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Cisco Secure Firewall vs OneSignal comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 30, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
5.8
Fortinet FortiGate offers a good ROI with enhanced security, cost savings, and efficient policy-deployment, valued by clients.
Sentiment score
4.8
Cisco Secure Firewall boosts returns with cost reductions, efficiency, stability, enhanced security, and appreciated integration and cost-effectiveness.
Sentiment score
9.1
OneSignal boosts ROI by improving targeting, reducing acquisition costs, raising conversion rates, and enhancing engagement and brand awareness.
Clients are now comfortable and not wasting productive hours on IT support.
Managing Director at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
The automation part is giving us a cost benefit and speed; we can react faster.
BDM Fortinet & BDM Teamlead at Exclusive Networks
It's a very useful tool to mitigate and protect your enterprise.
Staff Infrastructure & Security Engineer at Mozn Systems
There is always a return on investment because you find you invest heavily, but your environment is secure and then you are at rest; you do not need to panic.
Specialist Datacenter And Server at IHS Towers
The biggest return on investment when using Cisco Secure Firewall is that there's no waste in any infrastructure cost and licensing costs for us.
Assistant Vice President at PLDT Enterprise
From my point of view, the biggest return on investment when using Cisco Secure Firewall is the single pane of glass, which is a huge plus for us.
Network Engineer at a government with 10,001+ employees
OneSignal has reduced the customer acquisition cost by 40 percent and increased the conversion rate to 27 percent.
Software Engineer at Medtronic
We have seen it being very cost-effective because it is affordable while increasing user engagement and our brand awareness.
Dotnet Developer at AT&T
We are able to send our news and offers instantly to our clients and subscribers, which drives more traffic to our website and increases our sales engagement and sales campaigns.
Marketing Director at UPS
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.6
Fortinet FortiGate support is mixed, praised for knowledge but criticized for delays, language issues, and varying regional experiences.
Sentiment score
7.3
Cisco Secure Firewall receives high ratings for responsive, knowledgeable support, despite some concerns about process speed and consistency.
Sentiment score
9.5
OneSignal’s customer service is praised for its 24/7 responsiveness, proactive support, and efficient issue resolution.
The quick resolution of issues with Fortinet FortiGate is due to the support of the company and the fact that the equipment is easy to work with.
IT Manager at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
I would rate the technical support for Fortinet FortiGate a ten out of ten.
NAC Support at Rah Infotech Pvt Ltd
As a solution provider, when I encounter problems, I connect directly with Fortinet support, and they provide solutions within a very short time.
Manager, Information Technology Operation/Presales at TechMonarch
I have to provide many logs, yet problems remain unresolved, often requiring workarounds rather than solutions.
VSO at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
I have been working with them on firewalls, wireless, switching, and routing, and the support is the best.
Principal Consultant at Epitome Infotech Solutions (P) Ltd
They have expertise and provide solutions for the most difficult problems.
Network Security Administrator at a government with 501-1,000 employees
Their customer support has been excellent, as they are able to assist with any problem that arises and respond in a very timely manner.
Account Manager at Samsung
They are lightning-fast to respond to our queries and are solution-oriented.
Marketing Director at UPS
OneSignal's platform is top-notch for push notifications, their pricing model is fair, and their customer support is excellent.
Project Manager at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
Fortinet FortiGate is scalable and adaptable, with virtual machines offering flexibility and seamless performance praised across industries.
Sentiment score
6.7
Cisco Secure Firewall offers scalable performance for diverse enterprises, though potentially costly, with adaptable clustering and model options for growth.
Sentiment score
8.4
OneSignal effectively supports organizational growth by adapting to varying scales and handling expanding data and user needs efficiently.
They scale up really well from smaller models like the FortiGate 40 and 50 to bigger sites with the FortiGate 100 for more throughput - up to enterprise datacenters.
IT Manager at Daltons Limited
The variation comes in terms of the interfaces and throughputs, but from a security perspective, you get the same benefit, irrespective of whether you have an entry-level unit or an enterprise.
Cewa Solutions Architect at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
We determine sizing based on multiple factors: number of users, available links, traffic types, server count, services in use, and whether services will be published.
General Surgery Specialist at Helwan University Cairo
When something happens in the device, the failover happens very quickly without any interruption.
Network Unit Head at a comms service provider with 501-1,000 employees
Cisco Secure Cloud now allows us to potentially take the management functions of Cisco Secure Firewall, move it into the cloud, and integrate it with other Cisco security products, managing everything from one single pane.
Senior Network Engineer at a insurance company with 5,001-10,000 employees
I rate the scalability as a number 10.
Cybersecurity Team Leader at EMAK For Computer Manufacturing (ECM)
OneSignal is highly scalable and grows with my organization’s needs, being able to handle large data.
Marketing Director at UPS
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
Fortinet FortiGate is generally stable, though firmware updates can cause issues; proper configuration is crucial for performance.
Sentiment score
7.7
Cisco Secure Firewall is praised for reliability, stability, strong performance, effective support, with minor bugs not affecting its high availability.
Sentiment score
9.2
Users praise OneSignal for its stable performance, reporting no downtime, lagging, or disruptions, confirming high reliability.
We're experiencing 99.999% availability consistently.
Manager, Information Technology at a consumer goods company with 11-50 employees
I would rate the stability of Fortinet FortiGate a ten out of ten.
NAC Support at Rah Infotech Pvt Ltd
Currently, we are experiencing a general outage of one of the main internet service providers of the Dominican Republic, and we have not been impacted in our operations because with SD-WAN, we have another internet service provider and we are working with the second WAN connection without any disruption.
CISO at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
We have often encountered split-brain scenarios during failover processes and code upgrades, which have been persistent problems for us.
Senior Manager, Network Engineering at TTi Power Equipment
We work with a cluster with high availability, so if something goes wrong, we have it functioning.
Cisco Secure Firewall offers exceptional performance and stability.
Principal Consultant at Epitome Infotech Solutions (P) Ltd
In my experience, OneSignal is very stable, with no downtime or lagging, and I have noticed no issues.
Customer Service Specialist at KPMG USA
I have not noticed any downtime, and it has performed well so far.
Software Engineer at Medtronic
OneSignal is very stable; I have not experienced any lagging or downtime.
Dotnet Developer at AT&T
 

