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# Compare WatchGuard Firebox vs Cisco Meraki

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> Detailed comparison between WatchGuard Firebox and Cisco Meraki. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | WatchGuard Firebox | Cisco Meraki |
| **Overall rating** | 4.8/5 | 4.5/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 446 | 129 |
| **Starting Price** | - | US$40,00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Videos |

## Best for

### WatchGuard Firebox

WatchGuard network security supports small and medium-sized businesses, large enterprises, remote workers, educational institutions, healthcare, government agencies, non-profits, and retail.

### Cisco Meraki

Endpoint management for enterprise environment.

## Key features

### WatchGuard Firebox

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Audit Management
- Compliance Management
- Content Filtering
- Filtering
- IP Filtering
- Intrusion Prevention System
- Log Access
- Monitoring
- Multi-Location
- Network Monitoring
- Policy Management
- Real-Time Analytics
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Reporting/Analytics
- Risk Alerts
- Summary Reports
- VPN Software
- Visual Analytics

### Cisco Meraki

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Audit Management
- Compliance Management
- Content Filtering
- Filtering
- IP Filtering
- Intrusion Prevention System
- Log Access
- Monitoring
- Multi-Location
- Network Monitoring
- Policy Management
- Real-Time Analytics
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Reporting/Analytics
- Risk Alerts
- Summary Reports
- VPN Software
- Visual Analytics

## Links

- [View WatchGuard Firebox Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/154706/unified-threat-management)
- [View Cisco Meraki Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/176649/meraki-systems-manager)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/154706/176649/unified-threat-management/vs/meraki-systems-manager)

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