Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall vs Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) comparison

Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall vs. Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW)

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Review summaries and opinions

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ROI

Sentiment score

6.4

Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall offers cost-effective security, enhancing ROI, but user experiences with savings vary.

Sentiment score

7.0

Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) provides value by enhancing security, increasing efficiency, and justifying investment through operational and financial benefits.

it comes from multiple areas such as the reduction in annual security incidents, mean time to detect and mean time to respond, audit preparation time reduction, reduction in internet bandwidth misuse, and also with respect to firewall uptime and availability.

Global Leadership Council at a tech company with 10,001+ employees

I see value for money with Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall, as it has delivered what I aimed to achieve within a tight budget.

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Network Architect at neev limited

This is a time-saving measure because we don't need to deploy a cluster or a firewall each time; we just create a virtual system on the management server using the same appliance.

reviewer2678856

Security Engineer at a outsourcing company with 10,001+ employees

Not having major security incidents has been far less expensive than dealing with data that could cost us hundreds of thousands or even millions in recovery and downtime.

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Network Security Engineer at Connecting Cyber Networks

Incident response time has reduced significantly, and downtime due to network issues has been minimized, leading to an improved return on investment.

Durgesh K.

Ot Security Network Specialist at a pharma/biotech company with 10,001+ employees

Customer Service

Sentiment score

7.0

Arista NG Firewall's support is skilled and helpful, benefiting SMEs, but global support needs improvement despite good response times.

Sentiment score

6.2

Check Point Quantum Force support is knowledgeable but varies in efficiency, with advanced support offering priority assistance.

their engineers are skilled and provide good support overall.

Network Architect at neev limited

The response from the engineers is good, they have a strong documentation knowledge base.

Global Leadership Council at a tech company with 10,001+ employees

My experience with Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall's customer support has been very good as the response times were satisfactory.

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Supervisor at a consultancy with 11-50 employees

If we have an urgent security problem, it would be nice to get a faster response.

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Network Security Engineer at Connecting Cyber Networks

The support team we engaged was knowledgeable and well-versed with the application.

Thomas Gadson

Sr. Cyber Security and Solutions Architect at a consultancy with 201-500 employees

We have escalated issues to Check Point technical support multiple times and have received timely and very good responses.

Asif Ash-Hal

Solution Architect at Techbridge Distribution

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

7.0

Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall scales less efficiently than competitors but adapts well to diverse environments and organization sizes.

Sentiment score

7.9

Check Point Quantum Force offers scalable architecture for growing demands, with easy expansion and effective workload management, though costs may rise.

For instance, if I want to accommodate 10,000 users, I need to deploy multiple Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewalls compared to other vendors, which can handle far more users with fewer nodes.

Network Architect at neev limited

I consider the scalability of Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall to be good as it adapts well to different environment sizes.

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Supervisor at a consultancy with 11-50 employees

If specified correctly, even the smaller boxes offer high session and bandwidth rates, making the solution highly scalable, even up to telco-level requirements.

HardyVan Wyk

Solutions Architect at NTT DATA

It is easy to scale up by adding capacity through clustering or upgrading the license, and it effectively handles spikes in remote user connections or increased east-west traffic without noticeable bottlenecks.

reviewer2751468

Assistant Manager at a computer software company with 201-500 employees

While the performance itself scales well technically, you need to be prepared for the financial side of the growth.

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Network Security Engineer at Connecting Cyber Networks

Stability Issues

Sentiment score

8.8

Users find Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall highly reliable, stable, and suitable for small to mid-sized organizations.

Sentiment score

8.2

Check Point Quantum Force is highly stable with minimal downtime, offering reliable performance and robust security, minor patch issues exist.

Overall stability would be a nine out of ten; it's quite reliable.

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Global Leadership Council at a tech company with 10,001+ employees

We have not experienced major crashes or unexpected downtime that affected our network security.

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Network Security Engineer at Connecting Cyber Networks

While the solution is generally stable, there are complications, such as requiring SmartConsole for deployment and upgrades, which can be time-consuming.

Manikandan Kannan

Head of Technology at Techfruits

I have worked with Check Point products for 15 years and haven't found any stability or performance issues.

Asif Ash-Hal

Solution Architect at Techbridge Distribution

Room For Improvement

Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall needs better UI, documentation, AI, integrations, and support, hindering adoption and usability.

Check Point Quantum Force NGFW needs interface improvements, simpler pricing, better support, and enhanced features for ease of use.

It has fewer third-party integrations, and therefore the adoption amongst very large enterprises is less; it's largely with the SMBs.

Global Leadership Council at a tech company with 10,001+ employees

I see the need for improvements in Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall particularly in automatic threat detection and rule optimization.

