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Untangle Application Control vs WatchGuard Application Control comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Untangle Application Control
Ranking in Application Control
9th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
WatchGuard Application Control
Ranking in Application Control
8th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Application Control category, the mindshare of Untangle Application Control is 5.7%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WatchGuard Application Control is 4.7%, down from 5.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Andre Lourens - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 6, 2023
Stable performance and effective control over user access to specific applications and websites
The main use case is to control user access to specific applications and limit access to websites like Facebook. It also helps in managing productivity-related activities. Basically, it helps me contain and control user activities The fact that I can limit access to certain apps is the most…
ScottEastman - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 9, 2023
Reliable with good blocking capabilities for enhanced security
I used to use it for different customers; however, now I use it for one site. We primarily use the solution for application control. It's to block applications we don't want users to use.  We like the blocking capabilities on offer.  I like the brand, and I know the product really well, which is…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The fact that I can limit access to certain apps is the most valuable feature for me. For example, I can restrict access to specific websites or certain functions within websites."
"Application filter features are the most valuable for us."
"Content filtering is really easy to use. We have rules for content filtering. One of the rules that we have is that if it is not an SSL site, it should block the site. It scans, and if it finds a bad site, it is not going to allow it. We can also block based on what the company wants us to block. If the company wants us to block porn, we'll block porn. If the company wants to block social media, we're going to block social media."
"I found several features valuable in WatchGuard Application Control such as the HTTP Proxy, DNSWatch, VPN, and HTTPS Content Inspection."
"Zero-trust and threat-hunting services are most valuable."
"Centralization is a crucial feature for me as it allows me to have all sites and customers accessible under a single click, not limited to just one."
"The most valuable feature is the category control."
"It's user-friendly. And if you are using a WatchGuard device and you want to test that side of the software, it's quite easy to get the license to test it."
"The solution is very stable. We've never had any problems with stability. Once a year we do a reboot just as a precaution. The solution never stops running otherwise."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is traffic management."
"We have witnessed an ROI as it has helped with security measures."
 

Cons

"There is room for improvement in blocking torrents."
"The only thing that they need to improve is that they drop sessions. Currently, if you see a session come in, such as a DHCP session or a VPN session, you don't have the ability to click on that session, hit drop, and have them re-negotiate. It would be a really nice feature, and they are working on it. This is the only feature that is missing."
"Reporting functionality could be improved to provide more comprehensive insights."
"There is no message displayed for the user on the desktop informing them that access to a web page has been blocked by Application Control."
"The solution needs to improve the interface. I'm not able to easily find things using it."
"The control software is currently only available for Windows, which can be a little annoying for Linux users."
"I believe there is room for improvement in policies, with the potential to enhance the margins further."
"The licensing can be a bit expensive."
"They could expand the amount of applications that are on the list, but it's pretty intensive anyway, so it's pretty good."
"What could be improved in WatchGuard Application Control is its price. It could be cheaper. You always want the best price for any solution, but for security products, pricing is usually on the higher side."
"There should be more reports available on different subjects."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Everything is included on the firewall at one price point, and we sell it for $70 a month, which includes the hardware."
"I use the free version of Untangle."
"The licensing model for WatchGuard Application Control is based on the number of users. WatchGuard Application Control also has licensing models with several features."
"Over the years, the costs have increased, especially since I cater to very small businesses."
"Its cost is okay. It is not too expensive, not too low. I would rate it a nine out of ten in terms of pricing."
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Untangle Application Control?
The fact that I can limit access to certain apps is the most valuable feature for me. For example, I can restrict access to specific websites or certain functions within websites.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Untangle Application Control?
I use the free version of Untangle as it is because I use the VPN feature. It's easy, quick, and helps with network protection. There are no hidden fees. I make it clear upfront what features you g...
What needs improvement with Untangle Application Control?
Maybe the reporting could be improved to provide more useful insights. In future releases, better reporting would be helpful. For me, that's normally an area that could be enhanced.
What do you like most about WatchGuard Application Control?
Centralization is a crucial feature for me as it allows me to have all sites and customers accessible under a single click, not limited to just one.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for WatchGuard Application Control?
Over the years, the costs have increased, especially since I cater to very small businesses. While they comprehend the necessity of investing in network protection, these features have become relat...
What needs improvement with WatchGuard Application Control?
I believe there is room for improvement in policies, with the potential to enhance the margins further.
 

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Sample Customers

Bridger Valley Electric, Rathbone Group, Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey (CPNJ), Brown County Schools
Chester School District, Kensington Close Hotel
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