Safetica ONE vs WatchGuard Firebox comparison

Safetica and WatchGuard are both solutions in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category. Safetica is ranked #26, while WatchGuard is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.0. Additionally, 66% of Safetica users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of WatchGuard users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 9, 2025

WatchGuard Firebox and Safetica ONE compete in the cybersecurity category, each offering unique security solutions. WatchGuard Firebox seems to have the upper hand with its comprehensive features, recommended for businesses requiring extensive security management, while Safetica ONE is preferable for data protection and compliance.

Features: WatchGuard Firebox offers a user-friendly GUI, support for various protocol proxies, and advanced routing that simplifies the setup and management process. Its layered security and real-time bandwidth usage reports are also highly valued by users. Safetica ONE is known for its robust data leak protection, data loss prevention, and ease of setup, making it suitable for protecting sensitive information and compliance needs.

Room for Improvement: WatchGuard Firebox users suggest enhancing third-party integrations and management features while demanding simplified management and better learning resources. Safetica ONE could benefit from improved support, expanded feature sets beyond FortiGate firewall integration, and Linux support.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: WatchGuard Firebox provides versatility with on-premises, hybrid, and public cloud deployment options. Its technical support is generally effective, though user reviews vary by region. Safetica ONE offers hybrid and on-premises deployment, with customer service garnering positive feedback.

Pricing and ROI: WatchGuard Firebox is competitively priced with flexible licensing options, offering cost-effective three-year licenses and reportedly substantial ROI. Safetica ONE is perceived as expensive, and while its pricing is competitive in certain aspects, it may not deliver the same ROI for larger enterprises seeking comprehensive solutions beyond data protection.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Fortinet FortiGate

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Vasu Gala

Manager, Information Technology Operation/Presales at TechMonarch

A stable solution with an intuitive interface and quick customer service

I have been working with Fortinet FortiGate, WatchGuard, Sophos, and SonicWall. I'm not as comfortable with SonicWall because of their UI and limitations. I prefer Fortinet above all other options. When it comes to configuration, I am confident in my ability to handle various tasks, including creating policies such as firewall rules, web policies, and application policies. Additionally, I can configure VPNs and implement load balancing, among other tasks. Overall, I feel much more comfortable working with Fortinet. Fortinet has made significant improvements by integrating AI with firewalls for threat analysis and prevention. In the past 2-3 years, they have launched FortiSASE and SIEM, and they also provide SOC services. Both Palo Alto and Fortinet FortiGate are excellent. While Fortinet FortiGate comes at higher prices, the functionality and support justify the cost. They promptly resolve firmware issues and inform all support providers about configuration changes.

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Sobaan Shamsi

Sales Attendant at Zoffec Infotech

A cost-effective solution that can be used for regulatory compliance, but its stability could be improved

ESET Safetica is a basic endpoint-level DLP solution that gives the basic functionality at the browser gateway or endpoint ESET Safetica is a cost-effective solution for customers who need a small quantity along with a competitive price. Users who want the solution for compliance are procuring…

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Pedro Soteras

CEO at ajuntament del Prat

Network protection has improved with stronger VPN connectivity but administration remains complex

Deploying WatchGuard Firebox was quite easy, but we have had some problems regarding the VPN and the administration of the tool and the two firewalls that we have. When comparing WatchGuard Firebox with our previous solution, Palo Alto, we have had some problems in administration because of the tools. I think that they have some aspects in their system that are cloud-provided, but they also have an on-premise solution, which makes this combination good. Although I should say that when compared to Palo Alto, we have taken a step backwards. In general, I would rate WatchGuard Firebox around 6-7; it is a good firewall, but they lack good administration tools. We experience many problems with the performance and administration tools on the web, including several issues with VPNs.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is very flexible to use."

"The security for endpoints is the most valuable. It is very secure for our workers. It allows us to secure a transaction and enable security for a specific segment in the workflow."

"I would recommend Fortinet FortiGate IPS as it is a core component of cybersecurity for our company."

"The ECC management and the GUI that offers single interface management are the most valuable features of Fortinet FortiGate."

"I have found Fortinet FortiGate to be scalable."

"One of the best features of Fortinet FortiGate is that it's a very powerful equipment that gives many security features in a single box with good performance, and the user interface is friendly to use and configure."

"There are many features packed and significant flexibility from Fortinet FortiGate in being able to do numerous things."

"The CLI and GUI do a good job of putting a lot at your fingertips."

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"It is a stable solution...The initial setup of Safetica ONE is simple."

"The current version of the solution is stable...It is easy to scale the solution."

"ESET Safetica is a cost-effective solution for customers who need a small quantity along with a competitive price."

"The solution's most valuable feature is data leak protection."

"The most valuable things about Safetica ONE are its comprehensive features, competitive pricing, and a strong focus on data security and compliance."

"Safetica ONE is easy to use and set up. We can set up rules and policies quickly."

"When you subscribe to the DLP, the system manages and protects your files well from the cloud."

"The most valuable feature is the data classification."

"The firewall aspect and the branch office VPNs are the most valuable features... We don't have any issues with it. We don't have to spend a lot of time maintaining it."

"The tool's most valuable feature is the dashboard."

"WatchGuard Firebox offers a satisfying VM and hardware"

"It does its job very well, and it is quite easy to put to use."

"The alarm system is valuable."

"Simple to move settings between WatchGuard boxes."

"WatchGuard Threat Detection and Response is a reliable solution."

"It's hard to pick one feature over another. But if I had to pick one, the UTM would be the most valuable because of the notification. I get notified via email if there is any type of threat detection or alert, telling me something is wrong."

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Cons

"The anti-malware engine could use an upgrade."

"Fortinet FortiGate could improve by having better visibility. Palo Alto has better visibility."

"To stay ahead of the competition Fortinet FortiGate IPS needs to think about how to adjust pricing."

"The logs need to be better. They need to be more visible and easier to access."

"However, one feature that I cannot rely on is the application filter, which requires tedious steps compared to other solutions like Check Point and Palo Alto, where creating the application filter rule is simpler."

"Fortinet FortiGate can improve by integrating the web application firewall and the DDoS protection part of the solution. Having a WAF feature, web application firewall, and proxy together would be a good benefit."

"When we cluster the two Fortinet FortiGate boxes together we have some issues."

"With the standard support subscription, if the device goes down, the customer has to first ship the box, and then Fortinet sends the replacement. With the higher support, the customer has to ship the device after they have the replacement. It would be better for customers to get immediate replacements even with a standard subscription."

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"There are some minor issues with the price and support of the solution that needs to be improved."

"The solution's most valuable feature is data leak protection."

"Safetica One has every other thing that you need, so I cannot give Safetica NXT a higher mark because it does not have the full features of the enterprise solutions."

"This solution could be improved if it was available on Linux as well. Currently it can only be deployed on Mac and Windows."

"ESET Safetica’s stability could be improved."

"The product needs to improve support."

"One area for improvement in Safetica is its firewall integration feature."

"Safetica ONE fails to support Linux."

"I would like to see more simplified management of the firewall... It's a complicated system to use."

"Websense is an application that monitors and filters internet traffic. Websense was derived from WatchGuard. But when you go to WatchGuard to actually implement that particular feature, you have to use some type of additional feature and you have to pay for it, unfortunately. I think it should be free or free in the WatchGuard box itself, as an option. It would be nice if they didn't charge us for that."

"We would like to see granular notification settings and more advanced filtering in traffic monitoring."

"We bought Firebox four or five years ago, and with the first version I had to reboot it every two or three months for no apparent reason. We upgraded last year to the M370 and it's been running, but it is rebooting from time to time. I don't know why."

"The only problem I have with Firebox is the grouping issue. When implementing a rule using a group of IPs, it is not possible to do that directly."

"This solution needs the option to add an external hard drive."

"I would like to see more training become available for us."

"The product's technical support services need improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"If we have an older version, the support costs get quite high."

"I do not have first-hand experience with the rice of Fortinet FortiGate, but I have heard the price was reasonable."

"The licensing scheme of Fortinet is better than Cisco. It is more logical."

"There is an annual license to use this solution. The prices have been increasing over the years."

"The pricing is reasonable."

"I think price-wise, the solution is totally reasonable since it has many products to serve, starting from small homes to massive scale sites."

"The price is okay, so far so good."

"It's an expensive solution"

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"The licensing cost for this solution depends on the deal size and your use case. In our instance, it costs $35 per user per year. This is a reasonable price."

"Safetica ONE is expensive."

"The pricing for ESET Safetica is less as compared to other solutions. The customers have to pay only for the license."

"Customers need to pay for a yearly license per device."

"I think the larger firewall packages are much better because a normal firewall is not enough for these times. You need IPS, APT, and all the security features of a firewall that you can buy."

"It is an entry-level product, so the price is cheap."

"I buy a three-year renewal on the main device, which is usually around $3,000 to $4,000. They usually upgrade the device when I do it. You get a big discount when you do three years."

"The cheapest configuration, for maybe five people, is approximately $500."

"We only license our corporate one and the one we have at our DR site, we don't worry about the branches. It doesn't pay for us to license the ones at the branches. What they charge for what they call basic maintenance is extremely high for those little fireboxes."

"It is kind of expensive. I buy it on the appliance. I always buy three-year total security."

"The price of the solution is not expensive, it is less than FortiGate."

