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Citrix SD-WAN [EOL] vs Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall comparison

Citrix and Forcepoint are both solutions in the Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions category. Additionally, 90% of Citrix users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 79% of Forcepoint users who would recommend it.
Citrix SD-WAN [EOL]
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    79% willing to recommend
     

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    Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 12, 2025

    Citrix SD-WAN [EOL] and Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall compete in the network security domain. User reviews suggest that Forcepoint has the upper hand due to its extensive feature set and perceived value, despite Citrix offering better pricing and support.

    Features: Citrix SD-WAN [EOL] is known for its superior CIFS optimization, HDX WAN acceleration, and load balancing capabilities, enhancing branch communication and stability. In contrast, Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is highlighted for its robust security features, including integrated multi-layer filtering, advanced threat protection, and centralized management.

    Room for Improvement: Citrix SD-WAN [EOL] needs improvements in reporting, customization, and competitive pricing options for varying markets. Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall could benefit from a more user-friendly interface, improved support services, and simpler deployment processes.

    Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both Citrix SD-WAN [EOL] and Forcepoint favor on-premises deployments. However, Citrix's technical support receives mixed reviews with some delays in issue resolution, while Forcepoint requires skilled resources for deployment but maintains moderate support interactions.

    Pricing and ROI: Citrix SD-WAN [EOL] is viewed as costly but delivers good ROI by reducing MPLS expenses. Its pricing strategy, including perpetual licenses, offers financial management benefits. Conversely, Forcepoint's pricing is high against some competitors, though it offers flexibility in model choices with additional costs for extra features.

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    Categories and Ranking

    Citrix SD-WAN [EOL]
    Average Rating
    8.2
    Reviews Sentiment
    7.4
    Number of Reviews
    22
    Ranking in other categories
    No ranking in other categories
    Forcepoint Next Generation ...
    Average Rating
    7.6
    Reviews Sentiment
    6.5
    Number of Reviews
    52
    Ranking in other categories
    Firewalls (18th), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (8th), WAN Edge (7th)
     

    Featured Reviews

    Rohit Ghorpade - PeerSpot reviewer
    Rohit Ghorpade
    Cloud Network Engineer at a insurance company with 5,001-10,000 employees
    A scalable solution for MCN controller but lacks technical supports, upgrades
    There are a few things that can be improved, are domain-based routing and the slowness of virtual parts, and it may be due to the wrong configuration, which we have been unable to find out. Previously, we faced some issues with the slowness part. Apart from that, feature like end gateway level antivirus. We are currently using a NetFlow proxy to establish a virtual position for the NetFlow. Our current environment has many use cases, but we are not using them on the Citrix SD-WAN. When I navigate the NCL part, it involves configuration. I want to highlight this disadvantage. Sometimes, when we push the configuration, it tries to push it to all branch locations. This process takes a lot of time, nearly 30 minutes, to push a single change from the NCL. Overall, I don't think Citrix meets our use cases what we have. This is based on my feedback after using it for the past year and working on this Citrix SD-WAN. However, from my experience, it is the worst solution I have seen. There's no domain-based routing, which is horrible. That's why we are moving to other products. We have checked our use case requirements with Fortinet, Palo Alto, and they meet them. I will consider the PoC or another OEM. There are many things in the area you need to be prompt, like the automation part. If any link or device goes down, alerting notification, etc. We need to perform and highlight so many things to your management. This should be improved.
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    Ajit Pratap Kundan - PeerSpot reviewer
    Ajit Pratap Kundan
    Pre Sales Lead Government & Defense at Accops Systems Pvt Ltd
    Unified security management has improved traffic control and simplified remote workforce access
    Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall does help in vulnerability identification and response by providing a single unified console through which I am able to monitor and manage infrastructure. The URL filtering capability of Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall helps in blocking malicious sites. We have to take care of both known threats and unknown threats. The firewall takes care of known threats, and we protect ourselves from unknown threats such as malicious code and malware that we cannot create firewall rules for. With these routing capabilities and policies, only whitelisted things get processed or passed. The biggest advantages of Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall, especially as a partner, service provider, and integrator, are that it is very easy to integrate these APIs with our solution, and most of the features I am getting in the clientless mode. Even with the client mode, it is easy to integrate with our client, allowing the customer to get a single client to address all the features of the firewall as well as the GTNA perspective. The flexibility of deployment, especially for the government and defense sectors, is that they want an on-premises solution, while the rest of the PSUs or enterprise segment are comfortable with the cloud offering, which is the SaaS offering and the way to go in the future.
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    Pros

