Best NGFW Tools

    Compare and discover the best NGFW software and tools for your team. Find the right solution for your needs.

    28 vendors
    AhnLab logo

    AhnLab

    EDR
    5 products

    AhnLab provides endpoint security products centered on Windows endpoint protection and centralized management.

    Behavior-based threat detection using MDP engineGraphical attack flowchart visualizationOn-host response actions including process termination+4
    Akamai logo

    Akamai

    SASE
    10 products

    We make life better for billions of people, trillions of times a day

    Zero Trust Network Access as a serviceDevice posture based adaptive accessIdentity provider integration for access control+9
    AlienVault USM (AT&T Cybersecurity) logo

    AT&T Cybersecurity AlienVault USM Anywhere is a cloud-hosted SIEM platform that unifies asset discovery, vulnerability assessment, intrusion detection, behavioral monitoring, and incident response for on-premises, cloud, and

    Security information and event managementEvent correlation and analysisAsset discovery and inventory+7
    AWS logo

    AWS

    Encryption & Key Management
    12 products

    AWS Key Management Service (AWS KMS) is AWS’s managed encryption key service for creating, storing, and controlling cryptographic keys used to protect data in AWS workloads and applications.

    Create and control KMS keysDefine key policies and accessEncrypt data with KMS keys+8
    Barracuda logo

    Barracuda

    Email Security
    7 products

    Barracuda is a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats

    Cloud-based email gateway defenseAI-powered impersonation protectionSandbox attachment analysis+8
    Check Point logo

    Check Point

    CSPM
    7 products

    Check Point Software Technologies is a global leader in cyber security solutions, dedicated to protecting corporate enterprises and governments worldwide.

    Multi-cloud posture managementCompliance policy assessmentContinuous compliance monitoring+9
    Cisco logo

    Cisco

    SASE
    14 products

    Cisco Umbrella is a cloud-delivered DNS-layer and network security platform providing Secure Internet Access, Security Service Edge (SSE), and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) capabilities for hybrid workforces.

    CASBCisco SD-WAN integrationCloud access security broker protection+15
    Cloudflare logo

    Cloudflare

    Email Security
    6 products

    Cloudflare started as a simple application to find the source of email spam. From there it grew into a service that protects websites from all manner of attacks, while simultaneously optimizing performance.

    Pre-delivery phishing detectionBusiness email compromise detectionMalicious link and attachment analysis+8
    CyberSentriq logo

    CyberSentriq

    Email Security
    5 products

    Complete email security, backup, retention, and recovery in one unified platform - helping you protect customers, simplify management, reduce risk, and grow predictable recurring revenue with confidence.

    MX-based gateway email security with sandboxingM365-native integrated cloud email securityDual antivirus engines for email scanning+8
    F5 Advanced WAF logo

    F5 Advanced WAF

    API Security
    8 products

    We deliver and secure every app

    API endpoint discovery and inventoryGraphQL, REST, XML, and GWT protocol securityOWASP API Top 10 protection+9
    Fastly logo

    Fastly

    NGFW
    2 products

    Developers change the way the world experiences the web: they drive the next groundbreaking innovation, power the companies that connect us, and create experiences that can transform our lives.

    Automatic DDoS detection and mitigationApplication API origin server protectionEdge-based traffic analysis and response+8
    FireMon logo

    FireMon

    NGFW
    6 products

    FireMon is a network security company focused on firewall policy control for the hybrid enterprise.

    Firewall policy visibility and controlFirewall rule normalization and governanceContinuous policy validation+8
    Fortinet logo

    Fortinet

    NGFW
    8 products

    Fortinet’s FortiGate line is the company’s Firewall/NGFW offering, covering stateful firewalling, application control, IPS, web filtering, SSL/TLS inspection, and threat-intelligence-backed blocking.

    Next-generation firewall inspectionIntrusion prevention systemApplication control policies+8
    Huskeys logo

    Huskeys

    NGFW
    1 product

    Huskeys is an edge security management platform for organizations running multi-cloud and multi-WAF environments.

    Multi-WAF control planeRule and policy orchestrationAI-driven traffic risk analysis+3
    Juniper Networks logoJ

    Juniper Networks

    NGFW
    1 product

    Juniper Networks provides SRX Series firewalls and Juniper Secure Edge for firewall/NGFW use cases, with policy enforcement across physical, virtual, containerized, and as-a-service deployments.

    Application-aware traffic inspectionUser identity-based policiesIntrusion prevention for exploits+7
    Netscout Arbor logoN

    Netscout Arbor

    NGFW
    3 products

    NETSCOUT Arbor is a DDoS protection platform with 25+ years of market presence, not a traditional firewall/NGFW.

    Inline perimeter DDoS protectionAutomatic application-layer DDoS blockingHybrid on-prem and cloud mitigation+8
    Netskope logoN

    Netskope

    SASE
    4 products

    Netskope provides Netskope One Data Loss Prevention (DLP), a cloud-delivered solution integrated into its Security Service Edge (SSE) platform for zero trust data protection.

    Automated sensitive data classification and detectionData protection in-motion and at-restRisk-aware and context-aware policy enforcement+9
    Palo Alto Networks logoP

    Palo Alto Networks

    NGFW
    18 products

    Palo Alto Networks is the world's leading cybersecurity company delivering AI-powered platform-based security solutions for networks, cloud, identities, and security operations across enterprises globally.

