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# WatchGuard Endpoint Security Reviews
**Vendor:** WatchGuard  
**Category:** [Endpoint Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-management)  
**Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 123
## About WatchGuard Endpoint Security
WatchGuard Endpoint Security solutions help you safeguard devices against cyber threats. WatchGuard EPDR and Advanced EPDR, our AI-powered flagship endpoint solutions, enhance your security posture by seamlessly integrating endpoint protection (EPP) with detection and response (EDR) capabilities alongside our Zero-Trust Application and Threat Hunting Services. All are tightly integrated within WatchGuard Cloud and ThreatSync, delivering valuable visibility and intelligence while fortifying cross-product detection and response (XDR).



## WatchGuard Endpoint Security Pros & Cons
**What users like:**

- Users appreciate the **real-time threat detection and ease of use** of WatchGuard Endpoint Security for exceptional protection. (3 reviews)
- Users value the **real-time threat detection and protection** of WatchGuard Endpoint Security, ensuring constant safety and security. (3 reviews)
- Users value the **real-time threat detection** of WatchGuard Endpoint Security, ensuring constant protection against potential threats. (3 reviews)
- Users praise the **effective protection** of WatchGuard Endpoint Security, ensuring continuous safety and robust integrations. (2 reviews)
- Users appreciate the **ease of use** of WatchGuard Endpoint Security, finding installation and daily operations straightforward. (2 reviews)
- Integrations (2 reviews)
- Users appreciate the **real-time threat detection** of WatchGuard Endpoint Security, ensuring constant protection against malware and ransomware. (2 reviews)
- Users appreciate the **real-time threat detection** of WatchGuard Endpoint Security, ensuring constant protection against cyber threats. (2 reviews)
- Threat Detection (2 reviews)
- Users praise the **real-time threat detection and protection** of WatchGuard Endpoint Security for its swift and effective defense. (2 reviews)

**What users dislike:**

- Users find the **setup process complex** , which can be challenging for those unfamiliar with the system. (1 reviews)
- Users find the **setup process complex** , making it challenging for those unfamiliar with the product. (1 reviews)
- Users find the **difficult configuration** of WatchGuard Endpoint Security challenging, particularly for those less experienced with such setups. (1 reviews)
- Users find WatchGuard Endpoint Security to be **too expensive** , despite its functionality and installation convenience. (1 reviews)
- Users find the **setup process complex** , particularly challenging for those unfamiliar with the system. (1 reviews)

## WatchGuard Endpoint Security Reviews
  ### 1. Panda Security Works for PC, Not Sure What It Does For Mac

**Rating:** 2.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** March 06, 2018

**What do you like best about WatchGuard Endpoint Security?**

I'm not really a fan of this product as it seems to be running in the background, but based on the settings I know my IT has (all downloads need to be approved and administered by an Admin, which I am not an Admin), I seem to have no issue downloading anything.  I only ever see it running, but never attempting to stop me from downloads or block pop-ups.

**What do you dislike about WatchGuard Endpoint Security?**

The product does not honor my ITs rules to request permission to download anything by an Admin for Mac users.  Since I am a Mac user, there seems to be loopholes I can get around without trying to . . . or at worst, realize I am actually curtailing.

**Recommendations to others considering WatchGuard Endpoint Security:**

Look for a product that works the same or equivalent on both PC and Mac.

**What problems is WatchGuard Endpoint Security solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Our company needed a more known Security platform, and this was decided to be used based on the majority of the employees using PC.  I am a Mac User however.

  ### 2. It bothers more than it solves

**Rating:** 1.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Consumer Services | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 17, 2018

**What do you like best about WatchGuard Endpoint Security?**

Nowadays, I don't see many advantages to antivirus software.

**What do you dislike about WatchGuard Endpoint Security?**

All of them. Slow down the computer, block meaningless files, high price, etc.

**Recommendations to others considering WatchGuard Endpoint Security:**

With Windows Defender, you have more than enough. Otherwise, I recommend Avast, much better.

**What problems is WatchGuard Endpoint Security solving and how is that benefiting you?**

We had it installed in the company and removed it shortly after. Many problems with blocking healthy files and it slowed down the computers.


