WatchGuard AuthPoint vs. Azure ExpressRoute
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | WatchGuard AuthPoint | Azure ExpressRoute |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Review count | 124 | 14 |
| Ease of use | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Ease of setup | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Quality of support | 8.6 | 7.9 |
| Meets requirements | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| NPS | 59.770115 | 63.636364 |
| Small Business | 49.2% | 21.4% |
| Mid-Market | 46.8% | 35.7% |
| Enterprise | 4.0% | 42.9% |
| Total page views | 253 | 148 |
| Total LLM citations | 422 | 75 |
WatchGuard AuthPoint
WatchGuard AuthPoint protects workforce logins to desktops, VPNs, and cloud applications, from Windows and macOS sign-in to Microsoft 365 and third-party SaaS. It runs on WatchGuard Cloud, the same console that manages WatchGuard network and endpoint security. An MSP or an IT team can cover identity without adding another vendor to the stack. When MFA alone is not enough Day-to-day authentication runs through the AuthPoint mobile app, with push, QR code, or one-time password. QR and OTP work when the device has no network connection.
Azure ExpressRoute
Azure ExpressRoute lets you extend your on-premises networks into the Microsoft cloud over a private connection facilitated by a connectivity provider. ExpressRoute allows you to establish connections to Microsoft cloud services, such as Microsoft Azure, Office 365, and Dynamics 365.1.