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Palo Alto Networks Panorama vs Stormshield Management Center

Both stand on network firewall software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Palo Alto Networks Panorama

Paid APISelf-hostedWeb

Panorama brings firewall configuration, policy review, and monitoring together for Palo Alto Networks environments. Confirm deployment requirements and support licensing for the intended scale and platform.

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Stormshield Management Center

Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

Choose SMC if your organization needs centralized administration for multi-site networks built around SNS firewalls. Its policy, supervision, VPN, and SD-WAN tools bring those tasks into one management solution. Look elsewhere if you need multi-vendor firewall support, and contact a reseller for a price estimate.

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The facts

Palo Alto Networks PanoramaStormshield Management Center
Free planNoNot published
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAPI, Self-hosted, WebAPI, Linux, Self-hosted, Web
Lowest paid planNot publishedFree or on request
Plans publishedNone1
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitepaloaltonetworks.comstormshield.com
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Palo Alto Networks Panorama: what it does well

  • Provides one rule base for multiple security functions.
  • Groups devices for configuration pushes.
  • Policy analyzer reviews changes before deployment.
  • Offers current and historical traffic views.
  • Supports XML API access and plugin integrations.

What to know first

  • Pricing is available only on request.
  • Azure installation requires a support license.
  • Expired support removes software and content updates.

Stormshield Management Center: what it does well

  • Centralizes security and filtering policies across firewalls.
  • Supervises SNS firewalls and VPN tunnels.
  • Manages SD-WAN and monitors link quality.
  • Supports REST API connections and script execution.
  • Automatically backs up and centralizes configurations.

What to know first

  • Multi-vendor support is not included.
  • Pricing requires a reseller estimate.
  • Trial access requires contacting sales.

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