Supervisor at a consultancy with 11-50 employees

The product suits larger organizations well, it can be overly complex for small businesses.

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Network Architect at neev limited

AI-driven features would be highly valuable—particularly those that enable bulk operations and efficient handling of large numbers of objects or object groups.

Mayur Wadekar

Technical Specialist at Softcell Technologies Limited

One thing that would help in improving Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) is having more flexible dashboards that I can tailor without relying on templates.

Ricardosilva Silva

system administrator at Orbcom,Lda.

Other products, like FortiGate, are perceived as more intuitive because they are easier to configure from the start.

HardyVan Wyk

Solutions Architect at NTT DATA

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Setup Cost

Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall is affordable, offering flexible pricing and discounts for various organizations, with modular licensing.

Check Point Quantum Force offers strong security, with higher costs, complex licensing, but great value for mid-to-large enterprises.

Licensing is modular, allowing customers to pay only for the applications they need, and especially for non-profit organizations, education institutions, and government organizations, they offer discounted pricing.

Global Leadership Council at a tech company with 10,001+ employees

The pricing is reasonable compared to other products, especially since they are relatively new and offer better pricing.

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Network Architect at neev limited

In comparison to Fortinet and other products, the pricing may be considered high.

Manikandan Kannan

Head of Technology at Techfruits

licensing is very pricey

San Naing Htun

Network Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Compared to other solutions, the pricing of Check Point NGFW is high.

Asif Ash-Hal

Solution Architect at Techbridge Distribution

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Valuable Features

Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall provides advanced security features, easy deployment, and high threat detection while optimizing processes and compliance.

Check Point Quantum Force offers advanced cybersecurity features, enhancing network protection, user productivity, and threat management through AI-powered intelligence.

Bandwidth management and traffic policy help my organization by keeping our internet subscription low.

reviewer2785293

systems engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall very useful. It combines firewall and intrusion prevention system, web filtering, VPN, application control, bandwidth monitoring, and reporting.

Global Leadership Council at a tech company with 10,001+ employees

Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall is quite a user-friendly solution at the configuration level, its features have made my work easier and optimized processes for my clients because the initial startup of the solution is quite agile in terms of configuration deployments.

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Supervisor at a consultancy with 11-50 employees

The firewall's default behavior of blocking all traffic, including a cleanup rule that blocks everything from external to internal sources, is highly valuable for protecting our network.

Sunny-Kumar

Cyber Security Analyst at airtel

The most valuable features in my experience include perimeter firewalling, cloud and mobile security, application control, URL filtering, DLP, threat prevention, intrusion protection, and safeguarding against malware, botnets, and zero-day attacks.

HardyVan Wyk

Solutions Architect at NTT DATA

Since implementing it, we have noticed a lot less getting through that maybe other antivirus within firewalls had failed to catch.

Devon Bingham

Network Administrator at POET, LLC

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Categories and Ranking

Arista Edge Threat Manageme...

Ranking in Firewalls

39th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Check Point Quantum Force (...

Ranking in Firewalls

6th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

346

Ranking in other categories

Unified Threat Management (UTM) (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Firewalls category, the mindshare of Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall is 0.3%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) is 2.9%, up from 2.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Firewalls Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW)	2.9%
Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall	0.3%
Other	96.8%

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Secure internet access has reduced threats and simplifies firewall management for distributed teams

Global Leadership Council at a tech company with 10,001+ employees

Threat detection needs improvement; Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall should follow Alto and Fortinet. One limitation that I've seen is AI-driven automation which needs to vastly improve. It has fewer third-party integrations, and therefore the adoption amongst very large enterprises is less; it's largely with the SMBs. Customer support can be improved. It's a smaller global footprint that Arista provides, with fewer certified partners in some regions and limited 24/7 support for premium vendors. I've categorically mentioned that it has sophisticated threat detection capabilities but they can be bettered. AI-driven automation can be improved, and therefore, I think the adoption with large enterprises can be much better. I think the current AI capabilities of Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall are a bit limited compared to other vendors. It primarily relies on threat intelligence feeds, signature-based detection, and reputation services. Currently, I would rate its AI capabilities as probably a seven out of ten because it does not provide for extensive GenAI or advanced ML-driven autonomous capabilities like some of its competitors. Threat intelligence aspects can be further improved, and I think there's a lot that the product can do with respect to the usage of AI. AI-driven automation and threat detection can vastly improve. I don't think they were purchased through AWS Marketplace. The adoption has to increase amongst large customers, and threat intelligence needs to improve for many customers to adopt, enhancing the security ecosystem that is relatively small.

