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SonicWall NSv pros and cons

Vendor: SonicWall
4.2 out of 5

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PROS

SonicWall NSv offers excellent security features, including IPS, IDS, antivirus, intrusion prevention, and anti-spyware, providing comprehensive protection.
The Advanced Gateway Security Suite bundle adds significant value with its extensive security controls and firewall rule customization.
The virtual firewall capabilities provide flexibility and robust performance comparable to physical firewalls, with no additional charges for users.
SonicWall NSv improves network efficiency and security, facilitating seamless switches to layer three networks with enhanced VPN functionalities.
SonicWall NSv allows for scaling and growth with cost-effective solutions, offering reliable threat management and integration with physical devices for excellent security.

CONS

Reports and reporting details are currently lacking, with several challenges in generating automatic and user-wise reports.
The subscription-only model has been a point of dissatisfaction for some customers who prefer alternatives to cloud-based services.
Initial setup is complex and requires expertise, making configuration a time-consuming process.
Customer support has room for improvement, with delays and accessibility issues impacting satisfaction.
Migrating configurations from older to newer generations of the firewall requires rebuilding policies and settings.
 

SonicWall NSv Pros review quotes

it_user916866 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at Citizens Bank
Aug 27, 2020
The security of this system is fantastic, including the IPS and IDS.
NP
Pre-sales at ITCG SOlutions Pvt Ltd
Oct 13, 2021
We purchased the AGSS Bundle (Advanced Gateway Security Suite) for the security services, such as antivirus, intrusion prevention system, and anti-spyware botnet GUI.
KE
Solutions Architect at Quartet Service Inc.
Feb 1, 2023
The customization of firewall rules provides great value to our customers as it allows them to lock things up in the way that they desire. When it is used for internal access, with a VPN in place for remote workers, the firewalling services provided by Azure, such as the default services that can be turned on, are applied. However, the use of a software-based virtual firewall gives us greater flexibility in introducing security controls for customers who are publishing applications that are publicly accessible from the public cloud. This virtual firewall provides an additional layer of security and more extensive security control options to ensure the protection of our customers' valuable information and assets.
Learn what your peers think about SonicWall NSv. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: January 2026.
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IT Project Manager at LifeCell international Pvt.Ltd
Jun 14, 2023
The solution has no additional charges and no restrictions on the number of users.
RajeshKumar20 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Engineer at Team Computers
Nov 2, 2023
SonicWall NSV is easy to use, and you can use it to manage the logs easily.
Alisson Eloi - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Technology Specialist at a construction company with 201-500 employees
Nov 21, 2023
One of the standout features of SonicWall is its simplicity in creating and managing rules.
Sumesh Panikkar - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer at Khansaheb
Mar 7, 2024
The product helps improve our security.
Sileesh Sivadasan - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at Infosec Infra
Jan 22, 2025
For my small NFB banking services, when they are expanding their branches, I could incorporate a little bit easier.
reviewer2092029 - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at a recruiting/HR firm with 11-50 employees
Jan 23, 2025
SonicWall excelled in threat management, evident in how users handled it effectively.
MB
Owner at IT CARE
May 19, 2025
We are very impressed with it.
 

SonicWall NSv Cons review quotes

it_user916866 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at Citizens Bank
Aug 27, 2020
I would like to see the reporting opened up and have several more opportunities for automatic reports.
NP
Pre-sales at ITCG SOlutions Pvt Ltd
Oct 13, 2021
There are limitations to bandwidth management.
KE
Solutions Architect at Quartet Service Inc.
Feb 1, 2023
It has been brought to our attention by a few customers that they are dissatisfied with the fact that our virtualized service is only offered as a subscription option on the cloud. However, it is worth noting that many other similar services are also offered through a subscription model on the cloud and not through perpetual licensing. It is unclear why these customers would have an issue with this subscription service when so many others are utilizing similar methods.
Learn what your peers think about SonicWall NSv. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: January 2026.
881,082 professionals have used our research since 2012.
AA
IT Project Manager at LifeCell international Pvt.Ltd
Jun 14, 2023
SonicWall NSV's SSL VPN could increase its number of users to 100-plus users.
RajeshKumar20 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Engineer at Team Computers
Nov 2, 2023
SonicWall NSV's initial setup is complicated and requires good knowledge.
Alisson Eloi - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Technology Specialist at a construction company with 201-500 employees
Nov 21, 2023
An area that could be improved is the export and import settings functionality.
Sumesh Panikkar - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer at Khansaheb
Mar 7, 2024
We face some challenges when we upgrade the solution.
Sileesh Sivadasan - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at Infosec Infra
Jan 22, 2025
The price is a significant factor.
reviewer2092029 - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at a recruiting/HR firm with 11-50 employees
Jan 23, 2025
The engine provided initially was quite heavy, creating a trade-off between software and hardware-based threat management.
MB
Owner at IT CARE
May 19, 2025
Currently, we are getting challenges with user-wise reports and other reporting details. At present, they do not provide detailed reports compared to other products.