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# WatchGuard Firebox

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> Firebox firewalls and security services are a foundational component of WatchGuard's Unified Security Platform architecture. They deliver standard protections like IPS, URL filtering, gateway AV, application control, and antispam to advanced features like file sandboxing, DNS filtering, and more.
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> Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 446 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Key benefits of WatchGuard Firebox

WatchGuard's solutions use various advanced security technologies to protect your network from a wide range of threats, including malware, ransomware, and DDoS attacks.

WatchGuard's solutions are designed to be easy to manage, even for IT staff with limited experience. WatchGuard Cloud provides a centralized console for managing all of your WatchGuard devices, and the WatchGuard Endpoint Detection \& Response (EDR) Core service can help you quickly identify and respond to threats.

WatchGuard's solutions can be scaled to meet the needs of organizations of any size. Whether you have a small business or a large enterprise, WatchGuard has a solution that can meet your needs.

WatchGuard's solutions offer excellent value for money. Priced competitively, they offer a variety of features that can help you save money on your security costs.

WatchGuard is a trusted brand in the network security industry. We have been providing security solutions for over 25 years, and have a proven track record of success.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 446 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: WatchGuard
- **Founded**: 1996

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Contact WatchGuard for pricing details.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise)
- **Supported Languages**: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish
- **Available Countries**: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece and 28 more

## Features

- AI/Machine Learning
- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Access Management
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Monitoring
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Escalation
- Alerts/Notifications
- Anti Spam
- Anti Virus
- Audit Management
- Audit Trail
- Behavior Tracking
- Compliance Management
- Content Filtering
- Data Visualization
- Email Alerts
- Event Logs
- Filtering

## Integrations (1 total)

- WatchGuard AuthPoint

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Firewall Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/2071/firewall/software)

## Related Categories

- [Firewall Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/2071/firewall/software)
- [Network Security Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1443/network-security/software)

## Alternatives

1. [ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2047536/manageengine-firewall-analyzer) — 4.5/5 (241 reviews)
2. [FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2048453/fortigate-next-generation-firewall) — 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
3. [ESET Endpoint Security](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/119799/eset-endpoint-security) — 4.7/5 (1169 reviews)
4. [Panorama](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2054066/panorama-1) — 4.8/5 (6 reviews)
5. [Mcafee Total Protection](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2060786/mcafee-total-protection) — 4.2/5 (77 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Full solution for company security" — 4.0/5

> **Andrea** | *8 February 2024* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Continuous innovation of product, facility of configuration e a very full set of parameters
> 
> **Cons**: The hardware is every time a step down as a competitor solution

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### "Firebox is affordable option for enterprise protection." — 5.0/5

> **Rick** | *14 November 2024* | Computer Networking | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The Firebox has web-based and application management features. There is highly-granular control of settings. It has multiple levels of support packages. They also work right of the box for a new network set-up.
> 
> **Cons**: The Firebox is a little expensive for home users. While they work right out of the box, advanced configurations can be a little daunting for those with minimal network skills.
> 
> The Watchguard Firebox series of routers have captured ease-of-use and affordability in their corner of the enterprise market. Not only do I use a firebox for my home network, but I manage more than a dozen for home and business customers.

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### "watchguard" — 3.0/5

> **MANU** | *7 May 2024* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: easy to use and desktop software and configure
> 
> **Cons**: support is not up to par. for example opened up the ticket expecting someone to call but not answer in the ticket

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### "Easy to deploy, reliable and secure" — 5.0/5

> **Michael** | *15 October 2024* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Easy to setup, both from the web management and from the management tools. Using and maintaining the firewall is straighforward. The facility to have backup copies of th config is very good for when it comes to satisfy company change management procedures.
> 
> **Cons**: Renewals especially for higher end products are costly.
> 
> We install and maintain Watchguard firebox appliances and they proved to provide our customers with the security requirements they demand.

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### "Firebox - Great for migration" — 4.0/5

> **Timothy** | *12 December 2024* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Able to migrate firewall configuration with the WatchGuard System Manager (WSM) application.
> 
> **Cons**: Firewall policy unable to copy and paste thus requires creation or recreation. Challenging for beginners to master firebox usage.

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