Mimecast Incydr vs WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention comparison

Mimecast Incydr vs. WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention

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Categories and Ranking

Mimecast Incydr

Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

25th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

WatchGuard Data Loss Preven...

Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

29th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category, the mindshare of Mimecast Incydr is 1.7%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention is 0.1%, down from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

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Chuck_Mackey

Director, Cybersecurity Consulting at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Provides comprehensive visibility and protection, helps in identifying the gaps in security, and comes with excellent onboarding support

In a couple of instances, we had a little bit of trouble in getting it distributed throughout the organization. We ultimately managed to do it, but they talk about it being a pretty simple process, and it became a little laborious. It would just turn away. The agents were not being distributed. It was just churning and churning and churning. When we were looking for specific categories of data, it was getting bogged down, but that was not even so much Code42, although some of it was their issue. It really has to do with the overall infrastructure and what the organization is prepared to do. If the infrastructure or the networking is a little hinky or you don't have a really finely tuned network infrastructure environment and your patches aren't up to date on your servers and your endpoints, it could get a little sticky. Other than that, it was okay. We really didn't have much problem beyond that. It took a couple of days to sort that out, but it was no big deal.

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ScottEastman

Project Consultant at SEVERN HOSPICE LIMITED

Reduces the risks of sending data where it shouldn't be going

We use the solution to ensure that no data breach, such as credit card details and national insurance numbers, leaves the company. However, we have to allow some information to go through because we send a lot of information to the National Healthcare Service If we don't want specific data sent…

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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 solution is very stable. Very rarely do we have any issues with it. We don't have to deal with bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. We find it to be reliable."

"t has a very user friendly status bar with common errors and has logs built in to the console so we can review the issues or status of CrashPlan."

"Backup and recovery have been great, but I love having the ability to keep the hybrid type build which they offer."

"Low system overhead, setting retention policies, ease of use"

"It required very little ongoing maintenance once setup."

"Works in the background and users are able to perform restores."

"It has quite a bit of flexibility in configuring backup sets."

"Security tools: Being able to monitor data going in and coming off our endpoints. Seeing what it is and where it's going is awesome."

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"If we don't want specific data sent out, the tool will stop that data based on the policy we have allocated to it. It has reduced the risks of sending data where it shouldn't be. I haven't faced any issues with the tool's integration capabilities."

"It is something that we need for compliance, and it has been useful. Their support staff is also amazing."

"I find that their tech support is excellent. And as a reseller, my relationship with my point of contact is also strong. WatchGuard does a good job of maintaining that."

"Basically, we have received a good return on investment."

"We have received a good return on investment."

"One of the most valuable features is that when we send emails and it gives a warning, you can configure those email addresses so that they can only send outside the email."

Cons

"In a couple of instances, we had a little bit of trouble in getting it distributed throughout the organization. We ultimately managed to do it, but they talk about it being a pretty simple process, and it became a little laborious. It would just turn away. The agents were not being distributed. It was just churning and churning and churning. When we were looking for specific categories of data, it was getting bogged down, but that was not even so much Code42, although some of it was their issue."

"You can't always filter out data that you'd like to."

"The application, written in Java, required far more system resources on a Client than other solutions."

"I would like to see more flexibility on privileges, perhaps create another kind of admin for regions. Also, I would like the ability to access logs without having to be on the actual device or a super-admin."

"Reporting could use an overhaul. It is very limited."

"Due to recent changes that effectively abandoned an entire segment of their user base, I no longer trust nor can recommend Code42 products."

"There doesn't seem to be any feature that is lacking."

"What I think could be improved is how I get support."

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"Particularly in India, the cost for renewal after three years is 75% of the hardware cost, which is a significant problem."

"WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention needs to improve its support."

"They need to stop the VLAN limitation. They have a VLAN limitation on the size of their boxes. It is the worst thing ever. They basically sell their boxes by the size and the number of VLANs it can handle, which is a real issue. You spend a couple of thousand dollars for a firewall, and you can only do 30 VLANs, which is extremely silly, as a matter of fact. It would be really great to have something for easier mass rule changes. It also needs a drag-and-drop function so that you don't have to constantly duplicate firewall rules. It would be nice to have such a feature because you got one WatchGuard, and you want to mirror its config and change a couple of things in another one and move some things around. It is not as easy as you would necessarily think. It is kind of expensive, and its pricing can be a little better for sure."

