• HOME
  • CATEGORIES

    • CATEGORIES

    • Browse All Categories
  • FOR VENDORS

    • FOR VENDORS

    • Log In to Vendor Portal
    • Get Started
  • REVIEWS

    • REVIEWS

    • Write a Review
    • Product Reviews
    • Vendor Directory
    • Product Comparisons
  • GARTNER PEER COMMUNITY™
  • GARTNER.COM
  • Community GuidelinesListing GuidelinesBrowse VendorsRules of EngagementFAQPrivacyTerms of Service
    ©2026 Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates.
    All rights reserved.
  • Categories

    • No categories available

      Browse All Categories

      Select a category to view markets

  • For Vendors

    • Log In to Vendor Portal 

    • Get Started 

  • Write a Review

Join / Sign In
  1. Home
  2. /
  3. Firebox
Logo of Firebox

Firebox

byWatchGuard
in Hybrid Mesh Firewall
4.6

Overview

Product Information on Firebox

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Firebox?

Firebox is a network security software developed by WatchGuard that provides unified threat management through features such as advanced firewall protection, intrusion prevention, malware detection, web filtering, application control, and VPN support. The software is designed to help organizations safeguard their networks from cyber threats by monitoring and managing incoming and outgoing network traffic. Firebox offers tools for traffic analysis, policy management, and secure connectivity, addressing challenges related to unauthorized access, data breaches, and regulatory compliance. It supports deployment across various network environments and integrates with centralized management to streamline administrative tasks. Firebox aims to deliver comprehensive security controls while enabling secure remote and site-to-site connections.

Firebox Pricing

Firebox software uses a subscription-based pricing model with tiered options based on feature sets and device models. Pricing varies depending on the selected hardware appliance and the level of security services, such as basic or comprehensive security suites. Licenses are typically renewed annually, and additional features can be included for separate fees.

Overall experience with Firebox

IT Associate
500M - 1B USD, Healthcare and Biotech
FAVORABLE

“Streamlined Support Appreciated While UI and Training Enhancements Are Requested”

5.0
Apr 20, 2026
This text serves as a placeholder and does not reflect the user’s review responses or opinions. This text serves as a placeholder and does not reflect the user’s review responses or opinions. This text serves as a placeholder and does not reflect the user’s review responses or opinions.
Engineer
<50M USD, IT Services
CRITICAL

“The lack of clarity in the documentation contributed to the prolonged recovery process.”

3.0
Apr 21, 2026
This text serves as a placeholder and does not reflect the user’s review responses or opinions. This text serves as a placeholder and does not reflect the user’s review responses or opinions. This text serves as a placeholder and does not reflect the user’s review responses or opinions.
Automated Translation from Japanese

About Company

Company Description

Updated 19th December 2023

WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. is a global company focusing on cybersecurity. It presents a Unified Security Platform approach, especially designed for managed service providers. This unique design aims to amplify their business scale and speed, while simultaneously enhancing operational efficiency. The company caters to an array of security resellers and service providers, offering services involving network security and intelligence, advanced endpoint protection, multi-factor authentication, and secure Wi-Fi. WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.'s security platform comprises five core features: comprehensive security, shared knowledge, clarity and control, operational alignment, and automation. The company holds its headquarters in Seattle, Washington, and has worldwide establishments in North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
1996
Head office location
Seattle, United States
Number of employees
1001 - 5000
Website
https://www.watchguard.com/

Do You Manage Peer Insights at WatchGuard?

Access Vendor Portal to update and manage your profile.

Key Insights

A Snapshot of What Matters - Based on Validated User Reviews

Top Firebox Alternatives

Logo of FortiGate: Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)
1. FortiGate: Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)
4.6
(2842 Ratings)
Logo of Check Point Quantum
2. Check Point Quantum
4.5
(1808 Ratings)
Logo of Sophos Firewall
3. Sophos Firewall
4.8
(1582 Ratings)
View All Alternatives

Peer Discussions

Firebox Reviews and Ratings

4.6

(295 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
66%
4 Star
26%
3 Star
6%
2 Star
2%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • Engineer
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    The lack of clarity in the documentation contributed to the prolonged recovery process.