## WatchGuard Endpoint Security Discussions
  - [How has WatchGuard Endpoint Security impacted your cybersecurity strategy, and what features do you find most useful?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-has-watchguard-endpoint-security-impacted-your-cybersecurity-strategy-and-what-features-do-you-find-most-useful)
  - [no](https://www.g2.com/discussions/adaptive-defense-360-watchguard-epdr-no) - 1 upvote

- [View WatchGuard Endpoint Security pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews?filters%5Bnps_score%5D%5B%5D=2&section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-08-13+12%3A30%3A24+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=68bafb8d-4dcd-483b-8b50-02f44cea45f2&secure%5Btoken%5D=8b09504de8d02b38f98d63482baf6ca81bc546e2fad1167263684635ec21778f&format=llm_user)
## WatchGuard Endpoint Security Integrations
  - [Microsoft Intune Enterprise Application Management](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-intune-enterprise-application-management/reviews)

## WatchGuard Endpoint Security Features
**Administration**
- Compliance
- Web Control
- Application Control
- Asset Management
- Device Control
- Patch Management
- Password Management
- Compliance Management
- Remote Monitoring & Management
- Workflow Management
- Policy Management
- Assessment Management
- Endpoint Management
- Incident Management
- User Management
- Audit Management
- PCI Compliance
- Web Threat Management
- Device Management

**Generative AI**
- AI Text Generation
- AI Text Summarization
- Generative AI

**Generative AI**
- AI Text Summarization

**Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) **
- Managed Services

**Additional Functionality**
- Real-Time Monitoring
- API
- Threat Protection
- Spam Blocker
- Spam Quarantine
- Real-time Alerts
- Data Security
- Incident Management
- Remote Update/Installation
- DDoS Protection
- Automatic Scans
- Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization
- Real-Time Analytics
- Endpoint Protection
- Identity Theft Protection
- Security Auditing
- Virus Definition Update
- VPN
- Tracker Blocking
- Data Loss Prevention
- AI Copilot
- Webcam Protection
- Anomaly/Malware Detection
- Third-Party Integrations
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Password Management
- Phishing Protection
- Email Attachment Protection
- AI/Machine Learning
- Reporting & Statistics
- Network Security
- Authentication
- Threat Response
- Activity Dashboard
- Vulnerability Scanning
- Backup and Recovery
- Next-Generation Firewall
- Application Security
- Whitelisting/Blacklisting
- Server Monitoring

**Additional Functionality**
- Generative AI
- Event Analysis
- Prioritization
- AI Copilot
- Whitelisting/Blacklisting
- Remediation Management
- Alerts/Notifications
- Behavioral Analytics
- Continuous Monitoring
- Root Cause Analysis
- Endpoint Management
- Anomaly/Malware Detection

**System Control**
- Device Control
- Web Control
- Application Control
- Asset Management
- System Isolation

**Functionality**
- System Isolation
- Firewall
- Endpoint Intelligence
- Anomaly/Malware Detection

**Vulnerability Prevention**
- Endpoint Intelligence
- Firewall
- Malware Detection

**Analysis**
- Incident Reports
- Behavioral Analysis
- Risk Analysis
- Customizable Reports
- Summary Reports

**Additional Functionality**
- SSL Security
- HIPAA Compliant
- API
- Threat Response
- Endpoint Protection
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Third-Party Integrations
- Security Auditing
- Application Security
- Encryption
- Network Security
- Real-Time Reporting
- AI Copilot
- Reporting/Analytics
- Authentication
- Financial Data Protection
- Anti Virus
- Secure Data Storage
- Virus Definition Update
- Activity Dashboard
- VPN
- Audit Trail
- Anti Spam
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Data Visualization
- Alerts/Escalation
- Data Security
- Real-Time Analytics
- Collaboration Tools
- Secure Login
- AI/Machine Learning
- Single Sign On
- Behavioral Analytics
- Prioritization
- Reporting & Statistics
- IOC Verification
- Monitoring
- Two-Factor Authentication
- Server Monitoring
- Vulnerability Scanning
- Activity Tracking
- Event Logs
- Risk Assessment
- Real-Time Notifications
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Whitelisting/Blacklisting
- Activity Monitoring
- Alerts/Notifications
- Risk Alerts
- Behavior Tracking
- Tokenization
- Web Traffic Reporting
- Generative AI

**Security Management**
- Incident Reports
- Security Validation
- Compliance 

## Top WatchGuard Endpoint Security Alternatives
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  - [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) - 4.6/5.0 (963 reviews)
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