WatchGuard Endpoint Security vs WithSecure Elements (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, WithSecure Elements grades higher than WatchGuard Endpoint Security: 2.4 against 1.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
WatchGuard Endpoint Security grades higher on value for money. WithSecure Elements grades higher on the free plan, features and platforms. They get the same grade on ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
WatchGuard Endpoint Security
Cloud-managed endpoint protection and EDR sold through partners
WithSecure Elements
Modular endpoint, exposure and MDR platform from WithSecure
Which one is for you
Pick WatchGuard Endpoint Security if
- Fits if you manage many small customers from one console
- Works for teams that want a 24/7 managed EDR service on top
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you want a published price, since the page says contact sales
- Skip it if you need response tools on the lowest tier: Basic has none
- Pricey if you add patching or full-disk encryption, which are paid modules
- Watch out: advanced investigation tools are in Elite only
- Too light for a free try: no trial or free plan is on record
Pick WithSecure Elements if
- Fits if you run IT for a few firms or a small company and want protection, patching and detection in one console
- Works for teams who already manage devices through Intune or Entra ID
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a posted price: business pricing goes through a partner or sales
- Pricey if you are one person or a household, with MSP bundles at €16.90 and up against a few dollars for ordinary antivirus
- Watch out: price depends on devices or identities, and the listing doesn't say which basis the €16.90 uses
- Not for you if you only want a plain virus scanner, as this is a managed security platform
How we grade them
| 1.6GPAWatchGuard Endpoint SecurityWeak | 2.4GPAWithSecure ElementsFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CNo price is published, so there is nothing to set against this category's $2.58 to $6.50 a month; the listing says it is by quote. The page directs buyers to contact sales. | D€16.90 a month for the MSP Protect bundle, €20.90 for Proactive, against $4.50 in the middle of what antivirus tools charge. Those are partner list prices and the unit isn't stated, so the real cost is unclear. |
| Free plan and trial | FNothing free on record: no free plan and no trial, and a demo request is not a trial. | CA 30-day trial with no credit card. There's no free plan. |
| Features | CMalware and ransomware protection in all four tiers, but anti-exploit and response are not in Basic, advanced investigation is Elite only and patching and encryption are add-ons. | BEndpoint security, ransomware rollback, patching, mobile protection and managed detection and response, with no gap in the listing for the core job. Network Gateway for mobile is limited to selected countries. |
| Ease of use | CBusiness product with a console and agents to roll out; no store rating is on record and the listing shows setup work, so it sits at the ordinary grade. | CNo store rating on record, and the listing shows an admin platform plus identity and device connections (Intune, Entra ID, Workspace ONE) to set up first. |
| Platforms and integrations | COnly a cloud console is on record. Operating systems, phone apps and integrations are not listed. | AWeb console, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android, with Intune, Workspace ONE, Google Workspace, Samsung Knox and Entra ID connections. |
| Best for | MSPs that manage many customers from one console | endpoint protection sold through MSPs |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: WatchGuard Endpoint Security and WithSecure Elements. How we grade
Where they differ
- WithSecure Elements also covers reports.
At a glance
| WatchGuard Endpoint Security | WithSecure Elements | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Free trial |
| Starts at | Not published | €16.90 per month, MSP recommended retail price (basis not shown) |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | 30-day free trial, no credit card needed |
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| Made by | WatchGuard Technologies | WithSecure |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | withsecure.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
WatchGuard Endpoint Security
- No prices are published on the product page; the page directs buyers to contact sales.
- Supported operating systems are not listed on the page read, so platforms here show only the cloud console.
- Anti-exploit and response features are not in the Basic tier, and advanced investigation tools are in Elite only.
- Patch management and full-disk encryption are add-on modules.
WithSecure Elements
- Business prices are not published; the For Business page sends buyers to a partner or sales contact.
- The euro MSP prices are recommended retail figures and the page does not state the per-unit basis.
- Pricing is based on devices for endpoint bundles and on user identities for identity bundles.
- Network Gateway for mobile is available in selected countries only.
Key features
WatchGuard Endpoint Security
- Four endpoint tiers
- A comparison table lists Basic, Prime, 360 and Elite. All four have malware and ransomware protection and AI-based behavioral detections.
- Detection and response
- Anti-exploit detections, endpoint isolation and response, MITRE ATT&CK-mapped alerts and root cause analysis start at the second tier.
- Zero-trust application service
- Appears in the upper two tiers, together with lateral movement detection and containment; advanced investigation tools are Elite only.
- Managed EDR
- A 24/7 service where WatchGuard's security experts monitor and investigate threats on top of the endpoint product.
- Add-on modules and multi-tenant console
- Modules cover patch management, deeper visibility and full-disk encryption, and one cloud console can manage many customer tenants.
WithSecure Elements
- Endpoint security
- Malware and ransomware protection for Mac, Windows and Linux workstations and servers, with EDR and one-click containment.
- Ransomware rollback
- Reverses file and registry changes made by a ransomware attack.
- Patch management
- Software Updater applies OS and third-party patches for 2,500+ applications.
- Mobile protection
- Phishing, malware and SMS protection for iOS, Android and ChromeOS.
- MDR for endpoints and identities
- WithSecure experts monitor 24/7, including Entra ID credential theft and business email compromise.
Plans
WatchGuard Endpoint Security
Pricing could not be confirmed. See watchguard.com.
WithSecure Elements
Elements Protect (MSP)€16.90
per month, MSP RRP; basis not shown
MSP bundle for 24/7 reactive security: protection, detection and response; priced by devices or identities.
Elements Proactive (MSP)€20.90
per month, MSP RRP; basis not shown
Adds AI-powered exposure management on top of reactive coverage; priced by devices or identities.
Ways to pay less
WatchGuard Endpoint Security
No public discounts listed.
WithSecure Elements
- Other savings
Purchase through AWS Marketplace
WithSecure says Elements can be bought through the AWS Marketplace using existing AWS spend.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, WatchGuard Endpoint Security or WithSecure Elements?
As of Nov 13, 2026, WatchGuard Endpoint Security has no price we could confirm, and WithSecure Elements starts at €16.90 per month, MSP recommended retail price (basis not shown).
Which has a free plan, WatchGuard Endpoint Security or WithSecure Elements?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither WatchGuard Endpoint Security nor WithSecure Elements has a free plan. WithSecure Elements has a free trial.
Which platforms do WatchGuard Endpoint Security and WithSecure Elements run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only WithSecure Elements lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.