A10 Networks Thunder SSL Insight (SSLi) vs Fortinet FortiADC comparison

The compared A10 Networks and Fortinet solutions aren't in the same category. A10 Networks is ranked #2 in STD , and holds a 27.3% mindshare in the category. Fortinet is ranked #5 in ADC , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 8.7% mindshare. Additionally, 75% of A10 Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 86% of Fortinet users who would recommend it.

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A10 Networks Thunder SSL In...

Average Rating

9.0

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SSL/TLS Decryption (2nd)

Fortinet FortiADC

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

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Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) (5th)

Mindshare comparison

A10 Networks Thunder SSL Insight (SSLi) and Fortinet FortiADC aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. A10 Networks Thunder SSL Insight (SSLi) is designed for SSL/TLS Decryption and holds a mindshare of 27.3%, up 25.0% compared to last year.
Fortinet FortiADC, on the other hand, focuses on Application Delivery Controllers (ADC), holds 8.7% mindshare, down 10.3% since last year.

SSL/TLS Decryption Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
A10 Networks Thunder SSL Insight (SSLi)	27.3%
Symantec SSL Visibility Appliance	23.2%
GigaSMART	21.3%
Other	28.200000000000003%

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Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiADC	8.7%
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM)	13.0%
NetScaler	12.1%
Other	66.2%

Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)

Featured Reviews

Kenneth Murray

Data Center Network Engineer at BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Enables our content filter to do its job without any noticeable delay

Its most valuable feature is its ability to do its job accurately, effectively, and very quickly. The amount of traffic that we have going through our system is astounding. We have 6,900 students and about 1,100 staff members. Most of our teachers and staff are connecting through our system. You add to that all the cell phones, the iPads, and all the computers, and then each individual website's connection, that's a lot of traffic in a period of one second. The delay with the SSL decryption turned on is almost unnoticeable. That is great because most SSL decryption solutions — a couple of competitors we did try — their devices crashed as soon as we turned decryption on.

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GANESAN K

Senior Technical Engineer at Safezone Secure Solutions Private Limited

Has supported load balancing for medical applications and could benefit from more custom configuration options

Some customers need custom management for handling their applications across the servers. Instead of having a predefined solution, if we had space for custom-based algorithms to load balance the traffic, it would be better. We have faced such cases with A10, where we can leverage many custom scripts and do much more. Even though A10 primarily focuses on SMBs, they have also ventured into the enterprise market. Fortinet has been a pioneer for enterprise solutions, such as firewalls, SASE, ZTNA, and SD-WAN solutions, and they are in a leader quadrant. Therefore, they should have more options. From a pricing perspective, it is expensive.

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Pros

"Its most valuable feature is its ability to do its job accurately, effectively, and very quickly. The amount of traffic that we have going through our system is astounding... The delay with the SSL decryption turned on is almost unnoticeable."

"This is one of those devices that, once you turn it on and it's functioning properly, you'll forget that you have it."

"With the Thunder SSLi, we're better protected. We can stop use of VPN and proxies. We are better protected against dirty traffic coming back to our schools. Having a secure decrypt zone with the equipment lowers the chances that our security infrastructure could possibly miss an attack."

"With the Thunder SSLi, we're better protected; we can stop use of VPN and proxies, are better protected against dirty traffic coming back to our schools, and having a secure decrypt zone with the equipment lowers the chances that our security infrastructure could possibly miss an attack."

"We have several proxies in our environment, so we localized internet traffic between these proxies. Instead of getting a really huge proxy box, according to our size, we can use three boxes and share the traffic with A10's load-balancer feature."

"By not renewing six proxy boxes, rather just three of them, it saved over $100,000."

"The most valuable feature is the SSL offloading capacity; it is easy to manage and easy to configure."

"The most valuable features would be content caching and content compression; it also has an inbuilt firewall and a web application firewall feature, which I doubt any other ADC supports."

"Because ADC is the intermediary between the servers and the end-user application, it gives thorough information about the traffic, what the problem is."

"Ease of use in deploying and having it up and running requires minimal knowledge."

"Overall, FortiADC is a good product, although it is complex to configure."

"My experience with Fortinet has been very positive."

"It's a good product because it supports all the features that ADC solutions in the market can support, like F5 solutions, for example, such as the LTM of F5."

"Ultimately, Fortinet constructs every solution needed for each defense layer, making it comparatively better than Trellix, Trend Micro, or SentinelOne."

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Cons

"I would like them to have a better UI (better universal design)."

"There is one thing I would like to see changed. In their features for setting things up, there is a templating system that would normally assist clients."

"There is one thing I would like to see changed. In their features for setting things up, there is a templating system that would normally assist clients. However, we had a better time setting up the device either through the command line or through the interface and not using the templates that were pre-installed. So there is room for improvement to the templates for initial installation."

"It would be great if it supported SSL operations according to Active Directory users. For example, if we want to bypass one of the servers or a client's internet access for SSL interception, we have to do it according to the IP address. It would be better if we could do it according to the Active Directory username. A10 says they kind of support that but we haven't tested it."

