# FortiGate-VM NGFW vs FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts Comparison
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## AI Generated Summary
- Reviewers mention that the **FortiGate NGFW** excels in **Ease of Setup** with a score of 9.0, making it user-friendly for organizations looking to implement robust security quickly, while **FortiGuard Security Subscriptions** received a higher score of 9.7 in this area, indicating a smoother onboarding experience for users.
- Users report that the **FortiGate NGFW** shines in **Firewall** capabilities with a score of 9.7, providing comprehensive protection against unauthorized access, whereas **FortiGuard Security Subscriptions** also performs well but does not match the same level of effectiveness in this specific area.
- G2 users highlight the **Intrusion Prevention** feature of **FortiGate NGFW** with a score of 9.6, which is praised for its proactive threat detection, while **FortiGuard Security Subscriptions** offers solid support but lacks the same depth in this critical functionality.
- Users on G2 mention that **FortiGate NGFW** provides superior **Web Filtering** capabilities, scoring 9.6, which is essential for organizations needing to control internet access, while **FortiGuard Security Subscriptions** has a lower score in this area, indicating less effectiveness.
- Reviewers say that the **Quality of Support** for **FortiGate NGFW** is rated at 8.7, which is considered satisfactory, but **FortiGuard Security Subscriptions** falls short with a score of 8.0, suggesting that users may experience challenges in receiving timely assistance.
- Users report that **FortiGate NGFW** has a strong focus on **Compliance** with a score of 9.4, making it a preferred choice for organizations needing to adhere to regulatory standards, while **FortiGuard Security Subscriptions** also addresses compliance but does not provide the same level of assurance.



| | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 245 | 13 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (57.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (75.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### FortiGate-VM NGFW

Pros:
- Ease of Use (12 reviews)
- Features (10 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Learning Curve (4 reviews)
- Expensive (4 reviews)

### FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts

Pros:
- Malware Protection (1 reviews)
- Ransomware Protection (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Lack of Updates (1 reviews)
- Poor Customer Support (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (192 reviews) | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (195 reviews) | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (161 reviews) | 9.7 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (147 reviews) | 9.5 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (190 reviews) | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (143 reviews) | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (191 reviews) | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### FortiGate-VM NGFW

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Network Sandboxing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FortiGate-VM NGFW** | N/A | N/A |
| **FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts** | 8.9/10 | 12 |

#### Sandbox

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **Sandbox** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 

#### Evaluation

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **Malware Evaluation** | Not enough data | 9.4 (9 reviews) | 
| **Automatic Submission** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Automatic Evaluation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 
| **Malware Probability Scores** | Not enough data | 9.2 (10 reviews) | 

### Unified Threat Management (UTM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FortiGate-VM NGFW** | 9.3/10 | 123 |
| **FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security - Unified Threat Management

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **Antivirus** | 9.3 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Whitelists** | 9.4 (99 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Antispam Filtering** | 9.0 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Filtering** | 9.2 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Web Filtering** | 9.7 (98 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | 9.7 (103 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reports & Analytics** | 8.7 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | 9.4 (99 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Data Center Security Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FortiGate-VM NGFW** | 9.4/10 | 77 |
| **FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts** | N/A | N/A |

#### Prevention

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **Intrusion Prevention** | 9.6 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | 9.5 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | 9.2 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security hardening** | 9.4 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Data Protection** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Detection

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **Intrusion Detection** | 9.4 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Monitoring** | 9.4 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anti-Malware / Malware Detection** | 9.3 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | 9.4 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Administration Console -** | 9.4 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | 9.0 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FortiGate-VM NGFW** | N/A | N/A |
| **FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts** | N/A | N/A |

#### Prevention

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **Intrusion Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security hardening** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Detection

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **Intrusion Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anti-Malware / Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Administration Console -** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Firewall Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FortiGate-VM NGFW** | 9.0/10 | 130 |
| **FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **Policy Management** | 9.2 (104 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Logging and Reporting** | 8.9 (104 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application Gateway** | 9.2 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Concurrent Sessions** | 9.3 (99 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Firewall Software

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Private Network (VPN)** | 9.4 (106 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Antivirus** | 9.0 (98 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **URL Filtering** | 9.4 (102 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Availability** | 9.5 (99 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **Load Balancing** | 9.2 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous Analysis** | 9.0 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Intrusion Prevention** | 9.2 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Intrusion Detection** | 9.3 (99 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 8.2 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Artificial Intelligence - Firewall

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Firewall** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### IoT Security Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FortiGate-VM NGFW** | N/A | N/A |
| **FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts** | N/A | N/A |

#### Connected Device Security

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **Vulnerability Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Identity Lifecycle** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Behavior Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Response** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IoT Network Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **OTA Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts & Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hardware** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Antivirus

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FortiGate-VM NGFW** | N/A | N/A |
| **FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Threat Intelligence

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FortiGate-VM NGFW** | N/A | N/A |
| **FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts** | N/A | N/A |

#### Orchestration

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sandboxing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Information

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intelligence Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Personalization

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic/Code Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generate Attack Scenarios** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generate Threat Detection Rules** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generate Threat Summaries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Threat Intelligence

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FortiGate-VM NGFW** | N/A | N/A |
| **FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Endpoint Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FortiGate-VM NGFW** | N/A | N/A |
| **FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Control

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Prevention

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Management

| Feature | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to FortiGate-VM NGFW (3):** [Firewall Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/firewall-software), [Data Center Security Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-center-security-solutions), [Unified Threat Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/unified-threat-management-utm)

**Unique to FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts (5):** [Network Sandboxing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-sandboxing), [Threat Intelligence Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/threat-intelligence), [IoT Security Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-security-solutions), [Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/intrusion-detection-and-prevention-systems-idps), [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | FortiGate-VM NGFW | FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 19.9% | 8.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 57.5% | 75.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 22.6% | 16.7% | 

### By Industry

#### FortiGate-VM NGFW

- **Information Technology and Services:** 23.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 12.0%
- **Telecommunications:** 9.7%
- **Financial Services:** 7.4%
- **Computer Software:** 6.5%
- **Computer Networking:** 4.6%
- **Education Management:** 2.8%
- **Construction:** 2.3%
- **Information Services:** 1.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 28.1%

#### FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts

- **Education Management:** 25.0%
- **Textiles:** 8.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 8.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 8.3%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 8.3%
- **Consumer Services:** 8.3%
- **Construction:** 8.3%
- **Computer Networking:** 8.3%
- **Banking:** 8.3%

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## Top Discussions

### FortiGate-VM NGFW

- Title: [What is FortiGate-VM used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-fortigate-vm-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "FortiGate-VM is Fortinet's virtual appliance version of the FortiGate firewall, designed for deployment in virtualized environments. It serves as a..."
- Title: [What is FortiGate NGFW used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-fortigate-ngfw-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It is a next generation firewall which has capability to do layer 7 insapaction "
- Title: [Is FortiGate and fortinet the same?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-fortigate-and-fortinet-the-same) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Fortinet is the company and FortiGate is their Firewall name :)"
- Title: [What three key additional security features do next generation firewalls provide that legacy firewalls do not?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-three-key-additional-security-features-do-next-generation-firewalls-provide-that-legacy-firewalls-do-not) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "with FortiGate has many Features including SD-WAN, SSL-VPN, Video Filtering, integrated with Sandbox...."

### FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts

No discussions available for this product.

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