The closest Fortra SWG alternatives are Forcepoint Web Security (SWG), MONITORAPP AISWG and Netsweeper onGuard+ Digital Safeguarding. Picking a Fortra SWG alternative comes down to fit: Security Service Edge coverage, your environment, your integrations and your budget. So each option below shows what it covers, how it deploys, its pricing model and the company behind it.
29 alternativesClosest matches: Forcepoint Web Security (SWG), MONITORAPP AISWG, Netsweeper onGuard+ Digital SafeguardingPage updated Nov 2026
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Cloud-native secure web gateway for web traffic inspection and threat protection
Fortra SWG is a commercial Security Service Edge solution made by Fortra. The closest matches by shared tags and NIST CSF 2.0 coverage are Forcepoint Web Security (SWG), MONITORAPP AISWG, Netsweeper onGuard+ Digital Safeguarding, Somansa Webkeeper, and Netskope Next Gen Secure Web Gateway (SWG). All 29 alternatives on this page are ranked the same way.
These 8 solutions overlap most with Fortra SWG. Each row says what the product does and, when the overlap is big enough, which capabilities it shares.
Secure Web Gateway for data protection and threat prevention on the web
Key features: 10 listed. See them on the Forcepoint Web Security (SWG) page.
Shares 3 capabilities with Fortra SWG: URL Filtering, Browser Security, Gateway
View Forcepoint Web Security (SWG)Forcepoint Web Security (SWG) alternativesFortra SWG vs Forcepoint Web Security (SWG)
Secure Web Gateway for data protection and threat prevention on the web
Secure Web Gateway for web traffic and cloud app access control
Web filtering and digital safeguarding platform for educational institutions
SSL/TLS decryption & malicious site blocking solution with AI control
Next-gen SWG for web/SaaS security with threat protection and DLP
Cloud-based web security gateway with threat protection and data loss prevention
Cloud-based zero trust platform for threat protection across users and devices
Agentless SSE platform securing web, SaaS, and browser activity via cloud
On-premise secure web gateway with proxy filtering and traffic inspection
On-device SWG with SSL inspection, URL filtering, and AI-powered DLP.
Self-hosted SWG with URL filtering, NAC, TLS inspection & captive portal.
Cloud-based web filtering solution protecting against malware and phishing
Cloud-based SWG providing web filtering, threat protection, and policy enforcement
Cloud-native DNS security service blocking malware, phishing, and threats
Cloud-based secure internet access with DNS/web filtering and CASB for SaaS
AI-powered DNS filtering for threat blocking and content control
DNS-based network filtering solution for web threat protection
AI-powered DNS-based web content filtering across 66 categories
DNS-based content filtering and threat protection service
Cloud-native SSE platform with ZTNA, SWG, CASB, and endpoint compliance
Cloud-native SSE platform with NGFW, SWG, CASB, and ZTNA capabilities
Web & WiFi content filtering service for connected device manufacturers.
Cloud-based WiFi content filtering for businesses and educational orgs.
Device-based DNS filtering & user analytics platform for MSPs/MSSPs.
Zero trust secure access platform with continuous risk assessment and control
Cloud-based DNS firewall protecting users and IoT devices from threats
Internet security platform with DNS/content filtering and Zero Trust access
Cloud-based network edge platform for secure workforce access and connectivity
Unified Zero Trust cloud security platform with web, app, and network isolation.
Common questions when weighing alternatives to Fortra SWG.
The closest matches to Fortra SWG by shared tags and NIST CSF 2.0 coverage are Forcepoint Web Security (SWG), MONITORAPP AISWG, Netsweeper onGuard+ Digital Safeguarding, Somansa Webkeeper, and Netskope Next Gen Secure Web Gateway (SWG). All of them are Security Service Edge products.
This page shows 29 alternatives to Fortra SWG, all in the Security Service Edge category. Each one is matched on shared tags and NIST CSF 2.0 areas, and the closest matches rank first.
Fortra SWG is a commercial Security Service Edge product. It needs a paid license or subscription. Only commercial alternatives are listed here. Free and open source products are under /free.
Fortra SWG is a Security Service Edge product in the Network Security category. You can compare it with the 29 other Security Service Edge products on this page.
Secure Web Gateway for web traffic and cloud app access control
Key features: 10 listed. See them on the MONITORAPP AISWG page.
View MONITORAPP AISWGMONITORAPP AISWG alternativesFortra SWG vs MONITORAPP AISWG
Web filtering and digital safeguarding platform for educational institutions
Key features: 10 listed. See them on the Netsweeper onGuard+ Digital Safeguarding page.
View Netsweeper onGuard+ Digital SafeguardingNetsweeper onGuard+ Digital Safeguarding alternativesFortra SWG vs Netsweeper onGuard+ Digital Safeguarding
SSL/TLS decryption & malicious site blocking solution with AI control
Key features: 10 listed. See them on the Somansa Webkeeper page.
View Somansa WebkeeperSomansa Webkeeper alternativesFortra SWG vs Somansa Webkeeper
Next-gen SWG for web/SaaS security with threat protection and DLP
Key features: 10 listed. See them on the Netskope Next Gen Secure Web Gateway (SWG) page.
View Netskope Next Gen Secure Web Gateway (SWG)Netskope Next Gen Secure Web Gateway (SWG) alternativesFortra SWG vs Netskope Next Gen Secure Web Gateway (SWG)
Cloud-based web security gateway with threat protection and data loss prevention
Key features: 10 listed. See them on the Skyhigh Secure Web Gateway (SWG) page.
View Skyhigh Secure Web Gateway (SWG)Skyhigh Secure Web Gateway (SWG) alternativesFortra SWG vs Skyhigh Secure Web Gateway (SWG)
Cloud-based zero trust platform for threat protection across users and devices
Key features: 10 listed. See them on the Zscaler Cyberthreat Protection page.
View Zscaler Cyberthreat ProtectionZscaler Cyberthreat Protection alternativesFortra SWG vs Zscaler Cyberthreat Protection
Agentless SSE platform securing web, SaaS, and browser activity via cloud
Key features: 10 listed. See them on the Red Access page.
View Red AccessRed Access alternativesFortra SWG vs Red Access
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