FwChange

FwChange vs Skybox Security

Focused firewall automation for teams that don't need a vulnerability platform.
Get change management right without buying the kitchen sink.

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95%
Lower Cost
Purpose-Built
For Change Mgmt
Simple
One Tool, One Job

What You Actually Need

FeatureFwChangeSkybox
Firewall Change Management✓ Core Focus1 of 8 modules
Rule Analysis✓✓
Approval Workflows✓✓
Vulnerability Management—✓
Threat Intelligence—✓
Asset Management—✓
AI-Powered Recommendations✓✗
Learning Curve1 day2-3 weeks
ImplementationSelf-servicePartner required
Annual Cost (10 firewalls)$18K$250K-500K

The Skybox Problem

❌ You're Buying 7 Tools You Don't Need

Skybox bundles vulnerability management, threat intelligence, network modeling, and 4 other modules. If you just need firewall change management, you're paying for software you'll never use.

❌ Enterprise-Only Pricing

Skybox is built for Fortune 500s managing 1000+ devices. Their pricing, complexity, and support model don't make sense for SMBs with 5-50 firewalls.

❌ Implementation Nightmare

6-12 month implementations are standard. Requires certified partners, dedicated hardware, extensive training. Not agile.

The FwChange Difference

🎯 One Job, Done Well

We only do firewall change management. No bloat, no unused features, no complexity you don't need.

💰 SMB Pricing

Starting at $149/firewall/month. Simple, transparent, affordable. Cancel anytime. No multi-year contracts.

🚀 Live in Hours

Self-service onboarding. Be live in 2 hours. No consultants, no professional services, no partners required.

🤖 Modern AI

Built with 2026 LLMs. Intelligent rule placement, conflict detection, remediation suggestions. Not 2010 rule engines.

Right-Sized Pricing

FwChange

$149/firewall/mo
10 firewalls = $18K/year
  • ✓ Change management only
  • ✓ All features included
  • ✓ Self-service setup
  • ✓ Monthly billing
  • ✓ No hidden costs

Skybox

$250K+/year
10 firewalls (estimated)
  • • 8 bundled modules
  • • Named user licensing
  • • Partner implementation
  • • 3-year minimum
  • • Hardware + maintenance

Who Should Use What?

Choose FwChange If:

  • ✓ You have 5-100 firewalls
  • ✓ You only need change management
  • ✓ You want to be live this week
  • ✓ You have a limited budget
  • ✓ You value simplicity over features

Choose Skybox If:

  • • You have 500+ network devices
  • • You need vuln management too
  • • You have 6+ months for rollout
  • • You have $500K+ budget
  • • You need all 8 modules

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