ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 vs Fortinet FortiGate comparison

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ExtraHop Networks and Fortinet are both solutions in the Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) category. ExtraHop Networks is ranked #16 with an average rating of 8.7, while Fortinet is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.6. ExtraHop Networks holds a 2.2% mindshare in ID, compared to Fortinet’s 7.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of ExtraHop Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Fortinet users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 29, 2026

Fortinet FortiGate and ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 compete in network security solutions. FortiGate is favored for its pricing efficiency, while Reveal(x) 360 is preferred for advanced threat detection and visibility.

Features: Fortinet FortiGate provides security measures such as firewall, VPN, and application control. ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 offers real-time threat detection, AI analytics, and network visibility.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Fortinet FortiGate offers flexible on-premise and cloud options with robust support. ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 ensures seamless integration and advanced support for real-time deployment.

Pricing and ROI: Fortinet FortiGate is known for cost-effective implementation and quick ROI. ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 justifies its higher investment with enhanced security and insights.

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Categories and Ranking

ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360

Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)

16th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Container Security (35th), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (9th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (25th)

Fortinet FortiGate

Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)

1st

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

594

Ranking in other categories

Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (2nd), Firewalls (1st), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (2nd), WAN Edge (1st), ZTNA (1st), Unified Threat Management (UTM) (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) category, the mindshare of ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 is 2.2%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiGate is 7.9%, down from 17.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiGate	7.9%
ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360	2.2%
Other	89.9%

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Featured Reviews

reviewer2857197

Lead IT Service Analyst at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

Cloud-native threat detection has improved incident investigations and now reduces breach risk

We have covered most of the features over the past three years and look forward to discovering more as we work closely with the ExtraHop technical team, who are open to sharing what they have developed. Pricing is on the higher side, typically based on load, volume of traffic, and deployment scale. The advanced detection capabilities provide significant value in reducing investigation time, making the licensing and pricing acceptable for larger organizations. ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 has undeniably improved our security posture, reduced manual investigation efforts, and facilitated fast threat detection mechanisms, which all help prevent costly potential breaches in enterprise environments. ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360's SaaS environment is well-suited for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments, effectively addressing real-life scenarios involving east-west and north-south traffic. The platform is recommended for large organizations in need of comprehensive detection capabilities. I would rate this product overall as an 8 out of 10.

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Vijay Ramani

Practice Head at a consultancy with 11-50 employees

Unified security has protected diverse environments and supports consistent policies everywhere

I would say 8 out of 10 regarding the stability of Fortinet FortiGate. It requires a lot of bug fixing and what I understand, Fortinet is fast enough to provide bug fixes and patches, but usually I suggest Fortinet should do thorough testing of their releases and software releases and once probably they can reduce the frequency of new releases but make it stable. That's what my recommendation is. As far as the core objective of Fortinet FortiGate is concerned, I think they are meeting the targets but I guess for rolling out new features and new updates, they are doing a bit of hurry just to cope with the market dynamics. But possibly, I understand that they are compromising on the quality of the software and stability. So over there they have to improve. Rest of the aspects, I guess they are doing pretty good. We are happy. Regarding my experience with Fortinet FortiGate in comparison to maybe some other vendors such as CyberArk, Fortinet is in the top three and they give a lot of competition to their nearest peers in the market. But I guess Fortinet is really struggling in software-defined LAN, Wi-Fi, and FortiSwitches space. So they have to make their products more affordable in Forti-switching and Forti-WiFi space. They are not able to compete effectively with the nearest competitor HP Enterprise and HP Aruba.

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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

"It is very easy to collect and handle data in ExtraHop Reveal(X) Cloud. Integration with Big Data is also easy. Many of our customers integrate it with Big Data platforms like Splunk or Elastic. It is also easy to handle and easy to understand."

"ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 has positively impacted my organization by helping us detect abnormal activity on our network that we could not detect through our SIEM or XDR platform."

"It stands out for its intuitive and efficient user interface, robust detection capabilities with minimal false positives, and the ability to handle encrypted traffic, making it a valuable asset for network security and management."

