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# Netgate pfSense vs Sophos Firewall Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Netgate pfSense** [

4.7/5(326)

](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews#reviews)

**Sophos Firewall** [

4.7/5(874)

](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Netgate pfSense**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Sophos Firewall**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Netgate pfSense**
1 month

Based on 136 responses

**Sophos Firewall**
1 month

Based on 77 responses

Return on Investment

**Netgate pfSense**
12 months2 months sooner

Based on 122 responses

**Sophos Firewall**
14 months

Based on 75 responses

Perceived Cost

**Netgate pfSense**
$$$$$

**Sophos Firewall**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Netgate pfSense**
7%

**Sophos Firewall**
15%8% more

Pros & Cons

**Netgate pfSense**
[
Ease of Use (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1484436&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Customizability (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1484584&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complex Configuration (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1485139&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Difficult Learning Curve (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1484656&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Sophos Firewall**
[
Ease of Use (90)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1359660&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Features (56)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1357840&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Slow Performance (33)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1358502&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Reporting (17)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1359622&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Netgate pfSense**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b3390b4cc3d92e87d570895f7358c003/aws-lambda.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

AWS Lambda

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

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_dae0031c2ae3821616be108bd707a35f/sophos-firewall.png "Product Avatar Image")

Sophos Firewall

](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_ec16874dda71514576a24845df4c8236/tailscale.png "Product Avatar Image")

Tailscale

](https://www.g2.com/products/tailscale/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/integrations)

**Sophos Firewall**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_aa32fa23598dc6c153bb17435c1c1d13/activedirectory-domain-controller-for-windows-2016.png "Product Avatar Image")

ActiveDirectory Domain...

](https://www.g2.com/products/activedirectory-domain-controller-for-windows-2016/reviews)[

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Arctic Wolf

](https://www.g2.com/products/arctic-wolf/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_4c9c9edf8a379b8eb3e144bd413f6c5e/auvik-networks.png "Product Avatar Image")

Auvik

](https://www.g2.com/products/auvik-networks/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_f176b4154a751d10150daa67a57b7dc5/azure-active-directory-domain-services.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Azure Active Directory...

](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-active-directory-domain-services/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/integrations)

Screenshots

**Netgate pfSense**
No screenshot available

**Sophos Firewall**
 ![Sophos Firewall 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/120316/XG-Control-Center-v17.5.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Netgate pfSense**

9.4

9.4261

**Sophos Firewall**

9.2

9.2735

Ease of Use

**Netgate pfSense**

8.5

8.5268

**Sophos Firewall**

9.2

9.2744

Ease of Setup

**Netgate pfSense**

8.7

8.7247

**Sophos Firewall**

9.1

9.1711

Ease of Admin

**Netgate pfSense**

8.8

8.8243

**Sophos Firewall**

9.2

9.2477

Quality of Support

**Netgate pfSense**

9.1

9.1209

**Sophos Firewall**

9.1

9.1722

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Netgate pfSense**

9.2

9.2197

**Sophos Firewall**

9.2

9.2470

Product Direction (% positive)

**Netgate pfSense**

8.6

8.6262

**Sophos Firewall**

9.5

9.5688

Features

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

8.3

244

9.1

750

Administration

Policy Management

8.8

188

9.3(won by 0.5)

665

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

Logging and Reporting

8.3

209

8.9(won by 0.6)

646

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

Application Gateway

8.4

179

9.2(won by 0.8)

566

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

Concurrent Sessions

9.0

200

9.2(won by 0.2)

535

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

Access 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

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

60

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

74

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

9.1

218

9.4(won by 0.3)

614

Antivirus

6.6

136

9.2(won by 2.6)

568

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

URL Filtering

7.9

167

9.3(won by 1.4)

610

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

Availability

9.3

200

9.4(won by 0.1)

539

Content Filtering

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

5

IP Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Load Balancing

8.5

163

9.1(won by 0.6)

540

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

Continuous Analysis

8.2

168

9.1(won by 0.9)

554

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

Intrusion Prevention

8.7

188

9.3(won by 0.6)

609

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

Intrusion Detection

8.4

181

9.3(won by 0.9)

583

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

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Prevention System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

6.7

73

8.1(won by 1.4)

285

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

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Artificial Intelligence - Firewall

AI Firewall

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

206

Additional Functionality

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

SSL Security

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

Business VPN[Hide 50 FeaturesShow 50 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.8

181

Not enough data

Usage

Multi-Device Usage

9.2(won by default)

