Netwrix Endpoint Protector vs WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention comparison

Netwrix and WatchGuard are both solutions in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category. Netwrix is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.5, while WatchGuard is ranked #29 with an average rating of 8.5. Netwrix holds a 2.2% mindshare in DLP, compared to WatchGuard’s 0.1% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Netwrix users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of WatchGuard users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention and Netwrix Endpoint Protector are competing products in the data breach prevention category. Users find WatchGuard more appealing due to its pricing and support, while Netwrix offers advanced features making it a worthy investment.

Features: WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention includes robust threat detection, streamlined policy management, and comprehensive reporting tools. Netwrix Endpoint Protector has precise data classification, granular policy enforcement, and strong endpoint compatibility. Its advanced features provide deeper protection and flexibility.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: WatchGuard offers a straightforward deployment process with responsive service, easing integration into infrastructures. Netwrix Endpoint Protector provides a modular approach that allows customization but requires more initial configuration. WatchGuard’s service accessibility benefits businesses seeking quick implementation, while Netwrix appeals to those needing tailored solutions.

Pricing and ROI: WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention offers competitive pricing with promising ROI, suitable for budget-conscious buyers. Netwrix Endpoint Protector demands a higher upfront cost, reflecting its richer feature set. Although WatchGuard suits cost-conscious buyers, Netwrix ensures valuable long-term returns due to its advanced capabilities.

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Categories and Ranking

Netwrix Endpoint Protector

Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

6th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

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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 Netwrix Endpoint Protector is 2.2%, down from 4.3% 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.

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Mohammad Amir Hossain

Head of IT Infrastructure at Samsung

Block USBs and manage ports effectively across multiple OS platforms

There is an important feature that needs to be added. In Linux, it is difficult to control uninstallation. Users can uninstall it at any time, and we can only monitor that it is uninstalled. If there is a feature that can notify in the master dashboard that an agent has been uninstalled, it would be very beneficial.

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

Pros

"Compared to a lot of the USB management systems out there, Endpoint Protector is the only one that comes with true USB management and the DLP side of it. I'm pretty impressed because I've used several solutions with DLP and USB management, and I've never seen granularity like this solution has."

"The product is forward-looking, in my opinion, which is a requirement nowadays."

"Netwrix Endpoint Protector works on Linux and macOS to block USB ports, control internet access, and manage other peripheral ports."

"We like that content-aware and device controls can easily be managed. They're not complicated. You don't need to be a rocket scientist to understand them."

"The most valuable aspects of the solution is the device control, which manages any portable device connected to the endpoint, and content-aware protection, which controls data in motion from the endpoint to outside, like when users try to upload data to a web browser or an instant messaging application."

"The software is easy to use and the dashboard is intuitive."

"The device control is a big deal for us because we can actually lock out removable drives and different types of hardware. It allows us to have better control over what end-users plug into their computers, and we can have deny lists and tighten our security posture."

"The most valuable features are Device Control, Content-Aware Protection, Enforced Encryption, and eDiscovery."

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"Basically, 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."

"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."

"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."

"We have received a good return on investment."

Cons

"When we started, the price was reasonable, but it has been increasing over time."

"If CoSoSys comes up with a suite of Host DLP, along with Network DLP and SaaS DLP, it will cover all of the aspects of a DLP solution."

"It would be helpful to implement filtering mechanisms so that we can sort and view the data based on software and vendor, providing more clarity and ease in analysis."

"In Linux, it is difficult to control uninstallation. Users can uninstall it at any time, and we can only monitor that it is uninstalled."

"One of the areas where there is room for improvement is support. It takes time for them to respond. They need to respond on time. Instead of sending an email, I think it would be very helpful to say, 'Let's set up a WebEx to see what's really going on,' instead of the back and forth of email."

"There are times when the server needs to be updated, and it would help if I got a notification for when the newest version comes out, because at the moment, I'm going in every now and then and checking. Sometimes it comes out and I didn't know it had come out."

"Currently, for additional applications that need monitoring by the EPP, a request must be made to their technical support. It would be beneficial to add a feature allowing users to manually add applications for monitoring without depending on the vendor."

"When you want to uninstall and reinstall, there are a lot of issues. You have to do a lot of workarounds to reinstall Endpoint Protector. This is a major issue that we have constantly because we still have old systems with XP. While there are only very few, we need to run them because there are machines attached that only run on XP. When we need to uninstall and reinstall on XP or Windows 10, we have serious issues left in the Registry Editor everywhere. There is a lot of manual interference to get the reinstallation to work. For the uninstallation of Endpoint Protector, they need to work on this so it doesn't leave any leftovers behind."

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

"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."

"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."

"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 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."

"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."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"When I last renewed the license it was for a two-year term, and they gave me the second year at half price."

"I don't have any issue with the licensing and pricing. I would love for it to be cheaper, but at the same time I'm getting a lot from it."

"We found the pricing pretty attractive. However, volume-based pricing wasn't available."

"Pricing is quite reasonable. For smaller organizations, it lets them get into the product domain, whereas a lot of vendors won't even talk to them. CoSoSys is just about at that sweet spot of being serious enough that you have to budget for it, but at the same time, affordable enough that the value is well worth it."

"We have a limited budget for our media section. When we purchased it last year, we migrated from a different solution to this solution, and at that time, they told us that the cost will remain the same, but this year, they increased the price by 20% or something like that. I am not sure about the exact price, but let's say from 8,000, it increased to 10,000. It was a huge gap, and we couldn't bear this cost because we have a limited budget. When we spoke to them, they understood our problem and reduced it to the same price that we had last year."

"The price of Endpoint Protector by CoSoSys is more or less the same as other competing solutions."

"It has a fair price. They just changed recently from perpetual licensing. When I bought it, I bought it on perpetual license, then they changed the whole company policy to go to subscription. It was a bit of a shock to us because we haven't upgraded it that many times. However, after speaking to CoSoSys directly, they gave us a very good renewal price."

"The pricing depends on the customers."

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

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

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Endpoint Protector?

Its robust security audit and compliance functionalities prove especially beneficial for businesses in sectors like BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) and Information Technology.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Endpoint Protector?

When we started, the price was reasonable, but it has been increasing over time. I rate the price as four, indicating it is a bit high.

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What needs improvement with Endpoint Protector?

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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...

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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 ...

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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

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Overview

Content Aware Protection
Scanning data in motion
Monitor, control and block file transfers. Detailed control through both content and context inspection.

Device Control
USB & peripheral port control
Lockdown, monitor and manage devices. Granular control based on Vendor ID, Product ID, Serial Number and more.

Enforced Encryption
Automatic USB encryption
Encrypt, manage and secure USB storage devices by safeguarding data in transit. Password-based, easy to use and very efficient.

eDiscovery
Scanning data at rest
Discover, encrypt and delete sensitive data. Detailed content and context inspection through manual or automatic scans

Netwrix

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.

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Samsung, Toyota, Philips, Zeppelin, Western Union, eBay

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