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Head-to-head · Secure Web Gateway Software

Forcepoint Web Security vs FortiProxy

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Forcepoint Web Security #4 in Secure Web Gateway Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Forcepoint
FortiProxy #7 in Secure Web Gateway Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit FortiProxy

Forcepoint Web Security leads on 2 checks, FortiProxy on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreForcepoint Web Security · 9.1/10
  • Most featuresForcepoint Web Security · 3 of 4

Forcepoint Web Security scores higher on our rubric for secure web gateway software: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

Forcepoint Web Security offers malware scanning; FortiProxy doesn't publish it. Forcepoint Web Security offers data loss controls; FortiProxy doesn't publish it.

Forcepoint Web Security is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise hybrid deployments. FortiProxy is the better fit for teams seeking a configurable proxy with DLP.

  • Forcepoint Web Security fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise hybrid deployments

  • FortiProxy fits best

    Teams seeking a configurable proxy with DLP

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Side by side

Feature Forcepoint Web Security 9.1/10 Visit ↗ FortiProxy 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.8
Ranking #4 in Secure Web Gateway Software #7 in Secure Web Gateway Software
Best for Mid-market and enterprise hybrid deployments Teams seeking a configurable proxy with DLP
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Support Docs Community · 24/7
Integrations 4 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Forcepoint Web Security 3/4 · FortiProxy 1/4
TLS inspection ✓ ✓
Malware scanning ✓ (best) Not published
Data loss controls ✓ (best) Not published
Managed service Not published Not published
Specs
Deployment Hybrid Hybrid
Policy controls All three Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Inspects web content and files for malware, phishing and web exploits
  • Applies inline DLP to uploads, forms and cloud storage traffic
  • Combines cloud and on-premises policy enforcement
  • Combines URL, web, video and DNS filtering with SSL and SSH inspection.
  • Includes DLP with OCR and content analysis, plus antivirus and intrusion prevention.
  • Supports cloud and self-hosted deployment with multiple proxy modes.
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Support channels listed are limited to documentation
  • SSL inspection may require bypass options for some encrypted traffic
  • Pricing is sales-led, with quote-based seat licensing and yearly VM subscriptions.
  • Its listed protocol support is limited to HTTP and HTTPS.
  • The listed support channel is community support.
Our verdict

Forcepoint Web Security is a secure web gateway for organizations that need to control web access while reducing exposure to online threats and data loss. Its fit is strongest for mid-market and enterprise teams managing users across cloud…

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FortiProxy is Fortinet’s secure web gateway for organizations that want to control and inspect employee internet traffic. It suits teams seeking configurable filtering and proxy controls alongside data loss prevention, including…

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  1. Forcepoint Web SecuritySecure Web Gateway Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. FortiProxySecure Web Gateway Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Forcepoint Web Security — where it wins

    • Inspects web content and files for malware, phishing and web exploits
    • Applies inline DLP to uploads, forms and cloud storage traffic
    • Combines cloud and on-premises policy enforcement

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Support channels listed are limited to documentation
    • SSL inspection may require bypass options for some encrypted traffic

  • FortiProxy — where it wins

    • Combines URL, web, video and DNS filtering with SSL and SSH inspection.
    • Includes DLP with OCR and content analysis, plus antivirus and intrusion prevention.
    • Supports cloud and self-hosted deployment with multiple proxy modes.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is sales-led, with quote-based seat licensing and yearly VM subscriptions.
    • Its listed protocol support is limited to HTTP and HTTPS.
    • The listed support channel is community support.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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