Compare WatchGuard and Zscaler - Apr 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - WatchGuard or Zscaler?

Zscaler is more expensive to implement (TCO) than WatchGuard, and Zscaler is rated higher (86/100) than WatchGuard (62/100).

Looking for the right Network Security solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

WatchGuard Technologies Vs. Zscaler

WatchGuard Technologies: WatchGuard® Technologies, Inc. is a global leader of integrated, multi-function business security solutions that intelligently combine industry standard hardware, best-of-breed security features, and policy-based management tools. WatchGuard provides easy-to-use, but enterprise-powerful protection to hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwide. W...

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Who is more expensive? WatchGuard or Zscaler?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Network Security software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for WatchGuard and Zscaler.

WatchGuard accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 WatchGuard is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Network Security software. Zscaler price starts at $2.40 per user/month , When comparing Zscaler to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Network Security software cost.

Bottom line: Zscaler is more expensive than WatchGuard.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared WatchGuard Vs. Zscaler based on some of the most important and required Network Security features.

WatchGuard: We are still working to collect the list of features for WatchGuard.

Zscaler: We are still working to collect the list of features for Zscaler.

Target customer size

WatchGuard's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, and Zscaler's target customer size include: Medium and large size businesses.