Compare FortiGate-VM NGFW and vSRX

At a Glance
FortiGate-VM NGFW
FortiGate-VM NGFW
Star Rating
(229)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (59.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about FortiGate-VM NGFW
vSRX
vSRX
Star Rating
(14)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about vSRX
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that FortiGate-VM NGFW excels in user experience, particularly highlighting its intuitive GUI which is described as "best in class" compared to competitors. Users appreciate the speed and responsiveness of the interface, making it easy to navigate and manage.
  • According to verified reviews, FortiGate-VM NGFW has a significant advantage in overall satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Score and a larger number of reviews. With 190 reviews compared to vSRX's 12, users feel more confident in the reliability of FortiGate-VM's performance.
  • Users say that the support provided by FortiGate-VM NGFW is notably effective, with many praising the helpfulness of the TAC support team. In contrast, vSRX users have expressed some concerns regarding support quality, which is reflected in its lower ratings.
  • Reviewers mention that FortiGate-VM NGFW offers a smoother setup process, with users noting that there is no lag when making modifications or switching tabs. This contrasts with vSRX, where some users experienced initial errors during setup, indicating potential challenges for new users.
  • Users highlight the robust security features of both products, but FortiGate-VM NGFW stands out with its high ratings in intrusion prevention and firewall capabilities. Reviewers appreciate the comprehensive security hardening features, which contribute to a strong sense of protection.
  • According to recent feedback, while vSRX is praised for its integration capabilities and cloud data protection, FortiGate-VM NGFW's advanced features like SD-WAN monitoring and application utilization tracking provide users with more granular control over their network security.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FortiGate-VM NGFW
No pricing available
vSRX
No pricing available
Free Trial
FortiGate-VM NGFW
Free Trial is available
vSRX
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
181
8.5
9
Ease of Use
9.0
184
8.9
9
Ease of Setup
8.9
150
8.7
5
Ease of Admin
9.1
138
8.7
5
Quality of Support
8.7
179
7.3
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
134
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
181
7.4
9
Features by Category
WAN Edge InfrastructureHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
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Network
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Application
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Unified Threat Management (UTM)Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
9.3
121
Not enough data
Security - Unified Threat Management
9.3
95
Not enough data
9.4
97
Not enough data
9.0
89
Not enough data
9.3
95
Not enough data
9.7
96
Not enough data
9.8
100
Not enough data
Administration
8.7
96
Not enough data
9.4
98
Not enough data
Data Center Security SolutionsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
9.4
76
9.0
8
Prevention
9.6
57
9.4
6
9.5
59
8.9
6
9.2
54
9.0
5
9.4
55
9.2
6
Feature Not Available
9.7
6
Detection
9.4
55
8.9
6
9.4
53
8.9
6
9.3
54
9.2
6
Administration
9.4
53
9.2
6
9.4
58
8.3
6
9.1
50
8.6
6
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Prevention
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Detection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
126
8.9
7
Administration
9.2
102
9.0
5
8.9
102
9.3
5
9.2
92
8.3
5
9.3
98
9.3
5
Agentic AI - Firewall Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
102
9.3
5
9.0
96
9.0
5
9.4
100
8.3
5
9.5
97
9.0
5
Monitoring
9.2
92
Not enough data
9.0
93
9.0
5
9.2
103
Not enough data
9.3
98
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
20
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Firewall
7.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
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Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
FortiGate-VM NGFW
FortiGate-VM NGFW
vSRX
vSRX
FortiGate-VM NGFW and vSRX are categorized as Firewall Software and Data Center Security Solutions
Unique Categories
FortiGate-VM NGFW
FortiGate-VM NGFW is categorized as Unified Threat Management (UTM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FortiGate-VM NGFW
FortiGate-VM NGFW
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
18.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
59.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
22.2%
vSRX
vSRX
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
16.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
66.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.7%
Reviewers' Industry
FortiGate-VM NGFW
FortiGate-VM NGFW
Information Technology and Services
21.8%
Computer & Network Security
11.2%
Telecommunications
10.2%
Financial Services
6.8%
Computer Software
6.3%
Other
43.7%
vSRX
vSRX
Banking
16.7%
Warehousing
8.3%
Telecommunications
8.3%
Management Consulting
8.3%
Internet
8.3%
Other
50.0%
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Discussions
FortiGate-VM NGFW
FortiGate-VM NGFW Discussions
What is FortiGate-VM used for?
2 Comments
Avinash P.
AP
FortiGate-VM is Fortinet's virtual appliance version of the FortiGate firewall, designed for deployment in virtualized environments. It serves as a...Read more
What three key additional security features do next generation firewalls provide that legacy firewalls do not?
1 Comment
HH
with FortiGate has many Features including SD-WAN, SSL-VPN, Video Filtering, integrated with Sandbox....Read more
Is FortiGate and fortinet the same?
1 Comment
Midhun K.
MK
Fortinet is the company and FortiGate is their Firewall name :)Read more
vSRX
vSRX Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
vSRX has no discussions with answers