    3.0
    Apr 20, 2026
    - Issues that didn't go well For a project to install a UTM at a new site, we planned to create a clone of an already operational M270 and install it there. When creating the clone, we took a backup in FXI format instead of XML format and imported it into an identical unit in our inventory. However, we discovered that we couldn't manage or monitor the device from the WG management server. Ultimately, we learned that importing in FXI format to a different unit, even if it's the same model, is not supported, requiring us to restore from a backup made before the import. While this was mentioned in the documentation, it was very unclear, and we hope for improvement. We believe that adding a function to check whether the image was taken from a different unit during FXI format restoration would prevent such incidents, and we hope for its implementation. Furthermore, although it's unclear if it was related to this process, monitoring by the WG cloud and WG management server stopped working. We contacted the support center, but it took three weeks of back-and-forth communication to resolve the issue. We received advice on workarounds and recovery methods and were able to recover, but it took far too long. In particular, the process of obtaining logs and reproducing events for the support team to understand the situation was repeated multiple times, which was time-consuming. - What went well While there were many issues with the management functions, and although the management functions in general were almost unusable, we were able to launch the service according to the planned schedule.
    Automated Translation from Japanese
  • Engineer
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    The lack of clarity in the documentation contributed to the prolonged recovery process.

    3.0
    Apr 20, 2026
    - Issues that didn't go well For a project to install a UTM at a new site, we planned to create a clone of an already operational M270 and install it there. When creating the clone, we took a backup in FXI format instead of XML format and imported it into an identical unit in our inventory. However, we discovered that we couldn't manage or monitor the device from the WG management server. Ultimately, we learned that importing in FXI format to a different unit, even if it's the same model, is not supported, requiring us to restore from a backup made before the import. While this was mentioned in the documentation, it was very unclear, and we hope for improvement. We believe that adding a function to check whether the image was taken from a different unit during FXI format restoration would prevent such incidents, and we hope for its implementation. Furthermore, although it's unclear if it was related to this process, monitoring by the WG cloud and WG management server stopped working. We contacted the support center, but it took three weeks of back-and-forth communication to resolve the issue. We received advice on workarounds and recovery methods and were able to recover, but it took far too long. In particular, the process of obtaining logs and reproducing events for the support team to understand the situation was repeated multiple times, which was time-consuming. - What went well While there were many issues with the management functions, and although the management functions in general were almost unusable, we were able to launch the service according to the planned schedule.
    Automated Translation from Japanese
  • Read All 302 Reviews

    Get unlimited access to verified peer reviews and insights

    Read unlimited Gartner-vetted product reviews
    View and share valuable product insights
    Download full product profiles
    Review products you use today

Recommended Gartner Insights

  • Critical Capabilities for Hybrid Mesh Firewall
  • Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewall
Powered by Google TranslateThis service may contain translations provided by Google. Google disclaims all warranties related to the translations, express or implied, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and noninfringement. Gartner's use of this provider is for operational purposes and does not constitute an endorsement of its products or services.

Gartner Peer Insights content consists of the opinions of individual end users based on their own experiences, and should not be construed as statements of fact, nor do they represent the views of Gartner or its affiliates. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in this content nor makes any warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this content, about its accuracy or completeness, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

This site is protected by hCaptcha and its Privacy Policy and Terms of Use apply.


Software reviews and ratings for EMMS, BI, CRM, MDM, analytics, security and other platforms - Peer Insights by Gartner
Community GuidelinesListing GuidelinesBrowse VendorsRules of EngagementFAQsPrivacyTerms of Use

©2026 Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates.

All rights reserved.

User Sentiment About Firebox
Reviewer Insights for: Firebox
Deciding Factors: Firebox Vs. Market Average
Performance of Firebox Across Market Features

Firebox Likes & Dislikes

Like

I like the support, flexibility, and the ability to grow with out business

Like

I like the support, flexibility, and the ability to grow with out business

Like

I like the support, flexibility, and the ability to grow with out business

Dislike

1) UTM resource monitoring is not possible independently. 2) Technical support response and quality 3) Poor log-related functions (low data capacity, inadequate log search functionality)

Automated Translation from Japanese
Dislike

1) UTM resource monitoring is not possible independently. 2) Technical support response and quality 3) Poor log-related functions (low data capacity, inadequate log search functionality)

Automated Translation from Japanese
Dislike

1) UTM resource monitoring is not possible independently. 2) Technical support response and quality 3) Poor log-related functions (low data capacity, inadequate log search functionality)

Automated Translation from Japanese