Room For Improvement

Fortinet FortiGate faces high costs, technical and usability issues, complex licensing, and requires improved support, stability, and AI integration.
Users desire a more intuitive Cisco Secure Firewall GUI with better integration, simplified licensing, and enhanced threat management capabilities.
OneSignal requires enhanced app functionality, pricing adjustments, improved support, and faster feature development to better serve remote users.
These sessions should be around five to ten minutes long, allowing users and partners to quickly grasp the information without disrupting their daily tasks.
Managing Director at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
The solution should be able to implement machine learning and analytics of all the logs for threat detection and protection.
Senior Systems Engineer at Caribbean Development Company
It would be better for customers to get immediate replacements even with a standard subscription.
Director at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
My ongoing complaint for the last six years has been the lack of CLI functionality, which hinders my ability to work on the firewall, alongside concerns regarding deployment time.
Senior Manager, Network Engineering at TTi Power Equipment
The GUI is useless for me and frustrates me to a very high degree, which led me to switch to the CLI for configuration.
Network Engineer at a logistics company with 10,001+ employees
Firewall as a Service can scale to a very large extent because it is a cloud-based offering that can scale up to a very large number, which is not a problem.
Chief Technology Officer at Binary Global Limited
We have to do separate notifications for the app and website, which is time-consuming.
Customer Service Specialist at KPMG USA
OneSignal can be improved by addressing the expensive pricing of $309 per month for approximately 100,000 subscribers.
Account Manager at Samsung
An inbuilt and easy-to-use segmentation should also be included.
Software Engineer at Medtronic
 

