WatchGuard Application Control Reviews

Name: WatchGuard Application Control
Brand: WatchGuard
Rating: 4.3 (9 reviews)

4.3 out of 5

9 reviews
100% willing to recommend

What is WatchGuard Application Control?

Organizations of all sizes rely on various applications for daily business operations, but how do you ensure only sanctioned applications are being used on your network? With WatchGuard Application Control, you have the power to limit application usage, and keep unproductive, inappropriate, and dangerous applications off your network.

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WatchGuard Application Control is the #8 ranked solution in top Application Control solutions. PeerSpot users give WatchGuard Application Control an average rating of 8.6 out of 10. WatchGuard Application Control is most commonly compared to Check Point Application Control: WatchGuard Application Control vs Check Point Application Control.

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WatchGuard Application Control

April 2025

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Featured WatchGuard Application Control reviews

ScottEastman

Project Consultant at SEVERN HOSPICE LIMITED

We like the blocking capabilities on offer. I like the brand, and I know the product really well, which is what keeps me using it. I have a good knowledge of the solution. It is stable and reliable. The solution can scale well. Technical support has been helpful. We have witnessed an ROI as it has helped with security measures.

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ANGEL CHALJUB

General Manager at CSTISA

The main use case is to avoid zero-trust attacks because, from Application Control, I can only run known applications. Every unknown application is placed on hold or blocked Zero-trust and threat-hunting services are most valuable. It is easy to use, and with the features it has, you feel that…

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Rui Barbosa

Director of Production & Support Engineering at Famasete Lda

The number of users for WatchGuard Application Control is currently five hundred, in several locations, for several clients. My advice to others looking into using WatchGuard Application Control is that it's a great solution. It has several features, and every year, WatchGuard implements another solution that complements its security functions. WatchGuard Application Control is always improving through the addition of new features. My rating for WatchGuard Application Control is nine out of ten because it's a good solution for me. My company is a partner of WatchGuard.

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WatchGuard Application Control mindshare

As of May 2025, the mindshare of WatchGuard Application Control in the Application Control category stands at 2.9%, down from 4.5% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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PeerResearch reports based on WatchGuard Application Control reviews

Type	Title	Date
Category	Application Control	May 1, 2025	Download
Product	Reviews, tips, and advice from real users	May 1, 2025	Download
Comparison	WatchGuard Application Control vs ThreatLocker Zero Trust Endpoint Protection Platform	May 1, 2025	Download
Comparison	WatchGuard Application Control vs VMware Carbon Black App Control	May 1, 2025	Download
Comparison	WatchGuard Application Control vs Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform	May 1, 2025	Download

Title	Rating	Mindshare	Recommending
Check Point Application Control	4.4	6.5%	100%	37 interviews Add to research

Valuable Features

"Centralization is a crucial feature for me as it allows me to have all sites and customers accessible under a single click, not limited to just one."
"It's user-friendly. And if you are using a WatchGuard device and you want to test that side of the software, it's quite easy to get the license to test it."
"We have witnessed an ROI as it has helped with security measures."

Room for Improvement

"I believe there is room for improvement in policies, with the potential to enhance the margins further."
"The control software is currently only available for Windows, which can be a little annoying for Linux users."
"The licensing can be a bit expensive."

Pricing

"Over the years, the costs have increased, especially since I cater to very small businesses."
"Its cost is okay. It is not too expensive, not too low. I would rate it a nine out of ten in terms of pricing."
"The licensing model for WatchGuard Application Control is based on the number of users. WatchGuard Application Control also has licensing models with several features."

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