Netgate TNSR vs. Sophos XG Firewall

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Netgate TNSR
Score 7.0 out of 10
N/A
TNSR is an open-source based high-speed packet processing platform from Rubicon Communications, LLC (Netgate).N/A
Sophos XG Firewall
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
Sophos XG Firewall provides comprehensive next-generation firewall protection powered by deep learning and Synchronized Security. The vendor states XG Firewall supplies unmatched insights and exposes hidden user, application, and threat risks on the network, and say the product is differentiated by its ability to respond automatically to security incidents by isolating compromised systems, with Security Heartbeat™.N/A
Pricing
Netgate TNSRSophos XG Firewall
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Netgate TNSRSophos XG Firewall
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
Netgate TNSRSophos XG Firewall
Top Pros
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Features
Netgate TNSRSophos XG Firewall
Firewall
Comparison of Firewall features of Product A and Product B
Netgate TNSR
-
Ratings
Sophos XG Firewall
8.5
12 Ratings
1% below category average
Identification Technologies00 Ratings7.912 Ratings
Visualization Tools00 Ratings8.112 Ratings
Content Inspection00 Ratings7.912 Ratings
Policy-based Controls00 Ratings8.912 Ratings
Active Directory and LDAP00 Ratings8.511 Ratings
Firewall Management Console00 Ratings8.912 Ratings
Reporting and Logging00 Ratings8.312 Ratings
VPN00 Ratings8.912 Ratings
High Availability00 Ratings8.912 Ratings
Stateful Inspection00 Ratings8.112 Ratings
Proxy Server00 Ratings8.89 Ratings
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User Ratings
Netgate TNSRSophos XG Firewall
Likelihood to Recommend
7.0
(1 ratings)
8.1
(12 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(3 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
Netgate TNSRSophos XG Firewall
Likelihood to Recommend
Netgate (Rubicon Communications, LLC)
Netgate TNSR would be most suitable if you are in need of fast application traffic and quick packet processing. What I like most about Netgate TNSR is that the network interfaces no longer get cut in half or encrypted traffic hauled so you are able to work on your projects swiftly on stable connections. You will however have to make time to familiarize with the command line interface for quick commands.
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Sophos
It is well-suited for small, medium, and large organizations looking for comprehensive cybersecurity protection. It will not only safeguard their network from cyberattacks but also provide them with many advanced features like deep packet inspection, centralized management, web filtering, application control, etc. in one place. It will help them optimize bandwidth and ensure continued connectivity.
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Pros
Netgate (Rubicon Communications, LLC)
  • Has very fast connection setups
  • I've never experienced packet processing latencies while using the software.
  • It's easy to monitor the routers via SNMP
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Sophos
  • It provides you with advanced threat protection against cyberattacks.
  • It gives you deep visibility on risky users, applications, threats, etc.
  • It gives you an automatic response whenever threat is detected.
  • It offers many features like web filtering and application control and helps optimize bandwidth.
  • It ensures continued connectivity by providing features like load balancing, failover, etc.
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Cons
Netgate (Rubicon Communications, LLC)
  • Took me a while before I completely got a hold of the complex command line interface.
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Sophos
  • If using Endpoint security and the Firewall it would be nice to have an easier back and forth between the portals rather than have two separate tabs open. Especially if using more than one in multiple locations.
  • If dealing with different revisions options are moved around and sometimes in places that doesn't normally seem like they should be there.
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Usability
Netgate (Rubicon Communications, LLC)
No answers on this topic
Sophos
Because this is a user-friendly interface, and anyone can use it there are multiple articles and guidelines available, it has advanced-level security features. they provide VPN solutions all the features are very practical, SSID MAC-based authentications web control, Firewall rules segregation of the rules and policies, On-premises Active directory single sign-on feature is also available.
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Support Rating
Netgate (Rubicon Communications, LLC)
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Sophos
As we are all addicted to graphics-oriented interfaces for all our life products. Easy to manage and access as a good way of using anything
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Alternatives Considered
Netgate (Rubicon Communications, LLC)
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Sophos
I was a big fan of Cisco ASA products, but when I saw all of the security feature differences between both firewalls, I moved to Sophos devices. Its sandbox, IPS, and many more features are really advanced. Cisco does not provide features like this.
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Return on Investment
Netgate (Rubicon Communications, LLC)
  • We deploy the third party hardware on AWS with great flexibility
  • Fast packet processing
  • Superb router performance without needing ASICs.
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Sophos
  • True UTM device.
  • Very Active customer help for any help.
  • Easy license and cost effective.
  • Should [do] more work on logging and reporting.
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ScreenShots

Sophos XG Firewall Screenshots

Screenshot of Sophos XG Firewall v17.5 Control Center