Compare IDERA vs WatchGuard

IDERA

Based on 91 reviews.

WatchGuard

Based on 205 reviews.

Overview

Idera Software is a computer software provider, headquartered in Houston, Texas and founded in 2004. Idera is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. In June, 2010 Idera Software acquired iDevFactory. Idera has won several awards for fast growing technology company.

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Sample Customers

IDERA Uptime Infrastructure Monitor

TeleComputing; Manitoba Hydro; Blevins Inc.; City of Malmö

WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention

Royal Yachting Association, Sunray Engineering

Popular Solutions

IDERA ER/Studio

5 reviews

TestRail

6 reviews

IDERA SQL Diagnostic Manager for SQL Server

1 reviews

WatchGuard Firebox

15 reviews

WatchGuard XTM [EOL]

0 reviews

Panda Adaptive Defense 360

4 reviews

Top Industries

Financial Services Firm

19%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

14%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Financial Services Firm

Hospitality Company

Quotes From Member Reviews

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

Most Helpful Reviews

Jaime Caballero
Tech Support Analyst at Cibernética, S.A.
Some use the solution as a day-to-day tool for querying databases to have information.
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Nafiu Garba
Special Assistant to the Governor ICT COO at a tech services company
We're using IDERA Uptime Infrastructure Monitor for infrastructure monitoring, particularly for monitoring devices,...
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reviewer3261598
Business Solutions Specialist at a energy/utilities company
I have been working with data modeling tools. Personally, I have been working with Erwin for many years now....
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Stuart Barker
Test Architect at Zest Consulting
I use TestRail ( /products/testrail-reviews ) for test management and test execution.
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Anonymous User
Database Administrator at a insurance company
Auditing. We mainly use it to follow up on changes to the individual databases. We audit exactly what the database...
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Victor Massey
Solution Architect at Simvicitsolutions
My use cases primarily focus on security. I utilize endpoint protection when I am traveling, as I seek security. I...
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Manish Nalawade
Owner at It logic
I'm using it in the banking sector only. Basically, I'm using it for security and other purposes, including data loss...
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Anonymous User
IT System Support Administrator at a non-profit
We use WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi because we have used different tools as well, like Ubiquiti. The complexity of...
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Anonymous User
IT System Support Administrator at a non-profit
We centrally control all our end-user devices, maintaining patches.
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Michael-Angelo Francis
Senior IT Tech at PCSL

