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CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager vs WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus comparison

CyberArk and WatchGuard are both solutions in the Anti-Malware Tools category. CyberArk is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.4, while WatchGuard is ranked #26 with an average rating of 8.0. CyberArk holds a 2.0% mindshare in Anti-Malware Tools, compared to WatchGuard’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 85% of CyberArk users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of WatchGuard users who would recommend it.
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85% willing to recommend
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager and WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus are contenders in the cybersecurity domain. CyberArk has an edge in privileges management, while WatchGuard excels in real-time threat detection.

Features: CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is valued for its extensive privilege management, application control, and endpoint protection. WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus focuses on real-time malware detection, intrusion prevention, and web filtering. CyberArk emphasizes privilege management, whereas WatchGuard prioritizes gateway-level security.

Room for Improvement: CyberArk could improve in simplifying its complex setup process, enhance integrations for smoother operation, and provide more intuitive user interfaces. WatchGuard could benefit from enhanced deep packet inspection, better integration with third-party tools, and more detailed logging capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager requires detailed integration and may seem complex, though it provides strong technical support. WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus features a straightforward deployment process and responsive customer service, offering an advantage for quick implementations.

Pricing and ROI: CyberArk involves higher setup costs tied to its advanced features, offering substantial ROI for endpoint security prioritizers. WatchGuard typically incurs lower initial costs, providing notable ROI due to its cost-efficient gateway security solutions. The distinction is marked by CyberArk's higher initial investment versus WatchGuard's economical deployment.

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Categories and Ranking

CyberArk Endpoint Privilege...
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Compliance (4th), Privileged Access Management (PAM) (4th), Application Control (5th), Ransomware Protection (6th)
WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
26th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the mindshare of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is 2.0%, down from 3.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus is 0.3%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Sumit Chavan - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps secure the infrastructure and control users with admin rights
There are many features that are currently missing. A customization option is required for certain policies. For instance, if we need to stop PowerShell scripting, we have to create a different policy for that. Being able to create a sub-level policy within a top-level policy would be good. Currently, no user-based policy option is available inside the EPM console. We can only create computer-based policies. The database is available, but there is a drawback in not being able to create local groups on the EPM console. We only have to depend on Active Directory. This limits infrastructure security as we depend on the Active Directory team to manage user groups. If they remove any users, we lose control. If we could create groups locally and block them or set specific policies, we would have more control. Local endpoint management is missing from the EPM site. Moreover, there is an issue with policies not running as expected when we make enhancements. We have to find multiple ways to whitelist applications or enhance policies.
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Reasonably priced and simple to use
During the product's installation phase, you just put the tool in the right place, and it works. The solution is deployed on an on-premises model. The solution can be deployed in a couple of minutes. The installation process is so basic that I don't even remember what you need to do. You just put the tick marks in the tool and ask the tool to use them. In the rules, where you see the files go through is where you can think over what to do with the files. With the tool, you just need to put it on, and then the default rules make sure that there is some indication that something is wrong.
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most valuable feature is the ability to control users with admin rights. Even if developers and senior folks maintain their admin rights, we can still manage their activities."
"Users can scale the solution."
"The most valuable feature of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is its high performance, it's the best identity security platform. The security is good. It's easy to showcase the feature and capabilities and compare it with other competitors. It competes well with other solutions. Additionally, it is a complete solution."
"The product is very flexible"
"We did immediately begin to see results when using CyberArk."
"The solution is scalable."
"We were able to reduce the number of privileged accounts by 50%, which helped to simplify our privileged access management environment."
"CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager has significantly improved our security posture by preventing virus incidents and restricting users from downloading unwanted applications."
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"It is the most effective on non-encrypted traffic and it is able to determine some threats through deep packet inspection."
"The pricing of the solution is okay. It's not the most expensive option."
"I haven't a problem with anti-virus stability using WatchGuard for over two years."
"WatchGuard is easy to implement and inexpensive. When we get a bulk-off license, we get a very discounted price that is competitive with alternative or competitor solutions."
"It does its job very well, and it is quite easy to put to use."
 

Cons

"The product's threat protection and defense capabilities need enhancement."
"Compared to other tools like Linux, this solution isn't as user-friendly."
"CyberArk has some performance issues. For example, servers could not handle the solution when we first took CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager."
"It is hard to deal with technical support if you are not certified."
"Can be improved by allowing computers to be excluded from policies."
"It cannot be on-prem. It is only cloud-based. Sometimes, that's a restriction in terms of usage."
"The price of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required. The product's price should be made more flexible."
"CyberArk is a pretty heavy solution."
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"There were a little bit of problems with the tool's updates, making it an area where improvements are needed."
"It doesn't offer the best protection and it's incompatible with a lot of China's websites. It makes a lot of mistakes when it is detecting items as it's not recognizing items correctly."
"WatchGuard technical support requires a license."
"Since WatchGuard acquired Panda, there may be synergies in consolidating both solutions under a single name to reduce customer confusion."
"The solution isn't what I would consider feature-rich."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product's license is easy to procure."
"Pricing depends on how many devices you use. Right now, on-premise, it costs us a little, but it's worth it. It seems like the cloud solution is much more expensive. We got this solution one year ago, and it's like we bought the solution, and now they are not going to support it on-premise anymore. We are in the implementation phase, and we missed this, and we already paid for the licenses. This is wasted time from my perspective, and CyberArk should be more customer-friendly."
"The tool is priced high. I would rate its pricing an eight out of ten."
"Although I do not deal directly with the pricing, CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is costly compared to other solutions. However, it offers beneficial features."
"I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten since the price can be too high for smaller businesses."
"It's not at the lower end of the market. I think the price is reasonable considering the quality it delivers. It is a top-notch solution at a fair price point."
"The cost for CyberArk is very high."
"I think that it was in the range of $200,000 that had to get approved."
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"For what we use, the tool's price has been reasonable, but it is not the cheapest. The tool has been quite reasonable."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
8%
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Questions from the Community

Looking for recommendations and a pros/cons template for software to detect insider threats
This is an inside-out --- outside-in --- inside-in question, as an insider can be an outsider as well. There is no short answer other than a blend of a PAM tool with Behavioral Analytics and Endpo...
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What do you like most about CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager?
The most valuable feature of the solution is its performance.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager?
I've received feedback that the pricing is high, however, for me, the value it brings is worth the cost. It's really one of the best solutions.
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What needs improvement with WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus?
It is a basic tool tool, and it does very well for what it is supposed to do. It does simple checks against signatures. I think it is very much what it needs to be, and it is a basic tool that you ...
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What is your primary use case for WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus?
The solution is used when you want to handle policies with the file. There are different ways you can use it, like in the firewall rules and in proxy rules, and to secure emails. The tool was used ...
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What advice do you have for others considering WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus?
It is the basic starting tool. We used different tools in the company. In our gateway, we used WatchGuard because we used WatchGuard's firewalls. It was very easy to set it up. It was used so that ...
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Overview

CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager, a critical and foundational endpoint control addresses the underlying weaknesses of endpoint defenses against a privileged attacker and helps enterprises defend against these attacks through removing local admin rights, enforcing least privilege, and implementing foundational endpoint security controls across all Windows, macOS and Linux endpoints from hybrid to cloud environments.

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Keeping your network free of malware is more challenging than ever before as an increasing number of new and ever-changing threats are emerging each day. Ensure your network and devices remain free of malware with WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus. It uses advanced, multi-layered threat detection engines to identify and block malware at the network gateway. Using industry-leading, high-performance scanning of traffic on all major protocols, WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus provides real-time protection against known viruses, trojans, worms, spyware, and rogueware.

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