Azure Firewall vs Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) comparison

Azure Firewall vs. Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW)

June 2026

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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

3.0

Azure Firewall provides cost-efficient security for small applications, with varied ROI experiences depending on organizational needs.

Sentiment score

7.0

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

With Azure Firewall on the cloud, you just need to subscribe to the firewall, configure it, and it will help you protect your environment.

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Technical Solution Architect at liwa

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.

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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

4.2

Azure Firewall support is generally satisfactory, though some suggest improvements in response time and mention occasional third-party reliance.

Sentiment score

6.2

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

Microsoft provides excellent customer support, especially with premium support plans.

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DevOps Engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees

Nevertheless, the final support from Microsoft remains effective.

AnvarSadique

Information Technology Architect at GMS INC

With Azure products, customer support is really good.

MuhammadAmir

Senior Manager, Information Security at NetSol Technologies Inc.

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

6.4

Azure Firewall efficiently scales with traffic, supports global users, but larger enterprises seek further scaling improvements for extensive demands.

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.

Based on my experience, I would rate it nine out of ten for scalability.

Valentin Adrian Bojian

Cybersecurity Engineer at AXSYS

Azure Firewall is highly scalable, and I would give it a scalability rating of nine out of ten.

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DevOps Engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees

When we started deploying the solution, it was not a mature product at times.

MuhammadAmir

Senior Manager, Information Security at NetSol Technologies Inc.

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

8.5

Azure Firewall is praised for stability and reliability, with users noting high uptimes and positive comparisons to competitors.

Sentiment score

8.2

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

The stability of Azure Firewall is excellent.

DevOps Engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees

For our use case, Azure Firewall is stable enough.

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Technical Solution Architect at liwa

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

Azure Firewall needs improvements in security, usability, support, pricing, AI integration, and centralized management to match competitors.

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

If Azure Firewall can integrate identity features, it will help deliver additional next-generation capabilities.

Dhammika Weerakoon

Solutions Area Lead at a tech consulting company with 501-1,000 employees

Improvement in reporting and better visibility into network traffic would also be beneficial.

Valentin Adrian Bojian

Cybersecurity Engineer at AXSYS

Azure Firewall could improve its reporting capabilities.

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DevOps Engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees

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

Enterprise buyers view Azure Firewall's pricing as variable, with flexible pay-as-you-go costs and mixed opinions on affordability.

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

The standard functionality for API Management is at a zero level, and then the next level is one.

Technical Solution Architect at liwa

Azure Firewall is quite expensive, with a high cost.

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DevOps Engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees

Azure Firewall is subscription-based, which is advantageous as there is no need for upfront payment.

AnvarSadique

Information Technology Architect at GMS INC

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

Azure Firewall offers comprehensive security, seamless integration, user-friendly management, and advanced features for modern security and compliance needs.

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

We have to combine multiple features and multiple products, and then we can say that this is more cost-effective and works properly to ensure the security posture of our cloud deployments.

MuhammadAmir

Senior Manager, Information Security at NetSol Technologies Inc.

With Azure Firewall on the cloud, you just need to subscribe to the firewall, configure it, and it will help you protect your environment.

Technical Solution Architect at liwa

The premium version includes all traditional firewall features, reducing the need for separate compute resources.

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DevOps Engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 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

Azure Firewall

Ranking in Firewalls

13th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Microsoft Security Suite (11th)

Check Point Quantum Force (...

Ranking in Firewalls

7th

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 July 2026, in the Firewalls category, the mindshare of Azure Firewall is 2.6%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) is 3.0%, 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)	3.0%
Azure Firewall	2.6%
Other	94.4%

Firewalls

Q&A Highlights

Netanya Carmi

Content Manager at PeerSpot

Feb 03, 2022

Which would you recommend - Azure Firewall or Check Point NGFW?

