Aruba Orchestrator vs Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) comparison

Aruba Orchestrator vs. Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)

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ROI

Sentiment score

6.8

ROI occurs by year four via savings in MPLS, Unity Edge Connect investments, and reduced internet expenses with Aruba Orchestrator.

Sentiment score

6.9

Check Point Cloud Firewall offers flexibility, security, cost-efficiency, and automation, resulting in significant time savings and operational efficiency.

I have seen a return on investment and financial benefit from using Aruba Orchestrator.

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Systems and support engineer at Lan to Wan

We don't see return on investment, but we love the technology, so we purchase because of the technology.

LipazHessel

CTO, Co founder at IT-Guru

The value lies in maintaining operational integrity with zero downtime or incidents, facilitating secure, ongoing business operations.

reviewer2647578

Cybersecurity consultant at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees

The compliance has improved as our overall compliance score against CIS benchmark has improved from around 72 to 92% within the first three months of adoption.

reviewer2751468

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

This helped my team cut manual review time by roughly twenty to twenty-five percent, allowing me to reallocate effort to proactive cloud security improvements.

Pedro Leão

Networking and System Consultant at Orbcom,Lda.

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

6.7

Aruba Orchestrator offers highly rated customer service, with efficient support, though expertise can be challenging for complex issues.

Sentiment score

7.1

Check Point Cloud Firewall support is praised for quick, knowledgeable service but needs improved response times for complex issues.

The technical support of Aruba is very supportive and excellent.

Systems and support engineer at Lan to Wan

I would rate my experience with technical support from Aruba as eight out of ten.

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Senior IT Officer at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees

They usually respond quite fast, and they are very knowledgeable about what they do.

Dimitris Baziotopoulos

Network security engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

We had an endless loop of emails trying to fix this, and the suggestion was to reinstall the gateway and do it from scratch, which was not an option at that point because it would leave that specific location without access.

Andrei Ganciu

System administrator at a consultancy with 201-500 employees

Available twenty-four by seven.

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Android Developer at Droidforge

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

7.8

Aruba Orchestrator is scalable, managing numerous devices efficiently, suitable for enterprises, but some suggest simpler scaling.

Sentiment score

7.6

Check Point Cloud Firewall excels in scalable multi-cloud deployments, despite some policy complexity, with flexible licensing and auto-scaling.

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Visibility scales without performance issues as my environment expands.

Pedro Leão

Networking and System Consultant at Orbcom,Lda.

It is capable of managing the increased load and performs well as our needs expand.

Viral Shaa

IT Security Analyst at Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc.

I can deploy it everywhere I need it.

Christian Riedl

Security & Network Services at a tech company with 201-500 employees

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

8.7

Users report Aruba Orchestrator's enhanced stability, improved performance, and high satisfaction after switching from Cisco, with no significant issues.

Sentiment score

8.0

Check Point Cloud Firewall is stable and reliable, with seamless integration, despite occasional cloud provider-related connectivity challenges.

We had Cisco infrastructure in the past before we replaced it with Aruba, and our experience is much better with Aruba compared to Cisco—far, far better.

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Senior IT Officer at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees

If there are errors, it is sometimes challenging to elaborate or troubleshoot since it is not transparent enough to understand what to search for.

Reffat Gharaibeh

Cloud Security Architect at controlware

I have not observed any downtime.

Mantas Mazeika

Sales manager/ project manager at Atea

For instance, when we are working on a release and do an upgrade, we start experiencing unexpected issues.

Rui-Pereira

Chief Technology Officer at Chief Security Officers

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Room For Improvement

Aruba Orchestrator needs improved security, cost effectiveness, training, and user-friendly features, particularly in deployment and analytics.

Check Point Cloud Firewall needs improved APIs, integration, documentation, support, cost efficiency, and simplified management and deployment processes.

The price should be improved as it is very high.

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Systems and support engineer at Lan to Wan

It would be great if they would have a fully multi-tenant solution on their Orchestrator.

LipazHessel

CTO, Co founder at IT-Guru

Scalability could be improved as well; needing to purchase a new license each time I want to add a new interface is not ideal.

