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Feature Set Ratings
Firewall
Cisco Routers
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
8.8
WatchGuard Network Security
88%
WatchGuard Network Security ranks higher in 11/11 features
WatchGuard Network Security ranks higher in 11/11 features
Identification Technologies
N/A
0 Ratings
9.0
90%
177 Ratings
Visualization Tools
N/A
0 Ratings
7.9
79%
184 Ratings
Content Inspection
N/A
0 Ratings
8.9
89%
193 Ratings
Policy-based Controls
N/A
0 Ratings
9.3
93%
199 Ratings
Active Directory and LDAP
N/A
0 Ratings
8.9
89%
173 Ratings
Firewall Management Console
N/A
0 Ratings
8.9
89%
197 Ratings
Reporting and Logging
N/A
0 Ratings
8.1
81%
193 Ratings
VPN
N/A
0 Ratings
9.1
91%
192 Ratings
High Availability
N/A
0 Ratings
9.1
91%
175 Ratings
Stateful Inspection
N/A
0 Ratings
9.0
90%
180 Ratings
Proxy Server
N/A
0 Ratings
9.0
90%
133 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- Cisco Routers and WatchGuard Network Security are tied in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend
9.3
Cisco Routers
93%
19 Ratings
9.3
WatchGuard Network Security
93%
213 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew
Cisco Routers
N/A
0 Ratings
9.6
WatchGuard Network Security
96%
15 Ratings
Usability
Cisco Routers
N/A
0 Ratings
9.2
WatchGuard Network Security
92%
105 Ratings
Availability
Cisco Routers
N/A
0 Ratings
8.2
WatchGuard Network Security
82%
1 Rating
Performance
Cisco Routers
N/A
0 Ratings
8.2
WatchGuard Network Security
82%
1 Rating
Support Rating
Cisco Routers
N/A
0 Ratings
9.3
WatchGuard Network Security
93%
19 Ratings
In-Person Training
Cisco Routers
N/A
0 Ratings
9.6
WatchGuard Network Security
96%
3 Ratings
Online Training
Cisco Routers
N/A
0 Ratings
9.1
WatchGuard Network Security
91%
2 Ratings
Implementation Rating
Cisco Routers
N/A
0 Ratings
9.3
WatchGuard Network Security
93%
278 Ratings
Product Scalability
Cisco Routers
N/A
0 Ratings
9.1
WatchGuard Network Security
91%
1 Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco Routers
Cisco has a very easy CLI and most importantly it is known to most network engineers. There is a huge possibility that Cisco solutions are available over the Internet for a particular problem or a use case. Cisco has been improving ever since, however, Cisco can improve in areas such as rollback or error checking mechanism during the configuration, Juniper Networks Routers has done a great job in this area. Cisco is well suited for enterprise environments, however, for Service Provider Networks there are many options available.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Computer Networking Company, 10,001+ employeesWatchGuard Network Security
WatchGuard has excellent features for enterprise network security, but some are only available in higher-cost versions that deliver high security, such as IPS, BOTNET, APT Blocker, SpamBlocker, etc. However, due to its rather high cost, it ends up being more interesting for medium-large companies, and lower-cost solutions for small companies do not have all these security functions, so in many cases, it ends up not being interesting for small companies.
IT Analyst
Hidro Jet Equipamentos Hidráulicos LTDAMachinery, 201-500 employees
Pros
Cisco Routers
- Cisco routers offer networks for the WAN, the LAN and the cloud include advanced analytics, optimization security incorporated with them you can have a comprehensive and proven solution.
- They are well designed to support coherent optics to drive the convergence of optical layers, as well as systems that offer lower power consumption
- They are very reliable for networks that are constantly growing traffic with fixed or modular systems that allow handling large traffic flows
- They are quite friendly and easy-to-use computers on their different platforms, whether ios, ios xe, XR
Post Sales and Network Engineer / Southern Cone
LogicalisTelecommunications, 201-500 employees
WatchGuard Network Security
- Great combination of easy to configure but still maintaining a lot of in-depth features and control available if desired
- WatchGuard Cloud [is ]included on basic and total security packages to provide [a] valuable look into [an] activity that passes through the firewall. (A lot of other platforms such as Meraki you need to simply use Syslog and third-party tools to get insights and look for issues that need remediation)
- Cohesive integration with other products such as AuthPoint for MFA adds value you can't get from traditional RADIUS only integrations of other platforms.

Verified User
Consultant in Information Technology
Information Technology & Services Company, 11-50 employeesCons
Cisco Routers
- Software-defined radios could be used so that both the radios could be converted into 5 GHz model to provide enhanced connectivity in network congestion scenarios.
- Support for low power IoT devices.
- Should provide more details about devices connected to the access points such as the risk score of the devices.
- Enhanced encryption algorithms and quick firmware upgrades.
Sr. Consultant
UnitedLexLegal Services, 1001-5000 employees
WatchGuard Network Security
- It would be nice to have a fully functional web interface [for the] server manager. The server manager is often very slow over remote connections.
- Better support for OpenVPN server, or at least an easier way of creating tunnels using OpenVPN.
- user VPN user management is a little confusing until you understand that all users need to be created under SSL users, regardless of VPN type.
- Would be nice to have traffic statistics on traffic management objects.

