Batfish
6.0#5 in network security policy management softwareAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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FireMon
6.5#3 in network security policy management softwareFrom $200 a monthWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Batfish | FireMon |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The maker documents Ansible modules for extracting and validating configuration facts and asserting network behavior in playbooks. | Supported technology integrations named by FireMon include Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cisco, Check Point, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Illumio, and ServiceNow. |
| Support | The maker directs users with questions or feature requests to its Slack community or GitHub repository. | FireMon offers business-hours support, 24×7 enterprise support, or a Technical Account Manager; its company page also describes 24/7/365 global support. |
Batfish plans
No prices published.
FireMon plans
- Cloud Defense Pro$200 a month
- Cloud Defense EnterprisePriced on request
- Security ManagerPriced on request
Pick Batfish if…
Batfish suits network engineers who want to analyze configurations and validate changes using configuration files rather than direct device access. It may also suit teams that can use Docker and Python tooling.
Pick FireMon if…
FireMon suits global enterprises, government agencies, and service providers managing security policies across complex environments. It is intended for organizations working across firewall vendors, cloud networks, or microsegmentation.