Huawei NGFW vs Sangfor NGAF comparison

Huawei and Sangfor are both solutions in the Firewalls category. Huawei is ranked #37 with an average rating of 8.0, while Sangfor is ranked #21 with an average rating of 8.4. Huawei holds a 1.0% mindshare in Firewalls, compared to Sangfor’s 1.1% mindshare. Additionally, 66% of Huawei users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Sangfor users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 25, 2026

Sangfor NGAF and Huawei NGFW are prominent players in the network security category. Sangfor NGAF has a slight edge with its user-friendliness and cost-effectiveness, whereas Huawei NGFW is known for its solid performance in antivirus and encryption.

Features: Sangfor NGAF is noted for its user-friendliness, comprehensive virus database, and advanced reporting capabilities. It integrates well and includes WAN optimization and vulnerability assessments. Huawei NGFW stands out with its performance in antivirus and encryption, easy installation, and virtualization features. Its IPSec performance and Azure integration are particularly strong.

Room for Improvement: Sangfor NGAF could improve its user interface, enhance reporting capabilities, and improve SD-WAN functionality. The support structure lacks engagement, and the pricing model isn't the most competitive. Huawei NGFW needs to enhance its security features and reporting updates. It could strengthen its threat intelligence and integration capabilities, with customer support being a concern for users.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Sangfor NGAF offers versatile deployment options, including on-premises and hybrid cloud, with strong technical support. Users find the service responsive and the support team competent. Huawei NGFW supports on-premises deployment but is seen as having less reliable customer support, with slower response times in certain regions.

Pricing and ROI: Sangfor NGAF is considered affordable and cost-effective, providing significant ROI due to its competitive pricing. In comparison, Huawei NGFW is attractively priced lower than competitors like Cisco, though users note higher licensing fees, yet still recognizing favorable ROI with effective protection and benefits.

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Fortinet FortiGate

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Firewalls category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiGate is 15.1%, down from 21.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei NGFW is 1.0%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sangfor NGAF is 1.1%, down from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Firewalls Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiGate	15.1%
Sangfor NGAF	1.1%
Huawei NGFW	1.0%
Other	82.8%

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Mageshwaran S

Solution Architect at airtel

Enables customers to manage security effortlessly with intuitive features and easy integration

In terms of improvements for Fortinet FortiGate, they could offer evaluation licenses, as compared to Meraki, which provides a 90-day evaluation. In Fortinet FortiGate, they do not provide standard evaluation licenses; instead, we need to request them from the OEM through the account manager for POCs. If we want to conduct a demo, we need to work with real hardware. In comparison to Cisco, we have DCloud, which helps with providing demos to customers, but in Meraki, I need to reach out to them, book a lab, and they need to provide all the hardware. I need remote access and L3 engineers to program it; only then can I offer a real-time demo to the customer.

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Waqas Zubair

Senior Manager Technology at CNS Engineering

GUI application allows for easy monitoring and analysis of potential intrusions but needs improvement in threat prevention signatures

Based on the threat prevention signatures, they need updates. They should add some machine learning features and Machine learning detection. In future releases, I would like to see improvements in CDR technology. Forcepoint is pitching CDR technology, which extends sandboxing. Configuring data on the console needs enhancement. Huawei also need to improve spam techniques and add a web application firewall. Currently, Huawei does not have a built-in web application firewall (WAF) like Fortinet does. Tools like SIEM, SOAR, and Tenable can be integrated, but they require additional setup and should be integrated via API. For external threat detection, using the TAXII or STIX protocol, would be an improvement over the current features.

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Zaid Farooqui

CIO at Indus Motor Company

Enhanced threat detection with integrated security features and good support

We are using application firewalling, WAF, and SD-WAN. The capabilities are mostly within the box. For example, you will get web application firewall WAF as part and parcel of this. SD-WAN is also bundled. It integrates with their SIEM and SOAR solutions very nicely. Lastly, the pricing point is very cost-efficient as well.

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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

"Fortinet FortiGate is user-friendly and affordable."

"It is very flexible to use."

"Fortinet Secure SD-WAN delivered the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) per Mbps among all other vendors."

"The price-to-performance ratio for using Fortinet FortiGate is always better compared to any other competitor, so they are rated better than the likes of Check Point or Palo Alto."

"For application filtration, I really appreciate many features of Fortinet FortiGate because it is more reliable, easy to use, and the reports are easy to read and understand."

"The product is user-friendly and easy to manage."

"It is a fantastic product, it fits the customer requirements very well, and the vendor is great."

"Overall, this is a very good solution and I personally haven't had any problems with it."

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"The operational management dashboard is easy to use for the customers."

"The stability is fine. I would rate the stability a nine out of ten."

"I like that the initial setup is straighforward. It's also a scalable solution."

"The mapping features and traffic logging are good."

"It enables us to configure different policies and restrictions for specific users within the same subnet."

