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WatchGuard FireCloud
What WatchGuard FireCloud is
WatchGuard FireCloud is a managed, cloud-based firewall-as-a-service for protecting remote users from internet-based security threats. FireCloud Internet Access provides internet access protection, while Total Access also gives users access to local company-network resources without a VPN. Content scanning can use Gateway AntiVirus and APT Blocker to address viruses, advanced persistent threats, spyware, malicious applications, spam email, and data leakage. FireCloud can monitor and block botnets, SQL injections, cross-site scripting, and buffer overflows. Application Control uses more than 1,800 signatures to identify and block more than 1,000 applications, including specific behaviors such as file transfer. Identity options include SAML providers such as AuthPoint, Microsoft Entra ID, and Okta, plus WatchGuard Cloud Directory. WatchGuard Cloud Zero Trust allows policies based on conditions such as location, time, and user behavior. Total Access can use Virtual Gateways, Server Gateways, or Fireboxes for private access. FireCloud is licensed per user. The listed Internet Access plan for 1–50 licenses is $97.75 a year; a free Total Access trial lasts 30 days and can enroll up to 250 users.
Who it suits
FireCloud suits organizations protecting remote users and, with Total Access, connecting them to local company resources without a VPN. Its centralized policy and multi-tenant management options may also suit managed service providers.
What it does well
- Application Control identifies more than 1,000 applications.
- Supports SAML identity providers and WatchGuard Cloud Directory.
- Total Access supports VPN-free private-resource access.
- 30-day Total Access trial supports up to 250 users.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Internet Access costs $97.75 a year for 1–50 licenses.
- Wi-Fi 7 support is listed as unavailable.
Limits
The listed FireCloud Internet Access plan costs $97.75 a year per user license and covers 1–50 licenses. The free 30-day FireCloud Total Access trial supports enrollment of up to 250 users.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| FireCloud Internet Access — 1 year, 1–50 licenses | per user license · cost/12 months · 1–50 licenses · cloud-delivered secure web gateway and firewall service | $97.75 a year |
| FireCloud Total Access | Internet access · private-resource access · VPN-free zero-trust access | On request |
As watchguard.com lists them, read 1 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-products/firecloud.
- Choose FireCloud Internet Access or FireCloud Total Access for the access needs described.
- Select a licensing route: term, monthly subscription, trial, or service-provider NFR license.
- For the Total Access trial, enroll up to 250 users for 30 days.
- Use the listed endpoint connection manager for the relevant platform: Windows or macOS, iOS or Android.
- Configure identity with a supported SAML provider or WatchGuard Cloud Directory.
Verdict
FireCloud combines remote-user internet protection with optional private-resource access and centralized access policies. The Internet Access plan has a listed per-user annual price, while Total Access offers a time-limited trial rather than a free plan.
Questions
Does FireCloud have a free plan?
No. A free plan is not offered; a free 30-day trial is available for Total Access.
How much does FireCloud Internet Access cost?
The listed 1-year plan for 1–50 licenses costs $97.75 a year, billed per user license.
What is included in Total Access?
It includes internet access and private-resource access, including VPN-free access to local company-network resources.
How many users can join the Total Access trial?
The free trial lasts 30 days and can enroll up to 250 users.
Which identity providers can FireCloud use?
It supports SAML identity providers including AuthPoint, Microsoft Entra ID, and Okta, and can also use WatchGuard Cloud Directory.
Which platforms are listed for endpoint connection managers?
The current release lists WatchGuard Connection Manager for Windows and macOS, and FireCloud Connection Manager for iOS and Android.
Facts from WatchGuard FireCloud's own pages
- Application control
- Application Control uses more than 1,800 signatures to identify and block more than 1,000 applications and can block specific application behaviors such as file transfer. · watchguard.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Endpoint clients
- The current release lists WatchGuard Connection Manager versions for Windows and macOS and FireCloud Connection Manager versions for iOS and Android. · watchguard.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1996 · watchguard.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · watchguard.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Seattle, Washington, United States · watchguard.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Identity integrations
- FireCloud supports SAML identity providers including AuthPoint, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory), and Okta, and can also use WatchGuard Cloud Directory. · watchguard.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Licensing
- FireCloud is licensed per user and offers term licenses, monthly subscription licenses, one-time 30-day trial licenses, and service-provider NFR licenses. · watchguard.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Management API
- The FireCloud Management API can create and manage blocked-site, botnet, file, geolocation, IPS, WebBlocker, and HTTPS-decryption exceptions. · watchguard.com, 1 Oct 2026
- MSP management
- WatchGuard Cloud provides streamlined policy configuration, automated reporting, and multi-tenant capabilities for managed service providers. · aws.amazon.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Network blocking
- FireCloud can monitor and block botnets, spyware, SQL injections, cross-site scripting, and buffer overflows. · watchguard.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Private access gateways
- FireCloud Total Access can use Virtual Gateways, Server Gateways, or Fireboxes as gateways to provide remote access to local resources. · watchguard.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Product editions
- FireCloud includes FireCloud Internet Access and FireCloud Total Access; Total Access provides access to local company-network resources without a VPN. · watchguard.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Product type
- FireCloud is a managed, cloud-based firewall-as-a-service that protects remote users against Internet-based security threats. · watchguard.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Security scanning
- Content scanning can use Gateway AntiVirus and APT Blocker to protect against viruses, advanced persistent threats, spyware, malicious applications, spam email, and data leakage. · watchguard.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- WatchGuard recommends online support for non-critical issues and phone support for critical network failures, with phone support at +1 (877) 232-3531. · aws.amazon.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Trial scope
- The FireCloud Total Access trial is free for 30 days and can enroll up to 250 users. · watchguard.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Zero Trust
- WatchGuard Cloud Zero Trust lets administrators create centralized policies and conditions based on factors such as location, time, and user behavior. · watchguard.com, 1 Oct 2026
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