Best Application Gateway Alternatives & Competitors in 2026

Palo Alto Networks Software Firewalls

Software firewalls for multicloud workload protection with Layer 7 threat prevention

Array Networks AVX Series Network Hyperconverged Infrastructure

Network hyperconverged infrastructure for virtualizing network functions

13 Layers TOTALNETWORKPROTECTION

Comprehensive network protection platform with 13 security layers

NetScaler ADC Infrastructure Management

ADC infrastructure management platform for NetScaler deployments

SonicWall NS_v Series

Virtual NGFW for public/private cloud with RTDMI threat detection

PFSense

pfSense is a leading open source firewall and network security solution, providing advanced protection and connectivity options.

Fortinet Secure Networking

Converged network security platform with NGFW, SD-WAN, SASE, and SecOps

NSFOCUS Web Application Firewall

WAF protecting web applications from cyber attacks

Instart Web Performance (Legacy)

A legacy web application security and performance optimization solution that combines security controls with performance enhancement features.

SonicWall Managed Protection Security Suite

Managed firewall security suite with expert management and cyber warranty

Hillstone Networks Integrative Cybersecurity

Integrated cybersecurity platform with NGFW, NDR, XDR, ZTNA, and CWPP capabilities

Endian EndianOS

Linux-based security OS for IT/OT gateways with UTM and industrial protection

Endian UTM

UTM security gateway for IT networks with threat management and connectivity

Fortra SWG

Cloud-native secure web gateway for web traffic inspection and threat protection

Sophos Firewall

Next-gen firewall with SD-WAN, ZTNA, and automated threat response capabilities

Comodo Website Security

Website security platform with WAF, CDN, malware scanning, and backup

WatchGuard Firebox M295

Rack-mount NGFW appliance for branch offices and distributed networks

AhnLab Network PLUS

Integrated network security platform with firewall, IPS, DDoS, and sandbox

Sangfor Network Secure - Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)

AI-powered NGFW with integrated WAF, threat detection, and SOC Lite

Xcitium Web Protection

Cloud-based web filtering solution protecting against malware and phishing

Palo Alto Networks Strata Network Security Platform

AI-powered network security platform with unified firewall and SASE capabilities

Palo Alto Networks Advanced URL Filtering

Real-time web threat prevention using ML/DL for URL filtering and phishing

Palo Alto Networks PA-7500

Enterprise-scale ML-powered NGFW for data centers and service providers

Palo Alto Networks Strata Cloud Manager

Cloud-based mgmt platform for Palo Alto Networks NGFW & SASE infrastructure

Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN for NGFW

SD-WAN capabilities integrated with Palo Alto Networks NGFWs

ThreatSTOP IP Defense

Cloud service that automates threat blocking on firewalls, routers & switches

Somansa Webkeeper

SSL/TLS decryption & malicious site blocking solution with AI control

Sphyrna NGXS UGW-100 Unidirectional Gateway

EAL 4+ certified unidirectional gateway for secure one-way data transfer

Sphyrna NGXS AGW-200

Hardware data diode gateway for unidirectional data transfer at 25 Gbps

Monitorapp AISVA

SSL/TLS traffic decryption solution for security inspection

Cato Networks Network Firewall

Cloud-native FWaaS solution providing NGFW capabilities for network security

Versa Next Generation Firewall

NGFW with threat protection, app visibility, and AI-driven security

AlgoSec Firewall Analyzer

Firewall rule analysis & optimization tool for hybrid network visibility

Zecurion Secure Web Gateway

Web gateway controlling access to web resources with threat protection

F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager

Application delivery controller with load balancing and traffic management

Cisco Secure Firewall

Enterprise firewall solution for network security and traffic control

Ivanti Virtual Application Delivery Controller

Application delivery controller with load balancing, WAF, and traffic mgmt.

SonicWall Gen 8 TZ Series Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)

NGFW for SMBs and branch offices with threat prevention and SD-WAN

SonicWall NS _sp_ Series Next-Gen Firewall

High-end NGFW for enterprises with RTDMI, multi-instance & unified policy

SonicWall FIREWALL SECURITY SERVICES

Add-on security services for SonicWall firewalls with threat protection

Cohesive VNS3 Cloud Firewall

Cloud-based network firewall with segmentation, NAT, and VPN capabilities

Enea Signaling Security

Multi-protocol signaling firewall for telecom networks (SS7, Diameter, GTP-C, 5G)

Enea Messaging Security

Messaging security platform for mobile operators to block spam and fraud

FireMon Firewall Policy Management

Firewall policy mgmt platform for automating rule changes & compliance

GajShield Data Security Firewall

Next-gen firewall with data-centric security and contextual intelligence

GajShield Contextual Intelligence Engine

Context-based firewall engine providing deep inspection and visibility

Intego NetBarrier

Two-way firewall for Mac providing inbound and outbound network protection.

Intralan Not Found

Cloud-managed network security platform based on Cisco Meraki technology