    "Citrix SD-WAN helps us in re-routing certain traffic, for example, local internet breakouts for Office 365, and it also helps us to be more agile when we are opening new offices or when we are moving locations."
    "The reliability of connectivity is most valuable."
    "We tried to use it, and it worked well."
    "The most valuable feature is security, as it gives me the port bindings that cannot be accomplished using other solutions."
    "The other banks, bank branches, require good connectivity, which is very important for a branch to have, and they managed to have an SLA of almost 100%."
    "It's been three years we have deployed this product and I have not had any downtime or any issues with the product."
    "The stability is the main feature of Citrix SD-WAN. You can also upgrade the data packages or have less transmission."
    "The main advantage of Citrix SD-WAN is that it enables fast communication between our branches and data centers. And, with its cloud management features, it also makes the process of adding new branches into our company network much easier."
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    "I have found that Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is easy to use, highly secure, and the main VPN tunnel is created automatically which is a benefit."
    "The Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is a scalable product."
    "Forcepoint's stability is satisfactory, for the most part."
    "Forcepoint is a very big company with a very good product line, and it fulfills most of the needs of the customers, especially enterprise customers in the financial sector."
    "I like the IPS; IPS is the master feature and I depend on the firewall and sandbox."
    "With Forcepoint, this process is simplified compared to others like Fortinet."
    "The feature that we like the most about Forcepoint is that we know the technology and have confidence in it. We can have several functionalities to simplify operations and management. We can combine functionalities like log ownership to review the number of devices in the infrastructure."
    "It is a scalable product; I know a customer who has deployed more than 4,000 firewalls in a single deployment."
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    Cons

    "Given that Citrix SD-WAN solved all our problems by providing us with everything we needed to unify communications with our branches and data centers, I cannot suggest anything further in terms of improvements."
    "The price is the only thing that could be improved. Citrix is not a cheap solution."
    "Citrix SD-WAN does not have the SD-WAN with one optimization in a single license. Other competitors have this option and it should be added to this solution."
    "The price could be improved, it's an expensive solution."
    "Customer Service: Not great - the first line support for this product is pretty much nil."
    "The reports need to be improved. We need to have them customized but they don't have that right now."
    "Citrix SD-WAN's knowledge base has a few missing things, so you may need to seek help from support."
    "The only improvement for Citrix SD-WAN would be to lower its cost."
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    "Making this solution easier to use would be an improvement. The implementation could be made easier."
    "Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall should make some improvements because there is some instability with their software. Sometimes it could lag or become over-utilized, you need to clear some caches and do some restarts, and sometimes some traffic is being blocked and the reason is not entirely clear."
    "They need to increase the local support here. There are also some bugs or fixes on which they need to work. They very well know about these bugs. In terms of licensing, I would like them to either increase the number of features in a single license or make licensing more flexible."
    "You do need knowledge of the solution in order to set the product up properly."
    "The optimization is not really ready. If you want very good optimization, you have to add it to the network."
    "It's a complicated firewall. Until you come to know the firewall inducers, most people don't like the firewall because the components for the firewall are a little bit complex. User-friendliness is a little bit tough. It needs to be user-friendly when creating policies, and pushing policies. Committing takes more time compared to Palo Alto."
    "My team is looking for more throughput and better integration with our security framework."
    "If I want to allow access to Facebook, yet not allow the user to access videos, then I am not able to do it with this product."
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    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "The price of the subscription should be cheaper."
    "I'm not quite sure of the price ranges. Roughly, the hidden devices can scale up to $20K for one appliance. However, the branch CPs are USD $1,000 to $2,500."
    "It depends on the scale. In our case, it would have been better if we had known about the life cycling steps, but otherwise, it is worth the money."
    "It's a little bit on the high side compared to the other products."
    "As NetScaler is now, I find it quite pricey."
    "The license was a one-time purchase. It's expensive."
    "Citrix SD-WAN is quite an affordable product."
    "The price is relatively expensive."
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    "The big advantage of this solution is that we can select the right model for our requirements, which is not too expensive."
    "I consider Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall's price to be good."
    "The pricing of the solution is normally competitive with other products."
    "The cost is fair, but it could be improved."
    "Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is reasonable, it is priced the same as other firewalls."
    "It requires a yearly subscription."
    "We have found the price could be reduced. It is a little expensive."
    "There is a license required to use this solution and we can purchase it for one, two, three, or five years."
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Construction Company
    12%
    Manufacturing Company
    9%
    Marketing Services Firm
    8%
    Computer Software Company
    8%
    Construction Company
    10%
    Manufacturing Company
    9%
    Financial Services Firm
    9%
    Computer Software Company
    8%
     

    Company Size

    By reviewers
    Large Enterprise
    Midsize Enterprise
    Small Business
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business7
    Midsize Enterprise5
    Large Enterprise10
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business29
    Midsize Enterprise11
    Large Enterprise12
     

