Fortinet FortiGate-as-a-Service

Name: Fortinet FortiGate-as-a-Service
Brand: Fortinet

Fortinet FortiGate-as-a-Service (FGaaS) is a hardware-as-a-service offering that provisions ASIC-equipped FortiGate next-generation firewall appliances in Fortinet-managed data centers and delivers firewall, IPS, URL/DNS filtering, SSL inspection, and optional SD-WAN via OpEx consumption licensing.

Est 2000|Valuation $135B|Raised $1.2B

LinkedIn 1.3M|Website|Web traffic 673K|FTEs 15,472|HQ Sunnyvale, California, US

MarketsFirewalls Security Service Edge (SSE)Enterprise Networking

Fortinet FortiGate-as-a-Service screenshot

01Competitive Landscape

Top competitor comparison (illustrative; pricing often non-public)

Because FGaaS is a hosted dedicated firewall model, alternatives may include cloud-delivered FWaaS/SASE services or pay-as-you-go virtual firewall offerings. The table below provides a pragmatic buyer comparison. | Aspect | Fortinet FortiGate-as-a-Service (FGaaS) | Palo Alto Prisma Access / Prisma SASE | Zscaler (Zero Trust Firewall / Platform) | |---|---|---|---| | Starting Price | Not publicly listed; ordered via vendor portal using FortiPoints or SKUs (varies by model and bundle) | Generally quote-driven and not published publicly | Vendor publishes pricing for some higher-level plans, but enterprise pricing is typically negotiated and bundle-based | | Best For | Organizations that want FortiGate feature set on ASIC-capable hardware with hosted delivery and rapid provisioning | Enterprises seeking a globally distributed cloud security stack using Palo Alto Networks policy and integration | Organizations standardizing on a cloud-native security stack focused on outbound inspection and SSE/SASE capabilities | | Key Strength | FortiGate feature set in a hosted model and portal-based provisioning; reduces some hardware lifecycle responsibilities | Mature cloud-delivered security model and integration with the Palo Alto ecosystem | Cloud-first security model with strong web/SSE heritage and simplified subscription constructs | | Key Weakness | Licensing and packaging complexity; support and firmware stability are recurring concerns in community and review sources; limited FGaaS-specific public reviews | Complex pricing and potential cost for certain components; customers report pricing and support concerns | Pricing and architectural fit depend on inbound vs outbound traffic needs; support and pricing often negotiated |

Analysis

Where FGaaS may be advantageous: - For organizations that want a hosted FortiGate hub in regions without their own infrastructure, while retaining FortiOS operational models. - For organizations already operating Fortinet that prefer operational continuity over adopting a different control plane. Where cloud-delivered FWaaS/SASE alternatives may be more suitable: - For organizations prioritizing a global service edge to secure users everywhere with SSE/SASE constructs (SWG, CASB, ZTNA) and wanting the vendor to operate a globally scaled service edge. - For organizations that prefer to avoid managing firewall policy objects and networking constructs and instead use higher-level policy abstractions. Pricing comparison notes: - Palo Alto pricing is generally quote-driven and can be complex. - Zscaler publishes pricing for some offerings, but enterprise pricing is commonly negotiated. - Check Point CloudGuard offers PAYG/metered models in some contexts. Market adoption signals: - FortiGate as a product family maintains a substantial presence across provider review platforms, indicating broad market penetration; these signals relate to FortiGate generally rather than FGaaS specifically.

01Competitive Landscape

Top competitor comparison (illustrative; pricing often non-public)

Aspect	Fortinet FortiGate-as-a-Service (FGaaS)	Palo Alto Prisma Access / Prisma SASE	Zscaler (Zero Trust Firewall / Platform)
Starting Price	Not publicly listed; ordered via vendor portal using FortiPoints or SKUs (varies by model and bundle)	Generally quote-driven and not published publicly	Vendor publishes pricing for some higher-level plans, but enterprise pricing is typically negotiated and bundle-based
Best For	Organizations that want FortiGate feature set on ASIC-capable hardware with hosted delivery and rapid provisioning	Enterprises seeking a globally distributed cloud security stack using Palo Alto Networks policy and integration	Organizations standardizing on a cloud-native security stack focused on outbound inspection and SSE/SASE capabilities
Key Strength	FortiGate feature set in a hosted model and portal-based provisioning; reduces some hardware lifecycle responsibilities	Mature cloud-delivered security model and integration with the Palo Alto ecosystem	Cloud-first security model with strong web/SSE heritage and simplified subscription constructs
Key Weakness	Licensing and packaging complexity; support and firmware stability are recurring concerns in community and review sources; limited FGaaS-specific public reviews	Complex pricing and potential cost for certain components; customers report pricing and support concerns	Pricing and architectural fit depend on inbound vs outbound traffic needs; support and pricing often negotiated

Analysis

Where FGaaS may be advantageous:

For organizations that want a hosted FortiGate hub in regions without their own infrastructure, while retaining FortiOS operational models.
For organizations already operating Fortinet that prefer operational continuity over adopting a different control plane.

Where cloud-delivered FWaaS/SASE alternatives may be more suitable:

For organizations prioritizing a global service edge to secure users everywhere with SSE/SASE constructs (SWG, CASB, ZTNA) and wanting the vendor to operate a globally scaled service edge.
For organizations that prefer to avoid managing firewall policy objects and networking constructs and instead use higher-level policy abstractions.

Pricing comparison notes:

Palo Alto pricing is generally quote-driven and can be complex.
Zscaler publishes pricing for some offerings, but enterprise pricing is commonly negotiated.
Check Point CloudGuard offers PAYG/metered models in some contexts.

Market adoption signals:

FortiGate as a product family maintains a substantial presence across provider review platforms, indicating broad market penetration; these signals relate to FortiGate generally rather than FGaaS specifically.