    Active-passive firewall high availabilityAI gateway and LLM API traffic routingAI runtime security for autonomous agents+20
    Sangfor Technologies logoS

    Sangfor Technologies

    NGFW
    4 products

    Sangfor Technologies’ Network Secure is its firewall/NGFW product, positioned around application-layer control, malware inspection, and integrated web application protection.

    AI-based malware detectionIntrusion prevention and antivirusApplication control enforcement+8
    Simbian logoS

    Simbian

    Agentic SOC & Investigations
    5 products

    Simbian is Building the Self-Improving Defense Platform to Stop AI Attacks

    Autonomously investigates security alertsTriage alerts with reasoning-based decisionsDetermine investigation and response sequence+8
    Skyhigh Security CASB logoS

    Skyhigh Security CASB is a cloud-based, multi-tenant Cloud Access Security Broker that deploys via forward and reverse proxy modes for real-time control over sanctioned and unsanctioned cloud services.

    Discover unsanctioned cloud servicesApply cloud data loss preventionControl access to cloud applications+9
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    Sophos

    DLP
    10 products

    Sophos defeats cyberattacks with an adaptive AI-native open platform and unmatched security expertise.

    Monitor and restrict sensitive file transfersConfirm or block file transfersUser and computer policy assignment+9
    SpamTitan by TitanHQ logoS

    SpamTitan by TitanHQ

    Email Security
    9 products

    SpamTitan by TitanHQ is a cloud-based or on-premises email security gateway that filters inbound and outbound emails, blocking spam, phishing, malware, ransomware, and APTs with a 99.99% spam catch rate and 0.003% false positive

    Phishing and malicious email blockingMultilayer spam and threat analysisAttachment and URL inspection+9
    Stormshield logoS

    Stormshield

    NGFW
    6 products

    Stormshield Network Security (SNS) is the company’s firewall and NGFW line, aimed at organizations that want perimeter and segmentation controls with integrated inspection, IPS, VPN, and application control.

    Unified cybersecurity firewall protectionModular firewall architectureHigh-throughput network performance+6
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    Trinity Cyber

    NDR
    2 products

    Trinity Cyber is a network security vendor centered on Full Content Inspection (FCI), which inspects full internet sessions in both directions and neutralizes malicious content in transit.

    Full content inspectionInline threat neutralizationReal-time threat detection+5
    Versa Networks logoV

    Versa Networks

    NGFW
    9 products

    Versa Networks, the leader in SASE, combines extensive security, advanced networking, full-featured SD-WAN, genuine multitenancy, and sophisticated analytics via the cloud, on-premises.

    Stateful firewall traffic controlApplication visibility and policy enforcementURL categorization and filtering+9
    WatchGuard Technologies logoW

    For 30 years, WatchGuard has delivered real-world cybersecurity built for constantly evolving threats and limited IT resources.

    Application control and identificationDeep packet inspectionIntrusion prevention+9
    Zscaler logoZ

    Zscaler

    SASE
    6 products

    Zscaler is a cloud-based Zero Trust SASE platform that secures users, devices, workloads, and AI agents through its Zero Trust Exchange architecture, processing over 750 billion daily transactions.

    Agentic SecOpsAI SecurityAPI gateway for private access+17

    What is NGFW software?

    Compare and discover the best NGFW software and tools for your team. Find the right solution for your needs. With 42 ngfw tools listed on Picari, you can compare features, pricing models, and real user experiences side-by-side, without speaking to a single sales rep until you're ready.

    Who needs ngfw tools?

    NGFW software is typically adopted by teams that have outgrown manual processes and need repeatable, scalable workflows. You'll get the most value if:

    • Your team spends more than 5 hours/week on tasks that could be automated
    • You're scaling past 10 team members and need consistent processes
    • You need better visibility into performance metrics and ROI
    • Your current tools don't integrate well with the rest of your stack

    Buying criteria checklist for ngfw

    Before committing to a ngfw platform, run through this evaluation checklist:

    Does it integrate with your CRM and existing stack?
    What's the total cost of ownership (setup + seats + add-ons)?
    How steep is the learning curve for your team?
    Does it scale with your expected growth over 12–24 months?
    What does onboarding and customer support look like?
    Can you trial it with real data before committing?

    Common mistakes when evaluating ngfw tools

    • 1.Buying based on demos alone. A polished demo doesn't reveal how the tool handles your actual data and workflows. Always run a proof-of-concept.
    • 2.Ignoring total cost of ownership. The sticker price is rarely the full cost, factor in implementation, training, integrations, and potential add-on fees.
    • 3.Not involving end users in the evaluation. The people who'll use the tool daily should have a say. Top-down purchases often lead to low adoption.
    • 4.Comparing too many tools at once. Shortlist 2–3 finalists max. Evaluating 5+ tools in parallel leads to decision fatigue and delayed timelines.

    How to evaluate ngfw tools on Picari

    Picari is built to help security teams evaluate cybersecurity tools on their terms, no cold calls, no spam, no pressure. Here's how to get started:

    1. Browse and compare, Review features, pricing, and team fit for each tool above.
    2. Start a Briefing, Describe your problem and get a personalised shortlist of vendors in minutes.
    3. Run a Stack Audit, See how a new tool fits alongside what you already use, and identify gaps or overlaps.
    4. Open an Evaluation Room, Collaborate with your team, organize requirements, and message vendors directly, all in one place.

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    Top NGFW tools on Picari (2026)

    Here are some of the most popular ngfw tools currently listed on the platform: