SonicWall Network Security Manager
6.1#8 in firewall management softwareFree planFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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WatchGuard AuthPoint
7.9#10 in authenticator appsAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | SonicWall Network Security Manager | WatchGuard AuthPoint |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Integrations | NSM Cloud is delivered through SonicWall Unified Management and can correlate events across the SonicWall ecosystem using SAMI. | AuthPoint supports Firebox, RADIUS, OIDC, and SAML resources, with integration guides for third-party applications and services. |
| Intended users | NSM is aimed at security teams managing distributed firewall environments, with multi-tenant management for multiple customers or locations. | WatchGuard describes AuthPoint as serving organizations and MSPs, with multi tenant management for MSPs managing multiple customer accounts. |
| Purpose | NSM centralizes SonicWall firewall management, reporting, and analytics to improve visibility and simplify security operations. | AuthPoint is a cloud-based identity security and multi-factor authentication service that protects logins to endpoints, VPNs, Microsoft environments, and cloud applications. |
| Support | SonicWall provides a support portal with knowledge base, technical documentation, community resources, and video tutorials. | The AuthPoint MFA subscription includes technical support and feature updates. |
SonicWall Network Security Manager plans
- Centralized management and alertingFree
WatchGuard AuthPoint plans
- AuthPoint MFAPriced on request
- AuthPoint Total Identity SecurityPriced on request
Pick SonicWall Network Security Manager if…
NSM is aimed at security teams managing distributed SonicWall firewall environments, including teams overseeing multiple customers or sites. It may suit organizations that want centralized configuration management and can select reporting and analytics options to match their licensing needs.
Pick WatchGuard AuthPoint if…
AuthPoint is aimed at organizations and managed service providers that need multi-factor authentication across connected services. Its multi-tenant management may suit providers administering multiple customer accounts.