No more typing reviews! Try our Samantha, our new voice AI agent.

Cisco Umbrella vs WatchGuard DNSWatchGO comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 29, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Cisco Umbrella
Ranking in Domain Name System (DNS) Security
1st
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
125
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (1st), Internet Security (1st), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (2nd), Cisco Security Portfolio (3rd)
WatchGuard DNSWatchGO
Ranking in Domain Name System (DNS) Security
27th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Domain Name System (DNS) Security category, the mindshare of Cisco Umbrella is 17.5%, down from 25.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WatchGuard DNSWatchGO is 0.8%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Domain Name System (DNS) Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Umbrella17.5%
WatchGuard DNSWatchGO0.8%
Other81.7%
Domain Name System (DNS) Security
 

Featured Reviews

SS
Sr. Technical Executive at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Has required extensive customization for non-technical users and still needs better simplification
Customization for basic users can be complex, as it is targeted toward only technical users. It would be beneficial if Cisco simplifies the customization process while still ensuring strong security to prevent unauthorized access. Simplifying the customization part could enhance Cisco Umbrella, but overall, it is a good solution for me.
Use WatchGuard DNSWatchGO?
Leave a review
report
Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Domain Name System (DNS) Security solutions are best for your needs.
900,747 professionals have used our research since 2012.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Non Profit
7%
No data available
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business50
Midsize Enterprise31
Large Enterprise52
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

Which is the better security solution - Cisco Umbrella or Zscaler?
Cisco Umbrella and Zscaler Internet Access are two broad-spectrum Internet security solutions that I have tried. Zscaler Internet Access is a good option for carrying out multiple security functi...
Which is the better security solution - Cisco Umbrella or Microsoft Cloud App Security?
Cisco Umbrella is an integral component of the Cisco SASE architecture. It integrates security in a single, cloud-native solution, unifying multiple features like DNS-layer security, threat intelli...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Umbrella?
The pricing for Cisco Umbrella is fair compared to other platforms out there for DNS security. We acquired it as a bundle with other Cisco purchases.
Ask a question
Earn 20 points
 

Also Known As

OpenDNS
No data available
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Chart Industries, City of Aspen, Eastern Mountain Sports, FLEXcon, George Washington University, Jackson Municipal Airport Authority, Ohio Public Library Information Network, PTC, Richland Community College, Smart Motors, Tulane University, VeriClaim
1. ABC Company 2. XYZ Corporation 3. Acme Inc. 4. Smith Enterprises 5. Johnson & Sons 6. Global Tech Solutions 7. Innovate IT Services 8. Secure Networks Ltd. 9. CyberShield Technologies 10. DataGuard Systems 11. SafeNet Security 12. ShieldGuard Solutions 13. TechDefenders 14. SecureNet Inc. 15. CyberGuardian 16. Watchful Eye Security 17. SecureCom Systems 18. CyberShield Inc. 19. DataSafe Solutions 20. SecureIT Services 21. Watchful Networks 22. CyberDefender 23. SecureNet Technologies 24. DataGuard Security 25. CyberSafe Solutions 26. Watchful Eye Networks 27. SecureCom Inc. 28. CyberShield Systems 29. DataSafe Security 30. SecureIT Technologies 31. Watchful Networks Ltd. 32. CyberDefender Inc.
Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco, Infoblox, Palo Alto Networks and others in Domain Name System (DNS) Security. Updated: June 2026.
900,747 professionals have used our research since 2012.