Azure Firewall Manager vs Skybox Security Suite comparison

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Microsoft and Tufin are both solutions in the Firewall Security Management category. Microsoft is ranked #10 with an average rating of 9.3, while Tufin is ranked #7 with an average rating of 7.3. Microsoft holds a 3.8% mindshare in Firewall Security Management, compared to Tufin’s 7.4% mindshare. Additionally, 85% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 81% of Tufin users who would recommend it.

Azure Firewall Manager

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81% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 15, 2026

Skybox Security Suite and Azure Firewall Manager compete in the network security management category. Based on the data, Skybox Security Suite seems to have the upper hand due to its extensive scalability and detailed compliance features, essential for large enterprises with complex infrastructures.

Features: Skybox Security Suite offers advanced features including network path analysis, firewall assurance, and vulnerability management which are crucial for large enterprise infrastructures. Azure Firewall Manager focuses on straightforward management and automated threat protection, making it ideal for users who value simplicity and ease of use.

Room for Improvement: Skybox Security Suite needs enhancements in reporting, UI development, and integration, particularly in firewall management and change automation. Azure Firewall Manager would benefit from improvements in NAT capabilities, better cost management, and ease of rule deployment.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Skybox Security Suite supports hybrid and on-premises deployments, suitable for complex environments, but its technical support can vary. Azure Firewall Manager excels in public cloud deployments with scalable security but requires better technical support and cost transparency. Azure is perceived as more straightforward in setup.

Pricing and ROI: Skybox Security Suite is priced higher but offers significant ROI for large organizations, although multiple licenses can increase costs. Azure Firewall Manager provides reasonable pricing for its features; however, additional services can escalate prices. Its operational expenditure model offers clear cost visibility, assisting in effective expenditure management.

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Categories and Ranking

Azure Firewall Manager

Ranking in Firewall Security Management

10th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

5.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Microsoft Security Suite (25th)

Skybox Security Suite

Ranking in Firewall Security Management

7th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Vulnerability Management (46th)

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Firewall Security Management category, the mindshare of Azure Firewall Manager is 3.8%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Skybox Security Suite is 7.4%, down from 9.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Firewall Security Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Skybox Security Suite	7.4%
Azure Firewall Manager	3.8%
Other	88.8%

Firewall Security Management

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Sikkander Batcha

DevOps Engineer at CloudIQ

Has managed traffic effectively but lacks visibility and advanced control features

Azure Firewall is typically behind other vendor firewalls because we don't see what kind of traffic is traveling through it. That is one drawback. The main drawback is that we need log support from Azure Firewall, which can be quite costly. There is no login feature in Azure Firewall because only the IAM feature is available in the Azure site; we manage it only through the Azure portal, not through any other portal. Other vendors, such as Palo Alto, provide GUI or CLI interfaces to manage their firewalls, whereas we only manage Azure Firewall through the Azure portal. In the future, I would like to see additional features in Azure Firewall Manager to make it more competitive, such as technologies like App-ID and User-ID that Palo Alto has. Azure Firewall currently only allows traffic based on layer four and sometimes layer seven, so they need to improve in those areas compared to other vendors.

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AnoopBhat

Security Architect at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees

Firewall policy management has improved access control but still needs simpler setup and upgrades

The features that I appreciated the most in Skybox Security Suite were not comparable with Tufin, as Tufin was far ahead in terms of the technology and the user interface. The effectiveness of the vulnerability management in Skybox Security Suite is an area I have not used that much. The firewall management feature has streamlined rule configuration and compliance in Skybox Security Suite and has evolved over time, but Tufin is far better. In terms of comparison between both tools, only the licensing part of Skybox had an edge. We were not renewing the licenses of Skybox every year, but in the case of other tools, we would have to renew if we wanted to use those tools. The disadvantages and weaknesses of Skybox Security Suite include the interface, complexity with setup, and upgrading. There are some smaller issues as well that would take more time to discuss, but there are ways around them. We use this tool to implement a new policy on the firewall by going to Skybox, creating a flow there, and then using an approval mechanism in place. There are two different levels of approvals which we have to go through, and once both approvers approve the request, we are ready to implement it. A specific challenge is that if we have to create a new object group and place ten different objects in that and use that object group in two different rules, we have to create the object group in the first rule and add the ten new objects. Then if we have to create another rule, we do not get an option to recall or reuse that same group which we created in the previous rule. We have to create a new object group again and then add the objects into it again. If we had created an object group once, we should have gotten an option to recall that or call that object group in the new rule, and that should have made the process easier.