    Questions from the Community

    What needs improvement with Citrix SD-WAN?
    The solution's licensing model could be improved. Citrix SD-WAN is a good product from a technical point of view. However, when you compare its licensing with the prices of competitors, you will se...
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    What advice do you have for others considering Citrix SD-WAN?
    If a customer already has Citrix NetScaler and is not looking to change anything in their existing environment, we proceed with Citrix SD-WAN. However, if a customer is looking for a change because...
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    What do you like most about Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall?
    The product's initial setup phase is easy.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall?
    In terms of price, I would say Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is not expensive. It is very much comparable to other vendors, and pricing is not a problem, especially for the Asian market, with...
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    What needs improvement with Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall?
    The negative side of Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is that the ZTNA part is missing. For that, we have to integrate a third-party component with Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall to complet...
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    Also Known As

    Citrix CloudBridge, WOC, NetScaler SD-WAN
    Forcepoint NGFW, Stonesoft Next Generation Firewall, McAfee Network Security Platform, Intel Security Network Security Platform
     

    Overview

    Citrix SD-WAN [EOL] enhances connectivity and performance by optimizing bandwidth utilization, ensuring reliable communication across branch offices and headquarter data centers. It offers centralized management, efficient deployment options, and improved network reliability.

    Citrix SD-WAN [EOL] is designed for businesses seeking enhanced connectivity solutions that boost application performance while reducing costs. With HDX WAN Optimization and reliable Active-Active connectivity, it assures improved bandwidth management. Tailored for both cloud and on-premise deployments, it supports fast communication and seamless integration, making it user-friendly even for those with limited technical expertise. Security features and zero-touch deployments further enhance its appeal. However, users highlight areas needing improvement, such as configuration intuitiveness, pricing alignment for specific markets, and stability. Enhanced reporting, networking features, and technical support are desired. Integration with Windows, security elements like firewalls, and licensing clarity require attention to meet user expectations.

    What are the key features of Citrix SD-WAN [EOL]?
    • HDX WAN Optimization: Enhances application performance and traffic.
    • Load Balancing: Ensures efficient traffic distribution across networks.
    • Reliable Connectivity: Provides seamless failover and reduced costs through MPLS replacement.
    • Cloud Management: Simplifies deployment and management via the cloud.
    • Zero-Touch Deployment: Facilitates easy setup and provisioning.
    • Active-Active Lines: Optimizes bandwidth utilization and performance.
    • Backup Capabilities: Centralizes data management for security.
    What benefits should users look for in Citrix SD-WAN [EOL]?
    • Enhanced Connectivity: Improves stability and reduces downtime.
    • Cost Reduction: Efficiently decreases expenses by replacing MPLS.
    • Network Optimization: Offers better bandwidth for diverse communication types.
    • Secure Interconnectivity: Ensures secure and reliable network connections.
    • Management Flexibility: Supports cloud or on-premise deployment options.

    Industries benefit from Citrix SD-WAN [EOL] by leveraging its features to ensure stable, redundant connectivity between branches and data centers. Organizations experiencing frequent line failures or high reliance on bandwidth-heavy applications find it particularly useful. It caters to sectors needing reliable data management and enhanced networking.

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    Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall offers robust network protection with features like URL filtering and advanced threat protection, ensuring comprehensive security and operational efficiency across various infrastructures.

    Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall integrates URL filtering and advanced threat protection, including intrusion prevention and DDoS prevention. The centralized management console provides application awareness, strong network segmentation, and SD-WAN capabilities. Its graphical interface enhances user experience, while efficient technical support and seamless integration offer stability and scalability. Companies use it for perimeter security, VPNs, and threat prevention, optimizing performance in diverse sectors.

    What are the key features of Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall?
    • URL Filtering: Provides robust protection against malicious sites.
    • Advanced Threat Protection: Includes IPS and DDoS prevention.
    • Centralized Management: Simplifies control across multiple devices.
    • Application Awareness: Enhances security policies.
    • Network Segmentation: Ensures strong internal security structures.
    • SD-WAN Capabilities: Optimizes wide area network configurations.
    What benefits should users expect when evaluating?
    • Operational Efficiency: Streamlined management with a centralized console.
    • Enhanced Security: Comprehensive threat protection and VPN solutions.
    • Scalability: Easily adapts to infrastructure growth.
    • Integration: Seamlessly works with existing architectures.

    Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is widely implemented in sectors including finance, education, and government, offering security for data centers and managing remote access with IPsec VPN tunnels, SSL VPNs, and site-to-site connectivity. Companies appreciate its use for Unified Threat Management and automatic optimization, ensuring data security and efficient network performance.

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