Tanium vs WatchGuard Firebox comparison

Tanium and WatchGuard are both solutions in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category. Tanium is ranked #31 with an average rating of 8.0, while WatchGuard is ranked #20 with an average rating of 7.6. Additionally, 75% of Tanium users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of WatchGuard users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 5, 2025

Tanium and WatchGuard Firebox compete in endpoint security and network security, respectively. Tanium has an advantage in integration and scalability, while WatchGuard Firebox is superior in network protection.

Features: Tanium offers real-time data and analytics, threat detection and remediation, and IT asset management. WatchGuard Firebox provides strong firewall defenses, intrusion prevention, and VPN functionalities.

Room for Improvement: Tanium could enhance user-friendliness, reduce deployment complexity, and improve initial setup guidance. WatchGuard Firebox can improve its advanced reporting features, enhance integration with third-party solutions, and optimize resource usage during peak loads.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: WatchGuard Firebox is known for its straightforward deployment and comprehensive support options. Tanium's deployment requires more technical expertise but offers robust technical support and training materials.

Pricing and ROI: Tanium generally has higher initial costs reflecting its enterprise-grade features but offers substantial ROI through its endpoint management. WatchGuard Firebox provides a competitive pricing model appealing to small and medium businesses, delivering efficient network protection at a lower cost.

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Fortinet FortiGate

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Vasu Gala

Manager, Information Technology Operation/Presales at TechMonarch

A stable solution with an intuitive interface and quick customer service

I have been working with Fortinet FortiGate, WatchGuard, Sophos, and SonicWall. I'm not as comfortable with SonicWall because of their UI and limitations. I prefer Fortinet above all other options. When it comes to configuration, I am confident in my ability to handle various tasks, including creating policies such as firewall rules, web policies, and application policies. Additionally, I can configure VPNs and implement load balancing, among other tasks. Overall, I feel much more comfortable working with Fortinet. Fortinet has made significant improvements by integrating AI with firewalls for threat analysis and prevention. In the past 2-3 years, they have launched FortiSASE and SIEM, and they also provide SOC services. Both Palo Alto and Fortinet FortiGate are excellent. While Fortinet FortiGate comes at higher prices, the functionality and support justify the cost. They promptly resolve firmware issues and inform all support providers about configuration changes.

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NitinKushwaha

Product Manager at OakNorth

Stable product with an ability to build complex roles

We use Tanium as an EDR solution for managing end-user devices and servers The product is granular and can build complex roles compared to other EDR vendors. Tanium's dashboard UI could be similar to CrowdStrike. We have been using Tanium for two and a half years. The product is stable. I rate…

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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

"It does a lot for you for intrusion protection and as an antivirus. The threat management bundle is worth the money. You don't need another company to monitor your web traffic for you. You can do everything yourself on the firewall. You restrict your own black list for people on the firewall. You don't need to pay some other company for another product to do that for you. The firewall can do that for you. So, it's an easy-to-use product for people to be independent. They don't need to rely on other vendors to do what the firewall can do. They can do everything."

"The IPsec tunnels are very easily created, and quite interoperable with devices from other vendors."

"The IPS and the application control feature are the most valuable."

"FortiGate's web and URL filtering are unlike any other firewall I've used. The functionality of URL filtering in those solutions is problematic because everything is encrypted, and firewalls can't break that encryption protocol. Fortinet has an SSL proxy, so the encryption is done before the packet ever leaves the FortiGate. The URL filter is definitely one of the most helpful features."

"There’s something magical about the way the flavors blend together, creating a dish that is both comforting and exciting."

"The best features of Fortinet FortiGate include the simple user interface."

"By utilizing features such as dynamic path selection and application-aware routing, we've been able to reduce latency for critical applications such as VoIP and video by 20-30% during peak times."

"In terms of security, we have not experienced any security flaws or loopholes, and it has proven to be quite stable."

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"I like the fact that you can create patching campaigns depending on the area of your network that you want to address first. I like the ability it has to make several campaigns that work in parallel."

"The product is granular and can build complex roles compared to other EDR vendors."

"Threat hunting is a very good feature on Tanium. We have just started using it and have not used it extensively."

"For incident response tasks, all these tasks can get done in minutes with minimal disruption to the end-user."

"The security features are very valuable."

"I'm not so familiar with the tool but I like the interaction of the console to the picture. Patching is the primary model I have been focusing on for the last couple of weeks. So I have created a proof of concept environment and have been checking the available features."

"When I push a quick update, it's done right away, and I can rescan immediately to confirm completion within minutes."

"I find the inventory and compliance features of Tanium to be the most impressive."

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"After conducting several tests I found the antivirus is working very well. Additionally, they have a very interesting feature, DNS WatchGuard, which is checking DNS requests for phishing, among other things, and it has caught a lot of unwanted attempts and attacks."

"The interface is very good."

"WebBlocker has the best URL category database ever."

"I like their management features a lot. Their System Manager server as well the System Manager software make managing them, and tracking changes, very easy and complete."

"Efficient to setup, run, and maintain. Saving man hours and cost in the process."

"It is the most effective on non-encrypted traffic and it is able to determine some threats through deep packet inspection."

"The most valuable features of this solution are live logging, rule setup and maintenance, and VPN creation."

"The main reason we went with it was the security protocols. They were more robust on this device."

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Cons

"The prevention mechanisms and implementation are not easy."

"Fortinet already improved FortiGate, but in the current market, many brands of security devices have improved together. Fortinet still needs to catch up with market standards. Fortinet is lacking in features in comparison to competitors."

"The initial setup is complex."

"The customization is a little bit difficult."

"The user interface could be improved to make it less confusing and easier to set up."

"There is room for improvement in being proactive about identifying and integrating new signatures."

"Currently, FortiGate is providing SSL VPN. But they're missing some features that are available in Palo Alto's SSL VPN."

"Fortinet FortiGate is a firewall solution and once it's deployed, you can rest assured that your system is secure."

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"Tanium required local admin or root rights on Mac devices, which did not comply with our security policies. This made the solution less suitable for our restrictive environment."

"It is not really additional functions, or the features that are needed, rather the complexity would be reduced based on the number of modules required to put together a comprehensive operational security and risk compliance model."

"Tanium’s scalability could be improved."

"We had some issues with the solution's OS upgrade."

"The solution lacks mobility."

"The most painful thing is the interface. It's a bit unclear sometimes."

"Tanium's limitations should be improved because although it is a great tool, it is limited to only a few classes during a session."

"When working with Tanium, there are some older devices that haven't been patched for a long time, and certain patches are not included in Tanium."

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"I would like to see faster automatation."

"It's very hard to get information from their website, for exactly what I need to do. Sometimes I end up having to open a lot of support tickets... It's a navigational issue which makes it hard to find what I'm looking for and it's just so broad."

"The product can improve in terms of layout to provide easier access and viewing to users, especially for the reports."

"We would like to see granular notification settings and more advanced filtering in traffic monitoring."

"Sometimes, the writing rules are a little confusing in how am I doing them."

"Its graphical user interface could be improved because not everybody is technical. There is a lack of knowledge, and they can give some training for this solution."

"Since WatchGuard acquired Panda, there may be synergies in consolidating both solutions under a single name to reduce customer confusion."

"The solution can improve by adding a feature to tag a MAC address of a computer system in the policy and more IP configuration settings."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is perfect."

"In the Asian economy in which we operate, FortiGate is expensive."

"Fortinet FortiGate is reasonably priced."

"The licensing scheme of Fortinet is better than Cisco. It is more logical."

"Licensing for Fortinet FortiGate is on a yearly basis. Pricing for it is a bit high. It could be cheaper."

"Fortinet FortiGate SWG is an affordable solution."

"The price is highly competitive when compared to other brands that offer similar functionality."

"There is a licensing fee; it is on a yearly basis."

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"The solution is expensive but it's a good investment."

"There is an annual license required to use this solution."

"It's an expensive solution. It would be nice if the cost were lower."

"It is higher than some competitors in the market."

"Tanium is a more expensive solution in Latin America than some of the competitors, such as BigFix."

"The solution offers value for money."

"The product's pricing differs from region to region depending on negotiations and the number of endpoints."

"The cheapest configuration, for maybe five people, is approximately $500."

"The price of the solution is not expensive, it is less than FortiGate."

"WatchGuard offers competitive pricing with attractive margins, benefiting both the company and its partners."

"Its cost is okay. It is not too expensive, not too low. I would rate it a nine out of ten in terms of pricing."

"The licensing costs are comparatively lower than other providers, and I would rate the pricing as five out of five."

"We paid $4000 in AUD for WatchGuard Firebox per year. There were no additional costs."

"There is an additional cost for support on top of licensing. When I bought my new unit, I received additional time added to my support."

"As per my knowledge, the product is more affordable than alternatives."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

15%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

16%

Government

12%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

14%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	350
Midsize Enterprise	130
Large Enterprise	187

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	10

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	91
Midsize Enterprise	25
Large Enterprise	15

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What do you like most about Tanium?

