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KerioControl vs. WatchGuard Firebox

March 2024

WatchGuard Firebox vs. KerioControl

Updated: March 2024

Buyer's Guide

KerioControl vs. WatchGuard Firebox

March 2024

KerioControl vs. WatchGuard Firebox

Updated: March 2024

Sample Customers

KerioControl

Triton Technical, McDonald's

WatchGuard Firebox

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

WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service

Chester School District

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Top Industries

Comms Service Provider

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Computer Software Company

17%

Educational Organization

Government

Comms Service Provider

18%

Computer Software Company

16%

Government

Construction 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

David Bloomer
Senior Technician at Computers At Work
I use Kerio Connect for email applications.
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Michael Livingston
IT Director at Thomas George Associates Ltd
We use it for sending outgoing faxes.
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Alex Kimondo
ICT Manager at MEDS
My company uses GFI to safeguard our endpoint devices and prevent users from putting unwanted devices on the network....
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Andy Dibble
IT Manager at Flare Technologies
Our main customer base is superyachts, and they have the Kerio for traffic rules and bandwidth management of the...
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Eugene Hacker
Director of Network Services at a university

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Isaac Shemaria
Co-Founder at OptiSec Zero Trust Security
WatchGuard EPDR is useful in large organizations with over 200 endpoints because the starting prices of the other...
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WarrenWilliams
Senior Account Manager at Bralin Technology Solutions
We have WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi deployed in the hotel industry in some schools, and we have it in other general...
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Anonymous User
CEO at Datastream LLC
WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus is a firewall solution. We use it for internet access for our employees and network...
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Scott Morin
Owner / CEO at Midwest Technology Specialists LLC.
The big issue with data-loss protection is the end-to-end encryption between the user and whatever site they're...
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Michael-Angelo Francis
Senior IT Tech at PCSL

