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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (53.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$35.88 1 Endpoint Per Year
No pricing available
GlassWire Firewall
Star Rating
(50)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$35.88 1 Endpoint Per Year
Learn more about GlassWire FirewallWatchGuard Network Security
Star Rating
(262)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about WatchGuard Network SecurityGlassWire Firewall vs WatchGuard Network Security
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found them equally easy to use. However, GlassWire Firewall is easier to set up , while reviewers preferred administration and ease of doing business with WatchGuard Network Security overall.
- Reviewers felt that WatchGuard Network Security meets the needs of their business better than GlassWire Firewall.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that WatchGuard Network Security is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of WatchGuard Network Security over GlassWire Firewall.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
GlassWire Firewall
GlassWire Premium
$35.88
1 Endpoint Per Year
GlassWire Premium is the Personal Firewall for Ultimate PC Protection
- Unlimited Network Monitoring History
- Unlimited Remote Connections to Monitor Other Machines
- Allow or Deny New Connections
WatchGuard Network Security
No pricing availableFree Trial
GlassWire Firewall
No trial information availableWatchGuard Network Security
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
43
9.3
182
Ease of Use
9.1
43
9.1
185
Ease of Setup
9.4
19
9.0
160
Ease of Admin
8.7
17
9.1
157
Quality of Support
8.6
31
8.8
174
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
18
9.1
154
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
43
9.2
167
Features by Category
Security - Unified Threat Management
Not enough data
9.0
94
Not enough data
9.1
99
Not enough data
8.7
84
Not enough data
9.2
100
Not enough data
9.1
101
Not enough data
9.5
103
Administration
Not enough data
8.5
102
Not enough data
8.9
103
Administration
7.9
15
8.9
105
8.6
19
8.3
103
Feature Not Available
8.6
99
8.2
13
8.7
102
Agentic AI - Firewall Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Feature Not Available
9.3
104
Feature Not Available
8.8
88
Feature Not Available
8.9
103
Feature Not Available
9.4
99
Monitoring
Feature Not Available
8.8
87
9.6
22
8.7
89
8.5
20
9.1
100
8.8
21
9.0
99
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Firewall
Not enough data
Not enough data
Encryption
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.9
24
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
8.3
14
Compliance
Not enough data
9.0
34
Not enough data
9.0
36
Not enough data
9.0
36
Management
Not enough data
8.2
25
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
8.5
23
Not enough data
8.9
28
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
GlassWire Firewall and WatchGuard Network Security are categorized as Firewall Software
Unique Categories
GlassWire Firewall has no unique categories
WatchGuard Network Security is categorized as Unified Threat Management (UTM) and Encryption
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GlassWire Firewall
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
WatchGuard Network Security
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
12.2%
Computer & Network Security
12.2%
Management Consulting
6.1%
Insurance
6.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
6.1%
Other
57.1%
Information Technology and Services
12.9%
Computer & Network Security
7.5%
Telecommunications
3.7%
Hospital & Health Care
3.3%
Computer Networking
3.3%
Other
69.3%
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Discussions
Why don't you guys advertisement this software?
1 Comment
JH
We do advertise GlassWire, but mainly to US audiences at this time. We are based in Austin, Texas USA. Perhaps it's because you are outside the US and...Read more
Can I integrate multiple buissness account in one glasswire account?
1 Comment
JH
GlassWire uses a smart system for activation code management. If you use our software normally there should be no issues, but if you do have an issue email...Read more
What have you found to be the best software to integrate with GlassWire to give a rounded out network protection? Can I use for automatic submission of suspicious software?
1 Comment
JH
If you go to GlassWire's settings to turn on the VirusTotal API to analyze apps for malware. It's a free service for all GlassWire users. ...Read more
why i cant block Youtube
1 Comment
MS
You must run deep inspection so you can use application control with deep inspection.Read more
How do I block sites on WatchGuard?
1 Comment
MH
First possibility:
On the Watchguard firebox web interface.
Second possibility:
In the Panda Adaptive Defense web console.Read more
Is WatchGuard any good?
1 Comment
FO
In my opinion I think it is a good brand with which to work and continue learning, as well as collaborating.Read more
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