Setup Cost

Fortinet FortiGate offers competitive pricing with good value, but users highlight concerns about renewal costs and feature expenses.
Cisco Secure Firewall offers balanced pricing with comprehensive features, justifying higher costs through reliability, security, and support.
Enterprise buyers find OneSignal affordable and easy to set up, with appealing licensing more cost-effective than CleverTap.
Last year, I renewed the support for three years, which can sometimes be expensive but depends on the security benefits and how it helps us.
Network & System Admin at Invoke Studios
It offers cost savings as it is generally cheaper than the competition.
IT Infrastructure Architect at Apotek 1
It is about 20% cheaper.
Network Security Engineer at TD SYNNEX
It's good to have them, however, it costs us a lot.
It Administration at Dilcon Community School
It's considered a premium, but people pay that price for Cisco.
Principal Consultant at Epitome Infotech Solutions (P) Ltd
There are a lot of in-place contracts for us that provide the benefit of discounts.
Solutions Architect at a manufacturing company with 501-1,000 employees
OneSignal is one of the most cost-effective tools available and is very affordable in terms of pricing, setup cost, and licensing.
Software Engineer at Medtronic
The licensing is very cost-effective, making its affordability very high.
Digital Marketing Manager at Unilever
the cost is very effective compared to other mediums
Customer Service Specialist at KPMG USA
 

Valuable Features

Fortinet FortiGate excels in easy deployment, advanced security features, integration, scalability, user-friendly interface, and cost-effectiveness for robust network protection.
Cisco Secure Firewall offers strong protection with VPN, FMC management, high availability, threat detection, and seamless Cisco integration.
OneSignal boosts engagement and conversions with notifications, segmentation, cost-effectiveness, and robust support for seamless user interaction.
We got a firewall and gave an SSL VPN to my client to connect to their servers, after which, such kind of activities involving ransomware attacks stopped.
Owner at Mindware Computer Solutions
They put in a thing called the FortiCookbook, which is very easy to read with real-life scenarios that make networking tasks like joining networks very straightforward.
IT Manager at Daltons Limited
The firewall and VPN features are the most valuable in protecting our customers' networks.
Sales & Support at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
What stands out positively about Cisco is their training and support, which has effectively prepared engineers to work with their products.
Senior Manager, Network Engineering at TTi Power Equipment
This is very important to my organization, as we work extensively with security because we are a bank, so we can keep the data safe.
Network Security Administrator at a government with 501-1,000 employees
Cisco Secure Firewall allows me to safeguard Layer 7 or Layer 3 and manage the security rules with the business needs of my organization.
OneSignal has positively impacted my organization with increased sales attributed to it, a higher number of monthly visitors, increased customer loyalty, and it keeps users coming back, supporting customer retention.
Customer Service Specialist at KPMG USA
The segmentation feature makes the biggest difference for my team, as it is very effective in allowing easy targeting based on various criteria such as geographical area, engagement levels, and specific transactions.
Software Engineer at Medtronic
OneSignal offers the best features, including sending instant notifications without delay, providing all necessary features for testing, being highly cost-effective, handling huge volume efficiently, and providing great customer support.
Marketing Director at UPS
 

Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiGate
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Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
587
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (2nd), Firewalls (1st), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (1st), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (1st), WAN Edge (1st), ZTNA (1st), Unified Threat Management (UTM) (1st)
Cisco Secure Firewall
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
456
Ranking in other categories
Firewalls (5th), Cisco Security Portfolio (3rd)
OneSignal
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
8.2
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
CRM (18th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Firewalls Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Secure Firewall7.5%
Fortinet FortiGate18.3%
OPNsense10.3%
Other63.9%
Firewalls
CRM Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
OneSignal0.3%
Microsoft Dynamics CRM2.6%
Salesforce Sales Cloud2.1%
Other95.0%
CRM
 

