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# FortiGate-VM NGFW vs WatchGuard Network Security Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**FortiGate-VM NGFW** [

4.5/5(309)

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**WatchGuard Network Security** [

4.7/5(266)

](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-network-security/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**WatchGuard Network Security**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**
2 months

Based on 34 responses

**WatchGuard Network Security**
2 months

Based on 40 responses

Return on Investment

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**
14 months6 months sooner

Based on 34 responses

**WatchGuard Network Security**
20 months

Based on 36 responses

Perceived Cost

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

**WatchGuard Network Security**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**
11%

**WatchGuard Network Security**
12%1% more

Pros & Cons

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**
[
Ease of Use (12)
](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1089927&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Features (10)
](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1090198&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Difficult Learning Curve (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2123206&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1091199&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**WatchGuard Network Security**
[
Cybersecurity (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-network-security/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1933206&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-network-security/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1932333&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-network-security/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1932479&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complex Setup (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-network-security/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2492635&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**
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Amazon EC2

](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-ec2/reviews)[

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AWS Cloud WAN

](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-cloud-wan/reviews)[

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AWS Graviton

](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-graviton/reviews)[

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AWS Lambda

](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-lambda/reviews)[
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**WatchGuard Network Security**
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Autotask

](https://www.g2.com/products/autotask/reviews)[

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Microsoft 365

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft365/reviews)[

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Nextcloud

](https://www.g2.com/products/nextcloud/reviews)[

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WatchGuard AuthPoint

](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-authpoint/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-network-security/integrations)

Screenshots

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**
No screenshot available

**WatchGuard Network Security**
 ![WatchGuard Network Security screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/130293/exec-dashboard.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**

9.0

9.0235

**WatchGuard Network Security**

9.3

9.3187

Ease of Use

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**

8.9

8.9241

**WatchGuard Network Security**

9.1

9.1190

Ease of Setup

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**

8.7

8.7207

**WatchGuard Network Security**

9.0

9.0165

Ease of Admin

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**

9.0

9.0188

**WatchGuard Network Security**

9.1

9.1159

Quality of Support

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**

8.6

8.6231

**WatchGuard Network Security**

8.8

8.8179

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**

8.9

8.9184

**WatchGuard Network Security**

9.1

9.1156

Product Direction (% positive)

**FortiGate-VM NGFW**

9.5

9.5230

**WatchGuard Network Security**

9.2

9.2171

Features

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

9.3

156

9.0

119

Security - Unified Threat Management

Antivirus

9.3(won by 0.3)

107

9.0

97

Whitelists

9.4(won by 0.2)

112

9.2

101

Antispam Filtering

9.0(won by 0.3)

100

8.7

85

Content Filtering

9.2(tied score)

106

9.2(tied score)

102

Web Filtering

9.6(won by 0.4)

114

9.2

103

Firewall

9.8(won by 0.3)

124

9.5

107

Administration

Reports & Analytics

8.8(won by 0.4)

103

8.4

104

Dashboard

9.4(won by 0.5)

109

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

8.9

105

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

8.9

166

8.9

122

Administration

Policy Management

9.3(won by 0.4)

125

8.9

107

Logging and Reporting

8.8(won by 0.5)

117

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

8.3

105

Application Gateway

9.2(won by 0.5)

96

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

8.7

100

Concurrent Sessions

9.3(won by 0.6)

99

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

8.7

103

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(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

9.3(tied score)

123

9.3(tied score)

105

Antivirus

9.1(won by 0.3)

98

8.8

90

URL Filtering

9.4(won by 0.4)

111

9.0

105

Availability

9.6(won by 0.2)

105

9.4

100

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 0.4)

95

8.8

88

Continuous Analysis

9.1(won by 0.3)

101

8.8

90

Intrusion Prevention

9.2(won by 0.1)

119

9.1

102

Intrusion Detection

9.3(won by 0.3)

103

9.0

101

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 default)

21

Feature Not Available

Generative AI

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Artificial Intelligence - Firewall

AI Firewall

8.1(won by default)

7

Not enough data

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

Encryption[Hide 47 FeaturesShow 47 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.8

43

Encryption

Messaging Encryption

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

17

File Transfer Encryption

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

24

Data Encryption

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

25

Email Encryption

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Document Encryption

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Full-Disk Encryption

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Cloud Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

P2P Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance

Authentication

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

34

Policy Enforcement

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

36

User Management

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

36

Key Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Backup

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

25

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

25

File Management

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

23

Anomaly Detection

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

28

Credential Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

PCI Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tokenization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Active Directory Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

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%

[![WatchGuard Network Security](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/95497ce130aa56e5fb27b011c9bcaebc/watchguard-network-security.svg "WatchGuard Network Security")](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-network-security/reviews)

WatchGuard Network Security

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

42.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

54.1%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

3.7%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

26.2%

42.3%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

53.5%

54.1%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

20.3%

3.7%

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%

[![WatchGuard Network Security](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/95497ce130aa56e5fb27b011c9bcaebc/watchguard-network-security.svg "WatchGuard Network Security")](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-network-security/reviews)
WatchGuard Network Security

Information Technology and Services

13.8%

Computer & Network Security

6.9%

Telecommunications

3.7%

Government Administration

3.7%

Computer Networking

3.3%

Other

68.7%

FAQs

## FortiGate-VM NGFW vs WatchGuard Network Security FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between WatchGuard Network Security vs FortiGate-VM NGFW?

WatchGuard Network Security stands out for its higher G2 rating and slightly better scores in setup and support, while FortiGate-VM NGFW is praised for its robust feature set and performance in virtual environments.

| | [WatchGuard Network Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-network-security/reviews) | [FortiGate-VM NGFW](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.7/5 (268 reviews) | 4.6/5 (251 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| Ease of Setup score | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Quality of Support score | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Ease of Use (3 all-time mentions) | Ease of Use (12 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of WatchGuard Network Security and FortiGate-VM NGFW compare?

