AlgoSec vs Azure Firewall Manager comparison

AlgoSec and Microsoft are both solutions in the Firewall Security Management category. AlgoSec is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.9, while Microsoft is ranked #12 with an average rating of 9.0. AlgoSec holds a 22.7% mindshare in Firewall Security Management, compared to Microsoft’s 1.6% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of AlgoSec users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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96% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 4, 2024

AlgoSec and Azure Firewall Manager compete in network security management. AlgoSec holds an advantage in flexible features, while Azure Firewall Manager benefits from seamless integration with Azure services.

Features: AlgoSec offers intelligent automation, policy optimization, and compliance reporting. Azure Firewall Manager provides centralized policy management and integrates with Azure services for seamless deployment.

Room for Improvement: AlgoSec could improve user-friendliness and cost efficiency. Azure Firewall Manager may enhance its multi-cloud capabilities and customization options. Both could improve reporting capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: AlgoSec requires specialized personnel but offers flexible deployment and responsive support. Azure Firewall Manager integrates well within Azure, providing straightforward deployment and robust support.

Pricing and ROI: AlgoSec has higher setup costs but ensures ROI through risk reduction and efficiency. Azure Firewall Manager offers lower initial costs for Azure users, leveraging existing resources to simplify management and enhance ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

AlgoSec

Ranking in Firewall Security Management

1st

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

183

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Azure Firewall Manager

Ranking in Firewall Security Management

12th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Microsoft Security Suite (27th)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Firewall Security Management category, the mindshare of AlgoSec is 22.7%, up from 20.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Azure Firewall Manager is 1.6%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Firewall Security Management

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Shameerudheen Kp

Manager, MS Operations at NTT Security

Easy to setup with good auto-implementation and good rule reviews

AlgoSec is slow when it is loaded with too many firewalls and policies. A plan to take care of heavy usage is to be considered. Support of all firewalls and policy features to be enabled. AlgoSec should support in identifying most hit rules and re-ordering existing firewall rules - this is a very key to manage firewall CPU. A clustering of AlgoSec can also be considered. A group of AlgoSec servers managing large client bases geographically or datacenter-wise or function-wise. A head reporting unit and child processing units.

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Rashedul Khan

Senior Software Engineer at cimsolutions

Security management has improved with centralized threat detection and automation

I have been using Azure actively in my company, engaging with various technologies such as Azure SQL Server, virtual machines, and other cloud-dependent development scenarios. To secure the environment, we sometimes utilize Azure Firewall Manager. We needed to manage different individual firewalls…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Unused rules, hidden rules, and dangerous combinations of rules are easily found and tracked by using AlgoSec."

"With the help of advanced NSPM tools, network administrators and security managers can gain a deeper understanding of their network devices and business applications."

"AlgoBot is a brilliantly, simple idea that lets us give our IT internal customers a way to check if rules are already in place before asking for more."

"Traffic queries are a great help when troubleshooting a problem, especially if the traffic is going through two or more firewalls."

"The most valuable feature of AlgoSec is its firewall analyzer."

"It enhanced the complete workflow system within six months of deployment."

"One of the most valuable features of AlgoSec is its capability for identifying unused and risky rules, which cannot be done through manual analysis."

"We use it for global firewall rules management to ensure global policies are applied to all regional firewalls, provide auditing and compliance."

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"The solution is very easy to set up."

"Azure Firewall Manager centralizes network security management with a hub and spoke architecture."

"The solution has improved our organization with its firewall."

"Azure Firewall Manager centralizes network security management with a hub and spoke architecture."

"The tool's support is good."

"The most valuable feature of Azure Firewall Manager is the testing and configuration."

"It is easy to install and does not require any plugins for your browser."

Cons

"The documentation could be better."

"The UX control panel is in need of improvement."

"In our environment, we add rules in the files based on user logins, but currently, we can't do that with AlgoSec. AlgoSec can't create rules based on user logins. For example, generally, when we create a rule, we put IP Address, Destination IP Address, and Service Port. However, in our environment, we put IP Address, User Login, Destination IP Address, and Service Port, but AlgoSec doesn't support a rule in this format. We opened a ticket regarding this with their support two months ago, and they said that they will be able to add it in the future, but they don't know the timeframe."

"In the VMware platform, sometimes the application is frozen and we have to reload the machine."

"It needs support for its cloud-based solution."

"The interface needs to be more user-friendly for low-profile users so that we can give some kind of access to specific people around the company for self-configuration of specific rules."

