Our take
What our shortlists say about the one we picked.
- Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Best for: Large companies wanting one policy across all firewall types
It leads this list because one policy runs across every form factor, so your data center, cloud and container firewalls do not drift apart. That suits mid-market and enterprise estates with many sites and clouds. Ask which of the added services, such as SASE, AI app security and IoT, you need now, because each one widens the deal.
From Best Next-Generation Firewall Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
WAF protecting web apps from OWASP Top 10, DDoS, and zero-day attacks
AI-powered network security platform with unified firewall and SASE capabilities
Side-by-side comparison
Feature
Array ASF Series Web Application Firewall
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Pricing model
Commercial
Commercial
Category
Cloud Web Application and API Protection
Next-Gen Firewalls
Deployment and fit
Deployment type
Hybrid
Hybrid
Company size fit
SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
Mid-Market, Enterprise
Company
Company
Array Networks
Palo Alto Networks
Use cases and capabilities
DDoS
Yes
No
SSL
Yes
No
WAF
Yes
No
Web Security
Yes
No
SASE
No
Yes
Core features
10 features listed
10 features listed
Integrations
6 integrations listed
13 integrations listed
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Which one fits you
Based on what each listing shows: deployment, company size, price and open source.
Array ASF Series Web Application Firewall fits if you are a small business.
Array ASF Series Web Application Firewall vs Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls FAQ
Common questions when comparing Array ASF Series Web Application Firewall vs Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls for cloud web application and API protection.
Array ASF Series Web Application Firewall: WAF protecting web apps from OWASP Top 10, DDoS, and zero-day attacks. Built by Array Networks.
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls: AI-powered network security platform with unified firewall and SASE capabilities. Built by Palo Alto Networks.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Array ASF Series Web Application Firewall is made by Array Networks. Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls is made by Palo Alto Networks. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
In part. Array ASF Series Web Application Firewall and Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls are not in the same category on CybersecTools. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