146

Not enough data

Multiple Concurrent Connections

9.5(won by default)

162

Not enough data

Protocol Choices

9.3(won by default)

165

Not enough data

Unlimited Bandwidth

9.4(won by default)

156

Not enough data

No Log Storage

7.9(won by default)

110

Not enough data

Varied Server Locations

8.5(won by default)

113

Not enough data

Unlimited Server Switches

8.5(won by default)

108

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Miscellaneous

Live Customer Support

8.1(won by default)

109

Not enough data

Open Source Code

9.3(won by default)

147

Not enough data

Multiple Payment Methods

8.2(won by default)

97

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

DNS Leak Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Inspection

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Uptime Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Kill Switch

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

VPN Tunneling

Not enough data

Not enough data

No-log VPN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Firewalls

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Browsing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anonymous Browsing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rules-Based Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad Blocker

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

IP Masking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geo-spoofing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category 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

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Netgate pfSense](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f4469990cc8ea128d45e4ab41bf45ef3/netgate-pfsense.svg "Netgate pfSense")](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews)

Netgate pfSense

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

68.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

25.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

6.3%

[![Sophos Firewall](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c3eafd206cf051259b58dcd9712f2d46/sophos-firewall.svg "Sophos Firewall")](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews)

Sophos Firewall

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

20.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

64.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

15.4%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

68.5%

20.5%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

25.2%

64.0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

6.3%

15.4%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Netgate pfSense](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f4469990cc8ea128d45e4ab41bf45ef3/netgate-pfsense.svg "Netgate pfSense")](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews)
Netgate pfSense

Information Technology and Services

20.1%

Computer & Network Security

11.0%

Computer Software

6.3%

Telecommunications

4.1%

Computer Networking

3.8%

Other

54.7%

[![Sophos Firewall](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c3eafd206cf051259b58dcd9712f2d46/sophos-firewall.svg "Sophos Firewall")](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews)
Sophos Firewall

Information Technology and Services

13.7%

Computer & Network Security

8.7%

Manufacturing

6.6%

Primary/Secondary Education

3.5%

Higher Education

3.2%

Other

64.3%

FAQs

## Netgate pfSense vs Sophos Firewall FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Sophos Firewall vs Netgate pfSense?

Sophos Firewall and Netgate pfSense both achieve a 4.7/5 G2 rating, but Sophos Firewall is most often praised for its centralized management and integration, while Netgate pfSense is highlighted for its customizability and open-source flexibility.

| | [Sophos Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews) | [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.7/5 (869 reviews) | 4.7/5 (326 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Mid-Market | Small-Business |
| Ease of Setup score | 9.1 | 8.7 |
| Quality of Support score | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Centralized management and integration with Sophos Central | Customizability and open-source flexibility |

### How do the pricing models of Sophos Firewall and Netgate pfSense compare?

Sophos Firewall and Netgate pfSense are rated at parity for value, with both scoring 9.2 on Ease of Doing Business With and reviewers citing strong value for each.

- **Sophos Firewall:** Reviewers highlight the product's strong return on investment, advanced features in a single platform, and centralized management as key value drivers, though some mention a higher price tag.
- **Netgate pfSense:** Reviewers consistently cite its open-source model and affordability, with many noting it as a cost-effective alternative to commercial firewalls and appreciating the lack of recurring license fees.
- **Switching reasons:** Several reviewers mention switching from FortiGate to Sophos Firewall for easier management and better integration, while Netgate pfSense is chosen for its flexibility and lower total cost.

### What are the best alternatives to Sophos Firewall and Netgate pfSense?

The top 3 alternatives to Sophos Firewall and Netgate pfSense are Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), WatchGuard Network Security, and Fortinet FortiGate.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Sophos Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews) | 4.7/5 (869 reviews) | Mid-Market | Reviewers cite strong ROI and advanced features in a single platform | Centralized management and integration with Sophos Central |
| [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) | 4.7/5 (326 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers highlight affordability and open-source flexibility | Customizability and open-source flexibility |
| [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 |
| [WatchGuard Network Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-network-security/reviews) | 4.7/5 (268 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Strong performance and reliability |

### Which Firewall Software features should I prioritize when comparing Sophos Firewall and Netgate pfSense?

Buyers comparing Sophos Firewall and Netgate pfSense should prioritize centralized management, integration capabilities, ease of setup, policy management, and customizability.

