--- description: Review of FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Firewall Software](/directory/4664/firewall/software) > [FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall](/software/263108/fortigate-next-generation-firewalls) # FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/263108/fortigate-next-generation-firewalls Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/263108/fortigate-next-generation-firewalls?page=2) > FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall, part of the Fortinet Security Fabric, is a firewall solution with automated threat protection. It is designed to protect organizations from both internal and external threats, such as attacks, malware, and other vulnerabilities. The NGFW provides SSL inspection, application control, advanced visibility, and other security capabilities. This solution offers an intrusion prevention system (IPS) that identifies and proactively blocks malicious traffic. The can IPS monitor and inspect incoming traffic for vulnerabilities in order to take the appropriate action, which may include blocking access or quarantining hosts. NGFW inspects traffic using high-level speed, scale, and performance to prevent a negative user experience or site downtime. Pricing information is provided by Fortinet. Support is available via phone, live chat, or an online portal. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 44 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 44 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Fortinet - **Location**: Sunnyvale, US - **Founded**: 2000 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing Details**: Pricing information is provided on request by Fortinet. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Content Filtering - Filtering - Intrusion Detection System - Intrusion Prevention System - Network Monitoring - Next-Generation Firewall - Reporting/Analytics - SSL Security - VPN Software - Vulnerability Scanning ## Category - [Firewall Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4664/firewall/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Cisco Meraki](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/420078/cisco-meraki) — 4.5/5 (129 reviews) ## Reviews ### "FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall Review" — 5.0/5 > **Abdihamid** | *8 May 2023* | Dairy | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: You are able to integrate it with you Active Directory and create different group of users who can access different sites that is you can create a group who have access to Youtube and other Social media sites and create another group who have no access to thee sites but can access other sites. The product is easy to use. The integration was easy. > > **Cons**: It has alot of features and other we are still not using. All aspects of the product are easy to use. Integration with our business processes and systems were easy. > > We are able to control the sites visited by our users and ensure that the staff are using most of their time doing what the business expects from them. By doing so we have ensured that no one visits sites that can pose a danger to our network and systems. ----- ### "Fortinet review" — 5.0/5 > **Murali** | *6 December 2024* | Telecommunications | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Robustness of the product and the features that it offers. Simple to use with centralised management. ability to further virtualise and set boundries and scope. > > **Cons**: So far so good, but as an improvement logging could be improved. > > I have used this product for all years and the features it offers has been amazing ----- ### "FortiGate NGFW" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *2 October 2022* | Computer Networking | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: One of the best firewalls I've ever used, It provides a very simple, easy-to-use user interface. A wealth of security and encryption features, and support routing as well. And the best feature for me is that there is a huge community in the world to discuss the problems facing the user and share experiences. > > **Cons**: I think I did not encounter any problems or negatives during the period of my use. > > My Fortigate experience is very special. This product helped me to set up a first point of defense to prevent cyber-attacks as well as control the access of users within the network. And best of all, it supports routing and VPN services. ----- ### "We can Create Secure infrastructure to implement NGFW" — 5.0/5 > **Jeevan** | *21 February 2022* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like below services on FortiGate and which it becomes better from others, 1. IPSec - We can connect multiple site to site. 2. SSL VPN - We can establish the connection between client computer to organization network through FortiGate firewall. > > **Cons**: There is no such as negative points as per my point of view. > > Overall experience is good. ----- ### "FortiGate balanced in quality and price" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *24 November 2022* | Computer & Network Security | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: + integration with other systems + Simple interface+ the ability to expand the FortiSwitch network+ Integration with Safetica > > **Cons**: - no support for multiple languages- difficult communication with support- long waiting time for delivery (applies to Poland) ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/263108/fortigate-next-generation-firewalls?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/263108/fortigate-next-generation-firewalls) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data