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Juniper vSRX vs Sophos Virtualization Security comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 11, 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

Juniper vSRX
Ranking in Virtualization Security
3rd
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
Firewalls (25th), Unified Threat Management (UTM) (8th)
Sophos Virtualization Security
Ranking in Virtualization Security
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
8.6
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Virtualization Security category, the mindshare of Juniper vSRX is 18.1%, up from 4.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos Virtualization Security is 19.8%, down from 31.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Virtualization Security Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Sophos Virtualization Security19.8%
Juniper vSRX18.1%
Other62.099999999999994%
Virtualization Security
 

Featured Reviews

Stratos-Margaritis - PeerSpot reviewer
Solutions Architect at Navarino SA
The ease of installation and licensing are also significant advantages
We use the application filtering, content filtering, and intrusion prevention system (IPS) features. These features are crucial for our network security. The ease of installation and licensing are also significant advantages, as it allows us to have one license for all products, which simplifies upgrading and maintenance. Additionally, the ease of deployment is critical for us.
SE
Infrastructure Manager at FPMH
Centralized management and automatic connections simplify infrastructure upgrades for prolonged usage
Sophos provides ease of use, functionality, security, efficiency, and competitive pricing. It offers centralized management and RED devices that are easy to configure and set up. Additionally, Sophos provides custom restrictions for secure internet usage and visualization features for malware detection. This contributes to the backbone of communication between the central office and the satellite offices, making it a reliable choice for infrastructure upgrades.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is deployed on the customer site, and we manage the firewalls on this side."
"The ease of installation and licensing are also significant advantages, as it allows us to have one license for all products, which simplifies upgrading and maintenance."
"We like the solution’s protocol and its dashboard system."
"Juniper is more flexible with the commit check and the commit confirmed command. The design of the forwarding and contract plan in the operating system is very important for the performance when we have very big traffic."
"I'm told the solution is the fastest, and, so far, I do find that to be the case."
"The technical support services are excellent."
"It's much faster to deploy a power source. If you need to deploy a firewall in the cloud of software, it's much easier and much faster than deploying the office firewall in a rush."
"The initial setup was very straightforward. There was no problem. The initial deployment took about one hour."
"When it comes to their firewall, it notified me about a possible infection."
"I highly recommend Sophos Virtualization Security. I rate the overall solution ten out of ten for its excellent features and support."
"Overall, I rate Sophos Virtualization Security a nine out of ten due to its ease of use, security, and customer support."
"The SVM deployment has very good performance."
"I like Sophos Virtualization Security's built-in antivirus and malware protection. The firewalls are pretty stable. It's just a matter of updating the virus signatures, and they're pretty good about providing those updates regularly."
"The most valuable features of the solution are VM security, VLP, and threat protection."
"Using this solution allows us to set up rule-based access control."
 

Cons

"The solution could improve its technical support."
"The biggest downside of Juniper vSRX is its pricing, which may be too high for smaller organizations. While it's a decent solution, the cost may limit its accessibility to smaller customers."
"We worked with Cisco's support and Juniper's support and there are some differences, to be honest, Cisco is more available and is more competent at addressing our cases."
"There are too many types of licenses, which can be confusing."
"Fortinet is more user friendly than Juniper. In terms of remote access, I actually prefer using Fortinet. It's much easier to configure."
"The solution's GUI needs improvement."
"I've talked to people that say Juniper now, as a device, can be a solution for a data center, but in the past, I have not seen this as being possible."
"Some people complain that the solution tends to have a steep learning curve. It could be because most people have basic familiarity with Cisco or other similar products and maybe have never worked closely with Juniper products."
"We are unable to reliably specify bandwidth limits for particular clients, which is something that needs to be improved."
"I would like to see some new features for improving the security part of the solution."
"The process of registering licenses for remote devices could be optimized as there have been instances where devices entered an unknown state."
"I wish Sophos could offer the solution at a lower price, but I doubt they will."
"Sophos Virtualization Security requires more usage. For example, if you have a virtual service line of 100 nodes, you are unable to deploy them from the console to a particular environment."
"The solution would be improved if all of the advanced features were included in the SVM."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Our experience purchasing the solution through the AWS Marketplace was good."
"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."
"As a customer, the pricing is good for us."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"The solution could have been cheaper."
"The solution is inexpensive."
"After some research, I think that the cost of Juniper is more than Check Point, Palo Alto, and Fortinet."
"The ongoing licensing cost seems to be pretty standard. There are no additional costs."
"For virtualization security, the cost is approximately $50 USD per seat."
"Depending on the subscription, the price ranges from $700 to $1,000. There's a subscription for the antivirus and malware and another that includes web and email. So you might need that extended subscription if you were housing an email firewall. Otherwise, you pay a flat rate for the firewall. It's not based on the number of users."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
10%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
8%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise9
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Juniper vSRX?
One of Juniper vSRX's most valuable features is its integration with safety applications. It keeps the software secure from developers without relying on third-party solutions.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper vSRX?
The pricing is competitive, being neither the most expensive nor the cheapest option. It falls within the medium to high range. It's quite reasonable at a competitive level.
What needs improvement with Juniper vSRX?
I would suggest improving the pricing, particularly the licensing model. Although it is currently quite reasonable, making it more accessible would be beneficial.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos Virtualization Security?
It is more cost-effective to use Sophos Virtualization Security with their hardware and support rather than deploying on our own infrastructure. We have experimented with trial versions in lab envi...
What needs improvement with Sophos Virtualization Security?
The process of registering licenses for remote devices could be optimized as there have been instances where devices entered an unknown state. Despite this, support has been helpful in resolving su...
What is your primary use case for Sophos Virtualization Security?
We use Sophos Virtualization Security ( /products/sophos-virtualization-security-reviews ) primarily to upgrade our infrastructure as it provides centralized management and automatic VPN connection...
 

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Sample Customers

Expedient Data Centers
UK National Health Service
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