Stefan Baumgartner

Security architect at Twinformatics

Better documentation would be welcome.

Dimitris Baziotopoulos

Network security engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

The user interface could be more intuitive, and the initial setup and configuration can be complex, requiring a technical team.

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Android Developer at Droidforge

Setup Cost

Aruba Orchestrator's pricing is mid-range and variable, rated between three and eight out of ten by users.

Check Point Cloud Firewall offers competitive, flexible pricing with scalability, seen as cost-effective compared to Palo Alto and Fortinet.

Regarding my experience with the pricing and setup costs, I find it expensive software compared to others.

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Systems and support engineer at Lan to Wan

The pricing and licensing are expensive, costing between seven thousand to eight thousand dollars.

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Android Developer at Droidforge

Check Point is expensive, however, with the features and capabilities, I can justify the cost.

Thanos Constantopoulos

Manager, Managed Security Services at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees

It is the highest in the market.

Daniel Sander

System engineer at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Valuable Features

Aruba Orchestrator streamlines network management with advanced features, reducing operational costs and supporting hybrid environments.

Check Point Cloud Firewall offers centralized management, auto-scaling, threat protection, and seamless integration for efficient, secure network operations.

Integration capabilities with cloud and on-prem environments help my organization maintain a hybrid approach.

Systems and support engineer at Lan to Wan

The security features of Aruba Orchestrator are really good; I don't think there is any issue with security.

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Senior IT Officer at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees

It's really great that it connects today all the gateways and SD-WAN solution with the SASE and the zero trust network access.

LipazHessel

CTO, Co founder at IT-Guru

One of the most valuable features is the automated threat prevention, which helps us detect and block potential cyberattacks in real-time, minimizing data breaches.

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Android Developer at Droidforge

Centralized management is the feature I like best, resulting in reduced workload and more continuous policy.

Christian Riedl

Security & Network Services at a tech company with 201-500 employees

Network Security provides us with unified security management across hybrid and cloud as well as on-prem.

Thanos Constantopoulos

Manager, Managed Security Services at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees

Categories and Ranking

Aruba Orchestrator

Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions

15th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Check Point Cloud Firewall ...

Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions

3rd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

241

Ranking in other categories

Firewalls (8th), Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP) (1st), Vulnerability Management (5th), Cloud and Data Center Security (3rd), Container Security (7th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (5th), WAN Edge (3rd), Unified Threat Management (UTM) (4th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (5th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (5th), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (4th), Compliance Management (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions category, the mindshare of Aruba Orchestrator is 1.4%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) is 3.3%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security)	3.3%
Aruba Orchestrator	1.4%
Other	95.3%

Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions

Featured Reviews

User interface boosts network management efficiency

Senior IT Officer at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees

I use Aruba Orchestrator's advanced analytics tools. Aruba Orchestrator's analytics tools are great tools to use. We were using Cisco, but when comparing it with Cisco, Aruba is far better. The security features of Aruba Orchestrator are really good; I don't think there is any issue with security. It's a good tool in terms of the security aspects. My experience with Aruba Orchestrator is that it's a great tool to use to manage the network. Its user interface is very user-friendly; in fact, the management interface is very user-friendly. It also gives a lot of troubleshooting ideas when we are trying to troubleshoot any issues with the wireless network or the wired network. It's a very useful tool. I can say that 100% the ROI from Aruba Orchestrator is really good because we have reduced the number of people needed. There is no need to have a team of people to manage the huge network, and with a relatively smaller number of resources, we are able to manage.