"It is scalable."

"Their technical support is more effective and of better quality than other competitors."

"ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 has undeniably improved our security posture, reduced manual investigation efforts, and facilitated fast threat detection mechanisms, which all help prevent costly potential breaches in enterprise environments."

"ROI is exceptionally good."

"The initial setup of Fortinet FortiGate was straightforward."

"This firewall is an antivirus, protects against spam, and is an IPS."

"The pricing is excellent. It's much less expensive than Cisco."

"I like how we can achieve total integration."

"I like several features that this product has, such as antivirus and internet navigation inspection, and it is also simple to use."

"Provides good firewall security and has great VPN features."

"Fortinet FortiGate has positively impacted my organization by allowing us to replace all the firewalls in other locations, as around 90% of our company operates on Fortinet."

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Cons

"One challenge with ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 is its pricing, which tends to be comparatively high in the marketplace."

"There needs to be more support."

"A drawback includes bucket storage limitations for payload data, necessitating timely extraction for thorough investigations."

"Their professional service can be improved."

"They can include integration with SAP. Currently, no vendor provides network performance monitoring in the SAP market. It is a very big market. We have around 400 customers for SAP in Korea. In the USA, there are more than 10,000 customers."

"I would like to see ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 improved by integrating XDR features with NDR."

"There are some issues with security features and aspects like logs not being up to the mark."

"The major problem with Fortinet is the support. We have often hardware malfunctions and software bugs and the support is slow."

"Lacks training for new features."

"I think the only issue that needs improvement is the interface."

"The solution could be more evenly structured and I'd like to see orchestration in the calls included."

"Backup can be improved."

"The customer support is expensive. We have had difficulties with technical support from Fortinet."

"I think some improvements could be made in vulnerability scanning."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"When compared to other solutions, it aligns with the market average, indicating a competitive pricing level."

"The price of FortiGate is reasonable as I plan to buy new switches. The initial gadgets are already booted, and the pricing seems normal on the market. As for additional costs, I haven't subscribed to many extra features, so I'm only using what I need. 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."

"Each feature costs money, so it is important to study your needs."

"The initial setup is super straight forward and as far as the licensing goes for the small product that we have, the pricing was pretty competitive. It wasn't as simple and as cheap as a SonicWall but for the service we would get it was a good price."

"The tool's pricing is neither cheap nor expensive. Overall, I find it to be competitive in the market."

"The solution is offered as an annual license."

"I would rate the pricing a six out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive."

"Here in Brazil, we're going through difficult economic times and the tax on the dollar is high. All the solutions from minor competitors are growing in the market. The prices have come more competitive."

"Its price is affordable and lesser than Cisco. Cisco is expensive. In terms of licensing, there is only one issue. If a customer's license has expired a month ago and they do the renewal after one month, Fortinet renews the license from the start of the previous month. The activation of the product is done from the previous month, not from the date of renewal. The customers usually shout and complain that because they are paying today, the renewal should start from today. The support contract renewals or licensing should be renewed from the date of renewal, but Fortinet starts from the day it had expired. It is a loss for customers. They might have had some problems because of which they did not take the license one month before. Fortinet should work on this. Cisco doesn't do this. Cisco always starts from the day they apply for the license."

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Comparison Review

it_user216600

Senior Technical Consultant with 51-200 employees

Jan 3, 2016

Sophos UTM vs. Fortinet FortiGate

I have used both Sophos and Fortinet products in production and I have found the Sophos UTM appliances (hardware and virtual) to be a better fit most of the time -- with a few caveats which I will touch on below. In both instances, the transition from TMG will be mostly straightforward. The main…

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

12%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing Company

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	372
Midsize Enterprise	138
Large Enterprise	195

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360?

One challenge with ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 is its pricing, which tends to be comparatively high in the marketplace. Initial setup requires significant effort to get the platform tuned up to speed, w...

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What is your primary use case for ExtraHop Reveal(X) Cloud?

