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Check Point Application Control vs CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 29, 2025

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
7.1
Check Point Application Control boosts security, productivity, and ROI by managing bandwidth and blocking unauthorized applications.
Sentiment score
7.2
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager enhances security, reduces risks and costs, saves resources, and protects sensitive information effectively.
Before granular application control, IT support saw 5 to 7 tickets per week related to blocked apps or network slowdown. After implementing rule-based access and bandwidth prioritization, that dropped to 1-2 tickets per month, saving 6 to 8 hours per month for our team.
Network Engineer at ATG Systems
I have seen a return on investment, noting that after using Check Point Application Control blade, we minimized our bandwidth usage by half and also observed improved productivity, so we get what we invested in.
Cybersecurity Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
I have seen a return on investment since Check Point Application Control reduces my time spent searching for what applications users are accessing.
Team Lead - Network and Security at Digitaltrack
Deploying CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager has secured the infrastructure, which saves money, time, and resources.
Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
I consider CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager's return on investment to be good since it effectively accomplishes the goals expected from privilege access management solutions.
Commercial and Technical Professional Manager at Evolution Technologies Group
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
4.5
Check Point Application Control's support team is professional and knowledgeable, with quick responses, despite occasional delays.
Sentiment score
6.2
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager support is knowledgeable but needs improvements in response times, accessibility, and first-level assistance.
The support was very good, with representatives who were skilled in resolving issues.
Technical Specialist at Wysetek Systems Technologists Pvt. Ltd.
When I create a case, I receive responses and solutions quickly.
Cybersecurity Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
We receive timely responses from Check Point if any network issues arise related to software blades.
Team Lead - Network and Security at Digitaltrack
They respond immediately to our inquiries, resolve issues promptly, and provide valuable guidance, especially in critical situations.
Security Delivery Analyst at Accenture
We engage them when needed and receive prompt responses that typically resolve our issues.
Global Security Systems Consultant at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
Earlier, we received support for normal tickets within a day, but now it takes one or two days to resolve issues.
Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
Check Point Application Control scales well, integrating with Gateway for centralized management and efficiency across diverse infrastructures.
Sentiment score
7.7
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager efficiently scales for large deployments, praised for growth-centered architecture despite integration complexities.
Even when running a small office or upgrading to a large enterprise environment, Check Point Application Control scales very easily, provided the hardware and infrastructure are properly sized.
Program Lead at DigitalTrack Solutions Pvt Ltd
It is very useful in an organization to limit bandwidth usage.
Technical Specialist at Wysetek Systems Technologists Pvt. Ltd.
Scalability-wise, Check Point Application Control is excellent and can grow with our organization's needs.
Business Development Manager at Digitaltrack
We can set permissions per team or department, allowing some teams to elevate specific applications while others have different permissions.
Global Security Systems Consultant at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is quite scalable.
Security Delivery Analyst at Accenture
The available reports and other security tools assist in scaling it according to my organization's needs.
Cybersecurity Manager at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
Check Point Application Control is reliable and stable, though VPN issues and monthly updates require careful planning.
Sentiment score
8.2
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is stable, with 99.99% uptime, reliable on Windows, needing console improvements and minimal memory.
Check Point Application Control is stable for my needs; there are no downtime or reliability issues.
Technical Specialist at Wysetek Systems Technologists Pvt. Ltd.
Check Point Application Control is stable, being more stable than other solutions due to its simplified GUI and policy management, making it the first choice for many customers.
Team Lead - Network and Security at Digitaltrack
Check Point Application Control is a stable solution.
Cyber Security Analyst at Digitaltrack
It is a robust solution that has effectively supported our environment without major issues.
Security Delivery Analyst at Accenture
Since implementing it, we have not experienced any outages or stability issues.
Global Security Systems Consultant at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager offers multiple options for creating and stopping policies.
Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Check Point Application Control needs better UI, integrations, pricing, support, and performance to enhance efficiency and usability.
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager needs improved integration, user interface, and pricing, along with enhanced compatibility and functionality.
Check Point can do a deep dive to understand how they can improve the performance while we enable the application control feature on all the policies.
Cyber Security Manager at BT - British Telecom
There are many complications while using the smart console, making it very difficult to configure a VPN, such as a route-based VPN for someone transitioning from other technologies to Check Point.
Technical Specialist at Wysetek Systems Technologists Pvt. Ltd.
If an unusual app suddenly spikes bandwidth or starts behaving suspiciously, the system should automatically suggest a policy adjustment instead of waiting for the admin to dig into logs.
Cyber Security Solution Engineer at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager could be improved by simplifying the administration process, specifically when setting up policies and applications.
Global Security Systems Consultant at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
Currently, no user-based policy option is available inside the EPM console.
Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
Some features provided in the self-hosted version of EPM are not supported in the software as a service version, like connection to some analysis applied by Palo Alto.
Solution Architect at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
 