The product is granular and can build complex roles compared to other EDR vendors.

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What needs improvement with Tanium?

While there is always room for improvement, I am pleased with Tanium.

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What is your primary use case for Tanium?

The primary use case for Tanium ( /products/tanium-reviews ) is compliance, patching, and inventory as part of the co...

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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.

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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 ou...

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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.

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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WatchGuard Firebox

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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

Overview

Fortinet FortiGate excels in providing integrated VPN, firewalling, and Unified Threat Management (UTM) with centralized management and high availability. It supports remote access and comprehensive threat protection, making it a preferred choice for securing networks.

Fortinet FortiGate offers a robust security platform with features such as strong intrusion prevention, application control, and web filtering. Its integration with Active Directory and SD-WAN functionality provides scalable solutions for large networks. Users appreciate its ease of use through centralized management interfaces, ensuring robust security with flexible configurations. However, FortiGate could enhance its graphical interface and technical support responsiveness, address firmware bugs and costly licensing, improve logging, integrate better with third-party tools, and strengthen scalability and memory for log storage. Complexity in configuration and the need for intuitive features are noted challenges, and there's a demand for advanced security, zero-trust capabilities, and AI integration.

What are the key features of Fortinet FortiGate?

VPN: Secure remote access and connectivity.
Firewalling: Protects networks from unauthorized access and attacks.
UTM: Offers a comprehensive approach to threat management.
SD-WAN: Optimizes traffic routing for efficient network performance.
Web Filtering: Controls and monitors web access and ensures Internet security.

What benefits or ROI should be considered?

Centralized Management: Simplifies administration and monitoring.
High Availability: Ensures consistent security and network availability.
Scalability: Adapts to the needs of growing networks.
Comprehensive Threat Protection: Provides robust security measures.
Ease of Use: Minimizes the complexity of security management.

Fortinet FortiGate is widely implemented across industries like education, finance, and government. Companies use it for firewall protection, VPN, and SD-WAN capabilities, ensuring secure perimeter and data center security. It facilitates remote access management and traffic routing optimization, offering reliable security and connectivity solutions.

Fortinet

Tanium Endpoint Platform reduces security risk, improves agility & increases efficiency, a fundamentally new approach to endpoint security's threat detection, indicent response, vulnerability assessment and configuration compliance & with management's software distribution, asset utilization, asset inventory and patch management.

Tanium

WatchGuard Firebox is a high-performance firewall known for its ease of setup, offering robust security with layered protection and centralized management capabilities.

WatchGuard Firebox stands out for its intuitive management and high throughput, addressing security needs with features like VPN, web filtering, and threat detection. Its centralized control and reporting abilities, along with Active Directory integration, make it popular among varied organizations. Its user-friendly interface and ongoing updates enhance usability and reliability. However, there's a call for better cloud-based administration, scalability, and improved integration with third-party vendors.

What are the key features of WatchGuard Firebox?

Ease of Setup: Quick and straightforward installation process.
GUI: User-friendly graphical interface for simplified navigation.
VPN Features: Secure and efficient virtual private network management.
Web Filtering: Advanced filtering for safer browsing experiences.
Threat Detection: Proactive monitoring and detection of cyber threats.

What benefits or ROI should be evaluated?

Centralized Control: Streamlined management from a single point.
High Throughput: Efficient data handling and processing capacity.
Stable Performance: Consistent and reliable operational functionality.
Active Directory Integration: Seamless connection with user directories.
Customer Service: Strong support service for customer inquiries.

WatchGuard Firebox is implemented across industries to secure internet gateways and protect data in multi-site businesses. Its applications span from Unified Threat Management (UTM) and intrusion prevention to compliance support in business environments requiring secure connectivity through VPNs.

WatchGuard

Sample Customers

Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, Dell, HP, Oracle, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Vodafone, Orange, BT Group, Telstra, Deutsche Telekom, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, CenturyLink, NTT Communications, Tata Communications, SoftBank, China Mobile, Singtel, Telus, Rogers Communications, Bell Canada, Telkom Indonesia, Telkom South Africa, Telmex, Telia Company, Telkom Kenya

JPMorgan Chase, eBay, Amazon, US Bank, MetLife, pwc, Cerner, Delphi, MGM Grand, New York Life

Ellips, Diecutstickers.com, Clarke Energy, NCR, Wrest Park, Homeslice Pizza, Fortessa Tableware Solutions, The Phoenix Residence

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