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Customer Service

Aaron Cutshall
Enterprise Data Architect & Senior Manager at Health First Inc.
The solution's technical support is good. Sometimes, getting the support team to respond takes time.
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Khurram Jamil Khan
Head of SQA, Project Manager at Vroozi
The technical support must be improved. There is a lot of to and fro before our issues get resolved.
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StuartBarker
Managing Director at Corecom Quality Engineering
The technical support is quick to respond but they did not provide a resolution for my issue.
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Anonymous User
Database Administrator at a insurance company
To be honest, technical support has gotten worse. It was really fine in the beginning, but it's not what it used to...
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Anonymous User
Database Administrator at a healthcare company
Tech support is pretty good. They resolve issues right away, I usually don't have to wait too long.
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Uros Gavric
QA Automation Engineer at a computer software company
I haven't used their tech support directly because all I needed was info that I was able to find in their knowledge...
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Jean-Luc Mercier
Managing Partner at DXC Technology
There is plenty of documentation available online for assistance, making it straightforward to address any issues.
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Anonymous User
QA Coordinator at a tech vendor
Quite good and fast for my interactions with them.
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Anonymous User
IT - Server Administration
Customer Service: Although I haven't contacted customer service often, the response has always been prompt, courteous...
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Anonymous User
Database Administrator at a consultancy
Customer Service: Poor. Still waiting (for 2 weeks now) to learn who our 3rd sales/customer representative will be....
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Anonymous User
Database Administrator at a media company
I don't have any issues with their technical support.
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Jamie Vasser
IT Specialist at a government
Tech support is a sticking point with me. I am really disappointed in the tech support. We pay for the Platinum...
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Anonymous User
Software Enginner at a tech company
We had a few issues with the deployment, but it was mostly due to our lack of experience. We were able to get online...
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Anonymous User
Systems Administrator & CSA at a tech company
Regular. They are good in the sales and e-mail support, but they failed at very important failover times.
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Anonymous User
DBA at a consultancy
Tech support hasn't been as good lately as it was in the past. It is down to "average."
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Недашковский Евгений
Senior SQL DBA at a financial services firm
Customer Service: Idera is just interested in selling you something. Afterwards you can do what you want, they forget...
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Anonymous User
Administrador de Dados at a non-tech company
Very good. When we need, they respond to us quickly.
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Anonymous User
Database Developer at a financial services firm
The only thing I had an issue with was licensing, and the support was very good. They replied very quickly and it was...
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Anonymous User
Associate Director, Enterprise Data Management, Practice Lead for Life Sciences UK&I at a tech services company
Customer Service: We are fully satisfied. Technical Support: We are fully satisfied.
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Anonymous User
IT Infrastructure Team Lead
Customer Service: I'd give them four stars. Technical Support: I'd give them four stars.
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Stuart Barker
Test Architect at Zest Consulting
I have never needed to contact customer support. I have posted questions on the community page. The community support...
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Anonymous User
Data Management Specialist at a government
Customer Service: It's good. Technical Support: It's good.
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Anonymous User
Database Administrator at a energy/utilities company
Tech support has been okay. I ran into an issue earlier this year where my collection had stopped for a week. I had a...
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Mariya Salamatova
Senior Business Intelligence Developer at a construction company
Overall, technical support is okay. It's fast and usually, within four or five hours, I get a reply.
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Anonymous User
Senior SQL Server Developer at a tech vendor
Customer Service: It was pretty good once the licensing phase was completed. Technical Support: It's good.
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Anonymous User
Sr Data Integration Modeler at a insurance company
The technical support people are pretty good and I would rate them a nine out of ten. Whatever the tool is capable...
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David Nemec
Oracle developer at OKsystem a.s.
The tech support team is helpful.
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Anonymous User
Cloud Database Administrator at a tech services company
Customer Service: The Idera team is amazing: 10 out of 10. Technical Support: The Idera team is amazing: 10 out of 10.
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Anonymous User
Quality Assurance Manager at a financial services firm
I have not contacted technical support.
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Anonymous User
Senior Manager, Data Operations at a consumer goods company
Our experience with technical support has been good.
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Kevin Mabry
CEO at Sentree Systems, Corp.
I don't use technical support that often, so I don't have much of a need for them. However, when I talked to them in...
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Christoph Schmalisch
IT Datenbankprogrammierer at Schmalisch IT & Cloud Lösungen
Their support is good. They have a very responsive hotline.
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Nadeem Abdulla
Assistant Manager IT Infrastructure at a manufacturing company
WatchGuard's technical support is okay, but they could do more to push knowledge so the customer could solve their...
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Ronald Lewis
IT Manager at Invest Barbados
There is a time difference when I have tried to receive support causing some challenges. I rate the support from...
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Steve Rubin
President and Owner at Peak Communication Systems, Inc.
Our partner has used their support. It's really good support. If they don't answer immediately, they get back to you...
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Anonymous User
Project Engineer at a tech services company
Customer Service: It's pretty good. Technical Support: It's very good.
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Anonymous User
Third Line Engineer at a tech services company
Customer Service: Great customer service with fast response. Technical Support: They have good technical knowledge.
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Anonymous User
Managing Director (BsC Computer Science) at Bontle ICT Solutions
Technical support is always available and I work with them a lot. They are excellent.
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Anonymous User
Support Analyst at a logistics company
Customer Service: 9/10. Technical Support: 9/10.
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John Rhines
Network Administrator at ADVANCED SOFTWARE DESIGNS
I haven't had to use technical support very often, but when I have they've been great.
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Anonymous User
Information Technology Support Specialist at a financial services firm
We had an issue once where a PC didn't allow us to install the software. There was some conflict with the other...
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Anonymous User
IT Audit Group Head at a tech services company
There are no problems with the technical support. If a problem occurs it gets resolved immediately with our technical...
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Anonymous User
SAP Specialist Engineer at a import and exporter
Customer Service: It depends on the partner. Technical Support: Tech support is sometimes a little bit slow.
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FlorianBUIS
Infrastructure Administrator at CFA-INSTA
The support is good but we've had some difficult situations because not everyone in support is good when it comes to...
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Andrew Ramsey
President at Precision Solution Group, LLC
Their tech support is great.
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Thomas Zhang
IT Director at a financial services firm
7/10
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Anonymous User
IT Audit Group Head at a tech services company
The technical support here in our country is different vendors or resellers of the firewall WatchGuard. So you just...
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Anonymous User
Partner & Head of IT Strategy at a computer software company
I haven't interacted with them myself, but my colleagues state that their support line is good.
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Mohamed Y Ahmed
Technical & Pre-Sales Manager at GateLock
The support for this solution is very good.
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Anonymous User
CIO at a healthcare company
I was in contact with the WatchGuard technical support three or four times. I was satisfied with them and their...
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Anonymous User
ICT Manager at a maritime company
In general, their support is okay, and nothing fancy. We have had a few chats and a few cases on several things that...
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Dirk Emmermacher
Network Administrator at Niedersächsischer Turner-Bund e.V.
WatchGuard's support is very good. Over the years, there have been only one or two tickets that were not solved. When...
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Scott Morin
Owner / CEO at Midwest Technology Specialists LLC.
I do not or have not had to use technical support very often, but I find it to be excellent. They're very responsive...
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Anonymous User
IT System Support Administrator at a non-profit
I rate technical support between five to six. Their support response can be time-consuming, and when incidents occur,...
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Anonymous User
Senior Manager IT Security and Infrastructure at a insurance company
Technical support is good. Our level one support in the country is near our office and when we have an issue they...
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Shiraz Ahmed
Founder & CEO at Technomatters
I've dealt with support in the past. Maybe it did not meet up as much as the marketing. Maybe there's room for...
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Michael-Angelo Francis
Senior IT Tech at PCSL
I'm still exploring what's available in my current plan. Once I understand everything better, I'll reach out to...
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Michael-Angelo Francis
Senior IT Tech at PCSL
I have a couple of open cases right now as I explore the full potential of WatchGuard solutions and how they can help...
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Reviewer843600
Director of Information Technology at a recreational facilities/services company
For everything that I've dealt with, their technical support has been really great about helping out and helping me...
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Scott Morin
Owner / CEO at Midwest Technology Specialists LLC.
I find that their tech support is excellent. And as a reseller, my relationship with my point of contact is also...
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