Sangfor NGAF vs SonicWall TZ comparison

Sangfor and SonicWall are both solutions in the Firewalls category. Sangfor is ranked #19 with an average rating of 7.8, while SonicWall is ranked #17 with an average rating of 9.3. Sangfor holds a 1.3% mindshare in Firewalls, compared to SonicWall’s 3.0% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Sangfor users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of SonicWall users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 6, 2025

SonicWall TZ and Sangfor NGAF are competitors in the network security appliance market. Based on the comparison of features, SonicWall TZ holds an advantage with its extensive security capabilities and ease of integration.

Features: SonicWall TZ is known for ease of configuration, extensive security features, and user-friendly management. It can easily handle various VPN setups and integrates smoothly into networks, boasting robust threat detection with deep packet inspection. In comparison, Sangfor NGAF is recognized for its powerful application control, offering advanced monitoring and comprehensive security features, all at an affordable price.

Room for Improvement: SonicWall TZ could enhance its mail security, application detection, and reporting tools. Its support and licensing model needs reconsideration to reduce additional purchases for vital features. Sangfor NGAF should work on better reporting, minimize multiple licenses dependency, and simplify deployment processes.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SonicWall TZ typically supports on-premises deployment with varied reviews on technical support; some find it effective, while others note slow responses. Sangfor NGAF offers on-premises and hybrid options, with users finding it easy to deploy and manage despite some interface challenges. Customer service is proactive, though some desire more localized support.

Pricing and ROI: SonicWall TZ offers competitive pricing with a yearly license model and is considered a valuable investment for its security features. Sangfor NGAF is noted for its cost-effectiveness, providing significant savings with lower costs than competitors, though maintenance can increase expenses.

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Fortinet FortiGate

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Firewalls category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiGate is 21.2%, up from 17.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sangfor NGAF is 1.3%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SonicWall TZ is 3.0%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Vasu Gala

Manager, Information Technology Operation/Presales at TechMonarch

A stable solution with an intuitive interface and quick customer service

I have been working with Fortinet FortiGate, WatchGuard, Sophos, and SonicWall. I'm not as comfortable with SonicWall because of their UI and limitations. I prefer Fortinet above all other options. When it comes to configuration, I am confident in my ability to handle various tasks, including creating policies such as firewall rules, web policies, and application policies. Additionally, I can configure VPNs and implement load balancing, among other tasks. Overall, I feel much more comfortable working with Fortinet. Fortinet has made significant improvements by integrating AI with firewalls for threat analysis and prevention. In the past 2-3 years, they have launched FortiSASE and SIEM, and they also provide SOC services. Both Palo Alto and Fortinet FortiGate are excellent. While Fortinet FortiGate comes at higher prices, the functionality and support justify the cost. They promptly resolve firmware issues and inform all support providers about configuration changes.

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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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Rias Majeed

CTO at Exceed NetSec LLC

Robust VPN integration stands out despite needing enhanced vendor compatibility

The integrated VPN functionality is working well with the global VPN client, which is a fast client, though it comes at a cost. SonicWall TZ is functional depending on the service level taken by the user. For SMB segments, SonicWall performs well. Despite lacking certain features, it is still considered a good product. The appliance itself is functional and stable, offering integrated solutions.

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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

"The product is easy to use and is stable. The SV1 functionality is a benefit."

"Their reliability and their policy of pre-shipping replacements when a unit has failed."

"The interface is very user-friendly and I like it very much."

"The payment function for applications is good."

"It is user friendly, and has all the features you need."

"The solution is very easy to understand. It's not overly complex."

"Security management tool that's easy to integrate and easy to work with. No issues found with its stability and scalability."

"It is useful for protecting and segregating the internal networks from the internet. Most of our customers also use the FortiGate client to connect to their offices by using the VPN client, and of course, they usually activate the antivirus, deep inspection, and intrusion prevention services. They are also using it for web filtering and implementing various policies dealing with forwardings, NAT, etc."