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Customer Service

Anuradha Buluwala
Head of Technical - Systems and Security at Connex Information Technologies
The support has been responsive in my experience.
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Mark Spiteri
IT Manager at JB Metropolitan Distributors
I've never contacted technical support because I just call the people that I contract to fix things and if they're...
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Dedi-Husni
Cybersecurity Lead at PT. Alpha Citra Siber Indonesia
The technical support from KerioControl is very helpful. I would rate technical support a nine out of ten.
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Anonymous User
President at a tech services company
When GFI first took over, there were issues. There were issues contacting them. Even recently, there have been some...
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Anonymous User
Director at a tech services company
We have contacted technical support a handful of times and received some assistance.
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Cristian Concha
Chief of Technical Department at Ingenieria e Informática Asociada Ltda.
In general, I have not used it, except in version 9.2.5. The response was very good.
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Anonymous User
Senior Systems Tech/Admin at a computer software company
The technical support is good as a reseller. We have direct connection with the technical support, we can send them...
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AliAmini
IT Consultant at ArioRasaneh
I have not contacted technical support. When I have an issue I search the internet and solve the problem. When I...
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AliKia
Research And Development Manager at MFP
I don't use technical support because KerioControl is very easy to use.
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Andy Dibble
IT Manager at Flare Technologies
Technical support is pretty good. They're quick to respond. You get an answer straight away, although it might not be...
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Bryant Dawson
Network Engineer at a marketing services firm
Customer Service: I never called them. Technical Support: I never called them.
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Ted Mbugua
Security Manager at CRAG
Technical support is always easy. Anytime we have an issue or we need clarification, there is a number to call or...
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Anonymous User
IT Director at a comms service provider
The technical support is good.
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Arie De Kruijf
EMP Specialist at Global EPM BV
GFI's technical support is way too slow in terms of response times. Their knowledge is okay. They should know their...
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Anonymous User
Senior Network Administrator at a tech vendor
We use the technical support. The support is good for GFI and its products.
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Freddie Lewis
Solutions Architect at Clockwork Solutions
I used support once or twice when I hit the first license ceiling. I did log a support ticket in. They were fine....
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Anonymous User
IT at a insurance company
We have contacted technical support only once, and I rate them a seven out of ten. However, they were unable to solve...
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MarcoVivaldelli
IT Director CEO at MARVIV SRLS
Their technical support is very good. We haven't had any problems with them.
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Alex Kimondo
ICT Manager at MEDS
At the moment, there is no proper local support for Kerio Control here in Kenya. It is hard to get service or...
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Daniel Mahar
Associate Director at a university
GFI's technical support for this solution could be better. It's hard to find information about Exinda, directly. It...
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Denis L
Sales Solutions Engineer at a tech services company
I am a distributor so I often will act as the support.
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Hugo Van Putten
Owner at Multi Level Software
The problems I've had with Kerio, when I wanted to change something, have always been solved by consulting the...
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Owenmpk
IT Support Professional at Valley IT Support, Inc
The technical support was very good originally but fell short when GFI took over. It is now getting better.
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Anonymous User
Head of Networks at a recruiting/HR firm
I would rate GFI's technical support a six out of 10. It's difficult to log a support ticket with them. You have to...
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Axel Wittich
Manager of IT and Operations at B E S T Fluidsysteme GmbH
We used the technical support once last week, and it was good. We got what we wanted.
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Greg Regester
ICT Consultant at D-R Consulting Pty Ltd
I found the technical support pretty good. They are very responsive and come back with an answer on things pretty...
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Frank Raasveld
Owner at Fr@nkonnections
In every software, sometimes there are problems. One of the strong things about Kerio was the support knowledge and...
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Anonymous User
Senior Technical Support -Security at a manufacturing company
Customer Service: Top notchTechnical Support: Top notch
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AlonHodir
CEO at Shalom Hartman Institute
I had only about two occasions when I needed to contact GFI customer support and they were very helpful and quick.
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Anonymous User
System Administrator Team Lead | Developer at a tech services company
It's been a while since we contacted support, but back when we did it was pretty hard to get a hold of someone. We...
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Ícaro Lira
Network Administrator at SuporteOne
Support is very good.
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Amjad Edris
Technical Support Engineer at Netco Security Solutions
Technical support is good.
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Isaac Shemaria
Co-Founder at OptiSec Zero Trust Security
I rate the technical support a nine out of ten.
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Mauro Ferreira
Director of Information Technology at MFAL LDA
The solution’s technical support team is very good. We have always received quick responses from the support team.
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Minos Pitsillides
IT Director at IT-Flow ltd
The technical support staff is well trained and very skillful, and I find them to be very supportive.
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Anonymous User
IT Security & Data Protection Manager at a healthcare company
The support from Panda Security Adaptive Defense could improve. They are not the most efficient. I rate the support a...
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Andrew Ramsey
President at Precision Solution Group, LLC
Their tech support is great.
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Anonymous User
Ingénieur - Traitement des eaux /Mécanique de procédé at a pharma/biotech company
I didn't have to call the WatchGuard Firebox technical support team, but the support on the website is a six out of ten.
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Anonymous User
Project Engineer at a tech services company
Customer Service: It's pretty good. Technical Support: It's very good.
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Anonymous User
Executive VP/Partner at To Solution, LLC
Customer Service: When we have called on them for sales and product support, the customer service has been very good....
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Samson Huynh
IT Support at a retailer
The technical support team takes time to respond.
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Michael-Angelo Francis
Senior IT Tech at PCSL
I have a couple of open cases right now as I explore the full potential of WatchGuard solutions and how they can help...
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Anonymous User
CIO at a healthcare company
I was in contact with the WatchGuard technical support three or four times. I was satisfied with them and their...
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Rony Ariesman
Network Administrator at PT Lautan Luas Tbk
The solution's technical support is excellent.
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Mohamed Y Ahmed
Technical & Pre-Sales Manager at GateLock
Technical support for this product is perfect. If you open a ticket with them, even with the slowest SLA, they reply...
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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...
Read full review of WatchGuard Firebox »
Kelly Carlisle
Manager IT at a hospitality company
I've never had to use their technical support. I've only used their online help. I've been able to find everything I...
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Anonymous User
Systems Engineer at a tech services company
Customer Service: It's perfect. Technical Support: It's excellent.
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Paal
CFO at a tech vendor
The few times we have contacted Watchguard. They reply promptly without delays.
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Anonymous User
PRE-SALES MANAGER at a tech services company
Customer Service: 3/5. Technical Support: 3/5.
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JasonGiles
IT Manager at WTS Media (Wholesale Tape & Supply)
Their tech support, the few times I've used them, have been excellent. Their staff has been very knowledgeable. I've...
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PANAGIOTIS AGATHAGELIDIS
Freelancer at ITware
The technical support is very good.
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Tyson Swank
Computer Programmer at Crestwood Inc
I have only had to call once or twice for anything in any of the time that we have had the solution. Most of the...
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Shiraz Ahmed
Founder & CEO at Technomatters
I've dealt with support in the past. Maybe it did not meet up as much as the marketing. Maybe there's room for...
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Anonymous User
Systems Engineer at a financial services firm
Customer Service: It's OK to good. Technical Support: It's OK to good.
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RajeshV1
Chief Executive Officer at esupport Solutions Pvt ltd
We've contacted technical support in the past. We've found them to be very good. They are helpful and responsive. I...
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Anonymous User
Deputy Head of IT Department at a financial services firm
Customer Service: The customer service from my vendor was very good. I would give them a rating of 9/10. Technical...
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Scott Eastman
Project Consultant at SysGroup PLC
The technical support is good from WatchGuard Firebox.
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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
Competitive Engineer at a tech vendor
They have a lot of support sites. I haven't need to contact them for support.
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