Compare NordLayer and WatchGuard Network Security 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (53.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $8.00 1 Users
No pricing available
NordLayer
Star Rating
(127)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $8.00 1 Users
Browse all 4 pricing plansWatchGuard Network Security
Star Rating
(265)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about WatchGuard Network SecurityNordLayer vs WatchGuard Network Security
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found NordLayer easier to use and set up. However, WatchGuard Network Security is easier to administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with WatchGuard Network Security overall.
- Reviewers felt that WatchGuard Network Security meets the needs of their business better than NordLayer.
- 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 NordLayer.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
NordLayer
Lite
Starting at $8.00
1 Users
Essential internet access security with basic internet threat prevention features.
- Up to 100mbs server performance
- ThreatBlock
- VPN protocol variety
WatchGuard Network Security
No pricing availableFree Trial
NordLayer
No trial information availableWatchGuard Network Security
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
110
9.3
186
Ease of Use
9.2
113
9.1
189
Ease of Setup
9.2
66
9.0
164
Ease of Admin
9.0
58
9.1
160
Quality of Support
8.5
100
8.8
178
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
54
9.1
157
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
103
9.2
171
Features by Category
Security - Unified Threat Management
Not enough data
9.0
97
Not enough data
9.2
101
Not enough data
8.7
86
Not enough data
9.2
102
Not enough data
9.2
103
Not enough data
9.5
106
Administration
Not enough data
8.5
104
Not enough data
9.0
105
Data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
Network
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Network Management
8.6
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Security
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
Identity Management
9.3
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.7
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
Administration
8.3
5
8.9
107
8.3
5
8.3
105
8.7
5
8.6
101
9.7
5
8.7
104
Agentic AI - Firewall Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
10.0
5
9.3
106
8.3
5
8.9
90
9.0
5
9.0
105
9.0
5
9.4
101
Monitoring
9.3
5
8.8
89
Not enough data
8.8
91
9.3
5
9.1
102
9.3
5
9.0
101
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Firewall
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Type
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Web Content and Traffic Filtering - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Protection and Loss Prevention - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Access Control and Authentication - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance and Management - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) PlatformsHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Components - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Components - Secure Service Edge (SSE)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence -Secure Service Edge (SSE)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Secure Service Edge (SSE)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Usage
8.9
83
Not enough data
8.6
77
Not enough data
8.4
44
Not enough data
8.4
81
Not enough data
8.6
74
Not enough data
8.8
81
Not enough data
8.7
77
Not enough data
Miscellaneous
8.3
70
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Encryption
Not enough data
9.0
19
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.4
15
Compliance
Not enough data
9.0
35
Not enough data
9.1
37
Not enough data
9.0
37
Management
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
9.0
29
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
NordLayer and WatchGuard Network Security are categorized as Firewall Software
Unique Categories
WatchGuard Network Security is categorized as Unified Threat Management (UTM) and Encryption
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
NordLayer
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
Computer Software
17.3%
Information Technology and Services
11.8%
Internet
5.5%
Financial Services
5.5%
Marketing and Advertising
5.5%
Other
54.3%
Information Technology and Services
13.5%
Computer & Network Security
7.3%
Telecommunications
3.7%
Government Administration
3.7%
Computer Networking
3.3%
Other
68.6%
Alternatives
Discussions
How has NordLayer improved your network security, and what features do you rely on?
1 Comment
MR
- Encrypted data with AES-256 for secure transmission
- Implemented Zero Trust Network Access to reduce internal threats
- Provided safe remote access...Read more
What is NordLayer used for?
1 Comment
LM
NordLayer helps organizations of all sizes enhance their internet security and modernize network and resource access with technical improvements aligning...Read more
NordLayer has no more discussions with answers
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
why i cant block Youtube
1 Comment
MS
You must run deep inspection so you can use application control with deep inspection.Read more
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