Featured Reviews

Vasu Gala - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Information Technology Operation/Presales at TechMonarch
A stable solution with an intuitive interface and quick customer service
I have been working with Fortinet FortiGate, WatchGuard, Sophos, and SonicWall. I'm not as comfortable with SonicWall because of their UI and limitations. I prefer Fortinet above all other options. When it comes to configuration, I am confident in my ability to handle various tasks, including creating policies such as firewall rules, web policies, and application policies. Additionally, I can configure VPNs and implement load balancing, among other tasks. Overall, I feel much more comfortable working with Fortinet. Fortinet has made significant improvements by integrating AI with firewalls for threat analysis and prevention. In the past 2-3 years, they have launched FortiSASE and SIEM, and they also provide SOC services. Both Palo Alto and Fortinet FortiGate are excellent. While Fortinet FortiGate comes at higher prices, the functionality and support justify the cost. They promptly resolve firmware issues and inform all support providers about configuration changes.
Phil Shiflett - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager, Network Engineering at TTi Power Equipment
Unified policies streamline network management but complex licensing requires attention
Cisco Secure Firewall has some growth opportunities in terms of visibility and control capabilities regarding managing encrypted traffic. It has the ability to analyze encrypted traffic, and there is potential for more integration with APIs and AI to enhance these capabilities. Cisco Secure Firewall needs improvement in deployment time and the capability to access the CLI during support calls. I often encounter issues when technical support uses a CLI that is not familiar to me while troubleshooting through the GUI. My ongoing complaint for the last six years has been the lack of CLI functionality, which hinders my ability to work on the firewall, alongside concerns regarding deployment time. For the next release, they should look at the features offered by competitors such as Fortinet, including the ability to perform packet capture directly from the interface. If they enhanced their troubleshooting efficiency related to packet capture for each specific rule, it would simplify the process significantly.
Lowawot Alice - PeerSpot reviewer
Marketing Director at UPS
Targeted push campaigns have increased conversions and are driving more repeat customer purchases
OneSignal has positively impacted my organization by allowing us to reduce our cost of customer acquisition and increase our conversion rate from 40 to 65%. We have also increased our conversion rate to 30%. Additionally, OneSignal has allowed us to grow our number of subscribers organically, driving more website traffic and increasing sales engagement and campaigns from 50% to 65%. Since we are able to send more push notifications to our subscribers on their preferred device, we can reach out to them and they can see what we offer as services, enabling them to subscribe to our platform. This allows us to drive more website traffic, increase sales, enhance sales engagement, and drive more productivity. OneSignal offers the best features, including sending instant notifications without delay, providing all necessary features for testing, being highly cost-effective, handling huge volume efficiently, and providing great customer support.
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Comparison Review

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Security Consultant at Webernetz.net - Network Security Consulting
Mar 11, 2015
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
University
6%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business360
Midsize Enterprise135
Large Enterprise190
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business186
Midsize Enterprise129
Large Enterprise231
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Large Enterprise10
 

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Also Known As

Fortinet FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Firewall, Cisco ASA NGFW, Adaptive Security Appliance, Cisco Sourcefire Firewalls, Cisco ASAv, Cisco Firepower NGFW Firewall, Cisco Secure Firewall ASA Virtual - BYOL
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, Dell, HP, Oracle, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Vodafone, Orange, BT Group, Telstra, Deutsche Telekom, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, CenturyLink, NTT Communications, Tata Communications, SoftBank, China Mobile, Singtel, Telus, Rogers Communications, Bell Canada, Telkom Indonesia, Telkom South Africa, Telmex, Telia Company, Telkom Kenya
There are more than one million Adaptive Security Appliances deployed globally. Top customers include First American Financial Corp., Genzyme, Frankfurt Airport, Hansgrohe SE, Rio Olympics, The French Laundry, Rackspace, and City of Tomorrow.
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