Compare Forcepoint vs WatchGuard

Forcepoint

Based on 200 reviews.

WatchGuard

Based on 208 reviews.

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Buyer's Guide

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall vs. WatchGuard Firebox

July 2025

WatchGuard Firebox vs. Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall

Updated: July 2025

Buyer's Guide

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall vs. WatchGuard Firebox

July 2025

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall vs. WatchGuard Firebox

Updated: July 2025

Sample Customers

Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention

Alphawest, Betsson, Cellcom Israel Ltd., Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, Confartigianato Vicenza, EverBank, Finansbank, iGATE, Landa Digital Printing, Northern California Bank, Reliance Capital, Remosa, Toyota, Scavolini, Zim Integrated Shipping Services

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)

Forcepoint ONE

UNC-Charlotte

WatchGuard Firebox

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

Popular Solutions

Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention

12 reviews

Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway

12 reviews

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall

10 reviews

WatchGuard Firebox

24 reviews

WatchGuard EPDR

11 reviews

WatchGuard XTM [EOL]

0 reviews

Top Industries

Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Manufacturing Company

Hospitality Company

Quotes From Member Reviews

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

Most Helpful Reviews

Pablo-Verdina
Sales Manager at Mega tech S.A
We mostly work with finance, specifically with banks most of the time. We use Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall for...
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CarlosMendoza
Deputy Manager of Networks and Communications at a financial services firm
I use the solution as a secure web gateway, similar to a proxy, to control access to the Internet for users. It is...
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Shaikh Mubashshir
Cyber Security Technical Engineer at a consultancy
Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is used for endpoint email security and data loss prevention for web.
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NikunjGodawat
Works
I have used Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway primarily for DLP, content filtering, and initially the reverse proxy in...
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Tharaka Athukorala
Solution Specialist at South Asian Technologies
Our primary use case for Forcepoint Risk Adaptive Protection for DLP is in the banking environment. We deal with...
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Norlia Jalani
Section Head, Information Technology at a transportation company
We are using endpoint solutions such as Panda Adaptive Defense 360, but currently we are using Panda. We are using it...
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Anonymous User
IT System Support Administrator at a non-profit
We use WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi because we have used different tools as well, like Ubiquiti. The complexity of...
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Customer Service

