Google Cloud NGFW comparisons
Google Cloud NGFW is compared head-to-head with FortiGate, Arista NG Firewall and OPNsense and more: 7 head-to-heads in Firewall Software, each with the specs and prices we checked.
Google Cloud NGFW head-to-head
- Google Cloud NGFW vs FortiGate
- Google Cloud NGFW vs Arista NG Firewall
- Google Cloud NGFW vs OPNsense
- Google Cloud NGFW vs Azure Firewall Premium
- Google Cloud NGFW vs AWS Network Firewall
- Google Cloud NGFW vs Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall
- Google Cloud NGFW vs IPFire
Google Cloud NGFW vs each of them
| # | Tool | Free plan | Paid from | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Google Cloud NGFW | Yes | $0.02/GB usage-based | 9.2 |
| 1 | FortiGate | No | 9.4 | |
| 2 | Arista NG Firewall | Yes | $270/yr | 9.3 |
| 4 | OPNsense | Yes | 9.1 | |
| 5 | Azure Firewall Premium | No | 9.0 | |
| 6 | AWS Network Firewall | No | $0.07/GB usage-based | 8.9 |
| 7 | Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall | 8.8 | ||
| 8 | IPFire | Yes | Free | 8.7 |
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Compared by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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