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Faronics Deep Freeze vs WatchGuard Firebox comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Faronics Deep Freeze
Average Rating
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (20th)
WatchGuard Firebox
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
143
Ranking in other categories
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (10th), Firewalls (12th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (4th), Anti-Malware Tools (7th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (10th), Application Control (4th), Unified Threat Management (UTM) (3rd)
 

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IT Operations Officer (SCOPE) at United Nations World Food Programme
Allows us to revert to an optimal system state. I would like to see a faster Google Drive Sync.
* Deep Freeze: Ensures that I can maintain a baseline of an optimal system state where performance and system security are guaranteed. No matter how long a computer is in use, it will always revert to that same condition. * Data Igloo: Has been an important feature for me because on a frozen computer, the user's files and folders would have been redirected to the ThawSpace, thereby avoiding data loss upon a system restart. Users no longer have to worry when saving their files naturally to the Documents, Pictures, Music, Video, or Downloads folders or when manually saving their files to other locations. Data Igloo has been configured to handle all that.
Abhishek Saini - PeerSpot reviewer
Professional Services Engineer at Next7 IT
Centralized security management has improved VPN reliability and simplified daily operations
WatchGuard Firebox is a strong and reliable platform overall, but there are a few areas where improvements could make the experience even better. One area is the user interface and navigation in some management tools. While the platform is powerful, certain configurations and troubleshooting workflows can feel less intuitive compared to some newer cloud-native firewall platforms. Another point is reporting and log analysis. Although the logging features are very useful, deeper analytics and more customizable reporting dashboards would make security monitoring much more effective. Firmware upgrades and policy synchronization can sometimes require careful planning to avoid security interruptions. Overall, the core security and VPN functionality are very solid, but improving usability, reporting, and automation would make the platform even stronger. One area that could be improved is the learning curve for new administrators. While experienced engineers can work with the platform effectively, some advanced networking and security configurations can be a bit complex for junior technicians. More guided configuration workflows, smarter recommendations, and simplified troubleshooting tools would make onboarding easier. Another improvement would be more flexible reporting customization for executive-level and client-facing reports.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The technical support is excellent, as they are persistent and thorough with their investigations, extremely polite and patient, and they keep me regularly updated on progress and tentative resolution schedules."
"The most valuable feature is the protection that it offers, and the analytics are important because if there is an abnormality then it provides that information to us."
"In my experience, WatchGuard Firebox offers a good balance between security, performance, and operational simplicity."
"The solution is very stable. We've never had any problems with stability. Once a year we do a reboot just as a precaution. The solution never stops running otherwise."
"It gives us a higher sense of security, there is an easier workflow as well, and it saves us a couple of hours per person per week."
"WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus has VPN access for all systems; it's a firewall and an anti-virus agent that is fully complete for my company."
"We experienced that WatchGuard is easy to setup regarding VPN compared to other firewalls of other brands."
"WatchGuard Firebox has a user-friendly platform that is beginner-friendly, so you do not have to go with the CLI or the Command Line Interface; you just have to click the configuration right there on the dashboard, so you do not really have to have a background in the commands that you have for configuring WatchGuard Firebox itself."
"It does its job very well, and it is quite easy to put to use."
 

Cons

"There were infinite reboot loops on some computers, especially during maintenance updates."
"It's very hard to get information from their website, for exactly what I need to do."
"The product can improve in terms of layout to provide easier access and viewing to users, especially for the reports."
"The user interface and configuration can be improved."
"The website must provide more information on the product."
"There is room for improvement in WatchGuard Firebox regarding customization and AI functionality."
"The support could improve. I had to deal with support to give me new hardware and it took four weeks."
"The UI and web view aren't nice."
"The reporting is a little on the weak side. I would like to see a better reporting set and easier drill-down options."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The cheapest configuration, for maybe five people, is approximately $500."
"There is a license required to use the solution and we pay annually. The price could be reduced because it is a bit expensive."
"The price is comparable."
"I think the larger firewall packages are much better because a normal firewall is not enough for these times. You need IPS, APT, and all the security features of a firewall that you can buy."
"It's fair pricing, but it could always be reduced."
"Firebox is priced reasonably."
"I usually tell people that it's really affordable as well, particularly compared to Cisco."
"They license it. When we buy it, we buy it with a three-year license. That's the most cost-effective way to do it. So, if you're going to buy it, then buy it with the three-year licensing."
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Top Industries

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University
17%
Government
15%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Educational Organization
11%
Outsourcing Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Construction Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

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Company SizeCount
Small Business104
Midsize Enterprise30
Large Enterprise17
 

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What is your primary use case for WatchGuard Firebox?
We are providing our services to all WatchGuard customers in the region.
What is your primary use case for WatchGuard Firebox?
We just use it as a secondary WiFi device. We're a small office and we needed to set up a WiFi device for a few of our employees.
What is your primary use case for WatchGuard Firebox?
We're a hospital and we use it for developing our incoming and outgoing policies, and we also use it for VPN.
 

Also Known As

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WatchGuard Threat Detection and Response, WatchGuard Application Control, WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention, WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus, WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service
 

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