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Fortinet FortiGate IPS vs Hillstone S-Series Network Intrusion Prevention System comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiGate IPS
Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
64
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Hillstone S-Series Network ...
Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
22nd
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiGate IPS is 7.1%, up from 6.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Hillstone S-Series Network Intrusion Prevention System is 1.1%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
 

Featured Reviews

Taha Turkestani - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced threat prevention with very good support and valuable behavior reports
We use FortiGate as a firewall. We have a FortiGate 201 model It's good that we didn't get hacked or attacked, indicating strong threat prevention. The reporting on employee behavior and the prevention of new viruses are essential features. Additionally, we have found it convenient for…
reviewer1080873 - PeerSpot reviewer
Complements any firewall
The core processors are there and it's able to generate reports for that. It also complements any kind of firewall. For example, if an end user is using Palo Alto as a firewall, they'd need another layer of firewall like the S-Series that will protect internal servers. It's something that complements any firewall in the market.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most useful features of Fortinet FortiGate IPS are you can create a virtual firewall within it, most other firewalls do not have this feature. You are able to manage your network and have network segmentation within your firewall. Additionally, you can create virtual switches within the firewall and have policy management, such as firewall and access policy."
"We like signature-based anomaly detection and zero-day protection features."
"We use it to avoid unwanted traffic."
"I value it's IPS and application control solution."
"The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiGate IPS are firewall and filtering."
"The solution effectively controls browsing traffic."
"Fortinet FortiGate IPS has an easy-to-use interface and configuration."
"It does not require a lot of maintenance."
"Setup is straightforward with the same reliability and scalability as the firewall series."
 

Cons

"The solution could maybe use more integration with artificial intelligence to be more proactive."
"FortiGate's logging and reporting could be improved. I would also like to see Fortinet add a guest management portal."
"The reporting was limited."
"IPs are not handled well and the process is unnecessarily complicated."
"The system can slow down when inspections are carried out."
"They should provide us with a CSV number for patch updates. It will help us block specific signatures as well."
"Monitoring could be improved."
"To stay ahead of the competition Fortinet FortiGate IPS needs to think about how to adjust pricing."
"Lack of tools to help educate end users"
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licensing costs are very competitive."
"The pricing is based on a licensing model for each IPS in your environment."
"The price is okay, so far so good."
"We are currently evaluating a Palo Alto solution, and the pricing could be a reason for going for Palo Alto."
"It is not expensive as compared to Cisco."
"The solution could be better priced."
"We pay for the license of Fortinet FortiGate IPS annually. There are not any extra costs."
"The platform offers a reasonable price point compared to its competitors."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiGate IPS?
The most significant aspect of IPS is self-explanatory as it primarily focuses on intrusion prevention, which is crucial for Fortinet's internal outbreak prevention efforts and ensuring compliance ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiGate IPS?
I rate the pricing with an eight out of ten. They could always improve the pricing.
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiGate IPS?
The pricing of Fortinet FortiGate IPS ( /products/fortinet-fortigate-ips-reviews ) could always be improved.
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Also Known As

FortiGate IPS
Hillstone S-Series NIPS
 

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Sample Customers

Riverside Healthcare, Salt Lake City, Dell SecureWorks, Credit Bank Zagreb
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