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Automox vs Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
7.3
Automox delivers positive ROI by automating patch management, enhancing security, reducing manual tasks, and improving operational efficiency.
Sentiment score
7.3
Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP improves security and compliance, reduces manual tasks, boosting efficiency and ROI with automation.
It is a cloud-based solution, so you do not need on-premises infrastructure, which saves hardware.
Project Manager at Shell
It has also been a great tool because we are able to reduce both manual labor and operational expenses by automating patching of roughly 200 Windows servers.
Data at Infosys
Offered an additional remote solution, all while saving a lot of time and cost through troubleshooting.
Project Engineer at Unilever
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.
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.
Networking and System Consultant at Orbcom,Lda.
Monitoring cloud security automatically ensures a return on investment.
Cloud Engineer at Cloudar
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.6
Automox's customer service is praised for being effective, responsive, proactive, with quick solutions and superior support over competitors.
Sentiment score
6.6
Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP offers excellent, knowledgeable support but could improve initial response times at the basic support level.
They are really good because they don't take five days to get back to me; they respond within 24 hours with really good information.
Network & Security Administrator at a legal firm with 51-200 employees
They're very knowledgeable and have given us many channels for support, including email, chat, and documentation.
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at University of Bradford
The customer support has been excellent as the support team is always responsive and proactive.
Quality Assurance Manager at Unilever
When I need help or have open questions, or if I require the capability to deploy a quick test environment, there are always people I can contact at Check Point to get my information or the environment as fast as I need it.
Cloud Security Architect at controlware
I have a dedicated support engineer and a presales engineer dedicated to me.
Cloud Engineer at Cloudar
Customer support for Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP has been responsive and knowledgeable.
Assistant Manager at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
Automox efficiently scales across varied organizations, easily adds devices, but faces challenges in multi-tenant environments and occasional load issues.
Sentiment score
7.7
Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP scales well across clouds, with reliable performance and strong security compliance, despite licensing concerns.
It's pretty easy to scale because it's SaaS, and adding more devices doesn't require any extra server or anything similar.
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at University of Bradford
Automox scalability is excellent because it caters to my organization needs and can handle our organizational needs, ensuring that all our devices are well patched.
Project Manager at Shell
Automox's scalability is excellent as it has continued to grow with my organization and caters to my organization's needs.
Project Engineer at Unilever
Visibility scales without performance issues as my environment expands.
Networking and System Consultant at Orbcom,Lda.
Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP scales efficiently in the multi-cloud environment.
Assistant Manager at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
I never had any performance-related issues.
Cloud Security Architect at controlware
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.4
Users praise Automox for its reliable performance, effective patching, stable agent, quick issue response, and consistent availability.
Sentiment score
8.1
Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP is reliable and efficient, handling large-scale workloads with minimal downtime despite occasional minor latency issues.
It's not crashing or experiencing any downtime.
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at University of Bradford
I have not experienced any lagging or downtime
Quality Assurance Manager at Unilever
I can confirm that Automox is very stable.
Project Manager at Shell
If there are errors, it is sometimes challenging to elaborate or troubleshoot since it is not transparent enough to understand what to search for.
Cloud Security Architect at controlware
It is rapidly evolving, and sometimes mistakes occur, necessitating testing.
Cloud Engineer at Cloudar
 

Room For Improvement

Automox requires enhancements in profile synchronization, access control, offline patching, reporting, and Linux/iOS remote support to improve management.
Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP needs better integrations, user interfaces, support, automation, and documentation to enhance functionality and user satisfaction.
Anything that can predict imminent failure of the device would be great.
Software Engineer at Unilever Inc.
An alert of a security threat could be another type of notification that tells me something is important.
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at University of Bradford
The integration is seamless.
Quality Assurance Manager at Unilever
I need more integration from the code-to-cloud principle.
Cloud Security Architect at controlware
It would be nice to have periodic updates on what people should do, maybe with some analysis or something.
Information Security Officer at Cargus
I require consistency in the user interface to ensure everything is streamlined into the same look and feel.
Cloud Engineer at Cloudar
 

Setup Cost

Automox provides cost-effective pricing for enterprises with mixed OS environments, featuring flexible plans, discounts, and free trials.
Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP offers flexible licensing with varied costs, seen as high but valuable for security management.
Cost reduction has been noticeable, ranging from 50% to 40%, especially because we do not have to travel from one place to another to go on site and troubleshoot devices.
Senior Software Engineer at AT&T
Automox's price is very cost-effective and affordable.
Data at Infosys
the price has always been competitive and very cost-effective
Project Engineer at Unilever
In terms of ROI, we can see time savings for audit preparation of at least 30-40%.
Assistant Manager at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
It is not cheap, of course, yet it is a necessity.
Cloud Security Architect at controlware
From a licensing and cost perspective, it is really competitive.
Cloud Engineer at Cloudar
 

