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

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 15, 2025

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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
56th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (64th)
Check Point Harmony SASE (f...
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
6th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
61
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (6th), Firewalls (15th), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (7th), ZTNA as a Service (4th), ZTNA (2nd), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the mindshare of Bitdefender Hypervisor Introspection is 0.5%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) is 0.6%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Muhammad-Imran - PeerSpot reviewer
Stable but bad technical support, and an out of date database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
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

"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 endpoint protection is the solution's most valuable feature."
"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."
"The DRP is the most valuable feature."
"The setup is really easy...I rate the support team a ten out of ten."
"The Check Point portfolio showcases very strong products."
"It's improved the security of every single OS in the organization as well as the visibility and security capabilities."
"Review of exported and imported packages and protection and content filtering have been useful."
"HTTPS decryption is a valuable service and not always found in cloud-based secure web gateways."
"Scaling Perimeter 81 was easy to do."
"SD-WAN is one of the primary solutions offered by Perimeter 81."
 

Cons

"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."
"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."
"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."
"The user interface on the management portal could be more intuitive, especially when managing multiple sites or remote offices."
"Its initial setup process is complex for a hybrid environment."
"My customers want more remote functionality. They need another routing option after they connect to the enterprise intranet. For example, let's say a user tries to connect to a remote branch office and headquarters through Harmony Connect. They need a local breakout after connecting to the headquarters, especially in China. They need to put local breakout in the Chinese internet. The current version cannot do something like this."
"The solution requires you to buy a minimum of 50 licenses and that is not practical."
"When it comes to Check Point Quantum SASE, though the OEM provides security, it is not 100 percent full-fledged to meet the requirements from the customers' end."
"One of our challenges is ensuring the security of our cloud-based operations."
"The Point locations need to improve the latency and speed."
 

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."
"Overall I am very happy with the solution’s flexibility and pricing."
"The cost of the solution's licenses depends on the particular use cases."
"Annual licenses cost $30 to $40 each."
"The product is neither cheap nor expensive."
"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."
"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."
"Regarding pricing, I can say that the more the number of users, the less they have to pay."
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Computer Software Company
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Financial Services Firm
6%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Government
5%
 

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What do you like most about Perimeter 81?
Even after restarting, it tries to quickly reestablish connection which is very helpful.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Perimeter 81?
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What needs improvement with Perimeter 81?
In terms of improvement, Perimeter 81 could enhance its reporting and analytics capabilities to provide more detailed insights into network activity. Additionally, expanding integration options wit...
 

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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