Nataraj KS
CISO at V Guard Industries Ltd
We had a lot of discussions during the implementation phase, but those issues have been clarified. The customer...
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Richard Hermogeno
Channels Management Head at Philippine National Bank
We use third-party technical support. The turnaround time for support is slow.
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KimioTanaka
Senior Executive Account Manager at Grupo Binario
The technical support for Forcepoint ONE is very good, at least when I needed support in a laboratory setting. On a...
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Mostafa-Mourad
Cyber Security Head at Turnkey Integrated Technologies TK-IT
We contacted support three times, opened three cases for the same issue, and didn't find out what the issue was for...
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Nikunj Godawat
Deputy Manager at a energy/utilities company
Forcepoint's technical support is good, but in the future, I'd like them to provide more tutorial documentation.
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Kamal Abdelrahman
Country Manager at Magarah
We get good feedback regarding the support. They respond well and provide support whenever required. They are aware...
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OusaidAbaz
Security Network Architect at Inmac
We didn't have a support contract with Forcepoint because we were planning to move to a different technology.
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Anonymous User
Information Security Consultant at a tech services company
Technical support is okay. It takes too long to get a response because the support comes directly from the...
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Yasir Zubair
Senior Manager - ICT Technical at CNS Engineering
We have been very satisfied with the customer service.
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Anonymous User
Product Manager at a computer software company
Technical support can give a good solution for issues but it can take a lot of time to receive it. They could improve...
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Anonymous User
Senior Network Engineer at a tech services company
They should have a local vendor who can provide support. Most of the support is overseas, so the time zones can be a...
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Anonymous User
Senior ICT Security Officer at a financial services firm
Customer Service: Good, because we have a MCS (mission critical support) level. Technical Support: Good, especially...
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Anonymous User
Regional Solutions Manager at a tech services company
There's no support presence in my region. Because of this clients can't access premium support.
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Aamir Ejaz
Head of IT Department at Mana
Technical support is sometimes slow to respond, and it takes longer to resolve issues. This has been true across all...
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Arf-Wu
Manager at Readytech
We are satisfied with technical support.
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Manjit Singh
Senior Information Security Engineer at Herbalife
Technical support is good but lacking in troubleshooting skills when it comes to Forcepoint.
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Anonymous User
Technical Support Specialist Networks at a tech services company
We've never had a negative experience with customer support. They have always been quickly available. I can't...
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Anonymous User
Consultant at a tech services company
Forcepoint offers two levels of support: standard support and premium support. With standard support, you can open a...
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Anonymous User
Director, Cloud & Data Security at a financial services firm
Initially, we had some challenges that Bitglass resolved quickly. The challenges were around communication. There...
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KrishnaChaitanya4
Manager at KPMG
Technical support is pretty good. I don't see any kind of delay. As soon as we raise the request, we always get...
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Anjani Kumar
System Engineer at NetScout Systems
Resolving issues has sometimes taken longer than expected. While the initial response time has been problematic,...
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SurendarJ
Deputy Manager of IT at FP LAB
Technical support is fine. I didn't face many challenges yet. However, I have made requests for some of the features...
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Arvind KR
Director at Foresight Software Solutions Pvt Ltd
I'd say that customer service is above average.
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DR Goyal
VP Technology at a outsourcing company
I have not contacted this solution's technical support. We use our own technical team, which is very strong.
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Owen Nunez
Security Engineer at Protego Trust Bank
Customer support simply directs us to links to read up on our own. When we contact support, we need one on one help,...
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Mustafa Adel
Senior Solutions Architect at Infort
I would give technical support an eight out of ten. We had an issue with them because we had only support level one...
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Anonymous User
Infrastructure Support Officer at a government
I have interacted with them. Nine out of ten times, their support is really good. There are different packages you...
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Anonymous User
Consultant at a tech services company
The solution's technical support was bad as they have no skills at all. We are not able to get replies from the...
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Badrul Hisyam Jamil
IT Manager at a financial services firm
It can be hard to contact customer service and support, and their response times and solutions can be slow and...
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Sasikumar P
Sr. Manager - IT at Durr India
I used the support a couple of times and they were good. I rate the support from Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention a...
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Rui Barbosa
Director of Production & Support Engineering at Famasete Lda
Whenever I need support for WatchGuard Application Control, I'm able to get it from the vendor.
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ANGEL CHALJUB
General Manager at CSTISA
Their technical support is very good. I would rate them a ten out of ten.
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ümit Yasin Karakurt
Company Owner at SCI Bilişim
When trying to contact the product's technical support team, it turns out to be a slow process. I rate the technical...
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ScottEastman
Project Consultant at SEVERN HOSPICE LIMITED
The tool's support is responsive and very helpful.
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Andrew Ramsey
President at Precision Solution Group, LLC
Their tech support is great.
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Anonymous User
System Administrator at a retailer
The technical support is very fast and reliable. They are very professional. We have never had any issues with the...
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Anonymous User
Network & infra Manager at Vanguard Business Solutions & Consulting
Customer Service: I haven’t requested any help from customer service. Technical Support: I attended training from...
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Anonymous User
Infrastructure and Security Manager at a tech services company
Customer Service: Excellent. Technical Support: Excellent.
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MaximilianoHuguenin
IT Security Analyst at a tech services company
The support is poor and lazy.
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Hiro Amano
IT Manager at YAMAZEN, INC
Technical support is really good. That's one of the best parts of this product. With Cisco, you have to transfer all...
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Anonymous User
IT Technician at a real estate/law firm
Their support is excellent.
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Anonymous User
Technical Support at a tech vendor
I think technical support is okay. When I log a case, they usually respond within a day. Then, if they need to do...
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Anonymous User
Managing Director (BsC Computer Science) at Bontle ICT Solutions
Technical support is always available and I work with them a lot. They are excellent.
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Anonymous User
General Manager- IT & Automation - Serum at a pharma/biotech company
Technical support with WatchGuard XTM is handled by my team.
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Simon-Walker
IT Manager at Redeemer Baptist School
I would rate technical support as excellent.
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Steve Rubin
President and Owner at Peak Communication Systems, Inc.
Our partner has used their support. It's really good support. If they don't answer immediately, they get back to you...
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Youri Hart
Managing Director at Port-IT BV
We use this solution because they have a very good support team. They are very knowledgeable about ways of...
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Anonymous User
Support Analyst at a logistics company
Customer Service: 9/10. Technical Support: 9/10.
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Anonymous User
Third Line Engineer at a tech services company
Customer Service: Great customer service with fast response. Technical Support: They have good technical knowledge.
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Anonymous User
CEO at Datastream LLC
WatchGuard technical support requires a license. We never called them because the solution is working correctly and...
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Scott Eastman
Project Consultant at SysGroup PLC
The technical support is good from WatchGuard Firebox.
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Anonymous User
Network Administrator at a retailer
There was an incident, back in the day, where I called for support and the guy sort of brushed me off. It was very...
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Scott Morin
Owner / CEO at Midwest Technology Specialists LLC.
I find that their tech support is excellent. And as a reseller, my relationship with my point of contact is also...
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JimWarren
IT Manager at Horizon Forest Products LP
The customer service is good. If we have an occasional issue there are helpful. They help us resolve problems....
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Anonymous User
Head of Information Technology
Customer Service: 6/10. Technical Support: 8/10.
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Reviewer843600
Director of Information Technology at a recreational facilities/services company
For everything that I've dealt with, their technical support has been really great about helping out and helping me...
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Anonymous User
IT at a manufacturing company
IN China, the company doesn't really have any presence and so there isn't really technical support we can connect...
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Anonymous User
Principal at a consumer goods company
We have not had to use their technical support.
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Anonymous User
Works
When I contacted them, I was satisfied with the customer support. Normally, I have no incidents, so I don’t need much...
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Jason Lau Quan
Business Development at Lisa Communications Limited
The technical support is good.
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Technical Support

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