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Entertainment Company, 11-50 employeesPricing Details
Cisco Routers
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Cisco Routers Editions & Modules
—
Additional Pricing Details
—WatchGuard Network Security
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$0 Contact sales team
WatchGuard Network Security Editions & Modules
Edition
Support | Contact sales team1 |
---|---|
Basic Security | Contact sales team1 |
Total Security | Contact sales team1 |
- Contact sales team
Additional Pricing Details
—Likelihood to Renew
Cisco Routers
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
WatchGuard Network Security
WatchGuard Network Security 9.6
Based on 15 answers
Ever since 2007, WatchGuard Fireboxes and WatchGuard network layer security solutions have been the most security effective with the lowest TCO of any solution on the market when properly implemented and properly maintained. As with any network layer security solution, the underlying network must first be architected correctly in order to facilitate network layer security, but then an extremely highly skilled network security architect must device, implement, and maintain a network layer security solution in order to achieve efficacy. This is true of any network layer security solution. Few people worldwide have that skill. However, WatchGuard technologies when implemented and supported by a qualified partner are able to deliver that solution very cost-effectively to the SMB space. No other solution can achieve that.
President
Quality Plus ConsultingInformation Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
Usability
Cisco Routers
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
WatchGuard Network Security
WatchGuard Network Security 9.2
Based on 105 answers
The WatchGuard Network Security provide a web interface or a client interface, no matter what you approach is but you have two full powerful instrument to manage the firewall with easy interface (web) or with strong security (client). We prefer the usage with client but in fast change can be done in the web interface in a zip
Senior Information Technology Audit Manager
SNF Italia s.r.l.Computer & Network Security, 11-50 employees
Reliability and Availability
Cisco Routers
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
WatchGuard Network Security
WatchGuard Network Security 8.2
Based on 1 answer
Applications errors should always be expected in any kind of technology. What matters most is the way you find to resolve it.
Marketing and Product Manager
Gantech Information SafetyRetail, 11-50 employees
Performance
Cisco Routers
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
WatchGuard Network Security
WatchGuard Network Security 8.2
Based on 1 answer
Compared to another platform (not NGFW native), WatchGuard's performance runs fine and do not slow down user browsing experience
Marketing and Product Manager
Gantech Information SafetyRetail, 11-50 employees
Support Rating
Cisco Routers
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
WatchGuard Network Security
WatchGuard Network Security 9.3
Based on 19 answers
I give this rating as a result of almost 20 years of interfacing with WatchGuard technical support. Of all my vendors that I have to deal with WatchGuard is one of the best I have ever dealt with bar none. I have seldom finished a call to them without a solution. If they by chance don't have the solution, they will figure it out and get back to you ASAP as well as update the casefile online. Technical support is available via phone and web portal. It takes a few minutes to create a case online, assign a priority and submit. They get back to you depending on the critical nature of the issue, but you can expect urgent attention for critical and catastrophic issues.
Director Of Information Technology
Fort Walton Machining, Inc.Aviation & Aerospace, 51-200 employees
In-Person Training
Cisco Routers
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
WatchGuard Network Security
WatchGuard Network Security 9.6
Based on 3 answers
We participate to a in person training and the three days of learning was really useful and complete to gain skill to solve the major part of the problem we encounter during our life. And more the in person training give us the opportunity to create a network with other WatchGuard partner.
Senior Information Technology Audit Manager
SNF Italia s.r.l.Computer & Network Security, 11-50 employees
Online Training
Cisco Routers
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
WatchGuard Network Security
WatchGuard Network Security 9.1
Based on 2 answers
Online training is good for learning how to use the product. It does not teach security strategy because that is not its intent.
President
Quality Plus ConsultingInformation Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
Implementation Rating
Cisco Routers
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
WatchGuard Network Security
WatchGuard Network Security 9.3
Based on 278 answers
We are very satisfied with the implementation. The deployment tools are easy to use and managing is a breeze. Training onsite IT contacts is easy to keep total investment of time low. We are happy with the management tool suite and find it easier to use especially policy center. It allows to see all rules and details from a single pane rather than fumbling through different configs

Verified User
Manager in Sales
Information Technology & Services Company, 11-50 employeesAlternatives Considered
Cisco Routers
Cisco routers are great and are the industry standard. They have proven their ability to last and [continually] provide support for their devices. You can go into a lot of IT closets and see old Cisco switches and routers. Why? because they are workhorses and they last. Their compatibility [with] other systems and hardware makes them hard to beat.
Security Systems Analyst
Council Bluffs Community School DistrictEducation Management, 501-1000 employees
WatchGuard Network Security
WatchGuard Network Security has the same features as some of the above, yet they will cost you far less than some of the mentioned firewalls. The deployment process is very easy compared to the above. I mentored and trained a few engineers, and in no time, they were able to scope, deploy and support WatchGuard Network Security without asking for help.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Computer Networking Company, 11-50 employeesScalability
Cisco Routers
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
WatchGuard Network Security
WatchGuard Network Security 9.1
Based on 1 answer
The entire organization didn't face any trouble to integrate the technology into our workforce.
Marketing and Product Manager
Gantech Information SafetyRetail, 11-50 employees
Return on Investment
Cisco Routers
- Network management has become easy and fast with cloud based portal.
- Network policies could be rolled out quickly across the devices.
- Improvement in Network security.
- Stable internet connection has lead to less downtime and more productivity.
- Stable internet connection in each location within the organization.
Sr. Consultant
UnitedLexLegal Services, 1001-5000 employees
WatchGuard Network Security
- VPN has meant my users are secure even when they are not in the office, this has reduced risk when they are using public networks and home networks that IT cannot regulate.
- The increased security provided by the firewalls has enabled us to positively answer questions on customers' RFI assessments to their potential customers.
- Central Management in Dimension saves our engineers time by not having to jump onto every firewall one by one.
Technical Manager
Agilis Technical ServicesComputer & Network Security, 1-10 employees