--- description: Review of WatchGuard Endpoint Security Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: WatchGuard Endpoint Security | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Endpoint Protection Software](/directory/4777/endpoint-protection-software/software) > [WatchGuard Endpoint Security](/software/393415/watchguard-epdr) # WatchGuard Endpoint Security Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/393415/watchguard-epdr Page: 1 / 6\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/393415/watchguard-epdr?page=2) > WatchGuard Endpoint Security is a cloud-based endpoint protection, detection, and response solution that helps organizations monitor threat prevention and detection across devices, applications, and networks. It provides behavioral analysis and detection of threats, such as malicious scripts, macros, indicators of attack, and more. It also offers URL filtering, device control, and a managed firewall to block unwanted network traffic. Support is extended via forums, a knowledge base, phone, and other online sources. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 107 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 107 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: WatchGuard - **Founded**: 1996 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) (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, 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 - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Anomaly/Malware Detection - Anti Virus - Application Security - Audit Trail - Behavioural Analytics - Continuous Monitoring - Customisable Reports - Data Security - Data Visualisation - Device Management - Encryption - Endpoint Management - Endpoint Protection Software - Event Analysis - Event Logs ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) ## Category - [Endpoint Protection Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4777/endpoint-protection-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Endpoint Protection Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4777/endpoint-protection-software/software) - [Computer Security Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4528/security/software) - [Endpoint Detection and Response Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/3977/edr/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It provides a 'set-it-and-forget-it' reliability that allows me to focus on high-level infrastructure tasks without worrying about performance bottlenecks or constant false positives > > **Cons**: While the web console is highly functional, a dedicated mobile application for real-time monitoring and critical alerts would be a significant upgrade for administrators on the go. Improved native integration with third-party automation tools would also be a plus > > My long-term experience has been consistently positive. WatchGuard has proven to be a robust pillar in our cybersecurity strategy, delivering the stability and visibility required to maintain a secure technological environment across all endpoints ----- ### "Endpoint Security" — 5.0/5 > **Esteban** | *9 July 2024* | Real Estate | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Web based interface, Low CPU consumption, very effective on detecting suspicious threat. Very intuitive, ease to use, user friendly. > > **Cons**: No issues with the product. Is very powerful and have no complaints with the product. > > My experience with Endpoint Security is great. I very intuitive, best CPU player with low consumption and very effective. The threat prevention is wonderful. ----- ### "Watchguard Security" — 3.0/5 > **Ali** | *6 December 2024* | Civil Engineering | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: does not affect computer performance. does not consume many resources. > > **Cons**: sends most programs to control and you have to wait to run them. ----- ### "Watchguard EPDR" — 4.0/5 > **Christoffer** | *2 May 2024* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: dashboard in Watchguard Cloud. Zero-trust application > > **Cons**: It is often not enabled after for example updates on som machines. Hard to get them protected again after failure. Total reinstall is often the case. And no clue why it happened. Bloked programs ob the client take a little too lobg time to show upp in cloud console. > > Good for most of the time. Feel like it is developing in the right direction. ----- ### "Top Performing Security Solution, Great Support." — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *7 October 2019* | Banking | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Their support and development team have been super helpful and have been able to implement quickly the changes we requested. > > **Cons**: Some features need to be polished. There are some features that make no sense (I.e. showing a piece information with dashes in between, but can only be found in the searchbox without the dashes). > > Panda has been consistenly ranking among the top performing antivirus solutoin for our needs. 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