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SonicWall NS_v Series

Best SonicWall NS_v Series Alternatives & Competitors in 2026

Top picks: Palo Alto Networks Software Firewalls, Ivanti Virtual Application Delivery Controller, Array Networks AVX Series Network Hyperconverged Infrastructure — plus 45 more compared.

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SonicWall NS_v Series Alternatives and Competitors

SonicWall NS_v Series is a commercial tool developed by SonicWall. Security professionals most commonly compare it with . All 48 alternatives are matched by shared capabilities, tags, and NIST CSF 2.0 coverage.

48 Best SonicWall NS_v Series Alternatives & Competitors (2026) | CybersecTools

Next-Generation Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks Software Firewalls

, Ivanti Virtual Application Delivery Controller

, Array Networks AVX Series Network Hyperconverged Infrastructure

, BLOKWORX SNPR

, and Corsa Security Platform

Data verified May 2026

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Top SonicWall NS_v Series Alternatives and Competitors at a Glance

A closer look at the 8 most relevant alternatives and competitors to SonicWall NS_v Series, including their key features and shared capabilities.

Palo Alto Networks Software Firewalls

Commercial

Next-Generation Firewalls

Software firewalls for multicloud workload protection with Layer 7 threat prevention

Key features: Layer 7 advanced threat prevention, Multicloud deployment support, Credit-based flexible licensing, AI application and model protection, Unified policy management across clouds

Shares 3 capabilities with SonicWall NS_v Series: Azure, Virtualization, AWS

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Ivanti Virtual Application Delivery Controller

Commercial

Next-Generation Firewalls

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

Key features: Virtual Traffic Manager for load balancing and traffic management, Services Director for automation and capacity-based licensing, Web Application Firewall for application layer protection, Real-time security monitoring of application traffic, PCI-DSS compliance support

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Array Networks AVX Series Network Hyperconverged Infrastructure

Commercial

Next-Generation Firewalls

Network hyperconverged infrastructure for virtualizing network functions

Key features: Network function virtualization with dedicated resource allocation, Support for up to 64 virtual machines per platform, Hardware-accelerated SSL encryption, Automated resource provisioning including CPU pinning and NUMA boundaries, Service chaining and orchestration for multiple virtual appliances

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Commercial

Next-Generation Firewalls

Fully managed NGFW service with 24/7 SOC monitoring for SMBs.

Key features: 24/7/365 US-based SOC monitoring and incident response, Firewall event monitoring, alerting, and reporting, Secure remote access via GlobalProtect VPN, DNS security and sinkhole services, Zero-day malware sandbox protection

View BLOKWORX SNPR|BLOKWORX SNPR alternatives|Compare BLOKWORX SNPR

Corsa Security Platform

Commercial

Next-Generation Firewalls

Turnkey virtual firewall orchestration platform for enterprises, SPs & MSSPs.

Key features: Deploy, scale and manage virtual on-premise firewalls via a single dashboard, Firewall virtualization automation to replace physical appliances with virtual firewalls, Threat protection scaling without additional physical hardware, Corsa Security Orchestrator providing aggregated view of all virtual firewalls, Infrastructure health, capacity and performance monitoring of virtual firewalls

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Free

Next-Generation Firewalls

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

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Fortinet Secure Networking

Commercial

Next-Generation Firewalls

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

Key features: Next-generation firewall (NGFW), Secure SD-WAN, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Unified SASE platform, Network access control (NAC)

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Instart Web Performance (Legacy)

Commercial

Next-Generation Firewalls

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

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All 48 Alternatives & Competitors to SonicWall NS_v Series

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Palo Alto Networks Software Firewalls

Software firewalls for multicloud workload protection with Layer 7 threat prevention

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Ivanti Virtual Application Delivery Controller

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

Next-Generation Firewalls

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Array Networks AVX Series Network Hyperconverged Infrastructure

Network hyperconverged infrastructure for virtualizing network functions

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Fully managed NGFW service with 24/7 SOC monitoring for SMBs.

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Corsa Security Platform

Turnkey virtual firewall orchestration platform for enterprises, SPs & MSSPs.

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

Next-Generation Firewalls

Free

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Fortinet Secure Networking

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

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Instart Web Performance (Legacy)

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

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Hillstone Networks Integrative Cybersecurity

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

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Endian EndianOS

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

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UTM security gateway for IT networks with threat management and connectivity

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Comodo Website Security

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

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Sangfor Network Secure - Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)

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

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Palo Alto Networks Strata Network Security Platform

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

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Palo Alto Networks PA-7500

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

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F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager

Application delivery controller with load balancing and traffic management

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Megaport Firewall as a Service Hosting

Cloud-based firewall hosting platform for deploying virtual firewalls globally

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SafeDNS Web Content Filtering

AI-powered DNS-based web content filtering across 66 categories

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Sectigo SiteLock Website Protection Solutions

Website security platform with malware scanning, WAF, CDN, and DDoS protection

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Monarx Threat Shield

Real-time web application firewall with runtime protection for PHP apps

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Software-defined gateway for secure cross-domain data transfer in cloud envs

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Blindagem de Sites

Web security platform with WAF, CDN, SSL, and vulnerability scanning

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Olfeo On-Premise Secure Web Gateway

On-premise secure web gateway with proxy filtering and traffic inspection

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CSP-delivered network security platform for SMB customers via modular components.

