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Fortinet FortiDDoS vs Radware DDoS comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 30, 2025

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

Fortinet FortiDDoS
Ranking in Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Protection
12th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Radware DDoS
Ranking in Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Protection
2nd
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
45
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Protection category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiDDoS is 2.4%, down from 2.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Radware DDoS is 8.2%, up from 7.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Protection Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Radware DDoS8.2%
Fortinet FortiDDoS2.4%
Other89.4%
Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Protection
 

Featured Reviews

MO
IT Analyst at Evapco, Inc.
Reliable protection and smooth setup enhance company security
Currently, I have two firewalls, with one located in Sorocaba, model 90D, and the other in São Paulo, model 30D. They are connected by VPN. I use the firewalls for VPN and final protection for my company, and my equipment is maintained by an internet company called Multiprox The equipment works…
NK
Information Security Manager at Dalmia Bharat Ltd
Behavioral analytics and AI automation enhance security and performance
It provides protection for network applications and infrastructure level, and the best part is the behavioral-based detection that Radware provides us, along with real-time signature creation. We also have some applications where we have botnets running, and it provides protection against them. Web DDoS targets the application layer, which is layer seven of the OSI model. For that, we focus on the Web DDoS technique for bot-based attacks because we have many applications where bots are running. We also face many random URL attacks every day, and it protects against malicious or suspicious random URL attacks. It ensures both security and performance. It achieves this by learning behavior patterns and providing protection without blocking normal traffic. These are some of the features I am particularly satisfied with in this product.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We have researched them all, and it's a good solution all around."
"The product allows the users to adjust the thresholds."
"Among its key features: Detects and mitigates DDoS attacks at L3 to L7; negligible to zero false-positives; Generates and sends reports without the need for an expensive third-party solution."
"The most valuable feature is the cloud DDoS scrubbing capability."
"I find the interface easy to use."
"The equipment works very well, and I have not encountered any issues with it."
"This solution can protect Layer 3, Layer 4 and Layer 7 attacks of applications for us."
"The equipment works very well, and I have not encountered any issues with it. It is a good solution for my company."
"Radware DDoS is very useful for us in protecting from many attacks, particularly flood attacks and SYN flood attacks, which we deal with in the banking environment."
"The most important part is that Radware DDoS integrates seamlessly and provides anomaly identification, real-time notifications, and security against DDoS attacks. It also helps us with multi-layer volumetric attacks. It shields us from global botnet threats."
"SSL-based mitigation from DDoS attacks is good from their side. They are capable of preventing SSL-based attacks with certifications and everything loaded onto them."
"Radware DDoS Protection Service is valued for its multi-layered defense protection."
"It has not gone down for a quite long time. It's working fine."
"It offers valuable insights into ongoing and past attacks, aiding in post-incident analysis and continuous improvement of our cybersecurity strategy."
"DDoS Protection Service provides excellent defense in the cloud, and the implementation and migration are very straightforward."
"The important features include automated protection and defense against many attacks, it's important that our networks are protected in the Radware cloud."
 

Cons

"All the thresholds that need to be configured should be included in the default so that user will not forget or misconfigure."
"The web interface could be much better."
"I find that there have been issues in the past year with the solution hanging. It freezes often."
"The challenge lies within the customer environment, particularly in Brazil, where companies have stringent security requirements for implementing solutions."
"The primary area for improvement is the on-premises capacity limit, currently fixed at 10 GB."
"There aren't really any aspects of the solution we are unhappy with. It's been a positive experience overall."
"I would like to see analytics, big data."
"The solution can be a little more user-friendly and it can be more affordable."
"I think Radware DDoS Protection Service could be improved by enhancing the network analytics features."
"There needs to be more reporting."
"Radware should focus on customization and integration, allowing routers and firewalls from other parties to integrate with the DDoS solution, enhancing security."
"Customization could be improved."
"I suggest improvements to the user interface to make it easier to use and to find the necessary data for analysis."
"Its documentation is not 100% clear, making it the weakest aspect of Radware. We have encountered some difficulties in understanding how to configure it correctly."
"The speed and quality of Radware DDoS's support should be improved."
"Radware DefenseFlow should add new features and algorithms to make it efficient."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's quite pricey."
"The solution is reasonably priced."
"The product’s pricing needs improvement."
"Radware DefensePro is expensive when considering the issue we have and its limitations."
"It is not expensive. It is medium range. The pricing is good, as we recently renewed our licenses from Radware."
"It is expensive. I would rate it a seven out of ten for pricing."
"Radware Cloud DDoS is very expensive."
"Radware's Cloud DDoS Protection Service stands out for its competitive pricing, making it a strong contender in our decision."
"The pricing is based on the amount of network traffic and the number of packets being inspected."
"It is sort of middle-of-the-road for this type of solution."
"The Radware DefensePro was bundled together with our security platform."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Non Profit
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise21
 

Questions from the Community

Which is the best DDoS protection solution for a big ISP for monitoring and mitigating?
Arbor would be the best bid, apart from Arbor, Palo Alto and Fortinet have good solutions. As this is an ISP, I would prefer Arbor.
What do you like most about Fortinet FortiDDoS?
The product's initial setup phase was really easy.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiDDoS?
Fortinet FortiDDoS offers lower costs compared to other solutions. The licensing costs are annually renewed.
What do you like most about Radware Cloud DDoS Protection Service?
The most important part is that Radware DDoS integrates seamlessly and provides anomaly identification, real-time notifications, and security against DDoS attacks. It also helps us with multi-layer...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Radware Cloud DDoS Protection Service?
For Radware Cloud DDoS Protection, the pricing model can vary based on a number of factors such as the scale of the business, the specific level of protection required, the geographical regions cov...
What needs improvement with Radware Cloud DDoS Protection Service?
The time it takes to upload a site to the cloud is critical when under attack. If a site is down, a quick response to migrate the site to the cloud is essential. It currently takes about 15 to 20 m...
 

Also Known As

Fortinet DDoS, FortiDDos
Radware DDoS Protection Service, Radware DefensePro, Radware DefenseFlow
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
Myntex, APAC retailers
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