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GFI LanGuard pros and cons

Vendor: GFI
4.0 out of 5

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PROS

GFI LanGuard offers a competitive price for local area network use.
It provides valuable patch management and vulnerability assessment.
GFI LanGuard enables asset tracking and network monitoring.
Users benefit from its ability to patch third-party solutions.
GFI LanGuard is efficient in system resource usage.

CONS

GFI LanGuard is limited to local area networks and cannot manage remote devices.
The Linux environment documentation is unclear and complicated.
GFI LanGuard lacks a cloud version, which would benefit remote work scenarios.
Issues exist with the rollback feature after installing incorrect updates, and more guidance is needed for custom software installations.
It allows only one user at a time with no support for multiple users.
 

GFI LanGuard Pros review quotes

AK
Aug 8, 2022
I like that the solution can block users from unnecessarily putting devices on the network.
Ted Mbugua - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 18, 2020
The most valuable feature is that I am able to patch third-party solutions.
AH
Jan 15, 2020
This product is a great solution at a great price as long as it is only going to be used for a local area network.
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Ted Mbugua - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 7, 2022
The most valuable features of GFI LanGuard are the vulnerability assessment, it provides us with substantial insight into what applications are running on the endpoint systems and what vulnerabilities are there in the running applications. The second would be the assets tracking. I'm able to see in the network whether my endpoint server is operating and if all the other IT equipment is running in the environment. Additionally, GFI LanGuard is not heavy on system resources. It gives a competitive advantage over others.
reviewer1984833 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 13, 2022
It is helpful to patch and scan vulnerabilities.
Ted Mbugua - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 7, 2022
The most useful features of GFI LanGuard are vulnerability assessment and patching solutions.
SD
Jul 13, 2023
The most valuable feature of GFI LanGuard is its email spam feature.
JK
Aug 5, 2022
The most valuable features in GFI LanGuard are patch management and vulnerability assessment.
reviewer1300941 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 10, 2021
The solution is easy to use and integrates well with other operating systems.
Ashish-Gautam - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 12, 2022
The initial setup was easy.
 

GFI LanGuard Cons review quotes

AK
Aug 8, 2022
When you want to uninstall software from an endpoint, sometimes it becomes very problematic.
Ted Mbugua - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 18, 2020
The documentation on how to use this solution in a Linux environment is not clear, which is something that should be improved because it is complicated.
AH
Jan 15, 2020
This solution is limited to the local area network only and cannot manage remote devices.
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Ted Mbugua - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 7, 2022
GFI LanGuard could improve the rollback feature. If we have installed the wrong we have had some issues with the rollback function. Additionally, more input from GFI LanGuard for the custom software push install.
reviewer1984833 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 13, 2022
The version we are using only allows one person to use it at a time and does not allow multi-users.
Ted Mbugua - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 7, 2022
GFI LanGuard can improve by adding more modules, such as asset control or asset inventory.
SD
Jul 13, 2023
The only drawback with GFI LanGuard is that you cannot directly integrate it from the Outlook email; instead, you have to first log in to the site to make changes.
JK
Aug 5, 2022
GFI LanGuard can improve by adding asset tracking.
reviewer1300941 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 10, 2021
If GFI LanGuard had a cloud version it would be better for people that are working from home.
Ashish-Gautam - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 12, 2022
GFI LanGuard has some technical limitations with machines.