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WatchGuard Network Security vs. Cisco Meraki

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricWatchGuard Network Security

by WatchGuard

Cisco Meraki

by Cisco

Overall rating4.74.3
Review count266219
Ease of use9.29.2
Ease of setup9.29.3
Quality of support9.08.7
Meets requirements9.49.0
NPS81.37651858.851675
Small Business43.4%21.2%
Mid-Market53.2%62.2%
Enterprise3.4%16.6%
Total page views543806
Total LLM citations2,1794,984

WatchGuard Network Security

WatchGuard Network Security includes Firebox physical, virtual, cloud, and hosted firewall options for protecting network traffic, access, and connected systems. The portfolio supports organizations operating on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, including multi-site networks and distributed workforces. Security Beyond Basic Firewall Controls Firebox solutions combine firewall controls with intrusion prevention, application control, URL filtering, DNS security, anti-malware protection, VPN connectivity, SD-WAN, and HTTPS inspection.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Cybersecurity
  • Security
  • User Interface
  • Integrations
  • Threat Protection

Cisco Meraki

Cisco Meraki is a cloud-managed IT solutions provider that simplifies the management of complex networks through a centralized, web-based dashboard. Their comprehensive product portfolio includes wireless access points, switches, security appliances, and IoT devices, all designed to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance networking experiences.

Pros

  • Device Management
  • Ease of Use
  • Deployment Ease
  • Security
  • Features
  • User Interface