The WatchGuard Endpoint Security Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about WatchGuard Endpoint Security in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
WatchGuard Endpoint Security
The Insider’s Guide
Cloud-managed endpoint protection and EDR sold through partners
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among antivirus apps, read from WatchGuard Endpoint Security’s own pages.
Made by WatchGuard Technologies · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from WatchGuard Endpoint Security’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on WatchGuard Endpoint Security’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.6
GPA, above 3 of the 56 other antivirus apps we grade
WatchGuard Endpoint Security is a cloud-managed endpoint product for organizations and the MSPs that serve them. It runs from basic malware protection up to EDR with advanced investigation tools, and a managed service and add-on modules for patching and encryption sit alongside it.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about WatchGuard Endpoint Security, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No prices or supported operating systems are published.
- 1
Best for MSPs that manage many customers from one console
Anti-exploit and response start above Basic, and patching and encryption are paid add-ons.
- 2
It runs on Web
Web.
- 3
Four endpoint tiers
A comparison table lists Basic, Prime, 360 and Elite. All four have malware and ransomware protection and AI-based behavioral detections.
- 4
Detection and response
Anti-exploit detections, endpoint isolation and response, MITRE ATT&CK-mapped alerts and root cause analysis start at the second tier.
- 5
Zero-trust application service
Appears in the upper two tiers, together with lateral movement detection and containment; advanced investigation tools are Elite only.
- 6
A 1.6 GPA, above 3 of 56
That is against the other antivirus apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 7
Keep it
To replace WatchGuard Endpoint Security you would be making an engine that recognises new malware as it appears. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
WatchGuard Endpoint Security at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- WatchGuard Technologies
- Category
- Antivirus & Malware Protection
- Our grade
- 1.6 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for MSPs that manage many customers from one console
WatchGuard sells endpoint protection in four tiers, Basic, Prime, 360 and Elite, through partners with a multi-tenant cloud console. Anti-exploit and response start above Basic, and patching and encryption are paid add-ons. No prices or supported operating systems are published.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No 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. |
| Free plan and trial | F | Nothing free on record: no free plan and no trial, and a demo request is not a trial. |
| Features | C | Malware 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. |
| Ease of use | C | Business 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. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Only a cloud console is on record. Operating systems, phone apps and integrations are not listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who WatchGuard Endpoint Security is for
- Fits if you manage many small customers from one console
- Works for teams that want a 24/7 managed EDR service on top
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- Managed service providers running many customer tenants
- Organizations that want EDR with a managed service option
- Teams already using WatchGuard network products
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
WatchGuard Endpoint Security's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
The page directs buyers to contact sales.
We could not confirm WatchGuard Endpoint Security’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. watchguard.com has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Cloud-managed endpoint protection and EDR sold through partners. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, malware protection.
Operating systems, phone apps and integrations are not listed.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
WatchGuard Endpoint Security is made by WatchGuard Technologies.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
3/56
Other antivirus apps it is graded above
WatchGuard Endpoint Security's GPA of 1.6 is higher than 3 of the 56 other antivirus apps we grade, and level with 2.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (C, above 10 of 56) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 57 antivirus apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. WatchGuard Endpoint Security’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 8 of 56
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 56
- CFeaturesAbove 7 of 56
- CEase of useAbove 2 of 56
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 10 of 56
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace WatchGuard Endpoint Security you would be making an engine that recognises new malware as it appears. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 51 of the 56 other antivirus apps grade higher.
What you could not
- An engine that recognises new malware as it appears.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. WatchGuard Endpoint Security’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Cynet, WithSecure Elements, Huntress and ThreatDown
The 4 tools WatchGuard Endpoint Security is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.6GPA
Cynet
Paid
AI-driven endpoint security with 24x7 managed response, by quote.
- 2.4GPA
WithSecure Elements
Free trial · from €16.90/mo
Modular endpoint, exposure and MDR platform from WithSecure.
- Only WithSecure Elements lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- WithSecure Elements also covers reports.
- 2.0GPA
Huntress
Free trial · from $8.99/mo
Managed endpoint detection and response with a 24/7 human SOC.
- Only Huntress lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Huntress also covers reports.
- 1.8GPA
ThreatDown
Free trial
Business endpoint security in four bundles, from antivirus to MDR.
- Only ThreatDown lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
9
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is WatchGuard Endpoint Security free?
No. WatchGuard Endpoint Security is a paid product.
What platforms does WatchGuard Endpoint Security work on?
WatchGuard Endpoint Security is available on Web.
Does WatchGuard Endpoint Security have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. WatchGuard Endpoint Security is listed for Web.
Does WatchGuard Endpoint Security have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. WatchGuard Endpoint Security is listed for Web.
Is WatchGuard Endpoint Security open source?
WatchGuard Endpoint Security is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes WatchGuard Endpoint Security?
WatchGuard Endpoint Security is made by WatchGuard Technologies.
What are the alternatives to WatchGuard Endpoint Security?
The closest alternatives to WatchGuard Endpoint Security in our directory are Cynet, WithSecure Elements, Huntress and ThreatDown.
How does WatchGuard Endpoint Security compare with other antivirus apps?
WatchGuard Endpoint Security's GPA of 1.6 is higher than 3 of the 56 other antivirus apps we grade, and level with 2.
Could I make my own version of WatchGuard Endpoint Security?
To replace WatchGuard Endpoint Security you would be making an engine that recognises new malware as it appears.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from WatchGuard Endpoint Security’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from WatchGuard Technologies's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by WatchGuard Technologies. Prices change, so check watchguard.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- WatchGuard Endpoint Security, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/watchguard-endpoint-security
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what WatchGuard Endpoint Security’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. WatchGuard Endpoint Security is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by WatchGuard Technologies. Prices and plans change: check watchguard.com before you buy.