Compare McAfee vs WatchGuard

McAfee

Based on 137 reviews.

WatchGuard

Based on 206 reviews.

Sample Customers

McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention

Kleberg Bank

McAfee Application Control

Contec

WatchGuard Firebox

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

WatchGuard Application Control

Chester School District, Kensington Close Hotel

WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention

Royal Yachting Association, Sunray Engineering

Popular Solutions

McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator

8 reviews

McAfee Complete Data Protection

5 reviews

McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention

5 reviews

WatchGuard Firebox

15 reviews

WatchGuard XTM [EOL]

0 reviews

Panda Adaptive Defense 360

5 reviews

Top Industries

Financial Services Firm

14%

Computer Software Company

12%

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

ObaseunAwoyinfa
Security Consultant at Trinexia
For any type of protection strategy, the natural use cases involve protecting sensitive data that shouldn't be...
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VivekGupta7
DGM at a financial services firm
McAfee Web Protection is for our entire system, regardless of the brand. It is implemented in all systems through an...
Read full review of McAfee Web Protection [EOL] »
Wahidur Rahman
Senior Executive Officer at United Commercial Bank Limited
Our primary use case for this solution is activity, authentication, and scans for audit purposes and priority...
Read full review of McAfee Vulnerability Manager for Databases [EOL] »
PankajKumar24
IT Manager at Gigabit Technologies Pvt Ltd
The use cases for McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator ( /products/mcafee-epolicy-orchestrator-reviews ) involve deploying...
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Akhtar Hussain Rizvi
Deputy Group Manager - Systems at Titan Company Ltd
The solution is mainly used for sensitive data protection.
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Norlia Jalani
Section Head, Information Technology at a transportation company
We are using endpoint solutions such as Panda Adaptive Defense 360, but currently we are using Panda. We are using it...
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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...
Read full review of WatchGuard EPDR »
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...
Read full review of WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention »
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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Michael-Angelo Francis
Senior IT Tech at PCSL

