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# FortiGate-VM NGFW vs Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Pricing

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**
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**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**
2 months

Based on 34 responses

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

Based on 12 responses

Return on Investment

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**
14 months

Based on 34 responses

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**
10 months4 months sooner

Based on 12 responses

Perceived Cost

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**
$$$$$

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

Average Discount

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**
11%

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**
15%4% more

**Pros & Cons**
from reviews

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**
[
Ease of Use (12)
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Features (10)
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Difficult Learning Curve (4)
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Expensive (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1091199&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**
[
Ease of Use (25)
](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1472283&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Features (23)
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Expensive (32)
](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 (15)
](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1472691&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**
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Amazon EC2

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AWS Cloud WAN

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AWS Graviton

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AWS Lambda

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**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**
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Azure Active Directory...

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Cisco Identity Services...

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Falcon Security and IT...

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HPE Aruba Networking...

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**Ratings**
from reviews

Meets Requirements

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**

9.0

9.0235

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

8.9

8.9154

Ease of Use

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**

8.9

8.9241

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

8.3

8.3155

Ease of Setup

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**

8.7

8.7207

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

8.2

8.2139

Ease of Admin

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**

9.0

9.0188

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

8.4

8.4109

Quality of Support

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**

8.6

8.6231

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

8.2

8.2146

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**

8.9

8.9184

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

8.8

8.8107

Product Direction (% positive)

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**

9.5

9.5230

**Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls**

9.2

9.2149

**Features**
ratings from reviews

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

8.9

166

8.3

114

Administration

Policy Management

9.3(won by 0.6)

125

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

8.7

106

Logging and Reporting

8.8(won by 0.2)

117

8.6

106

Application Gateway

9.2(won by 0.9)

96

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

8.3

97

Concurrent Sessions

9.3(won by 0.9)

99

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

8.4

97

Access Management

10.0(won by default)

6

Not enough data

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

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

6.9

6

8.0(won by 1.1)

10

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

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)

9.3(won by 0.6)

123

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

8.7

103

Antivirus

9.1(won by 0.7)

98

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

8.4

97

URL Filtering

9.4(won by 0.6)

111

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

8.8

99

Availability

9.6(won by 0.8)

105

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

8.8

98

IP Filtering

7.5(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Content Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Load Balancing

9.2(won by 0.8)

95

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

8.4

96

Continuous Analysis

9.1(won by 0.5)

101

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

8.6

97

Intrusion Prevention

9.2(won by 0.4)

119

8.8

101

Intrusion Detection

9.3(won by 0.6)

103

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

8.7

98

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Prevention System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

8.2(won by 1.1)

21

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

7.1

29

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Artificial Intelligence - Firewall

AI Firewall

8.1(won by 0.7)

7

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

7.4

17

Additional Functionality

SSL Security

9.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

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

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

Data Center Security Solutions[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.3

104

Not enough data

Prevention

Intrusion Prevention

9.5(won by default)

73

Not enough data

Firewall

9.5(won by default)

81

Not enough data

Encryption

9.3(won by default)

63

Not enough data

Security hardening

9.3(won by default)

61

Not enough data

Cloud Data Protection

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Detection

Intrusion Detection

9.3(won by default)

66

Not enough data

Security Monitoring

9.4(won by default)

66

Not enough data

Anti-Malware / Malware Detection

9.2(won by default)

62

Not enough data

Administration

Compliance

9.3(won by default)

59

Not enough data

Administration Console -

9.5(won by default)

66

Not enough data

API / integrations

9.1(won by default)

58

Not enough data

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

Not enough data

8.8

69

Prevention

Intrusion Prevention

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

66

Firewall

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

65

Encryption

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

64

Security hardening

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

64

Cloud Data Protection

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

61

Detection

Intrusion Detection

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

66

Security Monitoring

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

65

Anti-Malware / Malware Detection

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

65

Administration

Compliance

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

62

Administration Console -

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

65

API / integrations

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

59

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

Unified Threat Management (UTM)[Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.3