- **Centralized Management:** Sophos Firewall is frequently praised for its centralized console and integration with Sophos Central, while Netgate pfSense lacks a central management console for multiple devices.
- **Integration Capabilities:** Sophos Firewall integrates with Sophos Endpoint (33 all-time mentions), while Netgate pfSense integrates with Tailscale (3 all-time mentions).
- **Ease of Setup:** Sophos Firewall scores 9.1, Netgate pfSense scores 8.7.
- **Policy Management:** Both products are cited for strong policy management, with Sophos Firewall noted for centralized policy control and Netgate pfSense for granular rule customization.
- **Customizability:** Netgate pfSense is highlighted for its open-source flexibility and ability to adapt to various hardware and network needs (2 all-time mentions).

### What are the pros and cons of Sophos Firewall vs Netgate pfSense?

Sophos Firewall's headline strength is centralized management and integration, while Netgate pfSense stands out for customizability and open-source flexibility.

- **Sophos Firewall strengths:** Centralized management via Sophos Central, strong integration with Sophos Endpoint (33 all-time mentions), high ease of use (score 9.2), and advanced security features.
- **Sophos Firewall trade-offs:** Reviewers note a higher price tag, a learning curve for advanced configurations, and some performance slowdowns with deep packet inspection enabled.
- **Netgate pfSense strengths:** Customizability (2 all-time mentions), open-source flexibility, affordability, and strong control over network configurations. Reviewers highlight its ability to run on various hardware and its robust feature set.
- **Netgate pfSense trade-offs:** Reviewers cite a steep learning curve (2 all-time mentions), complex configuration for advanced features, and occasional high resource usage. Some mention limited central management and integration options compared to commercial solutions.

### Is Sophos Firewall or Netgate pfSense better for small businesses?

Netgate pfSense is the better fit for small businesses, as it is most often reviewed by small-business users and praised for affordability and flexibility.

- **Sophos Firewall:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers highlight centralized management and advanced features, with some small-business reviewers noting ease of use and strong support.
- **Netgate pfSense:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently cite affordability, open-source flexibility, and suitability for small business environments.

### Which Firewall Software platform has better integrations?

Sophos Firewall is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integration mentions and a broader ecosystem.

- **Sophos Firewall:** Integrates with Sophos Endpoint (33 all-time mentions), with reviewers frequently highlighting the value of Synchronized Security and centralized management.
- **Netgate pfSense:** Integrates with Tailscale (3 all-time mentions), with reviewers noting its flexibility for VPN and network management, but fewer integration mentions overall.

### How do Sophos Firewall and Netgate pfSense compare on customer support?

Sophos Firewall and Netgate pfSense are rated at parity for Quality of Support, both scoring 9.1, indicating no material difference in reviewer satisfaction.

- **Sophos Firewall:** Reviewers consistently praise responsive and helpful support, with many citing fast resolution and strong onboarding assistance.
- **Netgate pfSense:** Reviewers highlight knowledgeable support, especially for paid tiers, and note the value of community resources and documentation.

### Which is easier to implement, Sophos Firewall or Netgate pfSense?

Sophos Firewall and Netgate pfSense score within 0.4 points on Ease of Setup (9.1 vs 8.7), indicating near parity, with Sophos Firewall slightly ahead.

- **Sophos Firewall:** Reviewers describe intuitive setup, guided wizards, and centralized deployment as key benefits, though some note a learning curve for advanced features.
- **Netgate pfSense:** Reviewers highlight straightforward setup for basic configurations and flexibility for custom hardware, but mention a steeper learning curve for advanced use cases and initial configuration.

### Which product has better Policy Management?

Sophos Firewall and Netgate pfSense are both highly rated for Policy Management, with reviewers citing strong centralized control and granular customization respectively.

- **Sophos Firewall:** Scores 9.2 on Ease of Admin, with reviewers highlighting centralized policy management and ease of configuring security rules.
- **Netgate pfSense:** Scores 8.8 on Ease of Admin, with reviewers noting granular rule customization and flexibility in policy definition.

Alternatives

**Netgate pfSense Alternatives**

 ![Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/64ff8da1b6e6ffabf4336ae2510e8e3e/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws.svg "Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)")

[
Check Point Next Generation...
](/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews)

 ![FortiGate-VM NGFW](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fa3376b61f91a50021359e71d1976187/fortigate-vm-ngfw.jpg "FortiGate-VM NGFW")

[
FortiGate-VM NGFW
](/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews)

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

[
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