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Bitdefender Hypervisor Introspection vs Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 29, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Bitdefender Hypervisor Intr...
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
48th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (50th)
Check Point Harmony SASE (f...
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
13th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
61
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (8th), Firewalls (22nd), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (8th), ZTNA as a Service (7th), ZTNA (3rd), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (8th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the mindshare of Bitdefender Hypervisor Introspection is 1.0%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) is 1.0%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Anti-Malware Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81)1.0%
Bitdefender Hypervisor Introspection1.0%
Other98.0%
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Featured Reviews

Muhammad-Imran - PeerSpot reviewer
Network administrator at Al Hussan Group
Stable but bad technical support, and an out of date database
We primarily use the solution to protect our business The solution protects us so that we have regular security from attacks. It prevents disasters from happening on our system. The endpoint protection is the solution's most valuable feature. The database needs improvement. It needs to be…
Nasseer Qureshi - PeerSpot reviewer
Pre Sales Consultant at Redington Group
Delivers seamless and secure remote access while enhancing security posture
Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) offers strong features, but there are areas that could be improved. One area for improvement is integration with third-party identity providers. It works with standard SAML and SSO, but we would prefer deeper integrations with solutions such as Ping for more advanced identity-based policies. Additionally, a mobile-specific client or lightweight agent would be helpful for securing access from smartphones, especially in BYOD environments. We would appreciate more granular reporting and analytics, including better drill-down capabilities to investigate specific users or app activity. The logs are comprehensive, but filtering them can sometimes feel messy. The user interface on the management portal could be more intuitive, especially when managing multiple sites or remote offices. Some of the policy configuration steps are nested and could be streamlined.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution has exchange protection. It has a content control, device control, a firewall, and anti-malware as well. They are all quite valuable features for us."
"I like the simplicity of this solution and the fact that it saves us time. The deployment was really straightforward and useful and I am impressed by the anti-virus endpoint detection and response offered by this solution."
"The solution offers a ransomware vaccine which has been very beneficial to our organization."
"The solution protects us so that we have regular security from attacks."
"I like the simplicity of this solution and the fact that it saves us time."
"The endpoint protection is the solution's most valuable feature."
"The installation is very easy."
"We use some VPN solutions, and Perimeter 81 has the best user experience for desktop or mobile."
"Harmony Mobile has enabled us to provide the necessary information for the evaluation and analysis of the risks, threats, and security vulnerabilities to which mobile devices are currently exposed, as well as the technology used to address these risks."
"Advanced behavior analysis and machine learning algorithms shut down malware before it does damage."
"The Zero Trust and segmentation have helped my team and our customers significantly because we are able to protect every scope and allow the work-from-home users to access internal resources while passing through a threat prevention gateway, ensuring that everything is safe."
"Scaling Perimeter 81 was easy to do."
"Now that our company has implemented Perimeter81's services with the VPN, personally, I feel more secure when navigating through these different platforms."
"Distributing the agent was very simple, allowing us to enforce security posture on our devices (i.e. S1, Disk-encryption, etc.)."
 

Cons

"The database needs improvement. It needs to be updated quite a bit."
"There are blurred lines between anti-virus and endpoint detection so I would say it can be confusing when you are considering buying this program. I would like to see that being explained better to the customer."
"Customer service needs a lot of improvement. They never replied or responded to our queries over the three years we've used it."
"There needs to be better integration with the environment. Especially, for the active directory and also for keeping up with the changes from Microsoft. We use a lot of Microsoft OS. I have noted that sometimes they lag behind Microsoft updates. For example, when with Windows 10. I had some issues with deploying to Windows 10 because the solution was behind in updating their own services to match the Microsoft release."
"When it comes to firewall configuration, sometimes we encounter issues."
"Zero Trust Network Access can be a security breach if not used correctly."
"Branding could be better."
"The main problem with Harmony Connect is that, because it's in a new category of offerings by Check Point, there's very little marketing of the product so far, and this means that many potential users don't even know this kind of solution is available. There are also few testimonials or case studies talking about people who have used the product and fell in love with it, for example."
"What would be useful would be a notification/warning that a session is due to timeout after exceeding the default connection limit."
"The platform's pricing can be an issue for smaller companies, as the cost may be higher than for larger organizations."
"I'd love to learn more about all of the features. Maybe a monthly spotlight of features or having a banner that explains more ways certain features could be used would be helpful."
"Perimeter 81 could enhance its reporting and analytics capabilities to provide more detailed insights into network activity."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There's a yearly cost for licensing. For us, that comes to $1,400. There are no additional costs beyond the license itself."
"The pricing is good, especially when you compare it to other firewall or UTM solutions from FortiGate or SonicWall, where you would have to invest about four hundred thousand rupees for 100 users over a three-year period."
"Overall I am very happy with the solution’s flexibility and pricing."
"Regarding pricing, I can say that the more the number of users, the less they have to pay."
"The solution is priced appropriately considering its uses. For an essential license, a user pays only 30 USD per month. For an enterprise version, the prices can be negotiated with the company."
"Annual licenses cost $30 to $40 each."
"The pricing of Check Point is relatively high when compared to other competitors like Palo Alto and Fortinet. While Palo Alto may be on the higher side in terms of cost, Check Point's pricing is similar to that of Fortinet. In some cases, Check Point offers better value for the features it provides. We initially considered other options but ultimately decided to purchase hardware that came with three years of iOS. This approach eliminated the need for any additional costs associated with Check Point. I would rate it 10 out of 10."
"I would rate Harmony Connect's pricing at six out of ten. It wasn't particularly expensive, but it wasn't super cheap either."
"I consider the product to be a medium-priced solution. There are no additional costs attached to the tool."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
23%
Comms Service Provider
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Construction Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Outsourcing Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business53
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise14
 

Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Harmony Connect?
I am not aware of the pricing, setup cost, and licensing, but I would say the setup cost is our resource, and we have invested many hours into this project.
What needs improvement with Harmony Connect?
When I'm raising a ticket for Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81), it's a bit technical for non-technical people. It could have been clearer and easier for them to raise a ticket becau...
What is your primary use case for Harmony Connect?
I have experience with this product as a user. Currently, the Check Point product that I worked with mostly was the Firewall, the R81. I'm not working with Check Point WAF, Web Application Firewall...
 

Also Known As

HVI
Check Point Quantum SASE
 

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Sample Customers

Kansas Development Finance Authority (KDFA), Quilvest
Aqua Security, Cognito, Multipoint, Kustomer, Postman, Meredith
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