N-able EDR vs WatchGuard EPDR comparison

N-able and WatchGuard are both solutions in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category. N-able is ranked #48 with an average rating of 7.5, while WatchGuard is ranked #14 with an average rating of 8.8. N-able holds a 0.4% mindshare in EDR, compared to WatchGuard’s 1.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of N-able users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of WatchGuard users who would recommend it.

N-able EDR

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WatchGuard EPDR

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

N-able EDR and WatchGuard EPDR are popular endpoint protection solutions. WatchGuard EPDR is considered superior due to its features and users feel it is worth the price.

Features: N-able EDR offers comprehensive threat intelligence, seamless integration, and easy-to-use dashboards. WatchGuard EPDR provides advanced machine learning capabilities, real-time threat detection, and granular policy setup.

Room for Improvement: N-able EDR users suggest enhancements in reporting capabilities, a more granular policy configuration, and offline threat protection. WatchGuard EPDR users recommend improvements in performance impact, offline protection, and a more user-friendly interface.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: N-able EDR is favored for its straightforward deployment and excellent customer service. WatchGuard EPDR is noted for its complex setup process but reliable customer support.

Pricing and ROI: N-able EDR users find it cost-effective with a satisfactory return on investment. WatchGuard EPDR users feel it provides good value despite higher setup costs.

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Categories and Ranking

N-able EDR

Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

48th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

WatchGuard EPDR

Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

14th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (11th)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of N-able EDR is 0.4%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WatchGuard EPDR is 1.9%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
WatchGuard EPDR	1.9%
N-able EDR	0.4%
Other	97.7%

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Featured Reviews

Yazan Albaw

Customer Success Director at We Cybers

N-able EDR SentinelOne delivers advanced endpoint protection through real-time threat detection, automated response, and comprehensive visibility to safeguard against cyber threats.

N-able EDR SentinelOne is renowned for its exceptional detection and protection capabilities, ranked number one by Gartner and MITRE ATT&CK. It offers robust defense against various threats, including malware, fileless attacks, phishing, and insider threats. The solution excels in identifying suspicious behavior and promptly notifying engineers of potential threats. A key feature is its auto-response capability. You can configure automatic responses to threats, which significantly reduces the time and effort required to manage incidents. Enhanced by machine learning, these automated responses are both efficient and adaptive. Additionally, N-able EDR integrates seamlessly with RMM (Remote Monitoring and Management), allowing us to monitor EDR performance, detect failures, and oversee network performance from a single, unified dashboard. This integration streamlines management and enhances overall efficiency.

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PaolaLamura

SOC & Incident Manager at Retelit

While being easy to manage and create reports, the tool also offers a good UI

I rate the ease of use and management of Panda Adaptive Defense 360 an eight on a scale of one to ten. The tool's ability to provide information about the vulnerability is the most impactful feature of the product that has an impact on our company's security posture. Speaking about scenarios where the solution effectively prevented the security breach, I would say that our company sees how the tool blocks when our customers accidentally click on some malware, after which it quarantines that file. My company makes a playbook with the SOAR tool that Panda Adaptive Defense 360 uses to block and isolate attacks. In our company's system, if there is a big event that occurs, then to block the endpoint, we use SOAR with Panda Adaptive Defense 360 to block and isolate attacks or threats. The solution's real-time monitoring has improved our company's ability to detect threats if we use it in our company with Panda SIEMFeeder. Only if in my company there is a need to do some research, prepare a report, or if we want to change the policy, so it is not very often that we use the visualization part of the tool in our company. The reporting and analytics part of the tool has helped with the decision-making in our company since we combine different kinds of logs and situations from different ingestion logs, and we can configure a specific alert. In my company, we use the tool's data search functionality if required to check the information we need. Presently, our company uses the configuration alert and SIEMFeeder in our system. I rate the tool a nine out of ten.

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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 features are the rollback feature, it's important for us. The AI models and are good."

"The most valuable feature, which I can describe as the '360 vision' of the inventory device, provides a complete view of all the devices."

"It provides visibility and a storyline to track the virus or malware's activities, showing infected processes and changes made."

"We have been using this solution for quite some time, and the AI functionality is quite advanced; we are able to provide insights on different aspects and read the reports easily."

"What is really great about Panda Adaptive Defense 360 is its console in the cloud, and it can keep the inventory of software in the PC."

"I can put tons of load on it."

"The product's most valuable features are the zero-trust application service and its capability to detect threats and attacks."

"Adaptive Defense is pretty easy to use, and Panda support is excellent."

"The most valuable features of Panda Security Adaptive Defense are the useful hardware information it provides, light on resources, controllable from the console, remote scan functionality, and the blocking of a lot of URL malware."

"The feature I find most valuable is the advance search engine."

"I've found it's got excellent web protection."

"The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that I like the tool's UI, ease of management, ease of making reports, and the ability to export information easily."

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Cons

"We have a lot of false positives we see in the dashboard. I think this is the only problem we are facing."

"Concerning the license, if I add one more device without a license, it will automatically subscribe to a license. I do not appreciate that."

"I would rate the scalability as seven out of ten. The capability is useful. Concerning the license, if I add one more device without a license, it will automatically subscribe to a license. I do not appreciate that."