"The user interface is very, very good, there are lots of great features within the product, and overall, it seems to be a pretty good firewall."

"The UI is quite good."

"The support for the solution has been excellent. If we ever had an issue they would send an engineer to help us with our problem."

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"The top functionality is the reporting feature."

"The most valuable feature of Sangfor NGAF is its integration."

"The solution is quite safe and good, and furthermore, it is very good for different environments."

"The stability of Sangfor NGAF is good."

"Sangfor is a good solution that provides a WAF and firewall solution; most other vendors, like Sophos and Fortinet and Cisco, only provide one solution, and that's a valuable feature of Sangfor."

"It seems to be a durable, stable product."

"We are Sangfor Gold partners and I'd recommend this solution for the SMB market, as it is cost-effective and reliable."

"Sangfor has the best capabilities for securing connections, securing web browsers, securing servers, and general threat protection."

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Cons

"Compared to some other products, the DLP is not at par for the moment."

"The issue with Fortinet FortiGate is the many security CVEs around; I have read there are probably multiple critical CVEs above 9.0 in Fortinet FortiGate products."

"The visibility of the network can be better. The GUI can be improved for better visibility of the network flow. Other solutions have better GUI in terms of network visibility."

"The dashboard is not user friendly so is a bit complicated."

"I would like some automated custom reporting."

"A sandbox would be good in order to be able to inspect the emails containing spam and be able to validate the emails that contain malware, prior to delivering to the customer."

"Need to Improvement in Reporting"

"In the past six months, they took quite a long time to respond to the support tickets. I don't know if they are overwhelmed with too much activity, but for the last six months, the support has not been very good."

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"The tool lacks features."

"The documentation needs to be improved. When they retire old models, they also retire the documentation. However, if you are still using an older model, you still need access to that documentation. And yet, they go ahead and removed it. It's gone. You are therefore stuck with a device with no documentation and technical support that isn't very helpful as they also remove support assistance as well."

"Huawei also need to improve spam techniques and add a web application firewall. Currently, Huawei does not have a built-in web application firewall (WAF) like Fortinet does."

"I would like to see an antivirus solution included with the product."

"The solution does not have sandboxing features."

"Huawei NGFW should have better reporting and a dashboard for the visibility of traffic."

"Without a proper contract in place, you can't really access the technical support you need."

"The solution doesn't seem to be very mature. Our networking team says they are experiencing a lot of issues in the firewalls and some routers."

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"Lacks consistency in terms of filtering certain websites and applications."

"Sangfor could improve by providing better real-time reporting, as the current reports don't offer the level of detail we need, especially for runtime insights."

"However, the maintenance cost can be a bit high."

"The support offered by the product has certain shortcomings where improvements are required. The knowledge levels and response time of the support team need improvement."

"I believe that IAM and NGFW need to merge into a single box, instead of there being two separate box solutions."

"An area for improvement would be the number of ports defined on the box. In the next release, I would like them to develop their provisioning stage of enrolling end devices."

"Sangfor NGAF could improve by refining its application control policies, especially in addressing challenges with certain types of applications."

"The tool's support is an area of concern where improvements are required."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Fortigate's pricing is competitive."

"Licensing is usually on a three-year period."

"The price is highly competitive when compared to other brands that offer similar functionality."

"The main reason we chose Fortinet FortiGate was that the price was better than the competition."

"The pricing is justified. It's a little pricey, but what you pay for is what you get."

"Cost-wise, there is not much difference from Sophos, but feature-wise, we get more features."

"The price of Fortinet FortiGate is the lowest in the market."

"Compared to Palo Alto, which we have used in the past, pricing and licensing are okay."

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"Licensing fees are billed on an annual basis."

"The solution is inexpensive."

"I believe that we are entitled to a one-year extension on our licensing."

"The solution isn't cheap. It's market price."

"When you compare the price with other products, it's quite cost-effective. But the problem is always after, let's say, two years or three years later because they are not able to provide updates or patches very quickly."

"The pricing is cheap."

"Huawei is 30% cheaper than Arista."

"The price of the license of this solution is high."

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"Sangfor is cheaper than competing vendors."

"It costs about 8 to 10 thousand dollars per year for 500 users, standard licensing fees included."

"The price could be more competitive."

"In my opinion, the price of the tool is good in the Pakistani market. We can easily get discounts if needed."

"We purchased one year technical support and return to factory support, and we also purchased one-year technical support services. So those were additional."

"Price-wise, I would not consider Sangfor NGAF to be a cheap product. It is an expensive firewall solution, though not as expensive as something like Palo Alto, which is costly. However, the higher price point is justifiable given the feature set the tool provides that other firewalls may not offer in a single dedicated appliance."

"When it comes to the price of firewall solutions, Sangfor NGAF takes the cake."

"If you know you have around 200+ computer users on your network, then the Sangfor NGAF 5200-F-I model would be the minimum recommended model for that amount of users. This model includes modules for packet filtering, deep packet inspection, malware scanning, DSCP filtration, and many other features."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	370
Midsize Enterprise	138
Large Enterprise	195

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	7

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	15
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	10

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei NGFW?

The pricing is quite cheap compared to other NGFWs like Palo Alto or Cisco.

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What needs improvement with Huawei NGFW?

Huawei should improve their threat intelligence. They need to have a more diversified platform and continuously updat...

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What is your primary use case for Huawei NGFW?

I am working as a solution architect in my organization. Whenever we design a total network infrastructure, for ensur...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sangfor NGAF?

The licensing cost is quite high compared to other available firewalls in the market.

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What needs improvement with Sangfor NGAF?

The cost of licensing is very high compared to other firewalls available here. There should be improvements in hardwa...

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Compared 3% of the time

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Compared 10% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

Palo Alto Networks NG Firewalls vs Huawei NGFW

Compared 5% of the time

Sophos Firewall vs Huawei NGFW

Compared 5% of the time

Cisco Meraki MX vs Huawei NGFW

Compared 4% of the time

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Compared 12% of the time

Cisco Secure Firewall vs Sangfor NGAF

Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) vs Sangfor NGAF

Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Also Known As

Fortinet FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall

Huawei USG Firewalls, USG9500 Series, USG6600 Series, USG6300 Series

Sangfor NGAF Firewall Platform

Overview

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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Huawei NGFW provides robust antivirus, threat prevention, and encryption features, facilitating efficient VPN and IPSec performance with Azure integration. Its interface allows seamless policy management across data centers, enterprise networks, and internet segments, supporting high performance and scalability.

Huawei NGFW is known for strong antivirus capabilities, robust encryption, and effective threat prevention via IPS and cloud sandboxing. Its dashboard simplifies policy management. The firewall's VPN feature and IPSec performance are efficient, integrating smoothly with Azure solutions. Users commend its scalability, high throughput, and virtual system creation. It maintains performance even with active features, offering straightforward installation, management, and compatibility in diverse environments. However, Huawei NGFW requires enhancements in support, dashboard interactivity, and third-party integration. Users suggest improved documentation and session stability.

What are the key features of Huawei NGFW?

Antivirus and Encryption: Provides strong antivirus and encryption for secure network protection.
Threat Prevention: Utilizes IPS and cloud sandboxing for comprehensive threat detection.
Policy Management: User-friendly interface for simplified policy management.
VPN and IPSec: Highly efficient performance supporting secure connections.
Azure Integration: Seamless compatibility with Azure solutions.
High Scalability: Supports high throughput and virtual system creation.

What benefits should be considered when evaluating Huawei NGFW?

Scalability: Allows for expansion as network demands grow.
High Throughput: Ensures efficient data handling and processing.
Easy Management: Simplified installation and management enhances usability.
Comprehensive Threat Prevention: Effective detection and prevention of threats.

Huawei NGFW is used as a firewall in data centers and enterprise networks. It provides routing, intrusion detection, and antivirus features for network security, enhancing DMZ, public, and internal network security with internal and external policies. Supporting fiber networks and VPNs for branch offices, it integrates seamlessly with SDM solutions, fortifying navigation, communication, and infrastructure in multiple sectors.

Huawei

Sangfor NGAF offers a user-friendly firewall solution with a strong virus database and competitive pricing. It supports SSL VPN connectivity, intrusion detection, and is known for easy deployment and integration capabilities.

Sangfor NGAF is a comprehensive security platform providing robust network protection through its application control and detailed threat insights. While effective in preventing threats and ensuring network security, it has areas needing improvement such as real-time reporting and system support. It delivers secure internet and VPN connections, proficiently handling malware threats. However, it faces challenges with user experience, reporting capabilities, hardware scalability, and needs better third-party integration. Licensing costs are noted to be high, and there are performance variations between versions.

What are the key features of Sangfor NGAF?

User-friendly deployment: Offers an uncomplicated setup process.
Robust virus database: Provides reliable threat detection.
SSL VPN connectivity: Ensures secure remote access.
Application control: Manages application usage for enhanced security.
Intrusion detection: Detects unauthorized access attempts.
URL filtering: Prevents access to malicious websites.

What benefits should users expect when evaluating Sangfor NGAF?

Affordability: Competitive pricing compared to peers.
Integration: Good capabilities with existing systems.
Support: Noted for providing reliable customer service.
Threat prevention: Effective in securing networks against various threats.

Sangfor NGAF is widely used across industries including education, healthcare, and finance for its reliable network security. It is favored for securing internal servers, offering robust threat protection, and managing bandwidth efficiently at a budget-friendly rate.

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Sample Customers

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

KMITL, Peking University

The Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (Indonesia), Lawson, Inc. (Philippines), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (Indonesia), TEK Automotive (Italy), etc.

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