---|---| | **Intrusion Prevention** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Firewall** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Encryption** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Security hardening** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Cloud Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Detection | Feature | FortiGate IPS | Snort | |---|---|---| | **Intrusion Detection** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Security Monitoring** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Anti-Malware / Malware Detection** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | FortiGate IPS | Snort | |---|---|---| | **Compliance** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Administration Console -** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | FortiGate IPS | Snort | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS) | Feature | FortiGate IPS | Snort | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/intrusion-detection-and-prevention-systems-idps) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | FortiGate IPS | Snort | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 16.7% | 22.2% | | **Mid-Market** | 50.0% | 72.2% | | **Enterprise** | 33.3% | 5.6% | ### By Industry #### FortiGate IPS - **Information Technology and Services:** 25.0% - **Financial Services:** 16.7% - **Banking:** 16.7% - **Pharmaceuticals:** 8.3% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 8.3% - **Media Production:** 8.3% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.3% - **Higher Education:** 8.3% #### Snort - **Computer Software:** 83.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 11.1% - **Computer & Network Security:** 5.6% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to FortiGate IPS - [Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (167 reviews) - [Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-next-generation-firewall-ngfw/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (35 reviews) - [LevelBlue USM Anywhere](https://www.g2.com/products/levelblue-usm-anywhere/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (114 reviews) - [Check Point Quantum Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-quantum-intrusion-prevention-system-ips/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (69 reviews) - [Trend Micro TippingPoint](https://www.g2.com/products/trend-micro-tippingpoint/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (26 reviews) - [ExtraHop](https://www.g2.com/products/extrahop/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (68 reviews) - [Hybrid Cloud Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trend-micro-hybrid-cloud-security/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (187 reviews) - [Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-ips-ngips/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (17 reviews) - [threatER](https://www.g2.com/products/threater/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (37 reviews) - [CrowdSec](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdsec/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (87 reviews) ### Alternatives to Snort - [Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (167 reviews) - [Ossec](https://www.g2.com/products/ossec/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (10 reviews) - [CrowdSec](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdsec/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (87 reviews) - [LevelBlue USM Anywhere](https://www.g2.com/products/levelblue-usm-anywhere/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (114 reviews) - [Cisco Secure IPS (NGIPS)](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-ips-ngips/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (17 reviews) - [ExtraHop](https://www.g2.com/products/extrahop/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (68 reviews) - [Hybrid Cloud Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trend-micro-hybrid-cloud-security/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (187 reviews) - [Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR)](https://www.g2.com/products/trellix-network-detection-and-response-ndr/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (66 reviews) - [Blumira Automated Detection & Response](https://www.g2.com/products/blumira-automated-detection-response/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (123 reviews) - [Check Point Quantum Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-quantum-intrusion-prevention-system-ips/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (69 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### FortiGate IPS No discussions available for this product. ### Snort No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/fortigate-ips-vs-snort)