Azure Firewall is easy to use and provides excellent support. Valuable features include integration into the overall cloud platform, autoscaling, and the ability for users to create virtual IP addresses. The cost of the solution is also competitive. Check Point NGFW solution offers zero-day protection and provides absolute in-depth visibility with a multi-layer, multi-blade approach. This solution has a Smart Controller that allows you to manage all firewalls from one single location. It also has good antivirus protection and knowledgeable, responsive support. Check Point NGFW is cost-effective and provides valuable support to get through required compliance audits. For Azure Firewall you have to specify each IP address used. We also found Azure to be challenging to implement from region to region, as it does not currently offer a universal approach across regions. Support can be very slow to respond and has caused us some downtime, affecting productivity and overall satisfaction. Check Point NGFW VPN can be very complex to set up. The deployment can be more challenging than many other solutions on the market. Although once fully deployed, things do get easier. Debugging can also be very difficult and makes it seem less stable than other solutions out there. Training and support could be better overall. Conclusion Azure is great, especially since almost everyone is part of the Azure ecosystem. However, it may not be the best solution for larger enterprises, as stability is limited, and the scale-up scale-out approach needs improvement. Check Point can be very challenging to set up and deploy, but the unique multi-layer, multi-blade approach gives greater flexibility and transparency, which makes it a great option for larger enterprises with more complex, intricate needs.

Featured Reviews

Has enabled us to manage internal access securely but lacks accessible documentation for deeper integration

Technical Solution Architect at liwa

We haven't required any support, but overall, Microsoft support is good. Whenever we raise any concern, they are supporting us on time. Currently it is good. We are not a public-facing company; it is a retail company only, so that's why I don't think it is required. We don't have an e-commerce solution on Azure. For that, we are using a different stack for the e-commerce portal, so that is not in Azure. We are only using it for business applications, and I think L3 filtering in network security suffices for our problem currently. Regarding scalability for Azure Firewall, we don't need it here because the request to the application is internal. All are internal users. So there is not much request to get into the application, so scalability is not required for us in the current scenario.

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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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Answers from the Community

Netanya Carmi

Content Manager at PeerSpot

Feb 3, 2022

Which would you recommend - Azure Firewall or Check Point NGFW?

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Oct 24, 2021

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Anil Redekar

Network and Security Engineer at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

Feb 3, 2022

Check Point firewall does a deep inspection of packets till Layer 7 and is more compatible with the organizational environment. The Azure firewall is also a cloud-based security solution that also provides Advance Threat Protection.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Outsourcing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Construction Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	12
Midsize Enterprise	12
Large Enterprise	22

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	163
Midsize Enterprise	94
Large Enterprise	199

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Also Known As

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Check Point NG Firewall, Check Point Next Generation Firewall

Overview

Azure Firewall integrates seamlessly with Azure services, providing threat intelligence-based filtering, scalability, and simplified configuration. It secures Azure-based infrastructure, protects workloads, and filters network traffic to ensure safe internet access.

Azure Firewall is central to managing security for applications, especially in hybrid cloud environments. Its features like URL filtering, SSL/TLS inspection, and centralized security controls cater to segmentation and zero-trust policies. Users appreciate its affordability, frequent updates, and flexibility for administrators with policies and high availability. However, some users see room for improved application filtering, better Azure integration, and more comprehensive documentation. Desired advanced features include intrusion prevention, anti-virus, and URL filtering. Cost concerns and limited scalability are mentioned, with suggestions for AI use, VPN functionalities, and enhancements in firewall management.

What are the most important features of Azure Firewall?

Seamless Integration: Works well with Azure services, providing cohesive security management.
Threat Intelligence-Based Filtering: Uses the latest threat data to filter network traffic.
Scalability: Easily scales to meet growing network demands.
Simplified Configuration: Streamlines setup and management processes.
Centralized Security Controls: Consolidates security settings for easier management.
Automated Updates: Ensures the firewall stays current with minimal manual input.
SSL/TLS Inspection: Enhances security by inspecting encrypted traffic.

What benefits can users look for in Azure Firewall reviews?

Affordability: Cost-effective solution for many companies.
Frequent Updates: Regular updates that keep the firewall secure and up-to-date.
Flexibility for Administrators: Offers versatile policies and is easy to manage.
High Availability: Ensures reliable access and performance.
Industry Compliance: Supports standards to meet compliance requirements.

Many industries leverage Azure Firewall for secure cloud operations. Technology firms use it for hybrid cloud security, focusing on segmentation and zero-trust. Financial institutions deploy it for compliance and secure internet access, while healthcare uses it for protecting patient data and ensuring secure communications between on-prem servers.

Microsoft

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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