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"Sangfor's tech features and technologies are more powerful than those of the other solution providers in terms of security. They also have big solutions in terms of cybersecurity."

"The level of support provided to local companies is good. They transform their application control and other settings according to that country."

"The top functionality is the reporting feature."

"We can utilize our own network rather than paying for a private one."

"The capabilities are mostly within the box."

"Particularly good in the DPI where we can inspect inbound and outbound traffic."

"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. That's a valuable feature of Sangfor."

"The tool's performance is good."

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"The technical support is prompt, often resolving issues quickly through remote sessions."

"I like the firewall product, the security server, and the content filter."

"The solution boasts good performance and is easy to use."

"The most valuable features are unified threat management which provides security intelligence and the VPN for both site-to-site and remote access."

"SonicWall TZ think it's a good, solid, and stable product."

"The stability is very nice."

"It is very stable with no issues. The firewall's been up for the past 35 days non-stop. It's performed great. It has performed as it should perform."

"The most valuable features have been content filtering, and the interface is easy to navigate and to use."

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Cons

"I would like to have logs, monitoring, and reporting for a month without extra fees."

"There are problems with the custom reporting of the unique traffic. The data is there, but it is too difficult for us to extract."

"Fortinet needs more memory to save the log files. We need it to save the logs on the hardware and not in the cloud. I know this feature is available in FortiCloud, but if we need this log locally, it is not available."

"The cloud management and automation capability could be improved."

"As far as wanting more scalability or things in the network diagram, it's going to cost you."

"The license renewal process, annual renewal price, and the web application firewall features should be improved."

"The customization could be improved. Cisco, for example, is much better at this. They need to work to be at least as good as they are."

"They are doing good, but they can improve the distributor assignment. The availability of the product and the timeline of delivery are the main things. The distribution should be swift, and the distributor should not reach out to end customers directly. They should work as a distributor. There should also be one more local distributor. Currently, there is only one distributor in Pakistan, and the rest of them are in UAE. It is difficult to work with only one distributor. Sometimes, you don't get along with the same distributor, and that's why they should have one more distributor. Their licensing should also be improved. The activation or renewal of the product should be done from the date of renewal, not from the date on which the license expired."

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"The cost of licensing is very high compared to other firewalls available here."

"Sangfor could improve their interface capacity on the 5100 series model and upgrade their hardware from one gig to 10 gig. This would improve the overall throughput."

"The tool is expensive."

"There is room for improvement in dependency on certain infrastructure, like the DNS dependency on the current DNS server that the company has. It should be standalone. It should not depend on any other DNS server."

"Sangfor NGAF could improve the policies and default criteria. They could be much better."

"The firewall system needs gradual improvements because there are more threats and challenges every day."

"Scalability for any network device is not very easy in terms of vertical scalability."

"The web interface needs to be improved, making it more user-friendly."

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"User interface could be improved."

"The areas we would like to see improvement include more features available similar to the equivalent FortiGate appliance, e.g. SSL encryption and inspection. Two-factor authentication capability would be another additional feature that could be included in the next release."

"The price could be better for us in Bolivia."

"I can't get the support that I need from SonicWall."

"I expect to see SD-WAN in the tool's next release. The product should implement a content filtering feature. You need to put an agent on the user's laptop device. It would enforce security policies and block sites even if they were off-site. You can block sites from network sites."

"The technology in this particular version is very old."

"I would like to see a SonicWall integration with the DLP tool, this would be interesting. Data Loss Prevention integration."

"The user support could be improved because you have to go outside to get that kind of support."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is fine."

"We have the full version of Fortinet FortiGate and we are on a three-year contract with a commitment of five years."

"Fortinet FortiGate gives you most of the features in one license."

"Fortinet FortiGate allows you to purchase licenses for hardware and software."