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Customer Service

Victor Akidiva
CEO at Semper Systemis Ltd
There are instances where McAfee interferes with business applications. So, in those cases, we require an...
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Shrikant Pillay
Service Management Consultant at Tata Consultancy
I've never had an issue with McAfee. I've never had to reach out to technical support.
Read full review of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention »
Harish G
IT Analyst at SISA Information Security
We do get support from our reseller. We don't get support directly from McAfee.
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MuhammadKhan1
Associate Manager IT at Hi-Tech Foods
My experience is very good with customer support. When I had an issue with the initial charges related to the setup,...
Read full review of McAfee Web Protection [EOL] »
ObaseunAwoyinfa
Security Consultant at Trinexia
For data protection, I have never really had to leverage support. I’ve not had to deal with support on any of the...
Read full review of McAfee Complete Data Protection »
JohnBlack
Founder and CEO at Offset3, LLC
The technical support is good, but it isn't always specific. That's a problem in my industry; it's a highly...
Read full review of McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator »
VivekGupta7
DGM at a financial services firm
While they are knowledgeable, they are not very easily accessible. We need to book a call. Often, we'll first get...
Read full review of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention »
RathinVaidya
Vice President (Technical) at Shaligram Infotech LLP
I rate the scalability of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention a nine out of ten.
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Anonymous User
Security Professional
Customer Service: We were a McAfee EMEA Premier Managed Service Provider at the time, so we had no problems getting...
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Anonymous User
Managing Director at a consultancy
Technical support is handled via our partner. They helped us implement and manage the solution. We go through them...
Read full review of McAfee MVISION Mobile »
Roi Nahari
CTO- Consulting Services at 2bsecure
The support needs some improvement. It needs to be more professional.
Read full review of Sentrigo Hedgehog [EOL] »
Anonymous User
Information Technology Security Consultant at Infosec Consulting ltd
I have not personally contacted technical support but I have gotten feedback from people who have. Most people are...
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DucDoan
Security Manager at a tech services company
For the most part, technical support has been great. When we've had technical problems, they've helped us. I've found...
Read full review of McAfee Vulnerability Manager for Databases [EOL] »
Anonymous User
Senior Developer, shareholder at a hospitality company
Customer Service: I've never approached customer service with regards to this particular product. Technical Support:...
Read full review of McAfee Firewall Enterprise MFE [EOL] »
AdnanButt
Service Security Specialist
Technical support is good. We've been largely satisfied with them so far.
Read full review of McAfee Complete Data Protection »
JonathanChawatama
IT Security Consultant at ZOL Zimbabwe
I'd rate technical support seven out of ten. Every year we have to go through product certifications, so we hardly...
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Anonymous User
Network Analyst at a financial services firm
Customer Service: Customer service is good. You will generally have access to a team of account managers, should...
Read full review of McAfee Firewall Enterprise MFE [EOL] »
Anonymous User
Network Engineer Info & Security at a comms service provider
Customer Service: It's ok. Technical Support: It's satisfactory; a few engineers from the McAfee Firewall tech...
Read full review of McAfee Firewall Enterprise MFE [EOL] »
Jean-Luc Des Groseilliers
Owner at JLDG
I never had to use their support. For the last five years or so, I've not had any issues.
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Anonymous User
Information Security Engineer at a tech services company
When we've had issues in the past, and, although they ended up solving our problem, we found the response time was...
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Anonymous User
Storage Engineer at 22by7
Technical support is absolutely fine. I have very good friends in support. Most of the time, most of my friends are...
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JonathanChawatama
IT Security Consultant at ZOL Zimbabwe
McAfee technical support is ok, but we do not contact them very often. Every year, they impose certifications on us,...
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Anonymous User
Senior Consultant at a financial services firm
We had a local technical support company and did not deal with McAfee at the regional level. I can say that our local...
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Sabina C
Sr. IT Business Analyst at Citigroup
I didn't need to contact technical support for McAfee Total Protection.
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Anonymous User
Cyber Security at a tech services company
Technical support was good for what we needed. We just needed some support on the original install and set up, and we...
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Daniel Colombani
Lead: Incident Response, Investigation & Vulnerability Management at a government
The technical support is great. When we put in a ticket, they respond in a few hours. If we put in that the server is...
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Gustavo Vila Verde
Sales Engineer at a tech vendor
Levels two and three of tech support is very good.
Read full review of McAfee Firewall Enterprise MFE [EOL] »
Anonymous User
Management Executive at a security firm
The support in South Africa could be much better.
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Boubacar Khouma
Owner at xconsult
I have not been in contact with McAfee's technical support.
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Anonymous User
Presales System Engineer
Customer Service: 8/10 when they needed to help us. Technical Support: 7/10.
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Matthew Cooper
IT Network Administrator at a retailer
From my experience with their customer service team, I would say that they seem quite knowledgeable and fairly quick...
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Amjad Edris
Technical Support Engineer at Netco Security Solutions
Technical support is good.
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RedieRamos
Cloud Solutions Architect at a tech services company
I have not contacted technical support by telephone or email. When I have run into problems, I just performed a...
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Anonymous User
CEO at Datastream LLC
WatchGuard technical support requires a license. We never called them because the solution is working correctly and...
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Anonymous User
Account Manager
Customer Service: Excellent, they have incredibly quick response to any questions, and their online customer portal...
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Anonymous User
IT Technician at a real estate/law firm
I used their technical support one time. They were very good. I would rate them at least a nine out of 10.
Read full review of WatchGuard AuthPoint »
Anonymous User
Network & infra Manager at Vanguard Business Solutions & Consulting
Customer Service: I haven’t requested any help from customer service. Technical Support: I attended training from...
Read full review of WatchGuard XTM [EOL] »
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...
Read full review of WatchGuard Firebox »
Anonymous User
PRE-SALES MANAGER at a tech services company
Customer Service: 3/5. Technical Support: 3/5.
Read full review of WatchGuard XTM [EOL] »
Petri Alhainen
Administrator at Sulbana Oy
I don't think I need any technical support from the website, as it is a basic product. You just plug it in where you...
Read full review of WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus »
Anonymous User
instructor
The level of technical support is adequate. From a range 1 to 10, I would give them a 8/10 rating.
Read full review of WatchGuard XTM [EOL] »
Mourad Aissi
Director of Information Systems at Onomo hotels
The support could improve. I had to deal with support to give me new hardware and it took four weeks.
Read full review of WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service »
Anonymous User
Information Systems Administrator at a logistics company
The support from WatchGuard Firebox is very good.
Read full review of WatchGuard Firebox »
Youri Hart
Managing Director at Port-IT BV
We use this solution because they have a very good support team. They are very knowledgeable about ways of...
Read full review of WatchGuard Firebox »
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.
Read full review of WatchGuard Firebox »
Santosh Thorwat
IT Head at Patil Group
We did not need to use technical support.
Read full review of WatchGuard Firebox »
Anonymous User
Manager
We get good support. It can take a bit longer only in the case of a specific problem that even they are not aware of,...
Read full review of WatchGuard Firebox »
Mohamed Y Ahmed
Technical & Pre-Sales Manager at GateLock
Technical support for this product is perfect. If you open a ticket with them, even with the slowest SLA, they reply...
Read full review of WatchGuard Threat Detection and Response »
Anonymous User
Systems Engineer at a tech services company
They provide very good support. I am definitely satisfied with their support.
Read full review of WatchGuard Threat Detection and Response »
Paal
CFO at a tech vendor
The few times we have contacted Watchguard. They reply promptly without delays.
Read full review of WatchGuard Firebox »
Thomas Zhang
IT Director at a financial services firm
7/10
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FelixCheung
IT Director at Wise Ally Holdings Limited
We haven't had any issues so we haven't contacted their technical support. It's been quite stable over the year since...
Read full review of WatchGuard Firebox »
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,...
Read full review of WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi »
Jason Markle
IT Director at a healthcare company
I've only had to use their technical support twice in quite a few years, so it would be hard for me to rate. But they...
Read full review of WatchGuard Firebox »
Victor Massey
Solution Architect at Simvicitsolutions
The support team is very knowledgeable. When I call support, they send articles that can be referenced. Usually,...
Read full review of WatchGuard EPDR »
Tek KeeChuah
Director at a tech vendor
Technical support has been very good so far. We find them to be quite professional. We're satisfied with the level of...
Read full review of WatchGuard Threat Detection and Response »
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...
Read full review of WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention »
Anonymous User
System Administrator at a logistics company
The support is not the best, but it is good enough. Not everyone has the right skills, so make sure to ask them to...
Read full review of WatchGuard XTM [EOL] »
Anonymous User
IT System Support Administrator at a non-profit
I would rate the technical support at a seven ut of ten.
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Petri Alhainen
Administrator at Sulbana Oy
The customer service and support team was good.
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