NordVPN vs. WatchGuard Network Security

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
NordVPN
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
NordVPN by Nord Security is a virtual private network (VPN) solution for individuals or small businesses with a limited number of devices. With 5100 servers across the globe, NordVPN aims to bring users both security and speed.
$11.95
per month
WatchGuard Network Security
Score 8.7 out of 10
N/A
WatchGuard Network Security is a network security and firewall software. WatchGuard includes secure Wi-Fi, multi-factor authentication, and network intelligence products and services designed for SMB’s.N/A
Pricing
NordVPNWatchGuard Network Security
Editions & Modules
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Support
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Basic Security
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Total Security
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
NordVPNWatchGuard Network Security
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPrice includes VPN for up to 6 devices per account. Price is discounted for annual or bi-annual subscriptions. The subscription comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. NordVPN offers discounts for students.
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Community Pulse
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Top Pros
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Features
NordVPNWatchGuard Network Security
Virtual Private Network
Comparison of Virtual Private Network features of Product A and Product B
NordVPN
9.6
1 Ratings
8% above category average
WatchGuard Network Security
-
Ratings
Kill Switch10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-Platform Support10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
IP Address Masking10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
No-Logs Policy10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple Server Locations10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Automatic Wi-Fi Protection10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Simultaneous Connections10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Customer Support Services7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Firewall
Comparison of Firewall features of Product A and Product B
NordVPN
-
Ratings
WatchGuard Network Security
8.4
471 Ratings
2% below category average
Identification Technologies00 Ratings8.4430 Ratings
Visualization Tools00 Ratings7.4426 Ratings
Content Inspection00 Ratings8.3455 Ratings
Policy-based Controls00 Ratings8.8468 Ratings
Active Directory and LDAP00 Ratings8.2398 Ratings
Firewall Management Console00 Ratings8.2460 Ratings
Reporting and Logging00 Ratings7.9456 Ratings
VPN00 Ratings9.0452 Ratings
High Availability00 Ratings8.7408 Ratings
Stateful Inspection00 Ratings8.6423 Ratings
Proxy Server00 Ratings8.7306 Ratings
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User Ratings
NordVPNWatchGuard Network Security
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(4 ratings)
8.4
(486 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.5
(38 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(1 ratings)
8.7
(119 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(5 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
8.6
(5 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.2
(29 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(5 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(3 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.3
(265 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
8.8
(4 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
8.5
(4 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
8.6
(5 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.6
(3 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.6
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
NordVPNWatchGuard Network Security
Likelihood to Recommend
Nord Security
NordVPN is easier to use and deploy in your system and this work for all devices and operating system.
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WatchGuard Technologies
I've been impressed to consider how many Watchguard Network products we utilize. Firewall/VPN, Wireless APs, and endpoint antivirus. It makes it easy to diagnose issues and find resolutions with minimal interactions with the end user or their system. Reliability of the network hardware has been superb, and we have minimal issues with their software
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Pros
Nord Security
  • Maintain your privacy even in connection failures
  • Good upload and download speed in most locations
  • Very intuitive and easy to use
  • Very simple and fast installation
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WatchGuard Technologies
  • Incoming Torrent attempts were blocked, but outgoing (by a user) were permitted. Similarly, other direct attempts were summarily blocked.
  • provides full administrative support for analysis of usage and scope.
  • strong Wi-Fi support and security - area wi-fi maps
  • They think of all the things secure and I don't have to worry about it.
  • I have not identified anything else that needs improvement - I am well satisfied.
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Cons
Nord Security
  • Blocks software when at home
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WatchGuard Technologies
  • Sometimes, it is not very intuitive. You'll not know how to use certain features unless you read the documentation.
  • Some settings in the firebox are not visible unless you enter edit mode. This can cause inadvertent issues if you make a change when you just want to review the settings.
  • The use of blocks in the design of the Firewatch interface can be confusing. A better design could have been used.
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Likelihood to Renew
Nord Security
No answers on this topic
WatchGuard Technologies
I'm giving this note to WatchGuard Network Security due to its ease of daily support (after acquiring necessary knowledge in the solution), which allows agility in configuration changes, its integration of several reliable security features (such as SSL VPN, VPN Virtual Interfaces between companies, and others) and functional and stability in operation, with no downtime in the equipment due to problems or malfunctions
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Usability
Nord Security
Not quite perfect. When using at home, some travel software does not function
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WatchGuard Technologies
Although it might take some time to figure out, we have been able to use WatchGuard's online reference library and tech support to create/implement/modify all of our filtering rules and exceptions needed. There really has not been a shortcoming other than perhaps a learning curve.
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Reliability and Availability
Nord Security
No answers on this topic
WatchGuard Technologies
Availability has always been a strong point of this product, it is rare that watchguard does not have a solution for customers' network monitoring needs.
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Performance
Nord Security
No answers on this topic
WatchGuard Technologies
The performance of WatchGuard Network Security is very good, in the years that we have used the solution we have only had a single error and Watchguard itself was able to solve it. Furthermore, when purchasing any product, the partner always evaluates the capacity of the solution to recommend the most appropriate product for our needs.
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Support Rating
Nord Security
No answers on this topic
WatchGuard Technologies
We have only had to contact them once during the initial set up to help bring the internet back on line. After that for the most part our systems have been automated, and could easily be checked form their online FAQ and Knowledge base that they provide. Everything else is easily handled from their browser based interface
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In-Person Training
Nord Security
No answers on this topic
WatchGuard Technologies
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.
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Online Training
Nord Security
No answers on this topic
WatchGuard Technologies
Online training is good for learning how to use the product. It does not teach security strategy because that is not its intent.
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Implementation Rating
Nord Security
No answers on this topic
WatchGuard Technologies
I had my key information for setting up the firewall, and they assisted me in finding the settings and appropriate places to enter data. They also helped troubleshoot when I didn't understand some of their feature concepts, and we got it running.
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Alternatives Considered
Nord Security
It is an inexpensive and simple tool. It offers better speed and minimal ping.
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WatchGuard Technologies
Watchguard Network Security is easier to use and more effective that its competitors, with certifications you can trust and a good reputation, we can rest assured that our network security is in good hands. Competitors have also demonstrated poor aftersales support, which has not been the case with WG
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Scalability
Nord Security
No answers on this topic
WatchGuard Technologies
This product is very scalable since previously everything related to Watchguard was on premises but that has now changed with the inclusion of watchguard cloud. Now the product has evolved to have full control of firewalls at the cloud level.
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Return on Investment
Nord Security
  • My work load is more improve and easy now
  • great protection from online threat.
  • speed is little bit slow but i can managed.
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WatchGuard Technologies
  • The intuitive Web Interface reduces the entry to learning for new techs, so less training is required and inexperienced techs can figure out tasks if they understand basic networking and firewall functions.
  • The licensing model for the hardware places them at the top of the list for mid-tier devices that are overpriced. They are barely competitive considering that you can't use a device for more than 5 years no matter what. And the security/maintenance costs are in addition to the hardware costs which are already high compared to other mid-tier brands.
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ScreenShots

WatchGuard Network Security Screenshots

Screenshot of WatchGuard Cloud Customizable DashboardScreenshot of Threat Monitoring SummaryScreenshot of Device Security SummaryScreenshot of Automated ReportingScreenshot of User Authentication SummaryScreenshot of Endpoint Protection Summary