Check Point Harmony SASE vs. ExpressVPN

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Harmony SASE
Score 9.3 out of 10
N/A
Check Point Harmony SASE, based on Perimeter 81 which was acquired by Check Point in late 2023, is designed to simplify secure network, cloud and application access for the modern and distributed workforce.
$10
per month per user
ExpressVPN
Score 7.9 out of 10
N/A
ExpressVPN headquartered in the British Virgin Islands offers privacy and security apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and routers.
$12.95
per month
Pricing
Check Point Harmony SASEExpressVPN
Editions & Modules
Essentials
$10
per month per user
Premium
$15
per month per user
Premium Plus
$20
per month per user
Enterprise
Custom
12 Months
$8.32
per month
6 Months
$9.99
per month
1 Month
$12.95
per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Harmony SASEExpressVPN
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details+$50 per month per gateway. Discounts available for annual pricing.All plans include all ExpressVPN apps, 24/7 customer support, and high-speed unlimited bandwidth. All plans are covered by a 100% money-back guarantee for the first 30 days of service.
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Features
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Identity Management
Comparison of Identity Management features of Product A and Product B
Check Point Harmony SASE
10.0
1 Ratings
12% above category average
ExpressVPN
-
Ratings
Multi-Factor Authentication10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Zero Trust Security
Comparison of Zero Trust Security features of Product A and Product B
Check Point Harmony SASE
9.8
1 Ratings
11% above category average
ExpressVPN
-
Ratings
Continuous Verification10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Secure Web Gateways10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Segmentation Leveraging9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Admin Access Control10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Check Point Harmony SASEExpressVPN
Likelihood to Recommend
7.9
(2 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Check Point Harmony SASEExpressVPN
Likelihood to Recommend
Check Point Software Technologies
I'd suggest that Perimeter81 is recommended when you want something that is easy to administrate, with little maintenance, unlike a VPN/secure network that you host and manage internally. We've had incidents when there has been downtime at Perimeter81, which has effectively locked us out of some of our secure services (anything locked down via IP). They have made improvements to their infrastructure and it seems to have improved in recent months, but this is something to keep in mind for critical connections
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ExpressVPN
I leave it connected all the time, whether I am browsing or not. It is a safety switch that needs to be engaged constantly to protect my computer from anyone or any organization wishing to gather data on my activity. My research suggested that a VPN may slow my search speed, but I have not found that to be the case. In fact, I can not even tell the difference in search speed when I am connected to the VPN or disconnected.
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Pros
Check Point Software Technologies
  • Simple easy to read icon.
  • You can hover over and see if you are logged in via the systems tray on your computer.
  • Easy to switch between regions around the world.
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ExpressVPN
  • ExpressVPN was easy to install, and simple to connect to a VPN network.
  • ExpressVPN is available for multiple platforms and multiple browsers.
  • The price is reasonable for the added level of security it provides.
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Cons
Check Point Software Technologies
  • Customer support was lacking before, now seems better.
  • Had much difficulty using Chrome as my browser to install the app.
  • Increase the throughput speeds at time would be nicer.
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ExpressVPN
  • I would like the disconnect to be instantaneous. It is not.
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Alternatives Considered
Check Point Software Technologies
In the beginning, it was a bit rough getting it to work and getting any kind of quality support from customer service. But recently they really improved their service and customer service. I believe they raise 100M in new funding which provides them the resources to make a better product with better tools and a better help desk.
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ExpressVPN
I took a look at NordVPN, but the ratings for ExpressVPN were higher. More servers and faster transfer times made it a simple decision. I am glad I made the right choice.
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Return on Investment
Check Point Software Technologies
  • I think it is just a cost of doing business.
  • I don't think the cost is too prohibitive.
  • We also use it as an example of what a small cost can provide big protection for your security.
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ExpressVPN
  • My customers are happy that I am using every security measure available. Increased sales.
  • Productivity has not decreased, while security level has increased.
  • The initial cost was reasonable.
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