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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

"The best feature of Azure Firewall Manager is that it is easy to maintain and configure."

"The most valuable feature is the web firewall, as it is easy to install and does not require any plugins for your browser."

"We are utilizing Azure Entra ID for group labeling, so Active Directory, or now it is Entra ID, securing our application for everyone who accesses it, and Azure Firewall Manager is definitely securing our projects and all its features are fine."

"I would definitely recommend the solution to my clients, especially if one is using Azure Cloud."

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

"It has helped us in multiple ways; for example, we don't require different spaces to manage it, we can do a lot of automation integrations into the code, we could integrate it into the DevOps pipeline, and it has helped us with our time-to-market for a very specific product when we are actually deploying or upgrading."

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

"The solution is very easy to set up."

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"The port division management was the solution's most valuable aspect for our organization."

"The solution is very good at dealing with firewall changes and firewall compliance."

"The solution's most valuable and unique assets are the vulnerability management and change management solutions because they identify mistakes in the network before implementation which reduces risks."

"The most impressive feature is optimization and clean-up."

"This type of tool does a great job of reaching into those other devices producing risk recommendations, compliance recommendations, and a single plane of glass to do your queries, so you can find where these rules might exist."

"Skybox has an amazing portfolio that makes up the security solution."

"It's given us more visibility in terms of what are the kinds of configurations that are on these devices, and how many of these are stale rules. So it's helped greatly in terms of cleaning up of rules, for sure. And it has definitely given us a more secure way of backing up the configuration on these devices."

"Skybox deployment is simple, and it's very useful."

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Cons

"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."

"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."

"With Azure Firewall, the problem is that the NAT-ing still has to be improved."

"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."

"For Azure Firewall Manager, the learning curve for new people is a bit challenging, but the integration should be more straightforward for configuring a centralized system."

"The cost is a significant concern because we are in a region where the dollar is not our default currency, and converting to dollars makes it very expensive."

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"Technical support is not something which I would rate very high. Support is available but they need to ensure that they bring in their local team to give us support."

"The company made bad business decisions impacting many clients and their own staff. Reporting could have been improved, and feature requests often were not implemented."

"Skybox Security Suite can improve the change management module. It is the one part of the tool that is used with the firewall devices and you have a change management module that is used to record changes of all firewalls in the company. It's not compatible with all brands, this is where they can improve the solution."

"There is room for improvement in the technical support."

"The solution needs improvement in firewall configuration checks. I would also like to see more configuration checks for Forcepoint and for other non-supported firewalls."

"During implementation, we realised approximately 30 devices were not supported by the Skybox platform."

"The primary room for improvement would be to enable a web interface, which is not something which is there in the product. This is supposed to have come a year, a year and a half ago, but still has failed to come out. It still needs a client application to be installed on a workstation to be able to access that server and then run these reports. So I cannot extend that access to anybody. It has to be one administrator all the time. So unlike a web interface, where you can give multiple users simultaneous access and generate the various reports, that isn't a possibility at the moment."

"The support could be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

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

"It's expensive."

"The price is not expensive."

"The pricing has increased exorbitantly in the last few years, so now it is questionable. Now, it makes me want to review other products."

"The price of the Skybox Security Suite can be expensive."

"Skybox Security Suite has indeed helped us reduce costs. The prices of AlgoSec and Skybox Security Suite are approximately 50 percent different. The tool may require special vendor support from abroad, resulting in slightly higher costs. Its pricing is in the middle."

"The solution is based on a subscription model for annual licenses."

"I think for the cost, what we got definitely is worth it. The only caution I would give is that whenever you license for Firewall Assurance at the same time, for some weird reason, you have to get one Network Assurance license, just to manage one firewall. That's a little bit of overkill. But otherwise, in general, the pricing is fairly okay."

"The product's pricing is excellent value. In terms of licensing, make sure you understand your network components, all your hops through your network, thoroughly, before you decide on the total cost. If you want to do point-to-point flow analysis and such, you need to have the configuration of all the devices in between point A and point B. A lot of people don't realize all their network components until they start using this product."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	2

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	21
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	21

Questions from the Community

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

The pricing for Azure Firewall Manager is expensive. In our project, we have used both Palo Alto Firewall and Azure Firewall. Azure charges for many aspects including scaling, automated scaling dep...