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Advanced threat prevention has protected our perimeter and simplifies daily security operations

Network Security Engineer at Connecting Cyber Networks

Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) can be improved in several areas. First, the interface could be a little more intuitive for new users. The Smart Console is powerful, but it has a steep learning curve when you start using it. Some simple functions for common tasks would help. Second, the initial setup and configuration take quite a bit of time and expertise. It would be helpful if there were more guides, wizards, or templates to speed that up. Third, the price model could be more transparent and flexible. The license cost can add up quickly, specifically when you want to add more advanced features. Finally, I would appreciate seeing better integration with some third-party security tools we use. Right now, we have to do a lot of manual work to make everything talk to each other. Overall, these are minor things. The core product is really solid and does what it is supposed to do very well. The documentation could be more comprehensive in some areas. When we run into issues, the documentation does not have clear answers, so we end up contacting support. Speaking of support, the response time could be faster sometimes. We have had cases where we need help with a certain security issue, and it takes longer than we would prefer to get a response. As for features, it would be nice to have more general reporting options so we can customize reports for different teams and stakeholders without having to do manual work afterward. One more thing, better mobile access to the dashboard would be helpful. Sometimes we need to check on security alerts when we are away from the office, and the mobile experience is not as smooth as it could be. Again, these are improvements that would make it even better, not issues with the core product itself.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

34%

Comms Service Provider

Healthcare Company

Outsourcing Company

19%

Construction Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	1

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	164
Midsize Enterprise	94
Large Enterprise	198

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall?

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What needs improvement with Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall?

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What advice do you have for others considering Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall?

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How does Check Point NGFW compare with Fortinet Fortigate?

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Check Point NGFW?

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Check Point NG Firewall, Check Point Next Generation Firewall

Overview

Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall enhances network security by managing threats, providing VPN connectivity, and monitoring network traffic. It simplifies network management and ensures compliance with policies, offering features like load balancing and network reliability.

Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall is known for its robust security, straightforward deployment, and extensive features. It boasts reliable threat detection, flexible policy management, and scalability, catering to different network sizes. Users appreciate the streamlined management console, consistent performance in threat mitigation, and content filtering capabilities. However, customer support response time needs improvement, and software updates sometimes cause issues. The solution has a steep learning curve and requires more intuitive setup processes. Users find the troubleshooting documentation unclear and the reporting features limited, desiring more comprehensive and customizable options.

What are the key features?

Robust Security: Reliable threat detection and content filtering.
Easy Deployment: Straightforward setup process.
Flexible Policy Management: Adaptable to different requirements.
Scalability: Suitable for varying network sizes.
Streamlined Management Console: Simplifies network management.
Consistent Performance: Efficient threat mitigation.

What are the benefits and ROI?

Enhanced Cybersecurity: Blocks malicious activity and ensures compliance.
Simplified Network Management: Eases the complexity of managing networks.
Improved Network Reliability: Ensures dependable performance.
Efficient Deployment: Reduces setup time and effort.
Comprehensive Threat Protection: Monitors and addresses potential threats.

Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall is widely adopted in industries requiring stringent network security and efficient management, including finance, healthcare, and education. Organizations use it for load balancing, ensuring network reliability, and maintaining compliance with strict security standards. Its ability to manage policies and scale according to different network sizes makes it a versatile tool for businesses with complex security demands.

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Check Point Quantum Force NGFW provides centralized management with scalable security for network perimeters. As a reliable firewall, it ensures advanced threat prevention and offers seamless integration, making it suitable for various network environments.

Offering comprehensive security, Check Point Quantum Force NGFW helps control ingress and egress traffic, secures data center firewalls, and integrates seamlessly with cloud and on-premises setups. Users appreciate its application control, deep packet inspection, and identity awareness features for enhanced protection against cyber threats. Despite pricing issues and interface complexity, its IPsec VPN and robust logging provide valuable insights into network activities.

What are the key features of Check Point Quantum Force NGFW?

Centralized Management: Simplifies administrative tasks across different environments.
Advanced Threat Prevention: Shields against evolving cyber threats with real-time protection.
Deep Packet Inspection: Analyzes traffic to prevent intrusions without impacting performance.
Application Control: Manages access to applications, enhancing security policies.
IPsec VPN: Secures remote connections with encrypted tunnels.

What benefits should users consider for Check Point Quantum Force NGFW?

Scalability: Adapts to the changing needs of organizations of different sizes.
Integration Capabilities: Works alongside existing systems for a comprehensive defense strategy.
Logging and Reporting: Offers detailed insights into network activity and threats.
User-Friendly Interface: Streamlines management with intuitive controls despite initial complexity.

Check Point Quantum Force NGFW is deployed across industries for securing network boundaries, supporting critical data center operations, and enabling secure VPN connections. In finance, it helps meet stringent compliance standards, while in healthcare, it's crucial for protecting sensitive patient data through robust security protocols.

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