Fortinet

fortinet.com
Cybersecurity
Few Days

Global Leader of Cybersecurity Solutions and Services

How to Replace Fortinet

Overview

Fortinet is an enterprise-class cybersecurity and networking platform that delivers unified protection across networks, endpoints, and cloud infrastructure. The platform combines AI-powered security operations, secure networking, and advanced threat protection to secure over 700,000 enterprises, service providers, and government organizations worldwide.

Features

39 features across 20 categories

AI Security(4)

FortiAIAIPremium

AI-driven security platform that transforms security from reactive to predictive, enabling unified architecture to anticipate, adapt, and neutralize threats at machine speed

FortiAI - Secure AIAIPremium

Secures AI models and systems, prevents LLM data leakage, and secures AI workloads

FortiGate 3800GPremium

ASIC-powered firewall for secure AI data centers with enhanced data and threat protection for LLMs

Secure AI Data Center SolutionAIPremium

End-to-end security framework for AI data centers protecting models, data, and infrastructure at scale

Access Control(2)

Network Access Control (NAC)Premium

Device and network access control management

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)Premium

Zero trust network access solution for secure access to applications

Also in: Kubernetes Dashboard, Lacework, LastPass

Analytics(1)

FortiAnalyzerPremium

Logging, reporting, and analysis platform for unified visibility across infrastructure

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Application Security(1)

Web Application Firewall (WAF)Premium

Application-layer protection against web-based attacks

Cloud Infrastructure(1)

Global Cloud NetworkPremium

Proprietary cloud infrastructure delivering SaaS solutions with higher performance, consistent security, and better user experience

Cloud Security(3)

Cloud Application Security Platform (CNAPP) - LaceworkPremium

Cloud-native application protection for workloads and data

Cloud Defense-in-DepthPremium

360-degree cloud defense protection against today's threat and risk vectors from code to cloud

Cloud FirewallPremium

Firewall protection for cloud environments

Email Security(1)

FortiMail Email and Workspace SecurityPremium

Email security platform with workspace protection

Endpoint Security(2)

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)Premium

Endpoint security with detection and response capabilities

FortiEndpointPremium

Unified endpoint platform combining protection, detection, access, and data security

Hardware(1)

FortiASICPremium

ASIC-powered processors that enhance speed, efficiency, and performance while reducing footprint and power needs

Infrastructure Security(1)

Isolated Infrastructure AccelerationPremium

Integrates firewalling, segmentation, and policy enforcement for NVIDIA BlueField-accelerated infrastructure

Managed Services(1)

SOC-as-a-Service (SOCaaS)Premium

Expert-led monitoring and response service providing 24x7 protection built on Fortinet SOC Platform

Management(1)

FortiManagerPremium

Centralized management platform for unified control of security and network infrastructure

Network Infrastructure(1)

FortiSwitchPremium

Network switching solution integrated with security capabilities

Network Operations(1)

FortiAIOPsAIPremium

End-to-end self-healing networks with intelligent automation

Network Security(10)

5G SecurityPremium

Security solutions for 5G networks

FortiAI - ProtectAIPremium

Transform security and network operations with intelligent automation and analytics

FortiGatePremium

Network and cloud firewalls with integrated SD-WAN, WLAN/LAN, and single-vendor SASE capabilities

Network Detection and Response (NDR)Premium

Network-based detection and response for threats

Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)Premium

Network firewall with advanced threat protection capabilities

Secure LAN EdgePremium

Convergence of LAN and security for enhanced network performance and protection

Secure SD-WANPremium

Software-defined wide-area network with security integration for direct cloud connectivity

Security Service Edge (SSE)Premium

Unified SASE with cloud-delivered security services for enterprises

Unified SASEPremium

Secure access for hybrid workforce and protection for networks, applications, and data in any cloud

Wireless LAN (WLAN)Premium

Secure wireless network access and management

Platform(1)

FortiOSPremium

Single operating system for network and cloud firewalls, SD-WAN, WLAN/LAN, and single-vendor SASE

SIEM(1)

FortiSIEM 7.5AIPremium

Security information and event management platform with agentic AI and data sovereignty compliance options

Security Operations(3)

Extended Detection and Response (XDR)Premium

Extended detection and response across multiple security layers

Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR)Premium

Automated response orchestration for security incidents

SOC PlatformPremium

Consolidated security operations platform for accelerated detection and response

Threat Detection(1)

FortiAI - AssistAIPremium

Defends against emerging threats and AI applications in real time

Threat Intelligence(2)

FortiGuard LabsPremium

Global threat protection service with threat intelligence and advanced services

Threat Intelligence ServicePremium

Processes 1 trillion cloud events, detects thousands of exploit attempts, blocks thousands of malware executions daily

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Fortinet. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Fortinet alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 39 features.

Buy Fortinet

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$36,000
Maintenance$540/mo
3-year total$55,440
Dev time~3 months

Buying Fortinet saves ~$55,440 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 39 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

3 known integrations

AWSGoogle CloudNVIDIA BlueField