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What needs improvement with Azure Firewall Manager?

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What is your primary use case for Azure Firewall Manager?

My customers are using Azure Firewall Manager, so I'm learning from both documentation and practical knowledge. I usually recommend Azure Firewall Manager for projects such as an animal hospital pr...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Skybox Security Suite?

From a commercial perspective, AlgoSec is more expensive compared to Skybox Security Suite. Skybox Security Suite is cost-effective.

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What needs improvement with Skybox Security Suite?

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What is your primary use case for Skybox Security Suite?

Skybox Security Suite is primarily used for allowing access on firewalls and getting the access to allow some connectivity on the firewall.

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Compared 7% of the time

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Overview

Azure Firewall Manager offers easy configuration, centralized management, and automatic scalability. Its integration with Azure Entra ID provides secure access, while Power BI facilitates centralized monitoring, contributing to its cloud-native benefits and reliable network management.

Azure Firewall Manager is recognized for its efficient security policy management and the ability to configure and test firewall settings across multiple locations. Its integration with Azure Kubernetes supports cloud environment security and the seamless migration of on-premise components to the cloud. With its hub-and-spoke architecture, users can detect threats and orchestrate policies more effectively, although integration with open-source tools and technical support responsiveness could be enhanced. Improvements in NAT capabilities and an AI-driven phishing prevention system would enhance its offering.

What are Azure Firewall Manager's key features?

Easy Configuration: Simplifies firewall setup without additional plugins.
Centralized Security Management: Streamlines policy management across locations.
Automatic Scalability: Adjusts resources to meet changing demands seamlessly.
Integration with Azure Entra ID: Provides secure user access control.
Hub and Spoke Architecture: Enables efficient threat detection and policy orchestration.

What benefits and ROI should users evaluate?

Cloud-Native Benefits: Offers stability and seamless integration with cloud environments.
Fair Pricing: Competitive cost structure, despite currency conversion challenges.
Simplified Monitoring: Uses Power BI for comprehensive security insights.
Enhanced Security: Protects against phishing and ransomware threats.

Azure Firewall Manager is widely implemented in industries like finance to secure applications and manage B2B interactions. This tool supports endpoint security, traffic management, and seamless orchestrations within cloud environments, ensuring robust protection against various threats.

Microsoft

Skybox Security Suite provides network path analysis, firewall assurance, change management, and vulnerability control. It supports diverse security operations with automation and threat insights through a comprehensive dashboard, offering scalability in large networks and integration with various vendors.

Skybox Security Suite excels in network visualization, firewall rule management, compliance checks, and vulnerability management. It enables cybersecurity teams to audit firewall configurations, ensure compliance with standards like NIST, and identify security gaps. It simplifies security operations for complex network environments with effective integration and optimization features. Despite its high pricing, the suite's automation capabilities, data extraction ease, and extensive threat insights are critical for network infrastructure optimization. Areas for improvement include a web interface, enhanced reporting and automation, broader vendor support, and improved customer support and integration with tools and devices.

What are the key features of Skybox Security Suite?

Network Path Analysis: Provides insights into potential vulnerabilities and security gaps.
Firewall Assurance: Ensures firewall configurations meet compliance standards.
Change Management: Streamlines change requests and improves infrastructure optimization.
Vulnerability Control: Monitors and manages vulnerabilities effectively.
Scalability: Efficiently supports large networks, enhancing security operations.

What benefits should users expect from Skybox Security Suite?

Automation: Reduces manual tasks and enhances efficiency across security operations.
Threat Insights: Offers comprehensive dashboard for better threat management and decision-making.
Integration: Seamlessly works with multiple vendors, simplifying complex network environments.
Risk Reduction: Provides actionable recommendations to minimize security vulnerabilities.

Skybox Security Suite is utilized across industries for its robust network visualization, compliance, and vulnerability management capabilities. Financial services focus on auditing and firewall management to meet stringent regulatory standards. Healthcare relies on it for vulnerability monitoring and patient data protection. Energy sectors benefit from its change management and threat insight features to secure large and diverse infrastructures.

Tufin

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ADP, Blue Cross Blue Shield, BT, USAID, Delta Dental, EDF Energy, EMC, HSBC, Johnson & Johnson

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