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Corsa Security Platform for Automating FWaaS

Turnkey platform automating physical-to-virtual firewall conversion on-premise.

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UTM appliance series with firewall, IPS, VPN, web/email security.

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Check Point Securing the AI Transformation

Enterprise security platform for hybrid mesh networks and AI transformation

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Open-source WAF using intelligent semantic analysis and machine learning-based detection

Next-Generation Firewalls

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NSFOCUS Web Application Firewall

WAF protecting web applications from cyber attacks

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SonicWall Managed Protection Security Suite

Managed firewall security suite with expert management and cyber warranty

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

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Sophos Firewall

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

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WatchGuard Firebox M295

Rack-mount NGFW appliance for branch offices and distributed networks

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AhnLab Network PLUS

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

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Xcitium Web Protection

Cloud-based web filtering solution protecting against malware and phishing

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Palo Alto Networks Advanced URL Filtering

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

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Palo Alto Networks Strata Cloud Manager

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

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Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN for NGFW

SD-WAN capabilities integrated with Palo Alto Networks NGFWs

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ThreatSTOP IP Defense

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

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Somansa Webkeeper

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

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Sphyrna NGXS AGW-200

Hardware data diode gateway for unidirectional data transfer at 25 Gbps

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Monitorapp AISVA

SSL/TLS traffic decryption solution for security inspection

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Cato Networks Network Firewall

Cloud-native FWaaS solution providing NGFW capabilities for network security

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Versa Next Generation Firewall

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

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13 Layers TOTALNETWORKPROTECTION

Comprehensive network protection platform with 13 security layers

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NetScaler ADC Infrastructure Management

ADC infrastructure management platform for NetScaler deployments

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Zecurion Secure Web Gateway

Web gateway controlling access to web resources with threat protection

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Cisco Secure Firewall

Enterprise firewall solution for network security and traffic control

Next-Generation Firewalls

Also compare alternatives to:

Palo Alto Networks Software Firewalls alternatives Ivanti Virtual Application Delivery Controller alternatives Array Networks AVX Series Network Hyperconverged Infrastructure alternatives BLOKWORX SNPR alternatives Corsa Security Platform alternatives PFSense alternatives Fortinet Secure Networking alternatives Instart Web Performance (Legacy) alternatives Hillstone Networks Integrative Cybersecurity alternatives Endian EndianOS alternatives Endian UTM alternatives Comodo Website Security alternatives

Compare SonicWall NS_v Series with:

SonicWall NS_v Series vs Palo Alto Networks Software Firewalls SonicWall NS_v Series vs Ivanti Virtual Application Delivery Controller SonicWall NS_v Series vs Array Networks AVX Series Network Hyperconverged Infrastructure SonicWall NS_v Series vs BLOKWORX SNPR SonicWall NS_v Series vs Corsa Security Platform SonicWall NS_v Series vs PFSense SonicWall NS_v Series vs Fortinet Secure Networking SonicWall NS_v Series vs Instart Web Performance (Legacy)

SonicWall NS_v Series Alternatives FAQ

Common questions security professionals ask when evaluating alternatives and competitors to SonicWall NS_v Series.

What are the best alternatives to SonicWall NS_v Series?

The most popular alternatives to SonicWall NS_v Series include Palo Alto Networks Software Firewalls, Ivanti Virtual Application Delivery Controller, Array Networks AVX Series Network Hyperconverged Infrastructure, BLOKWORX SNPR, and Corsa Security Platform. These Next-Generation Firewalls tools offer similar capabilities and are frequently compared by security professionals evaluating their options.

How many alternatives to SonicWall NS_v Series are available?

There are 48 alternatives to SonicWall NS_v Series listed on CybersecTools, all within the Next-Generation Firewalls category. Each alternative is matched based on shared capabilities, tags, and NIST CSF coverage areas.

Is SonicWall NS_v Series free or commercial?

SonicWall NS_v Series is a commercial Next-Generation Firewalls tool. It requires a paid license or subscription. Both free and commercial alternatives are available for comparison.

What type of tool is SonicWall NS_v Series?

SonicWall NS_v Series is a Next-Generation Firewalls tool within the broader Network Security category. It is used by security professionals for next-generation firewalls capabilities and can be compared against 48 similar tools.

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