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| Product | WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi by WatchGuard View product | Private Internet Access Business View product |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| What it is | What does WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi do? It covers captive portal and location analytics. See typical use cases, cloud deployment and how it compares to rivals. | Private Internet Access Business offers cross-platform apps and centralized admin console. Use it for encrypted business remote access. See VPN alternatives. |
| Product type | Cloud-Managed Enterprise Wireless Access | Enterprise Cloud Business VPN & Secure Remote Access Network |
| Best for | Cross-industry, Retail, Hospitality, Education, Healthcare | Small & Mid-Sized Businesses, Remote Teams, IT Services, Marketing, Legal |
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing model | Contact Vendor | Contact Vendor |
| Free trial | Free trial: no | Free trial: yes |
| Deployment | ||
| Deployment options | CloudOn-Premise | SaaSCloud |
| Deployment details | Cloud; Hardware AP; Cloud-managed access points | Cloud SaaS; Client App; Cloud SaaS; Client App; Dedicated Business Gateways |
| Data residency | Global; US; EU | Global Server Network (United States, Europe, APAC) |
| Key features | ||
| What it offers |
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| Platform & access | ||
| API access | API access: yes | API access: no |
| Single sign-on (SSO) | SSO: yes | SSO: yes |
| Role-based access (RBAC) | RBAC: yes | RBAC: yes |
| Multi-tenant | Multi-tenant: yes | Multi-tenant: yes |
| Mobile app | Mobile app: no | Mobile app: yes |
| Supported platforms | Wireless access pointsEnterprise LAN | Remote LaptopsMobile DevicesCorporate Cloud ResourcesBranch Offices |
| Compliance | WPA3 EnterpriseWi-Fi Certified | GDPRNo-Logs Certified (Independent Security Audits) |
| Integrations & coverage | ||
| Integrations | WatchGuard CloudFireboxRADIUSActive Directory | Microsoft WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidChrome Extension |
| Industries | Cross-industryRetailHospitalityEducationHealthcare | Small & Mid-Sized BusinessesRemote TeamsIT ServicesMarketingLegal |
| Regions | Global | Global |
| Vendor | ||
| Company | WatchGuard | Private Internet Access |
| Headquarters | Seattle, Washington, USA | United States |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 | 500+ |
| Founded | 1996 | 2010 |
Overview
What it is
WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi
What does WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi do? It covers captive portal and location analytics. See typical use cases, cloud deployment and how it compares to rivals.Private Internet Access Business
Private Internet Access Business offers cross-platform apps and centralized admin console. Use it for encrypted business remote access. See VPN alternatives.Product type
WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi
Cloud-Managed Enterprise Wireless AccessPrivate Internet Access Business
Enterprise Cloud Business VPN & Secure Remote Access NetworkBest for
WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi
Cross-industry, Retail, Hospitality, Education, HealthcarePrivate Internet Access Business
Small & Mid-Sized Businesses, Remote Teams, IT Services, Marketing, LegalPricing
Pricing model
WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi
Contact VendorPrivate Internet Access Business
Contact VendorFree trial
WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi
Free trial: noPrivate Internet Access Business
Free trial: yesDeployment
Deployment options
WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi
Private Internet Access Business
Deployment details
WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi
Cloud; Hardware AP; Cloud-managed access pointsPrivate Internet Access Business
Cloud SaaS; Client App; Cloud SaaS; Client App; Dedicated Business GatewaysData residency
WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi
Global; US; EUPrivate Internet Access Business
Global Server Network (United States, Europe, APAC)Key features
What it offers
WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi
- Cloud-managed Wi-Fi 6
- Wireless Intrusion Prevention (WIPS)
- Captive portal
- Rogue AP containment
- Location analytics
- Network Security
- Wireless Security
Private Internet Access Business
- Dedicated corporate static IPs
- WireGuard and OpenVPN encryption
- Strict court-proven no-logs architecture
- Centralized admin console
- Cross-platform apps
- Encrypted business remote access
- Dedicated company IP allowlisting
- Public Wi-Fi security protection
Platform & access
API access
WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi
API access: yesPrivate Internet Access Business
API access: noSingle sign-on (SSO)
WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi
SSO: yesPrivate Internet Access Business
SSO: yesRole-based access (RBAC)
WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi
RBAC: yesPrivate Internet Access Business
RBAC: yesMulti-tenant
WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi
Multi-tenant: yesPrivate Internet Access Business
Multi-tenant: yesMobile app
WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi
Mobile app: noPrivate Internet Access Business
Mobile app: yesSupported platforms
WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi
Private Internet Access Business
Compliance
WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi
Private Internet Access Business
Integrations & coverage
Integrations
WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi
Private Internet Access Business
Industries
WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi
Private Internet Access Business
Regions
WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi
Private Internet Access Business
Vendor
Company
WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi
WatchGuardPrivate Internet Access Business
Private Internet AccessHeadquarters
WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi
Seattle, Washington, USAPrivate Internet Access Business
United StatesCompany size
WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi
1,001-5,000Private Internet Access Business
500+Founded
WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi
1996Private Internet Access Business
2010