WatchGuard Network Security is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to FortiGate-VM NGFW.

- **WatchGuard Network Security:** Reviewers note that while some advanced features can be expensive, the overall value and bundled security suite are appreciated.
- **FortiGate-VM NGFW:** Reviewers frequently mention high licensing costs and additional expenses for advanced features, with several citing the pricing model as a drawback.

### What are the best alternatives to WatchGuard Network Security and FortiGate-VM NGFW?

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

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [WatchGuard Network Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-network-security/reviews) | 4.7/5 (268 reviews) | Mid-Market | Reviewers appreciate bundled value but note advanced features can be costly | Ease of Use |
| [FortiGate-VM NGFW](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews) | 4.6/5 (251 reviews) | Mid-Market | High licensing costs and additional expenses for advanced features | Ease of Use |
| [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 features |
| [SonicWall Next Generation Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sonicwall-next-generation-firewall/reviews) | 4.1/5 (154 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Performance and reliability |

### Which Unified Threat Management (UTM) features should I prioritize when comparing WatchGuard Network Security and FortiGate-VM NGFW?

Buyers should prioritize Firewall, Ease of Use, Integrations, Centralized Management, and Threat Protection when comparing WatchGuard Network Security and FortiGate-VM NGFW.

- **Firewall:** WatchGuard Network Security (2 all-time mentions), FortiGate-VM NGFW (6 all-time mentions)
- **Ease of Use:** WatchGuard Network Security (3 all-time mentions, score 9.1), FortiGate-VM NGFW (12 all-time mentions, score 8.9)
- **Integrations:** WatchGuard Network Security (2 all-time mentions), FortiGate-VM NGFW (3 all-time mentions)
- **Centralized Management:** WatchGuard Network Security (1 all-time mention), FortiGate-VM NGFW (4 all-time mentions)
- **Threat Protection:** WatchGuard Network Security (2 all-time mentions), FortiGate-VM NGFW (6 all-time mentions)

### What are the pros and cons of WatchGuard Network Security vs FortiGate-VM NGFW?

WatchGuard Network Security is strongest in ease of use and centralized management, while FortiGate-VM NGFW excels in feature depth and firewall efficiency.

- **WatchGuard Network Security strengths:** Ease of Use (3 all-time mentions), Centralized Management (1 all-time mention), Integrations (2 all-time mentions), Threat Protection (2 all-time mentions), Security (2 all-time mentions)
- **WatchGuard Network Security trade-offs:** Expensive (3 all-time mentions), Complex Setup (1 all-time mention), Difficult Installation (1 all-time mention), Limited Customization (1 all-time mention), Poor Customer Support (1 all-time mention)
- **FortiGate-VM NGFW strengths:** Ease of Use (12 all-time mentions), Features (10 all-time mentions), Firewall Efficiency (6 all-time mentions), Performance Speed (6 all-time mentions), Threat Detection (6 all-time mentions), Centralized Management (4 all-time mentions), Easy Integrations (4 all-time mentions)
- **FortiGate-VM NGFW trade-offs:** Difficult Learning Curve (4 all-time mentions), Expensive (4 all-time mentions), Update Issues (4 all-time mentions), Poor Customer Support (3 all-time mentions)

### Is WatchGuard Network Security or FortiGate-VM NGFW better for small businesses?

WatchGuard Network Security is the better fit for small businesses, supported by its ease of use and positive sentiment from small-business reviewers.

- **WatchGuard Network Security:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, but recent reviews highlight suitability for small businesses due to intuitive setup and management.
- **FortiGate-VM NGFW:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, with reviewers noting a steeper learning curve and more complex configuration, making it less optimal for small-business environments.

### Which Unified Threat Management (UTM) platform has better integrations?

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

- **WatchGuard Network Security:** Microsoft 365 integration mentioned in recent reviews, with integrations cited in 2 all-time reviews.
- **FortiGate-VM NGFW:** Integrates with FortiManager (11 all-time mentions) and FortiAnalyzer (9 all-time mentions), with integrations cited in 3 all-time reviews.

### How do WatchGuard Network Security and FortiGate-VM NGFW compare on customer support?

WatchGuard Network Security and FortiGate-VM NGFW are rated within 0.2 points on Quality of Support, indicating near parity (8.8 vs 8.6).

- **WatchGuard Network Security:** Reviewers highlight responsive support and helpful documentation, though some mention occasional delays and a desire for more in-depth assistance.
- **FortiGate-VM NGFW:** Reviewers note helpful support and thorough documentation, but also cite complex licensing and occasional slow response times for technical issues.

### Which is easier to implement, WatchGuard Network Security or FortiGate-VM NGFW?

WatchGuard Network Security and FortiGate-VM NGFW score within 0.2 points on Ease of Setup (9.0 vs 8.8), indicating similar implementation experiences.

- **WatchGuard Network Security:** Reviewers describe straightforward setup, intuitive configuration, and quick deployment, with some noting complexity for advanced features.
- **FortiGate-VM NGFW:** Reviewers report easy deployment in virtual environments, but mention a steeper learning curve for advanced configuration and policy tuning.

### Which product has better Firewall?

FortiGate-VM NGFW is more frequently cited for its Firewall capabilities, with higher all-time mention counts and strong reviewer sentiment.

- **WatchGuard Network Security:** Firewall cited in 2 all-time reviews; reviewers note robust firewall protection and ease of management.
- **FortiGate-VM NGFW:** Firewall cited in 6 all-time reviews; reviewers highlight deep application visibility, granular policy control, and efficient traffic filtering.

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