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GFI LanGuard vs Scalefusion comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

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

Categories and Ranking

GFI LanGuard
Ranking in Patch Management
15th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.6
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Scalefusion
Ranking in Patch Management
25th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Web Content Filtering (13th), Mobile Device Management (MDM) (12th), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (17th), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (19th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of GFI LanGuard is 2.3%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Scalefusion is 1.4%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Patch Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
GFI LanGuard2.3%
Scalefusion1.4%
Other96.3%
Patch Management
 

Featured Reviews

TK
Technical Executive at Satcom Infotech
Effective patch management boosts network security and enhances compliance reporting
The product is currently on-premise, and I think the cloud option is still yet to come. If a customer has their own cloud, we can host it there, but the SaaS model is not available, and most companies are requesting the SaaS model for patch management. GFI LanGuard is a good competitor in the market and is popular in my region. We get many leads and numerous requirements for patch management, but most companies ask for the SaaS model, which creates challenges. Third-party app integration needs to be increased in GFI LanGuard. It shouldn't be limited to 30 or 40 applications because there are many applications being used. Instead of manually patching everything, if those patches are included in the product, it would be easier for automatic patching.
Jijin Joseph - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Director at Channelnext
An MDM solution for controlling and restricting data on devices
Everyone is using high-end devices, such as mobile devices. If they lose their devices, how about the data copied to other devices? Once the device is lost, you can remotely delete all of the data and block the device, preventing anyone from using or reusing it. This will keep your devices secure.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The initial setup was easy."
"With this solution, we've been able to really safeguard our perimeter network and we've benefited from their range of products without incurring a huge cost."
"I use GFI LanGuard to save bandwidth and provide protection from attacks."
"GFI LanGuard has given me a wakeup call in terms of what is happening on endpoint machines."
"We chose GFI LanGuard out of the three because of the quick support, ease of deployment and use, and it is less technical than the others."
"The most valuable features of GFI LanGuard are the vulnerability assessment, it provides us with substantial insight into what applications are running on the endpoint systems and what vulnerabilities are there in the running applications. The second would be the assets tracking. I'm able to see in the network whether my endpoint server is operating and if all the other IT equipment is running in the environment. Additionally, GFI LanGuard is not heavy on system resources. It gives a competitive advantage over others."
"The most valuable features in GFI LanGuard are patch management and vulnerability assessment."
"The most valuable feature is that I am able to patch third-party solutions."
"Its enhanced support for iOS and Windows devices has been particularly beneficial, expanding our service offerings to customers with diverse device environments."
"Scalefusion is easy to use, and they have a broad knowledge base, so you can quickly find answers if you're unsure how to do something. The articles on the knowledge base are well-written, with clear steps on what to do for a specific scenario. That part is well documented."
"Scalefusion has significantly increased the amount of work we can perform and has made it much easier to achieve our goals efficiently by eliminating tedious work and cumbersome processes."
 

Cons

"This solution is limited to the local area network only and cannot manage remote devices."
"The stability of GFI LanGuard in the first two years was not good. There were a lot of upgrades and patches simply because it was unstable."
"GFI LanGuard could improve the rollback feature. If we have installed the wrong we have had some issues with the rollback function. Additionally, more input from GFI LanGuard for the custom software push install."
"Removing the software is a bit of a complex process. It's not straightforward."
"The only drawback with GFI LanGuard is that you cannot directly integrate it from the Outlook email; instead, you have to first log in to the site to make changes."
"The main reason for considering making the change is because the solution is limited only to the LAN, and I have many remote users who are not on my LAN."
"The version we are using only allows one person to use it at a time and does not allow multi-users."
"GFI LanGuard can improve by adding more modules, such as asset control or asset inventory."
"It could be easier to put devices on the blocklist. I would like the ability to block a device with a click of a button."
"One area for improvement could be streamlining permissions during initial device setup, especially for corporate-owned devices, to reduce manual user interaction and expedite deployment."
"It could be easier to put devices on the blocklist. I would like the ability to block a device with a click of a button. Currently, we have to sift through different groups to block a device. It would be nice if Scalefusion allowed me to block without moving the device to a different profile. Another helpful feature they could add is the ability to migrate from one MDM to another. I'd also appreciate more extensive cloud storage. They give you 1 GB by default, but sometimes that's not enough."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We are a gold partner and we receive favorable discounts. The price of GFI LanGuard is competitive. When you evaluate other solutions, such as ManageEngine."
"GFI LanGuard cost approximately $1,000 annually to use the solution."
"On a scale of one to five, with one being expensive and five being competitive, I would rate the price as a four."
"I rate the pricing of GFI LanGuard a four out of five."
"GFI LanGuard has very fair pricing compared to other similar solutions out there."
"GFI LanGuard isn't expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Photography Company
13%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Construction Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

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Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise1
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for GFI LanGuard?
I have not encountered the pricing aspect since I am from the technical side; only the sales team handles the pricing part.
What needs improvement with GFI LanGuard?
The product is currently on-premise, and I think the cloud option is still yet to come. If a customer has their own cloud, we can host it there, but the SaaS model is not available, and most compan...
What is your primary use case for GFI LanGuard?
My experience with GFI LanGuard involves patch management where, whenever we visit customers, they request patches for both third-party applications and OS systems. When it is on-premise, we can pr...
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Sample Customers

BayView Medical Clinic, FrugalBrothers Software, Zaw, National Theatre, American Red Cross
Magna, Scania, Darya - Varia, Radisson Blu, Slice, Veezu
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