{"id":13826,"date":"2018-11-29T11:03:27","date_gmt":"2018-11-29T16:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/blog\/?p=13826"},"modified":"2021-08-09T21:20:49","modified_gmt":"2021-08-10T02:20:49","slug":"compare-fortinet-firewalls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev01.firewalls.com\/blog\/compare-fortinet-firewalls\/","title":{"rendered":"Compare Fortinet Firewalls: How to Buy the Right FortiGate with 4 Easy Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/brands\/fortinet\/fortigate.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fortinet firewall catalog<\/a> can be a bit daunting to outsiders. With options like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/brands\/fortinet\/fortigate\/wireless-firewalls.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wireless FortiWifi appliances<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/brands\/fortinet\/fortigate.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ruggedized outdoor firewalls<\/a>, and a slew of brand terms (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/blog\/what-is-fortiguard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What <strong><em>is<\/em><\/strong> FortiGuard?<\/a>), it&#8217;s hard to find clear comparisons between the Fortinet series, models, and services available to end users. Below, you&#8217;ll find <span style=\"color: #9c0000;\"><strong>4<\/strong><\/span> tools that can help you compare Fortinet firewalls and make your wisest security investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>2018 Fortinet Buyer\u2019s Guide<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Next Generation Firewalls are technically-dense subject matter and for those who haven\u2019t dedicated their nights and weekends to memorizing the brand terms, bundle taxonomy, and hip manufacturer lingo, it can be a challenge to get started with new purchases. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/blog\/fortinet-buyers-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fortinet Buyer\u2019s Guide<\/a> is designed to demystify the marketing mumbo jumbo and arm firewall buyers with insightful info about their options. The Fortinet Buyer\u2019s Guide covers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>How to Accurately Size a FortiGate for your Network Environment<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Overviews of Security Services, Bundles, &amp; Licensing Models<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>FortiGate Series Comparisons<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Glossary of Fortinet Terms &amp; Acronyms<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"wpex-theme-button red\" href=\"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/fortinet-firewall-buyers-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Download the Fortinet Buyers Guide<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>NSS Labs Comparison Series<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Interested in how a Fortinet FortiGate stacks up against its biggest competitors? Firewalls.com recently published a series of head-to-head comparisons based on the results of NSS Lab\u2019s 2018 NextGen Firewall tests. These articles lay out contrasts between security effectiveness, throughput performance, total cost of ownership, and more to provide no-nonsense recommendations backed by lab-tested outcomes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"wpex-theme-button red\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/reviews\/market\/network-firewalls\/compare\/cisco-vs-fortinet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Fortinet vs Cisco<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"wpex-theme-button red\" href=\"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/blog\/fortinet-vs-palo-alto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Fortinet vs Palo Alto<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Fortinet Comparison Table<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If crunching numbers is more your speed, then the classic tech-spec table is a faithful fallback. Indulge your inner data nerd with our \u201c<a https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/comparison-table-fortigate-small-business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Compare Fortinet FortiGate Models<\/a>\u201d webpage and see how a FortiGate firewall performs under a variety of workloads. Whether you\u2019re planning to roll your firewall out with a full Unified Threat Management deployment or just want to confirm how many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/category\/wireless-access-points.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wireless access points<\/a> your next FortiGate can support, we\u2019ve got the answers all laid out in a crisp, stripped-down data table.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"wpex-theme-button red\" href=\"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/comparison-table-fortigate-small-business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Take Me To The Table<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13828 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/datatablesblog.png\" alt=\"Compare Fortinet firewalls with our FortiGate Comparison Table\" width=\"664\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev01.firewalls.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/datatablesblog.png 664w, https:\/\/dev01.firewalls.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/datatablesblog-300x111.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Talk to a Trusted Expert<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>All the tables, guided tools, sizing wizards, blog posts, and videos in the world don\u2019t hold a candle to the informed recommendation of an expert you trust. Next generation firewalls are a highly focused niche subject best handled by a specialist. Top resellers are not only friendly and helpful, but knowledgeable! When evaluating whether a firewall vendor is worth the webpage they\u2019re not printed on, look for signals such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/Firewalls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">genuine &amp; descriptive reviews<\/a>, product knowledge certifications, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/professional-services.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">comprehensive offering of related services<\/a>,<\/strong> and at least some level of specialization. Much like a gaudy family restaurant with a 15-page menu, eCommerce sites that seem to sell anything and everything under the sun are likely aiming to win a numbers game rather than dedicate themselves to truly understanding their products. If you <strong>want to properly compare Fortinet firewalls, hop on a phone call with a vendor <\/strong>you trust!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Give Firewalls.com a call at<\/strong> <strong><span style=\"color: #9c0000;\"><a style=\"color: #9c0000;\" href=\"tel:1-866-957-2975\">866-957-2975<\/a><\/span><\/strong> to see for yourself why 5-star reviews, repeat customers, and industry recommendations keep pouring in. Whether you&#8217;re a VLAN veteran looking to tackle a complex deployment or a network novice trying to get your bearings, <strong>our Fortinet-certified team has the answers needed to compare Fortinet firewalls<\/strong> and choose the perfect FortiGate for your goals.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Want to save a little money on your next Fortinet firewall?<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Check out the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Partner-Program-MasterPDF-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #9c0000;\">Firewalls.com Partner Program<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"color: #808080;\">to learn about discounted pricing.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Fortinet firewall catalog can be a bit daunting to outsiders. 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