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reviewer2875401

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

Unified security policies have protected our hybrid network with deep, user-based controls

The main limitations of Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) are not in Check Point itself but in the cloud platforms on which it is deployed. Because not all clouds have L2 infrastructure, you cannot build a unified clustering system everywhere. As a result, the problem usually is not with Check Point, but with the cloud. The main problem with Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) is that it uses a separate thick client instead of a browser. A browser-based SmartConsole exists, but it still has a number of limitations, while the thick client, the so-called SmartConsole, often works unstably, freezes, and has to be restarted. I do not recommend using Check Point Cloud Firewall (formerly CloudGuard Network Security) as a VPN hub for site-to-site VPN because it is inconvenient to monitor the state of its tunnels, especially visually. It does not have a convenient snap-in and everything can be checked only via the console, which is very inconvenient. Check Point is not the most universal solution as a device that provides routing and administration capabilities in addition to security. It is an excellent firewall, but it has a number of limitations in terms of routing and in creating VPN sessions, especially in terms of displaying their states.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

20%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

15%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	132
Midsize Enterprise	55
Large Enterprise	138

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Also Known As

Silver Peak Unity Orchestrator, Unity Orchestrator

CloudGuard IaaS, Check Point vSEC, CloudGuard IaaS, Check Point Virtual Systems, Check Point CloudGuard Network Security, Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP

Overview

Aruba Orchestrator combines WAN optimization with SD-WAN for seamless management, reduced setup times, and enhanced internal visibility. It integrates REST API and offers a single pane of glass interface, valued for its analytics, optimization, and security features.

Aruba Orchestrator provides unified management for SD-WAN devices, optimizing connections across branches to lower WAN costs. It enhances application capabilities and data access globally, enabling reports, health monitoring, and efficient MPLS connectivity. While offering robust tools, pricing and menu complexity are areas for improvement. Expanding multi-tenant structures and cloud flexibility could better meet user needs. Integrating dynamic security features would enhance its offerings. Although deployment is quick, simplifying complexities and improving training resources are essential for improved efficiency and user-friendliness.

What are Aruba Orchestrator's most important features?

WAN Optimization: Reduces setup times with seamless management
SD-WAN Unified Management: Offers a single pane of glass for easy oversight
Advanced Analytics: Provides in-depth insights for network optimization
Integration Capabilities: Simplifies network policies with REST API
Business Intent Overlays: Enhances connection quality with intuitive templates

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces WAN link and operational costs
Enhanced Connectivity: Improves application capabilities across branches
Streamlined Management: Intuitive interface for easy navigation
Improved Security: Offers robust features for secure networking
Comprehensive Reporting: Facilitates detailed network performance analysis

In finance, Aruba Orchestrator helps manage SD-WAN for branch connectivity and cost savings. In healthcare, it optimizes connections for data access across multiple locations. Retailers use it to streamline their network's connectivity, while educational institutions benefit from enhanced application performance and reporting capabilities.

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Check Point Cloud Firewall, previously known as CloudGuard Network Security, provides advanced threat prevention, centralized management, and VPN capabilities, enabling robust cloud security across various platforms including Azure and AWS.

Check Point Cloud Firewall delivers seamless cloud integration with advanced automated threat prevention and centralized management to enhance security posture. It offers auto-scaling for dynamic environments and a comprehensive policy enforcement framework in hybrid settings. The unified interface streamlines administration across cloud infrastructures, ensuring consistent protection and reducing risk.

What important features does it offer?

Advanced Threat Prevention: Safeguards against sophisticated threats.
Centralized Management: Simplifies control for cloud infrastructures.
Auto-scaling: Adapts to changing workloads seamlessly.
VPN Capabilities: Enables secure connections across environments.
Integration with Azure and AWS: Ensures compatibility with leading cloud services.
Visibility Tools: Enhanced monitoring and management for security enforcement.

What benefits can users expect?

Enhanced Security: Comprehensive threat management reduces risk.
Operational Efficiency: Automation capabilities streamline processes.
Cost Management: Efficient resource usage with auto-scaling reduces expenses.
Integration Flexibility: Adapts easily into existing cloud platforms.
Simplified Administration: Unified management reduces complexity.

In manufacturing and conglomerate sectors, Check Point Cloud Firewall is utilized for protecting cloud environments and implementing network segmentation. It supports secure cloud migration on AWS, Azure, and GCP, ensuring compliance, perimeter defense, and traffic inspection, facilitating sophisticated threat prevention strategies.

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Sample Customers

Information Not Available

Physicians Choice Laboratory Services, Helvetica Insurance

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