"If the customer is looking for SD-WAN, it comes free with FortiGate."

"Its price is good."

"The Fortinet FortiGate security features cost approximately $1,500 a year. The firewall itself doesn't have a recurring cost. It's the security features on top of that that you pay for."

"I give the pricing a nine out of ten."

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"The price falls in the mid-range, neither exceptionally low nor high."

"The product is very cost-effective compared to other brands or vendors."

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

"It is one of the cheapest tools in the market."

"Sangfor is cheaper than competing vendors."

"For over 2000 users, the cost is around 5000 to 6000 USD. If you want a web application firewall, you have to purchase an additional license for it."

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

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

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"The product pricing is justified for the features provided."

"The price could be better for us in Bolivia."

"The license that we purchased is good for three years."

"Its price is very high, which makes it difficult to convince the clients to buy this solution."

"Licensing fees are on a monthly basis."

"The product pricing is relatively good, compared to other products, including the licenses."

"It is an expensive solution compared to one of its competitors."

"It comes to a range between five hundred to seven hundred dollars."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

15%

Educational Organization

11%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

University

Computer Software Company

17%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

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Also Known As

FortiGate 60b, FortiGate 60c, FortiGate 80c, FortiGate 50b, FortiGate 200b, FortiGate 110c, FortiGate, Fortinet Firewall

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Overview

Fortinet FortiGate offers comprehensive network security and firewall protection across multiple locations. It effectively manages data traffic and secures environments with features like VPN, intrusion prevention, and UTM controls.

Organizations rely on Fortinet FortiGate for its robust integration with advanced security policies, ensuring significant protection for enterprises, cloud environments, and educational sectors. It facilitates network segmentation, application-level security, and authentication management, securing communication within and between locations such as branches and data centers. Its efficient SD-WAN and UTM features enable streamlined data management and enhanced threat protection capabilities. Users appreciate its centralized management, facilitating seamless operations across diverse environments.

What are the key features of Fortinet FortiGate?

VPN Capabilities: Ensure secure remote access for users and seamless site-to-site connections.
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS): Detect and prevent security threats and vulnerabilities.
Advanced Firewall: Offers robust firewalling with application control and web filtering.
SD-WAN: Optimizes application performance and enhances bandwidth management.
SSL VPN: Provides reliable and secure access for remote workers.

What benefits should users expect from Fortinet FortiGate?

High-performance Security: Delivers effective threat mitigation with high availability.
Centralized Management: Simplifies network operations with cloud-based management tools.
Detailed Analytics: Provides comprehensive insights into network activity and security threats.
Load Balancing: Ensures optimal resource distribution and traffic management.

Fortinet FortiGate is crucial in sectors like education, offering robust networks for secure data flow between campuses and facilitating remote learning. In enterprise environments, it allows efficient management of application traffic and security across multiple branches, while in the cloud, it seamlessly integrates with diverse platforms to enhance security infrastructure.

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Sangfor Next Generation Firewall (also known as NGAF) is a converged security solution providing protection against advanced threat, malware, viruses, ransomware and web-based attacks using integrated security features like firewall, IPS, anti-virus, anti-malware, APT, URL filtering, Cloud Sandbox, and WAF. As the world's first AI-enabled and fully integrated Next Generation Firewall & Web Application Firewall (WAF), NGAF offering the security visibility, real-time detection and response, simplified operation and maintenance and high-performance application layer security needed to operate an enterprise network in total security. Tested and proven to provide cutting-edge network security by ICSA Labs and endorsed by Gartner Inc., NGAF harnesses the power of Sangfor’s Neural-X threat intelligence and analytics platform and Engine Zero’s innovative malware detection to provide next-generation protection for today’s enterprise.

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The secure, sophisticated SonicWALL TZ is widely deployed at small businesses, retail, government, remote sites and branch offices. It combines high-performance intrusion prevention, malware blocking, content/URL filtering and application control.

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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

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

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