"I would like to see them add support for both Android and iOS smartphones."

"With pricing, they can improve by bundling their pricing because sometimes billing comes in a very long process."

"The solution should have additional endpoint protection."

"For some urgent updates, I don't like the need for the tool to be frequently restarted."

"The software has performance issues due to its requirements on the processor."

"They need to expand their offering of add-ons to enhance capabilities further."

"The only part I really don't use as much is their firewall. It's a bit superfluous. Most people have their own firewall in place, so they don't really need that part portion of the solution."

"The categories in the web filtering should be more comprehensive. When a URL is not categorized, I face issues."

"The Linux installation is performed on the command line and they need a package installer for that operating system."

"I would rate Panda Adaptive Defense 360 overall eight points because I still try to find another solution that is easier for me, which can provide what I currently have in Panda Adaptive Defense 360."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is average."

"The licensing costs are not too high. We pay about 20 Euros a year. It's a reasonable amount to pay."

"I don't think Panda's license is too expensive, but they're charging more than it's worth. It's a yearly license. For 1,000 endpoints, it's around $18,000."

"Customers need to pay monthly licensing costs for Panda Security Adaptive Defense, which is not expensive."

"There is a license needed to use this solution and it is approximately $30 annually."

"The solution is priced well for what features it provides."

"The solution's pricing is better compared to other products."

"The product is available at a high price."

"The price of this solution depends on the number of licenses that you are purchasing."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Healthcare Company

10%

Computer Software Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Hospitality Company

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	26
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	1

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with N-able EDR?

With pricing, they can improve by bundling their pricing because sometimes billing comes in a very long process. If they could bundle it as one solution and show the capabilities or features, they ...

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What is your primary use case for N-able EDR?

We are using N-able EDR, but I think Sophos makes sense because of the environment we operate in. The localization and different elements were important factors we were looking at. They have their ...

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What advice do you have for others considering N-able EDR?

I am more focused on operations and procurement. The decision to use this solution was made before I joined the company. It started with patch management systems and progressed into EDR, backup mon...

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What do you like most about WatchGuard EPDR?

The product's most valuable features are the zero-trust application service and its capability to detect threats and attacks.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for WatchGuard EPDR?

I think the pricing is normal because we subscribe for three years. Regarding pricing, I am not sure because I did not compare it with other antivirus; maybe it is pricey.

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What needs improvement with WatchGuard EPDR?

I have no idea if I use some automation functions. I can't find any disadvantages; maybe that is because many companies haven't used it. I would prefer to see some features such as AI in antivirus ...

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Panda Adaptive Defense 360

Overview

N-able EDR effectively safeguards against cybersecurity threats like malware and ransomware. With AI-driven capabilities and seamless integration with remote monitoring tools, it offers advanced protection and management for servers and workstations.

N-able EDR, known for its advanced defense mechanisms, utilizes AI and machine learning to enhance threat detection beyond traditional antivirus capabilities. It provides comprehensive visibility with its '360 vision,' integrating smoothly with remote management for unified performance monitoring. While it excels in protecting Windows environments, users seek improvements in mobile support and billing practices. A focus on enhancing licensing efficiency and reducing false positives could further enhance its usability. Ranked highly by Gartner and MITRE ATT&CK, N-able EDR remains a favored choice among users for its effective threat management and detailed reporting functionalities.

What are the key features of N-able EDR?

Rollback feature: Helps revert devices to previous states after an attack.
AI models: Improve threat detection using sophisticated algorithms.
Exceptional detection and protection: Offers robust defense against multiple threat vectors.
Auto-response capability: Uses machine learning for efficient incident management.
'360 vision': Provides complete visibility of device inventories.

What benefits and ROI should users consider?

Comprehensive security: Enhanced detection surpassing traditional antivirus.
Efficient monitoring: Unified device management through RMM integration.
Insightful reporting: Advanced reports provide critical security insights.
Inventory management: Full device oversight with '360 vision'.

In sectors reliant on Windows-based systems, N-able EDR is deployed as a primary antivirus solution. Its advanced AI and reporting features allow businesses to efficiently manage threat landscapes. However, while it secures servers and workstations, industries requiring mobile device support may find its current capabilities insufficient, prompting requests for broader platform integration.

N-able

EDR for continuous monitoring that prevents the execution of unknown processes. Behavioral analysis and detection of IoAs (indicators of attack) scripts, macros, etc.
Automatic detection and response for targeted attacks and in-memory exploits. Endpoint protection capabilities such as URL filtering, device control and managed firewall.
Zero-Trust Application and Threat Hunting features delivered as managed services. Lightweight agent and easy-to-use Cloud-based console with detailed reporting.

WatchGuard

Sample Customers

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Indra, Valea AB, Fineit, Aemcom, Data Solutions INC., Gloucestershire NHS, Golden Star Resources Ltd, Hispania Racing Team, Instituto Dos Museus e da ConserÊo, Escuelas Pias Provincia Emaus, Axiom Housing Association, Municipality of Bjuv, Lesedi Nuclear, Mullsj_ municipality, Eng. skolan Norr AB, Dalakraft AB, Peter Green Haulage Ltd

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