156

Not enough data

Security - Unified Threat Management

Antivirus

9.3(won by default)

107

Not enough data

Whitelists

9.4(won by default)

112

Not enough data

Antispam Filtering

9.0(won by default)

100

Not enough data

Content Filtering

9.2(won by default)

106

Not enough data

Web Filtering

9.6(won by default)

114

Not enough data

Firewall

9.8(won by default)

124

Not enough data

Administration

Reports & Analytics

8.8(won by default)

103

Not enough data

Dashboard

9.4(won by default)

109

Not enough data

Show 2 feature categories 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

Data Security[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance

Access Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

At-Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

DLP Configuration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sensitive Data Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Database Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deduplication 

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

API / integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security 

Multi-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Transport

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Types

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

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FortiGate-VM NGFW

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

26.2%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

53.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

20.3%

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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.)

26.2%

18.2%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

53.5%

46.1%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

20.3%

35.8%

Reviewers' Industry

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FortiGate-VM NGFW

Information Technology and Services

23.2%

Computer & Network Security

13.7%

Telecommunications

8.7%

Financial Services

6.5%

Computer Software

6.1%

Other

41.8%

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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

## FortiGate-VM NGFW vs Palo Alto Networks... FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Palo Alto Networks... vs FortiGate-VM NGFW?

FortiGate-VM NGFW stands out for higher reviewer satisfaction on setup, support, and ease of use, while Palo Alto Networks... is noted for advanced threat intelligence and granular control.

| [Palo Alto Networks...](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews) | [FortiGate-VM NGFW](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (170 reviews) | 4.6/5 (251 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| 8.2 | 8.8 |
| 8.2 | 8.6 |
| Advanced threat intelligence and granular application/user control | Ease of use, centralized management, and strong performance in virtual/cloud environments |

### How do the pricing models of Palo Alto Networks... and FortiGate-VM NGFW compare?

FortiGate-VM NGFW is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to Palo Alto Networks....

- **Palo Alto Networks...:** Reviewers frequently cite high costs and complex licensing as a major trade-off, with 23 all-time mentions of expense and recurring feedback about separate subscriptions for essential features.
- **FortiGate-VM NGFW:** While some reviewers mention that advanced features and add-ons can increase costs, the overall sentiment is more positive, with only 4 all-time mentions of expense and several reviewers describing it as cost-effective compared to alternatives.
- **Switching reasons:** In recent reviews, buyers switching to FortiGate-VM NGFW highlight lower total cost of ownership and easier management as key factors.

### What are the best alternatives to Palo Alto Networks... and FortiGate-VM NGFW?

The top three alternatives to Palo Alto Networks... and FortiGate-VM NGFW are Sophos Firewall, WatchGuard Network Security, and Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs).

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Palo Alto Networks...](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews) | 4.5/5 (170 reviews) | Mid-Market | High cost, complex licensing | Advanced threat intelligence and granular control |
| [FortiGate-VM NGFW](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews) | 4.6/5 (251 reviews) | Mid-Market | Generally cost-effective, add-ons can increase price | Ease of use, centralized management, strong performance |
| [Sophos Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews) | 4.7/5 (869 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | High reviewer satisfaction and robust security features |
| [WatchGuard Network Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-network-security/reviews) | 4.7/5 (268 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Strong network protection and user-friendly interface |
| [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) | 4.5/5 (595 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Comprehensive security and policy management |

### Which Firewall Software features should I prioritize when comparing Palo Alto Networks... and FortiGate-VM NGFW?

Buyers should prioritize threat protection, ease of use, centralized management, firewall efficiency, and integration capabilities when comparing Palo Alto Networks... and FortiGate-VM NGFW.

- **Threat Protection:** Palo Alto Networks... (13 all-time mentions), FortiGate-VM NGFW (6 all-time mentions)
- **Ease of Use:** Palo Alto Networks... (8.3/10, 13 all-time mentions), FortiGate-VM NGFW (8.9/10, 12 all-time mentions)
- **Centralized Management:** Palo Alto Networks... (Panorama cited in reviews), FortiGate-VM NGFW (4 all-time mentions)
- **Firewall Efficiency:** Palo Alto Networks... (14 all-time mentions), FortiGate-VM NGFW (6 all-time mentions)
- **Integration Capabilities:** FortiGate-VM NGFW (FortiManager 11 all-time mentions, FortiAnalyzer 9 all-time mentions)

### What are the pros and cons of Palo Alto Networks... vs FortiGate-VM NGFW?

Palo Alto Networks... is strongest in advanced threat intelligence and granular control, while FortiGate-VM NGFW excels in ease of use and centralized management.

- **Palo Alto Networks... strengths:** Advanced threat intelligence (13 all-time mentions), granular application and user control, robust firewall efficiency (14 all-time mentions), and strong network visibility.
- **Palo Alto Networks... trade-offs:** High cost (23 all-time mentions), difficult learning curve (12 all-time mentions), slow performance during configuration changes (10 all-time mentions), and complex licensing.
- **FortiGate-VM NGFW strengths:** Ease of use (12 all-time mentions), centralized management, strong performance in virtual/cloud environments, and easy setup (6 all-time mentions).
- **FortiGate-VM NGFW trade-offs:** Some advanced features require additional licensing, initial configuration can be complex for new users, and occasional support delays (3 all-time mentions of poor customer support).

### Is Palo Alto Networks... or FortiGate-VM NGFW better for small businesses?

FortiGate-VM NGFW is the better fit for small businesses, with reviewers highlighting its ease of use and cost-effectiveness.

- **Palo Alto Networks...:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note a steep learning curve and high cost as barriers for smaller organizations.
- **FortiGate-VM NGFW:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; recent small-business reviewers describe it as budget-friendly and easier to manage for smaller environments.

### Which Firewall Software platform has better integrations?

FortiGate-VM NGFW is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integration mentions and strong support for Fortinet ecosystem tools.

- **Palo Alto Networks...:** Reviewers mention integration with Panorama and syslog servers, with positive feedback on centralized management and automation capabilities.
- **FortiGate-VM NGFW:** FortiManager (11 all-time mentions), FortiAnalyzer (9 all-time mentions), and strong integration with other Fortinet Security Fabric tools are frequently cited by reviewers.

### How do Palo Alto Networks... and FortiGate-VM NGFW compare on customer support?

FortiGate-VM NGFW scores higher on Quality of Support by 0.4 points, a material difference over Palo Alto Networks....

- **Palo Alto Networks...:** Quality of Support score is 8.2; reviewers note generally good support but mention inconsistent response times and reliance on resellers in some regions.
- **FortiGate-VM NGFW:** Quality of Support score is 8.6; reviewers highlight helpful TAC support and responsive assistance, though some mention occasional delays for complex issues.

### Which is easier to implement, Palo Alto Networks... or FortiGate-VM NGFW?

FortiGate-VM NGFW is easier to implement, with a 0.6-point higher Ease of Setup score and supporting reviewer sentiment.

- **Palo Alto Networks...:** Ease of Setup score is 8.2; reviewers frequently mention a steep learning curve and complex initial configuration, especially for new administrators.
- **FortiGate-VM NGFW:** Ease of Setup score is 8.8; reviewers describe straightforward deployment, user-friendly interface, and easier onboarding for both small and large environments.

### Which product has better Firewall?

Both Palo Alto Networks... and FortiGate-VM NGFW are highly rated for Firewall capabilities, with strong reviewer sentiment and high all-time mention counts.

- **Palo Alto Networks...:** Firewall Efficiency (14 all-time mentions), advanced application and user-based policies, and a Meets Requirements score of 8.9.
- **FortiGate-VM NGFW:** Firewall Efficiency (6 all-time mentions), robust performance in virtual/cloud environments, and a Meets Requirements score of 9.1.

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