"There is a problem with the RAM - it's eating up resources. The RAM utilization sometimes reaches up to 80% - 95%, and what we do is just restart the firewall."

"WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention catches so little. When I've implemented it, it just can't look at the traffic in a thorough enough manner to capture as much as it should. And I find that I'm disenchanted with all data loss protection solutions I've tested and looked at."

"The major problem is pricing and licensing loss. In India, the cost for renewal after three years is 75% of the hardware cost, which is a significant problem."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It used to be a good solution for SOHO in particular as it had unlimited storage for a reasonable price. However, their pricing model has changed and they are now primarily targeting enterprise users."

"They were the best solution and surprisingly enough, the cheapest."

"It was expensive. It was more expensive than Eureka, and it was more expensive than Barracuda Backup, but what we got was a full team. They didn't come in and nickel and dime us. They provided the assistance we needed. They didn't say that they need to charge us for something or it is going to take another statement of work. It was all bundled into it... We pay for the software maintenance. It is probably 18% or 20% of the license fee for rev releases."

"The pricing is reasonable. It's my understanding that the cost is about $7 for unlimited storage in the cloud per server."

"It is 100% worth the cost to get and keep the support, especially when setting it up."

"It is kind of expensive. I buy it on the appliance. I always buy three-year total security."

"WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention's pricing is expensive. I rate it a seven out of ten."

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Questions from the Community

What is your primary use case for Code42 Incydr?

Data Leakage Protection on large scale environments. This can be to protect against leakage on endpoints and servers that consist of highly classified or propriety information. It can be added on a...

What needs improvement with WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention?

The basic problem is that for every firewall in India, there is a need for a one-year or two-year subscription. That is the main issue for all users. Particularly in India, the cost for renewal aft...

What advice do you have for others considering WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention?

The major problem is pricing and licensing loss. In India, the cost for renewal after three years is 75% of the hardware cost, which is a significant problem. Your review may be available to third ...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention?

I don't know the current cost. It's all imported products. It's not assembled in India. It's expensive us here.

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Also Known As

Code42 Next-Gen DLP, Code42 Next-Gen Data Loss Protection, Code42 Forensic File Search, Code42 Backup + Restore

WatchGuard DLP

Overview

Mimecast Incydr offers a comprehensive data protection and recovery solution, ideal for organizations needing robust insider threat protection and regulatory compliance.

Mimecast Incydr provides a seamless experience across platforms with lightweight clients and centralized administration. It focuses on real-time monitoring, instant access to backups, strong encryption, and customizable risk scoring. This ensures data protection against insider threats while promoting ease of use and low system overhead. Although improvements are possible in areas like Java dependency reduction, GUI design, cloud storage integration, and comprehensive reporting, Mimecast Incydr remains valuable for data classification, legal discovery, and identity management, especially for large environments handling classified information.

What key features does Mimecast Incydr offer?

Lightweight Clients: Ensures minimal system impact
Version Backups: Keeps data secure with historical availability
Seamless Data Recovery: Provides instant access to critical data
Multi-Platform Compatibility: Operates across diverse systems
Strong Encryption: Protects sensitive information
Customizable Risk Scoring: Tailors threat assessment to needs
Flexible Storage Options: Supports continuous backup capabilities

What benefits or ROI should be considered?

Ease of Use: Simplifies deployment and management
Regulatory Compliance: Aids adherence to industry standards
Centralized Administration: Streamlines management processes
Low System Overhead: Minimizes resource consumption
Real-Time Monitoring: Facilitates prompt threat response

Mimecast Incydr is leveraged across industries for data leakage protection and egress solution integration. It supports HIPAA-compliant backups and peer-to-peer data management, proving invaluable for corporate data protection and traveling employees facing data loss risks. Its application in legal data discovery and disaster recovery planning enhances its relevance for IT administrators and compliance officers managing data-intensive operations.

Mimecast

Data breaches pose a serious threat to organizations of all sizes, as the number of incidents and associated costs are on the rise. Whether a data leak was intentional or not, it can also cause permanent reputation damage to your organization. WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is a comprehensive service that helps keep your confidential data private. It prevents data breaches and enforces compliance by scanning text and files to detect sensitive information attempting to exit your network.

WatchGuard

Sample Customers

Adobe, Okta, Samsung, Taylormade, Boston University, Lending Club, North Highland, Stanford University, Ping Identity, Qualcomm, Pandora.

Royal Yachting Association, Sunray Engineering

Mimecast Incydr vs. WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention