--- description: Discover the benefits and disadvantages of WatchGuard Firebox. Learn the software price, see the description, and read the most helpful reviews for UK business users. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: WatchGuard Firebox Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra UK 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Network Security Software](/directory/30003/network-security/software) > [WatchGuard Firebox](/software/154706/unified-threat-management) # WatchGuard Firebox Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/154706/unified-threat-management Page: 1 / 19\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/154706/unified-threat-management?page=2) > WatchGuard offers network security solutions, from tabletop to Cloud firewalls, that deliver a broad range of layered protections. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 446 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses WatchGuard Firebox? WatchGuard network security supports small and medium-sized businesses, large enterprises, remote workers, educational institutions, healthcare, government agencies, non-profits, and retail. ## 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 - Access Controls/Permissions - Access Management - Activity Monitoring - Alerts/Notifications - Anti Virus - Content Filtering - Event Logs - Firewalls - Intrusion Detection System - Intrusion Prevention System - Log Access - Network Monitoring - Policy Management - Real-Time Monitoring - Reporting/Analytics - Risk Alerts - Threat Response - VPN - Vulnerability Scanning ## Integrations (1 total) - WatchGuard AuthPoint ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Network Security Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30003/network-security/software) ## Related Categories - [Network Security Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30003/network-security/software) - [Firewall Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/32415/firewall/software) ## Alternatives 1. [ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/172277/manageengine-firewall-analyzer) — 4.5/5 (243 reviews) 2. [FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1014481/fortigate-next-generation-firewalls) — 4.7/5 (44 reviews) 3. [ESET Endpoint Security](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/151915/eset-endpoint-security) — 4.7/5 (1169 reviews) 4. [Mcafee Total Protection](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/219069/mcafee-total-protection) — 4.2/5 (77 reviews) 5. [ZeroTrusted.ai](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1070472/ZeroTrusted-ai) — 4.8/5 (23 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Watchguard - Enterprise feature for SME Money" — 5.0/5 > **David** | *17 January 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: For us it offers many enterprise level features at at SME price. The reliability of he hardware is oustanding - we had one hardware issue in 10 years and it was swapped overnight. > > **Cons**: The UI isn't sparkling but it does the job. The biggest shortcoming we had was lack of easy integration with Azure AD accounts using non Domain joined devices. > > We started with a desktop model and over the years worked up to a rackmount M series. We always received good support for the few issues we had and always received what I felt were excellent value upgrade and tradeup prices ----- ### "Total piece of mind" — 5.0/5 > **Jason** | *15 January 2025* | Computer Networking | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Peace of mind once installed and setup the security the unit provides is second to none > > **Cons**: Slightly hard to setup unless you are technically able > > We have bought numerous units for various clients as we can safely say that they do what the are meant to do and provide a total piece of mind scenario ----- ### "Excellent Support" — 5.0/5 > **Kiran** | *3 December 2024* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It effectively handles network traffic and provides robust protection against a wide range of threats. WatchGuard's customer support is highly regarded. The support team is responsive and helpful, providing timely assistance when needed. This level of support adds significant value to the overall experience of using WatchGuard Firebox > > **Cons**: Cost is higher than other network devices > > WatchGuard Firebox series is a robust and reliable choice for network security ----- ### "WatchGuard Firebox" — 4.0/5 > **Mark** | *28 July 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Great Security set for small businesses, at a good price, protect a small office and provide good feature set. > > **Cons**: Has not innovated much in that past 5 years, could have better management features, there is cloud portal but not as good as the local policy management. ----- ### "Great Firewall" — 5.0/5 > **Abhishek** | *27 February 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to setup , Great features. VPN feature is easy to manage > > **Cons**: Contacting support is not very easy in case of some technical issue > > Great Firewall to work with , can be setup quickly. ----- Page: 1 / 19\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/154706/unified-threat-management?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/154706/unified-threat-management) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pl | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data