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Best Next Generation Firewall Software in 2026

Next generation firewall software helps compare network security products and services by their published capabilities and prices. Before choosing, check deployment type, access model, intrusion prevention, application control, VPN availability and any stated maximum firewall throughput.

  1. 01 Barracuda Secure SD-WAN
    Free trial Windows · macOS · Linux · API
    8.7 Visit Specs
  2. 02 AWS Network Firewall
    From $0.07/mo Web · API
    7.9 Visit Specs
  3. 03 FortiGate
    Free trial Self-hosted
    7.8 Visit Specs
  4. 04 Cisco Catalyst Center
    Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.7 Visit Specs
  5. 05 Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall

    It is aimed at large enterprises, campus networks, data centers, offices, branches, remote sites, and stores.

    Windows · macOS · Linux · Android
    7.5 Visit Specs
  6. 06 Sophos Central Firewall Management
    Free trial Web · API · Self-hosted
    7.5 Visit Specs
  7. 07 Stormshield Management Center

    SMC suits organizations managing multi-site networks built around SNS firewalls, particularly teams that need centralized policy, VPN, firewall, or SD-WAN administration.

    Free trial Web · Linux · API · Self-hosted
    7.5 Visit Specs
  8. 08 Juniper Security Director

    It suits organizations managing Juniper SRX environments across on-premises, cloud, or hybrid infrastructure.

    Web · Self-hosted
    7.2 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Huawei HiSecEngine USG6800G

    It suits organizations seeking centralized network security for branches, campuses, or data centers.

    Web
    7.1 Visit Specs
  10. 10 Google Cloud Secret Manager
    From $0.01/mo Free plan Web
    7.0 Visit Specs
  11. 11 Check Point Cloud Firewall
    Web
    5.9 Visit Specs
  12. 12 Check Point Quantum Security Gateway
    5.9 Visit Specs
  13. 13 Zenarmor
    Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    5.7 Visit Specs
  14. 14 Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall
    Web
    5.6 Visit Specs
  15. 15 Palo Alto Networks CN-Series
    Linux
    5.5 Visit Specs
  16. 16 WatchGuard Firebox
    Web
    5.4 Visit Specs
  17. 17 Versa Next Generation Firewall
    5.2 Visit Specs
  18. 18 Zyxel SD-WAN
    Web
    5.1 Visit Specs
How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

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