WatchGuard vs the Competition

Which Fits Your Security Strategy?

See how WatchGuard’s Unified Security Platform compares to the competiton on protection, simplicity, and total cost of ownership.

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SonicWall

Recent SonicWall incidents, VPN fire drills, and price changes have taken a toll on MSP teams.

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Microsoft

Microsoft’s security stack looks powerful, until you have to run it. Endless portals. Fragmented tools. Hidden dependencies.

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Sophos

MSPs leave Sophos not from failure, but because scaling it drains time, margin, and focus, especially for smaller and midsize customers.

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Fortinet

Fortinet’s stack looks fast but in the real world, it costs time, has splintered tools, and drags margins.

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CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike is built for enterprises with massive budgets and massive teams, not the SMB.

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Why Customers Choose WatchGuard Over the Competition

Simplified
Operation

Consolidate multiple tools into one platform and reduce time spent on day-to-day security tasks.

Better Fit for MSP & Lean IT

Multi-tenant design and automation help partners and small teams scale without adding headcount.

Predictable
Value

Licensing that’s easy to understand, budget, and grow with as your environment expands.

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Switching to WatchGuard Is Straight Forward

Our partners and experts can help you assess your current deployment and build a realistic migration plan that fits your timelines and risk profile.

WatchGuard Delivers Complete Security Across Every Solution

WatchGuard’s Unified Security Platform® powers XDR-based defenses, covering network, endpoint, and identity security, plus MDR, all managed seamlessly through WatchGuard Cloud.

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End-to-end security that eliminates blind spots and stops modern attacks: 

  • Stop firewall breaches in their tracks and protect revenue, uptime, and trust with Firebox
  • Uncover hidden threats fast, before they hit your business, with WatchGuard NDR 
  • Secure every user and device anywhere with zero trust, without slowing your teams, using FireCloud 

WatchGuard endpoint protection provides better detection, response, and manageability:

  • AI-powered detection and response capabilities managed from the same platform as your network 
  • Automated response workflows to reduce manual effort and improve scalability 
  • Integrated vulnerability assessment & exposure reduction to minimize risk

MDR protects your environment - see what sets us apart from other security tools and services: 

  • 24/7 monitoring from security experts using WatchGuard technology
  • Clear playbooks and communication during incident investigation
  • Designed to extend, not replace, your internal or partner SOC capabilities

Control access, reduce risk, and protect credentials across your business:

  • Protect every login with MFA and adaptive policies that consider risk, device, and location
  • Streamline access with SSO integrations, keeping users productive without sacrificing security
  • Monitor the dark web for compromised credentials to stop breaches before they happen

Trusted and Recognized in the Industry

WatchGuard’s platform and partner ecosystem are consistently recognized by analysts and industry publications.
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See how simple it is to keep your business secure. Our interactive demos show you how we protect your network, endpoints, identity, and Wi-Fi – all from one platform.

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