Start with your user count, throughput needs, and how you want to manage the device. Small offices with under 50 users often land on SonicWall or WatchGuard for their price and simplicity. Midsize networks with 50 to 250 users tend to fit Sophos or Fortinet. Enterprise environments over 250 users typically need Fortinet. Our certified sales reps can walk you through the specifics for your network.

SonicWall focuses on small and midsize businesses with competitive pricing and deep packet inspection on every model. Fortinet uses custom ASIC chips for higher raw throughput and includes SD-WAN on every FortiGate. SonicWall tends to cost less upfront for smaller networks, while Fortinet scales better for environments over 200 users. The right pick depends on your user count, throughput requirements, and whether you need built in SD-WAN.

Every major brand supports site to site and remote access VPN. The difference is in client licensing. Some brands include a set number of VPN client licenses with the appliance, while others require a separate purchase. If remote access is a primary need, ask your sales rep about concurrent VPN user limits and client licensing costs before you buy.

Each brand packages its security services differently. SonicWall offers TotalSecure bundles with gateway antivirus, intrusion prevention, content filtering, and cloud sandboxing. Sophos bundles threat protection and web filtering into Xstream Protection. Fortinet groups services into FortiGuard bundles at multiple tiers. WatchGuard includes everything in its Total Security Suite. The right bundle depends on which services your network actually needs. Our sales reps can break down what each tier covers for the brand you're considering.

Yes. Many customers migrate between brands when their current model reaches end of life or when a different vendor better fits a growing network. Some manufacturers offer competitive trade in programs that discount new hardware when you're switching from a competitor. Our sales reps can help map your existing security policies to the new platform and recommend a model that matches your current deployment.

When a firewall hits end of life, it stops receiving firmware updates and security patches. The replacement depends on your current model and how your network has grown since you first deployed it. Often the direct successor from the same brand is the easiest path, but it's also a good time to evaluate other vendors. Tell our sales reps what model you're running and how your network has changed. They'll recommend replacements across brands so you can compare.

Use the Request a Quote button on any product page, call us directly, or start a live chat. Our certified sales reps typically respond within one business hour. Volume pricing, government and education discounts, and competitive upgrade pricing are all available on request.