Avast Secure Web Gateway (SWG) vs. Webroot DNS Protection

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Avast SWG
Score 8.0 out of 10
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Avast Secure Web Gateway service provides cloud-based web protection for all employees and devices whether they are in or out of the office. With it, the user points DNS requests to the Avast network and is free from the complexity and overhead of traditional proxy servers and on-premise appliances. Avast’s SWG also protects roaming and guest workers as well. The Avast cloud SWG service, provided in partnership with the Zscaler threat network, blocks access to malware and bad locations on the…N/A
Webroot DNS Protection
Score 7.7 out of 10
N/A
Webroot DNS Protection redirects web traffic away from unsafe or inappropriate web content.
$150
per 5 seats
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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DNS Protection
$150.00
per 5 seats
DNS Protection
$690.00
per 25 seats
DNS Protection
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per 50+ seats
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Avast SWGWebroot DNS Protection
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Small Businesses

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Enterprises
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User Ratings
Avast Secure Web Gateway (SWG)Webroot DNS Protection
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(1 ratings)
7.5
(5 ratings)
User Testimonials
Avast Secure Web Gateway (SWG)Webroot DNS Protection
Likelihood to Recommend
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
I have been using [Avast Secure Web Gateway (SWG)] for a very long
time in my organization, it is very easy to use with having the interface
created on a very advanced module. Designed with much-modernized UI and dashboard
is very pleasing to use and to have the best experience on it.
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Webroot, an OpenText company
If you already have Webroot AV, it makes sense to continue with the same vendor. It's pretty cheap compared to some solutions, so it might be the case that it's this or nothing, in which case this is a no brainer. If you are an MSP, this is an easy product to sell, and requires very little maintenance. you do need to monitor it but it runs itself most of the time. If you are a customer with >50 users, you should really be looking for a product that is a bit higher up the food chain
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Pros
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
  • I have been using this platform in my organization for securing the network for a very long time and I am satisfied with their services and features.
  • It helps me in blocking web threats before coming on the network automatically which saves my network from potential attack.
  • Completely functional UI with having all the features to have a fast and secure working environment.
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Webroot, an OpenText company
  • Enforcing organisational policies regarding internet usage, such as blocking access to certain types of websites (e.g., gambling, social networking, etc.)
  • Prevent malware infections
  • Protection from various phishing attempts
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Cons
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
  • The major drawback of using Avast secure web gateway that it sometimes slows down the system in blocking web threats.
  • Secondly, it is hard to set up the first time as it takes a lot of effort and time to completely integrate with the system to make it fully functional.
  • Starting scanning the web application and organizing network in the background which talks a lot of memory and slows down the other processes.
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Webroot, an OpenText company
  • Integration with G-Suite, O365, Active Directory, SIS, etc.
  • Increase the number of third-party integrations.
  • It can be expensive to implement, depending on the size of the network.
  • It does not offer additional features and options beyond basic protection.
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Alternatives Considered
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
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Webroot, an OpenText company
Webroot stacks right up with the top vendors in this tier. Priced right and MSP ready.
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Return on Investment
Gen (NortonLifeLock, Avast, Avira, AVG)
  • I am facing a lot on my organization's websites that it shows a lot of ads on the screen which sometimes got a freeze on the page and takes the whole screen to play which is a lot of time-consuming and slows down the work.
  • Avast Secure Web Gateway [(SWG)] is one of the best protection solutions available in the market to secure network traffic.
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Webroot, an OpenText company
  • Much reduced time spent on malware issues at small business customers
  • Slightly increased revenue as this fills a space that didn't used to exist in our stack
  • Customers satisfaction went up due to the added ability to block certain content quickly and easily
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