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

Comparison

What You Actually Need

Feature	FwChange	Skybox
Firewall Change Management	✓ Core Focus	1 of 8 modules
Rule Analysis	✓	✓
Approval Workflows	✓	✓
Vulnerability Management	—	✓
Threat Intelligence	—	✓
Asset Management	—	✓
AI-Powered Recommendations	✓	✗
Learning Curve	1 day	2-3 weeks
Implementation	Self-service	Partner required
Annual Cost (10 firewalls)	$18K	$250K-500K

The Problem

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.

Advantages

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.

Pricing

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

Fit

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