"WatchGuard offers competitive pricing with attractive margins, benefiting both the company and its partners."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	357
Midsize Enterprise	133
Large Enterprise	189

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	2

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	93
Midsize Enterprise	28
Large Enterprise	15

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What advice do you have for others considering ESET Safetica?

Safetica is user-friendly and easy to use. Overall, I would rate it as a nine out of ten.

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What is your primary use case for WatchGuard Firebox?

We are providing our services to all WatchGuard customers in the region.

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What is your primary use case for WatchGuard Firebox?

We just use it as a secondary WiFi device. We're a small office and we needed to set up a WiFi device for a few of ou...

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What is your primary use case for WatchGuard Firebox?

We're a hospital and we use it for developing our incoming and outgoing policies, and we also use it for VPN.

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Also Known As

Fortinet FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall

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WatchGuard Threat Detection and Response, WatchGuard Application Control, WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention, WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus, WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service

Overview

Fortinet FortiGate is a versatile network security tool offering features like VPN, firewall, web filtering, intrusion prevention, and scalability. It is known for its performance and integration with other Fortinet products, making it a preferred choice for robust cybersecurity.

Fortinet FortiGate stands out as a comprehensive cybersecurity solution with strong performance and ease of configuration. It delivers unified threat management, integrating features such as dynamic routing, SD-WAN support, and centralized management. Despite its strengths, improvements in the web interface's stability, pricing structures, and reporting capabilities are needed. Users seek better integration with third-party tools and automation advancements to enhance the experience further. These enhancements, alongside improvements in bandwidth management and the reduction of licensing costs, are points of interest for users looking to capitalize on FortiGate's extensive capabilities.

What are Fortinet FortiGate's key features?

VPN: Ensures secure remote connections.
Firewall: Protects against unauthorized access.
Web Filtering: Blocks malicious sites and content.
Application Control: Manages and controls applications.
Intrusion Prevention: Detects and prevents vulnerabilities.
SSL Inspection: Enhances security by inspecting encrypted traffic.

What benefits should be considered when evaluating Fortinet FortiGate?

Affordability: Offers cost-effective security solutions.
Reliability: Known for consistent and stable performance.
Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Fortinet products.
Comprehensive Protection: Provides broad threat protection capabilities.

Fortinet FortiGate is widely implemented across industries as a primary firewall system for securing internet gateways and safeguarding data centers. It supports businesses in achieving SD-WAN integration and enhances cybersecurity by providing essential features like antivirus, web filtering, and application control. Enterprises utilize FortiGate for securing remote connections and ensuring compliance with security standards, making it adaptable for different network sizes and industries.

Fortinet

Discover, classify, analyze, and protect data intuitively with a seamless user experience. Stop threats and stay compliant with regulations and industry standards.

Safetica

WatchGuard Firebox is a high-performance firewall known for its ease of setup, offering robust security with layered protection and centralized management capabilities.

WatchGuard Firebox stands out for its intuitive management and high throughput, addressing security needs with features like VPN, web filtering, and threat detection. Its centralized control and reporting abilities, along with Active Directory integration, make it popular among varied organizations. Its user-friendly interface and ongoing updates enhance usability and reliability. However, there's a call for better cloud-based administration, scalability, and improved integration with third-party vendors.

What are the key features of WatchGuard Firebox?

Ease of Setup: Quick and straightforward installation process.
GUI: User-friendly graphical interface for simplified navigation.
VPN Features: Secure and efficient virtual private network management.
Web Filtering: Advanced filtering for safer browsing experiences.
Threat Detection: Proactive monitoring and detection of cyber threats.

What benefits or ROI should be evaluated?

Centralized Control: Streamlined management from a single point.
High Throughput: Efficient data handling and processing capacity.
Stable Performance: Consistent and reliable operational functionality.
Active Directory Integration: Seamless connection with user directories.
Customer Service: Strong support service for customer inquiries.

WatchGuard Firebox is implemented across industries to secure internet gateways and protect data in multi-site businesses. Its applications span from Unified Threat Management (UTM) and intrusion prevention to compliance support in business environments requiring secure connectivity through VPNs.

WatchGuard

Sample Customers

Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, Dell, HP, Oracle, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Vodafone, Orange, BT Group, Telstra, Deutsche Telekom, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, CenturyLink, NTT Communications, Tata Communications, SoftBank, China Mobile, Singtel, Telus, Rogers Communications, Bell Canada, Telkom Indonesia, Telkom South Africa, Telmex, Telia Company, Telkom Kenya

Mitsubishi Motors, Canon

Ellips, Diecutstickers.com, Clarke Energy, NCR, Wrest Park, Homeslice Pizza, Fortessa Tableware Solutions, The Phoenix Residence

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