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FatPipe SD-WAN vs Fortinet FortiGate comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 29, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

FatPipe SD-WAN
Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
23rd
Ranking in WAN Edge
19th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Fortinet FortiGate
Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
1st
Ranking in WAN Edge
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
591
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (2nd), Firewalls (1st), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (1st), ZTNA (1st), Unified Threat Management (UTM) (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions category, the mindshare of FatPipe SD-WAN is 1.3%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiGate is 10.2%, down from 20.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiGate10.2%
FatPipe SD-WAN1.3%
Other88.5%
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
 

Featured Reviews

Akshay Kharkar - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Engineer at Manschaft IT Pvt Ltd
Beneficial technology, reliable, and simple deployment
Our client has a data center and all the applications servers and servers are in their data center. We design a solution, for all their branches. If they wanted to access the internet or the applications, they route traffic to their data center and then can access these applications with FatPipe…
Abhinandan Yadav - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Security Engineer at Arrow PC Network Pvt Ltd
Unified security and sd-wan have improved uptime and cut wan costs for multi-site branches
Users report stability issues in certain versions, which requires regular updates. Real-world attacks have also highlighted the need for urgent patching of vulnerabilities.Fortinet FortiGate, while a powerful and feature-rich web firewall, could improve in areas like firmware stability, documentation, and ease of use. The learning curve can be steep for some users. For beginners, support quality can vary, and frequent updates with occasional vulnerabilities call for careful patch management. However, once Fortinet FortiGate is configured, it remains highly reliable and efficient. Customer support needs improvement, as I find it very slow, with reports from other users reflecting that customer support is inadequate.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"My advice to others is if you are looking for an SD-WAN solution then FatPipe SD-WAN is a good choice."
"The most valuable feature of FatPipe SD-WAN is it's based on SD-WAN technology."
"The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiGate are the rules and quality of service."
"It's features are highly customizable."
"The value is the capability of having multiple services with one unique license, not having the limitation per user licensing schema, like other vendors."
"Their reliability and their policy of pre-shipping replacements when a unit has failed."
"I am content with its user interface and functionalities."
"The solution is user-friendly and easy to operate."
"The solution from Fortinet FortiGate is very good, and our experience has been very good."
"Allows for firewall rules to be programmed and named in a way that makes it “readable”"
 

Cons

"FatPipe SD-WAN can improve the price to scale the solution."
"FatPipe SD-WAN can improve the price to scale the solution."
"Stability and technical support are the two major issues I have found with Fortinet."
"Fortinet FortiGate IPS could improve the VPN. There are times it is slow."
"Fortinet already improved FortiGate, but in the current market, many brands of security devices have improved together. Fortinet still needs to catch up with market standards and is lacking in features in comparison to competitors."
"I would rate the technical support of Fortinet FortiGate as a five because it is not as strong as Cisco. Additionally, the turnaround time is very high compared to Cisco."
"Some of the features in the graphical user interface do not work, which requires that we used the command-line-interface."
"If you have the firmware version 6.4.3 and are using FortiLink in VLAN, it has trouble with tunneling networks for a wireless network; it won't give it a route to the internet."
"The reporting in Fortinet FortiGate could improve. Customers are having to purchase additional reporting components, and in Fortinet FortiGate you have to use additional tools to have the features needed."
"The solution could be improved by addressing limited local reporting. It requires obtaining the FortiAnalyzer for proper visibility because you can't do much from a reporting perspective with just the firewall alone."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"I rate FortiGate's pricing a five out of ten."
"Setup costs and pricing depends on many variables, but it's mostly affordable."
"I'll rate FortiGate's pricing a five out of ten since it is moderately priced."
"The pricing or licensing of Fortinet FortiGate is quite effective as it offers different bundles that aggregate most required features, while also allowing clients the option to select specific components alone."
"It's a year based license."
"Its pricing is competitive with other solutions."
"Its price is reasonable. They have a clear pricing policy. It is not complicated by the number of VPN users at a time. We know what the price is. The yearly subscription for the security license is rather high, but it is all included for whatever number of users you have and the kind of functions you need."
"There is a subscription-based model to use Fortinet FortiGate. We pay annually for the solution along with the support. If you want to have all the updates, and security patches you will need to renew your support."
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Comparison Review

it_user216600 - PeerSpot reviewer
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…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Media Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Wholesaler/Distributor
7%
Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business367
Midsize Enterprise135
Large Enterprise193
 

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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...
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...
 

Also Known As

FatPipe Symphony, Symphony, FatPipe Symphony SD-WAN, Symphony SD-WAN
Fortinet FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall
 

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Sample Customers

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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
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