Valuable Features

Automox's cloud-based platform offers automated patching, multi-OS compatibility, and seamless endpoint control, enhancing IT operations and security.
Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP offers visibility, compliance, and threat intelligence, enhancing security management and governance across multi-cloud environments.
One of the best features I appreciate about Automox is automated patching.
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at University of Bradford
Automox allows me to patch all devices regardless of the operating system.
Quality Assurance Manager at Unilever
It has also improved our security posture since automated patching has allowed vulnerabilities to be patched automatically.
Data at Infosys
One of the main reasons we use the solution is that it is great at identifying risks that are critical to our business.
Information Security Officer at Cargus
The CDR helps detect anomalous behavior and respond to threats before they become an issue.
Cloud Engineer at Cloudar
Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP offers a unified, modular platform that combines CSPM, CWPP, CIEM, code security, and cloud detection and response.
Assistant Manager at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Automox
Ranking in Vulnerability Management
37th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (36th), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (13th), Patch Management (14th)
Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP
Ranking in Vulnerability Management
13th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
72
Ranking in other categories
Cloud and Data Center Security (9th), Container Security (11th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (6th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (6th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (6th), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (7th), Compliance Management (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Vulnerability Management category, the mindshare of Automox is 0.5%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP is 1.2%, down from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Vulnerability Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP1.2%
Automox0.5%
Other98.3%
Vulnerability Management
 

Featured Reviews

Raphael Tiji - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software Engineer at AT&T
Unified patching and remote access have strengthened security and reduced support overhead
Automox has significant potential and we truly appreciate its features and capabilities. However, we have encountered several performance issues, particularly with the remote access tool. We believe that with some improvement, it could replace other tools that we currently use. Exclusion for updates should be improved in Automox. Integration with Tenable vulnerability management should be improved, as it should be included. I do not have any other improvements needed for Automox that I have not mentioned yet, perhaps only small or wish-list features.
reviewer2751468 - PeerSpot reviewer
Assistant Manager at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Boosts security and compliance in multi-cloud environments while real-time threat detection enhances risk management
Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP flagged a misconfiguration in our AWS S3 bucket that had overly permissive access settings. That configuration could have exposed our sensitive data to the public internet. The platform not only identified the issue but also provided remediation that our team was able to apply immediately. This prevented a potential data exposure. Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP offers a unified, modular platform that combines CSPM, CWPP, CIEM, code security, and cloud detection and response. The agentless workload posture, real-time threat detection and response, multi-cloud coverage and visibility, compliance automation, and one-click remediations stand out as its best features. I find myself relying on the risk management engine and prioritization the most day-to-day. In any cloud environment, you are flooded with findings, misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps. Without prioritization, it is overwhelming for our team to take care of the posture. CloudGuard's risk scoring helps us cut through incidents. This makes remediation faster and focused instead of wasting time checking every alert. We get to fix the issues that pose real business risks. Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP has positively impacted our organization at a significant level. We get greater visibility and control across all our cloud environments. Some biggest benefits we have seen are faster detection and remediation of misconfigurations, improved compliance posture, reduced risk exposure, operational efficiency, and cost savings. Overall, it has made our cloud environment more secure, compliant, and easier to manage while freeing up our teams to focus on projects instead of chasing alerts.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Construction Company
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise10
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business55
Midsize Enterprise18
Large Enterprise56
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Automox?
Automox needs some improvement, particularly in that remote support for Linux is lacking. Additionally, remote support for iOS could be better. The integration is seamless.
What is your primary use case for Automox?
Our main use case for Automox is that we as a company need to be Cyber Security Plus compliant, and therefore we need to ensure that our devices are patched regularly. Having over 1,000 devices, ma...
What advice do you have for others considering Automox?
Automox is a modern, simple-to-use, and powerful tool that works well for all sizes of organizations that have a mix of remote, hybrid, and endpoints. Automated patching is a key strength of Automo...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CloudGuard Workload Protection?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing has been reasonable for the value it delivers. The initial setup cost was fair. Understanding the right modules and tiers took a bit of plannin...
What do you like most about CloudGuard for Cloud Intelligence?
The new scanning function is a valuable feature that wasn't available until recently.
What needs improvement with CloudGuard for Cloud Intelligence?
One area that Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP could use improvement is the navigation when switching between modules. A more streamlined interface and a quicker drill-down into findings would make the...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Check Point CloudGuard Posture Management, Dome9, Check Point CloudGuard Workload Protection, Check Point CloudGuard Intelligence
 

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Sample Customers

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Symantec, Citrix, Car and Driver, Virgin, Cloud Technology Partners
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