"Some UI experience is a little clunky (for e.g. MAPS module) and could be made more user-friendly."

"Since COVID-19, a number of the technical support team members have been working from home or remotely. So, we haven't gotten support people right when we need them. Sometimes, it takes a couple of hours or even days for us to get that instant support that we used to get."

More AlgoSec cons

"We could do only one-way NAT-ing, where the traffic comes from outside to internal, to Azure, which is fine. However, when we actually do NAT-ed traffic to hit the firewall, that way is not working."

"The configuration and settings require substantial time for learning, particularly for new users."

"The price is okay. This said, the solution is certainly expensive in comparison with other cloud services."

"The solution can improve the integration with open-source tools."

"There should be a simple one-click deployment for a firewall, rather than a set of setup instructions that include steps such as the DNS configuration, et cetera."

"The configuration and settings require substantial time for learning, particularly for new users. Improvements in ease of configuration would benefit users significantly."

"The tool's security features need to improve. It needs also to include a monitoring system for logs. It is also complicated to find a query on the Azure firewall."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Setup cost and pricing were reasonable and the licensing was straightforward."

"It has improved our performance in operations, projects, and security."

"It is worth spending the cost for visibility on security. Of course, security is not cheap."

"AlgoSec is not much more expensive compared to other products available in the market."

"The cost is kind of high but I really did not check any other vendors."

"It seems we have recovered our money on this appliance, so it is money well spent."

"Initially, it was more expensive, but we managed to negotiate the price. It's about average now."

"The price came in where we really didn't even need to have much of a discussion. That was very good. There are also options regarding what you want to pay for. It wasn't really pushed on me that I have to get all of it or else I can't be an AlgoSec customer."

More AlgoSec pricing and cost advice

"The price of the solution is reasonable but it is reasonable for the features."

"The solution is certainly expensive in comparison with other cloud services."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

20%

Financial Services Firm

18%

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Financial Services Firm

21%

Computer Software Company

17%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about AlgoSec?

AlgoSec's ability to integrate with various security and networking solutions enhances its overall value.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AlgoSec?

I am into operations and not aware of cost or pricing.

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What needs improvement with AlgoSec?

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What do you like most about Azure Firewall Manager?

The most valuable feature of Azure Firewall Manager is the testing and configuration.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Firewall Manager?

The pricing for Azure Firewall Manager seems okay compared to its good features. Although extra expenses are incurred for additional services, these are not directly related to the firewall, and th...

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What needs improvement with Azure Firewall Manager?

The configuration and settings require substantial time for learning, particularly for new users. Improvements in ease of configuration would benefit users significantly.

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Overview

AlgoSec enhances application delivery speed and security by automating connectivity and policy management across hybrid networks.

With 20 years of experience, AlgoSec is trusted by over 2200 organizations for securing critical workloads. Its Horizon platform leverages AI to discover and manage business applications, offering comprehensive visibility into security and compliance issues across hybrid environments. Intelligent change automation improves both agility and security, ensuring conformity to internet security standards and regulatory requirements.

What key features does AlgoSec offer?

Firewall Analyzer: Optimizes firewall rules, managing risk and compliance effectively.
FireFlow: Automates change management processes, reducing manual errors and boosting efficiency.
Traffic Simulation: Assists in troubleshooting by simulating traffic scenarios.
Vendor Compatibility: Works with multi-vendor devices, ideal for complex networks.
Compliance Reporting: Simplifies audits with templates for standards like PCI-DSS and ISO 27001.

What benefits should users consider?

Enhanced Security: Streamlines security policy management, reducing redundant rules.
Operational Efficiency: Automates processes, leading to faster and more accurate changes.
Regulatory Compliance: Provides tools for easy alignment with industry standards.
Centralized Control: Offers centralized management over firewalls and application connectivity.

In complex industries, AlgoSec aids in risk analysis, firewall policy management, and compliance auditing. Organizations optimize firewall rules and automate policy changes, achieving improved security and operational efficiency across multiple vendor environments. AlgoSec's tools are integral to streamlining change management and enhancing security posture in large network structures.

AlgoSec

Azure Firewall Manager is a security management service that provides central security policy and route management for cloud-based security perimeters.

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Sample Customers

Maersk, Delta Airlines, Chevron, General Motors, T-Mobile, Chevron, AT&T, BP, Bell Canada, HCA Healthcare, Morgan Stanley, Unilever, Nationwide Insurance Enterprise, US Bank, Microsoft

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