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FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) vs Palo Alto Networks Panorama comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 4, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

FortiGate Cloud-Native Fire...
Ranking in Firewall Security Management
8th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Palo Alto Networks Panorama
Ranking in Firewall Security Management
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
90
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Firewall Security Management category, the mindshare of FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) is 1.6%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Palo Alto Networks Panorama is 7.9%, down from 10.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Firewall Security Management
 

Featured Reviews

MuhammadJahangir - PeerSpot reviewer
Provided us with a good experience, making it the best firewall for our needs
We are using two Fortinet firewalls. One is as an office firewall for all users behind it, configured with remote VPN for users working from home. The other firewall is for production use, with our applications behind it, ensuring PCI DSS compliance. It is deployed in AWS Cloud FortiGate has…
Waleed Aboda - PeerSpot reviewer
Centralized monitoring enhances control while seeking greater flexibility and rapid response
I am still working for Lotus. We work with Palo Alto three series, Panorama, and Firewall Banu, specifically Firewall three series and five series I find this solution valuable for full monitoring, centralized control for reporting, and centralized management. These features are instrumental in…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The ability to launch third-party software is one of the best features because of the variety of software available. For me, it's one of the best ones."
"FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) is highly valued for its pricing, which is considered very affordable."
"The focus is on the comprehensive coverage of threats and the reliability of the chosen solution. Ease of use and familiarity are crucial."
"FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall provides the same features that higher-end models offer, but at a much lower cost."
"FortiGate provides features such as Internet connections, monitoring, VPN, WiFi management, and centralized management system with FortiManager."
"ATP ( Advanced Threat Protection) next-generation firewall is the most valuable feature."
"The platform has good stability."
"Threat detection and prevention features are the most effective aspects of FortiGate CNF."
"You don't need an overly experienced workforce to handle Palo Alto. It's very easy to use."
"I found it easy to learn how to pull information from the logs."
"A valuable feature of Palo Alto Networks Panorama is reporting because it gives you different reports on data, logs, and threats. I also like the centralized firewall management feature of the product."
"On the one or two occasions that I had to make use of technical support, I felt it to be pretty good."
"Panorama has the capacity for SD-WAN configuration, which is appreciated alongside its capabilities for firewall management and firmware upgrades."
"The most valuable item is centralization and we can get all of the router bases in a single window."
"It has made our ROIs easier, but consolidating the correlation of data into one single point, which is pretty great."
"Our team has the option to make configuration changes at any given time."
 

Cons

"There are some bugs that need to be fixed, and they can take some time to resolve."
"The prices for FortiGate are way too high and are perceived as overpriced."
"They should offer more affordable renewal options or flexible plans for license upgrades."
"The solution is not stable in terms of switching."
"For scalability, if the hardware isn't fit or working, the box needs changing."
"We sometimes encounter issues with the SSL certificate."
"There could be more detailed descriptions regarding version upgrades, particularly in terms of the upgrade process."
"The prices for FortiGate are way too high and are perceived as overpriced."
"The product could offer more integration with other solutions."
"The solution requires more flexibility and quicker response times."
"The customer support needs to be better."
"This would be a better solution if it were more tightly integrated with the firewalls."
"I would like to have better analytics."
"Palo Alto Networks Panorama has some bugs that could be fixed."
"We have experienced a few bugs which the team at Palo Alto don't have solutions for."
"Lacking in speed and reliability."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is competitive."
"It is an expensive platform."
"FortiGate's price is really good."
"FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall is not an expensive solution."
"The tool's licensing costs are cheap and yearly."
"If I were to rate the pricing of Palo on a scale of one to five, with one being really high and five being a good, reasonable price, I would rate Palo as a three."
"The pricing is considered a little bit expensive, but depending on the client, it's worth it."
"The price of Palo Alto Networks Panorama is expensive."
"We have a yearly license. The cost is not that high and not that cheap either."
"The licensing is not cheap. There are always hidden costs. You have support costs, or maybe you need to buy more optics on how the solution fits into the rest of your environment. It is possible some of the rest of your environment will need to change too."
"Pricing is high compared to other vendors in the same space. Licensing is also fairly high for different functions to be added on."
"Although I don't have direct knowledge of the setup cost I believe it is mid-range."
"Pricing for Palo Alto Networks Panorama is always high. If you're going to sell the product, you always have to talk about the technology because it should be about the solution rather than the price."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Media Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF)?
The pricing is a bit expensive, primarily due to licensing fees. Extra expenses include upgradations beyond licensing.
What needs improvement with FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF)?
The customization of FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) could be improved, particularly in terms of configurations to better adjust to specific needs.
What do you like most about Palo Alto Networks Panorama?
The most valuable aspect of Palo Alto Networks Panorama for me is the centralized management of multiple firewalls.
What needs improvement with Palo Alto Networks Panorama?
The solution requires more flexibility and quicker response times. High-speed replies are crucial. Additionally, the AI module should be on-premises, not in the cloud. It should support more flexib...
 

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Sample Customers

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University of Arkansas, JBG SMITH, Temple University, Telkom Indonesia
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