Do I Need FortiManager, or Is FortiGate Cloud Enough?
Last updated: October 2026
Most small estates do not need FortiManager. FortiGate Cloud is often enough for a few sites. You need FortiManager when your branch count grows, when you need strict change control, or when you roll out firmware to many units at once.
Megatron Technology is a Fortinet reseller in Singapore.
When do you need FortiManager?
| Estate | Usual fit |
|---|---|
| 1–3 FortiGates | Local management or FortiGate Cloud |
| Several branches, simple policies | FortiGate Cloud |
| Many branches, central policy, change control | FortiManager |
These bands are guidance, not Fortinet requirements. You may have 50 Fortigates and still decide that you do not need FortiManager.
What decides it?
Number of FortiGates.
Need for policy templates across sites.
Change approval and audit needs.
Firmware rollout to many units.
Where can I read more?
Frequently asked questions
Do small offices need FortiManager?
Rarely. Local management or FortiGate Cloud is usually enough.
When does FortiManager make sense?
When you manage many branches and need central policy, change control and firmware rollout.
Can we move from FortiGate Cloud to FortiManager later?
Yes. Plan the move when your estate grows.
How do you decide if you need FortiManager?
Send us your FortiGate count and change process. We recommend a management option. Reach out to us for a quote if you need a price. Contact us.
Megatron Technology (est. 1990, UEN 199002644W) is an authorised Cisco Networking Partner and Managed Services Provider in Singapore, and a Fortinet reseller. Our 4 Cisco-certified engineers design, licence, procure, deploy and support Cisco Meraki, FortiGate and Cisco enterprise networks. Verify us on the Cisco Partner Locator. Contact: +65 6346 2001 · info@megatron.com.sg.