I use ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 as our cloud-native NDR platform, with primary use cases including monitoring real-time network traffic across the north-south environment. While we do not currently fo...

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Which is the better NGFW: Fortinet Fortigate or Cisco Firepower?

When you compare these firewalls you can identify them with different features, advantages, practices and usage at large. In my opinion, Fortinet would be the best option and l use Fortinet too...

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What is the biggest difference between Sophos XG and FortiGate?

From my experience regarding both the Sophos and FortiGate firewalls, I personally would rather use FortiGate. I know the firewalls change every 5 to 7 years as stated but you really do need to upg...

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What are the biggest technical differences between Sophos UTM and Fortinet FortiGate?

As a solution, Sophos UTM offers a lot of functionality, it scales well, and the stability and performance are quite good. The most valuable features for me are their web and email filtering. I wou...

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Also Known As

ExtraHop Reveal(X) Cloud, Reveal(X) Cloud

Fortinet FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall

Overview

ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 offers advanced network detection and response capabilities, designed to provide real-time situational awareness and threat detection across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Built to meet the demands of modern enterprises, ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 enhances visibility into network activities, delivering comprehensive security insights. It uses high-speed data analysis to identify anomalous behaviors and potential threats, helping security teams respond effectively. With centralized visibility, it ensures quick detection and thorough investigation of threats within complex infrastructures, including cloud, edge, and on-premises environments.

What key features does ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 offer?

Real-Time Threat Detection: Monitors network traffic in real-time for immediate threat identification.
Centralized Visibility: Offers a unified dashboard for observing activities across diverse environments.
Automated Response: Enables predefined actions to mitigate threats swiftly without manual intervention.
Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly integrates with tools for enhanced incident management.
Advanced Analytics: Utilizes machine learning to detect sophisticated threats promptly.

What benefits should users look for in reviews of ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360?

Improved Security Posture: Evidence of enhanced organizational security through faster threat detection and response.
Operational Efficiency: Reduction in time and effort for IT teams due to automated processes.
Scalability: Flexibility to expand with organizational growth and technology changes.
Cost-Effectiveness: Attractive pricing compared to functionality and outcomes offered.

ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 is implemented across industries such as financial services, healthcare, and retail, where robust security measures are paramount. In these sectors, the capabilities of ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 align with the need for secure handling of sensitive data and compliance with industry regulations, providing valuable protection and detection capabilities.

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Fortinet FortiGate is a versatile network security tool offering features like VPN, firewall, web filtering, intrusion prevention, and scalability. It is known for its performance and integration with other Fortinet products, making it a preferred choice for robust cybersecurity.

Fortinet FortiGate stands out as a comprehensive cybersecurity solution with strong performance and ease of configuration. It delivers unified threat management, integrating features such as dynamic routing, SD-WAN support, and centralized management. Despite its strengths, improvements in the web interface's stability, pricing structures, and reporting capabilities are needed. Users seek better integration with third-party tools and automation advancements to enhance the experience further. These enhancements, alongside improvements in bandwidth management and the reduction of licensing costs, are points of interest for users looking to capitalize on FortiGate's extensive capabilities.

What are Fortinet FortiGate's key features?

VPN: Ensures secure remote connections.
Firewall: Protects against unauthorized access.
Web Filtering: Blocks malicious sites and content.
Application Control: Manages and controls applications.
Intrusion Prevention: Detects and prevents vulnerabilities.
SSL Inspection: Enhances security by inspecting encrypted traffic.

What benefits should be considered when evaluating Fortinet FortiGate?

Affordability: Offers cost-effective security solutions.
Reliability: Known for consistent and stable performance.
Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Fortinet products.
Comprehensive Protection: Provides broad threat protection capabilities.

Fortinet FortiGate is widely implemented across industries as a primary firewall system for securing internet gateways and safeguarding data centers. It supports businesses in achieving SD-WAN integration and enhances cybersecurity by providing essential features like antivirus, web filtering, and application control. Enterprises utilize FortiGate for securing remote connections and ensuring compliance with security standards, making it adaptable for different network sizes and industries.

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