"SSLi is a very powerful device. It has many features and to get them configured is kind of tough."

"Fortinet specifies that the solution can be used for 1,000 clients, but actually we've found that you can't go above 400 for content compression and rewriting."

"One of the product's areas of improvement includes reducing the number of components requiring additional licenses, such as antivirus and IDS, which are already covered by our firewall."

"The product’s price could be reduced. Also, some of its features need to be more advanced."

"The initial setup was not complex, but it was not simple either."

"I had a terrible experience with Fortinet support. I only used support once when I bought the solution. I got no response for two days. However, I believe that it's no longer the case. Fortinet solutions have problems when they're launched. For example, we had issues with Fortinet's authenticator when it came out. We also had trouble with FortiNAC in the beginning."

"If I need design help, they do not assist; they say it is a design issue they cannot support, and I must approach the system integrator."

"The WAF function implementation would be better if we could do it very easily and in a user-friendly way."

"Fortinet FortiADC should include an advanced-level SD-WAN."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Our licensing costs, yearly, are just under $15,000. Your initial cost of acquisition is obviously going to be more than $15,000..."

"When you purchase the equipment, you purchase the licensing and warranty. It's all fairly standard. We haven't been caught with anything surprising."

"We always pay for support. Any organization of our size who doesn't is asking for problems."

"They offer a perpetual license."

"I rate Fortinet FortiADC's pricing one out of ten. It is fixed."

"The price is competitive"

"I believe the price is good. It's fair. There are no extra costs."

"The solution is less expensive than F5 or Imperva and is the most reasonably priced option available."

"Our basic license excludes features such as antivirus and IDS. Due to license limitations, some functionalities are not configured."

"The solution could be more cost-effective."

"The solution's pricing is an issue and should be improved."

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Small Business	13
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	7

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Also Known As

Thunder SSLi

FortiADC Application Delivery Controller, FortiADC

Overview

A10 Networks Thunder SSL Insight (SSLi) enhances network visibility by decrypting SSL traffic, allowing enterprises to inspect encrypted data seamlessly.

A10 Networks Thunder SSL Insight (SSLi) is designed for businesses needing in-depth traffic inspection while maintaining security compliance. By decrypting SSL traffic, it ensures deeper visibility into encrypted data without compromising security. It integrates smoothly into existing infrastructures, offering comprehensive analytics and real-time threat detection capabilities, addressing the growing challenge of encrypted traffic in networks.

What are the key features of A10 Networks Thunder SSLi?

Advanced Traffic Decryption: Efficiently decrypts SSL traffic for seamless inspection.
Scalable Integration: Easily fits within existing network architectures.
Comprehensive Analytics: Delivers detailed insights into network traffic.

What benefits can users expect from A10 Networks Thunder SSLi?

Enhanced Security: Improves threat detection by exposing encrypted threats.
Increased Visibility: Provides a clearer understanding of network traffic patterns.
Improved Compliance: Helps ensure adherence to security regulations.

A10 Networks Thunder SSL Insight (SSLi) is widely implemented in finance and healthcare sectors, where data security and compliance are critical. It supports seamless integration that assists these industries in maintaining strict privacy standards while gaining comprehensive insight into network activities.

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Fortinet FortiADC offers reliable load balancing and server management with significant security features, ensuring streamlined traffic control. Its cost-effectiveness and integration with Fortinet platforms make it a compelling choice for businesses seeking scalability and enhanced network operations.

Fortinet FortiADC is designed to deliver streamlined application delivery and manage server traffic effectively. It integrates seamlessly with Fortinet technologies like FortiGate and FortiMail, enabling enhanced security features such as SSL offloading and certificate management. While its load balancing and traffic control are strong, improvements in algorithm precision and technical support are needed. The platform's licensing flexibility and high-level services like failover and redundancy underscore its scalability. However, revisions in configuration interfaces and performance optimizations indicate areas for future updates. A focus on automation and integration with existing FortiManager components could enhance usability.

What are the key features of Fortinet FortiADC?

SSL Offloading: Streamlines secure data handling.
Load Balancing: Manages traffic distribution efficiently.
Web Application Firewall: Ensures robust security compliance.
Content Caching: Enhances response speeds and reduces latency.
Traffic Control: Offers precise network management options.

What benefits should you look for in FortiADC reviews?

Affordability: Offers cost-effective licensing options.
Scalability: Adapts to growing business needs.
Integration: Works well with other Fortinet products for enhanced functionalities.
User Management: Simplified configuration and management processes.
Performance: Consistent and reliable load balancing with high availability.

Industries implement Fortinet FortiADC to improve application and data access, especially where high reliability and secure delivery are critical. It supports local and global content management, efficiently handling disaster recovery and ISP link balancing tasks, crucial for sectors requiring continuous, high-performance connectivity.

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Sample Customers

Klein Independent School District

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data

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