Check Point Harmony SASE vs. Zscaler Private Access

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Harmony SASE
Score 8.8 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
Zscaler Private Access
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
Zscaler Private Access™ (ZPA) gives users secure access to private apps and OT devices while enabling zero trust connectivity for workloads.N/A
Pricing
Check Point Harmony SASEZscaler Private Access
Editions & Modules
Essentials
$10
per month per user
Premium
$15
per month per user
Premium Plus
$20
per month per user
Enterprise
Custom
No answers on this topic
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Harmony SASEZscaler Private Access
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details+$50 per month per gateway. Discounts available for annual pricing.
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Community Pulse
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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
10% above category average
Zscaler Private Access
10.0
1 Ratings
10% above category average
Multi-Factor Authentication10.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Zero Trust Security
Comparison of Zero Trust Security features of Product A and Product B
Check Point Harmony SASE
9.8
1 Ratings
7% above category average
Zscaler Private Access
9.9
2 Ratings
8% above category average
Continuous Verification10.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Secure Web Gateways10.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Segmentation Leveraging9.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Admin Access Control10.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Network Flow Control00 Ratings9.32 Ratings
Network Traffic Analysis00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Network Data Encryption00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Network Topology Mapping00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Endpoint Security
Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Product A and Product B
Check Point Harmony SASE
-
Ratings
Zscaler Private Access
10.0
1 Ratings
5% above category average
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Threat Intelligence
Comparison of Threat Intelligence features of Product A and Product B
Check Point Harmony SASE
-
Ratings
Zscaler Private Access
10.0
2 Ratings
13% above category average
Network Analytics00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Threat Recognition00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Vulnerability Classification00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Automated Alerts and Reporting00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Threat Analysis00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Threat Intelligence Reporting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Automated Threat Identification00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
Check Point Harmony SASEZscaler Private Access
Likelihood to Recommend
7.9
(2 ratings)
9.3
(6 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Check Point Harmony SASEZscaler Private Access
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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Zscaler
Well Suited: - Work from home scenario - While working with confidential data - While working with financial data - Office intranet Less Suited: - Reduces internet speed - If the user gets a password, can exit/close the app.
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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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Zscaler
  • Access control for overall organization, follows the ZTNA model.
  • Better speed for remote users compared with legacy remote solutions.
  • Better visibility on ZScaler portal, thus better control from central space.
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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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Zscaler
  • Sometimes the interface crashes and I need to kill it and restart
  • It can unintentionally block some services like dropbox
  • I don't get a notification when I need to re-authenticate
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Usability
Check Point Software Technologies
No answers on this topic
Zscaler
When I deployed machine tunnel, it solved a lot of issues. I've been a big fan ever since.
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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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Zscaler
Well ZPA is a good solution, however everyone has their own advantage and disadvantages, with ZPA you can deploy ZTNA model, which will help you better control on access, however Palo Alto, Fortinet they are also market leading firewall solution, and you can not deny if they are not providing the same features.
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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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Zscaler
  • The business was able to run with everyone working remotely
  • We consolidated into one tool for VPN and internet security
  • Less downtime spent configuring and connecting with the tool
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ScreenShots

Zscaler Private Access Screenshots

Screenshot of how ZPA provides access for all users while minimizing the attack surface, eliminating lateral movement, and stopping zero day threats. A cloud native service, ZPA can be deployed in just hours to replace legacy remote access tools like VPNs and VDIs.