Setup Cost

Check Point Application Control licensing is efficient and flexible, but opinions vary on cost, with some seeking competitive pricing.
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager's high pricing is justified by its quality, features, and appeal to large enterprises in finance.
The elastic licensing for cloud installation allows floating licenses rather than new licenses per gateway, which is beneficial.
Program Lead at DigitalTrack Solutions Pvt Ltd
That's why it's costly.
Cybersecurity Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing for Check Point Application Control has been that they are very affordable for customers.
Team Lead - Network and Security at Digitaltrack
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is slightly expensive, but costs can be negotiated to become more competitive.
Cybersecurity Manager at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is costly compared to other solutions.
Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
I've received feedback that the pricing is high, however, for me, the value it brings is worth the cost.
Manager at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Valuable Features

Check Point Application Control enhances security and efficiency with granular control, detailed logging, and efficient management of application usage.
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager enhances security by managing privileges, integrating seamlessly, and preventing ransomware while ensuring regulatory compliance.
The next-gen application visibility and cloud sync features are valuable for us because they allow us to provide granular controls over the traffic that is flowing in and out.
Cyber Security Manager at BT - British Telecom
We are using 4 Mbps of bandwidth, and by using Check Point Application Control, previously it was 3 Mbps, so now it is around 2 Mbps, allowing half of the bandwidth to be utilized for other work and minimizing the usage of bandwidth.
Technical Specialist at Wysetek Systems Technologists Pvt. Ltd.
The best features of Check Point Application Control are granular application and web control, user and group awareness, identity awareness, integration, SSL/TLS inspection, detailed visibility and reporting, and bandwidth management.
Cyber Security Solution Engineer at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager effectively reduces malicious content in applications by allowing us to identify and block dangerous applications.
Security Delivery Analyst at Accenture
It allows them to granularly manage controls to prevent some malicious activities on the endpoint machine.
Head of Sales Services Department at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager enhances computer security by providing minimal access, effectively preventing ransomware attacks.
Cybersecurity Manager at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Check Point Application Con...
Ranking in Application Control
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege...
Ranking in Application Control
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Compliance (5th), Privileged Access Management (PAM) (3rd), Anti-Malware Tools (5th), Ransomware Protection (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2025, in the Application Control category, the mindshare of Check Point Application Control is 5.0%, down from 6.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is 6.7%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Control Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Check Point Application Control5.0%
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager6.7%
Other88.3%
Application Control
 

Featured Reviews

AimanSayyed - PeerSpot reviewer
Program Lead at DigitalTrack Solutions Pvt Ltd
Has improved network visibility and allowed enforcement of precise app-level policies for better productivity
Check Point Application Control could be improved by integrating well with other Check Point solutions, allowing us to monitor bandwidth and leverage threat emulation and sandboxing. Initially, the complexity was very difficult, and there is a learning curve, so the ease of use and user interface for Check Point Application Control could be improved. Simplifying the setup process or providing guided, step-by-step policy creation would be beneficial. Overall, performance is also good. I chose nine out of ten because it gives a few false positives, which could be improved. There is also some pain in the setup that could be addressed. Other than that, it is a good application. Apart from the good aspects of Check Point Application Control, there are a few things that could be adjusted and improved, such as reducing false positives, simplifying policy management, and enhancing the user interface. The performance could also be improved, especially in high-traffic environments.
Sumit Chavan - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
Helps secure the infrastructure and control users with admin rights
There are many features that are currently missing. A customization option is required for certain policies. For instance, if we need to stop PowerShell scripting, we have to create a different policy for that. Being able to create a sub-level policy within a top-level policy would be good. Currently, no user-based policy option is available inside the EPM console. We can only create computer-based policies. The database is available, but there is a drawback in not being able to create local groups on the EPM console. We only have to depend on Active Directory. This limits infrastructure security as we depend on the Active Directory team to manage user groups. If they remove any users, we lose control. If we could create groups locally and block them or set specific policies, we would have more control. Local endpoint management is missing from the EPM site. Moreover, there is an issue with policies not running as expected when we make enhancements. We have to find multiple ways to whitelist applications or enhance policies.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
54%
Computer Software Company
10%
Performing Arts
5%
Financial Services Firm
4%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business35
Midsize Enterprise23
Large Enterprise20
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise18
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Check Point Application Control?
I was not part of the pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Check Point Application Control, so I cannot comment on that.
What needs improvement with Check Point Application Control?
Check Point Application Control is working fine currently, so I do not see any challenges with it.
What is your primary use case for Check Point Application Control?
Check Point Application Control is configured on our firewall and controls access to applications. I have an admin login for the firewall application, and I create policies for users that grant dif...
Looking for recommendations and a pros/cons template for software to detect insider threats
This is an inside-out --- outside-in --- inside-in question, as an insider can be an outsider as well. There is no short answer other than a blend of a PAM tool with Behavioral Analytics and Endpo...
What do you like most about CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager?
The most valuable feature of the solution is its performance.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager?
I believe it's quite a reasonably priced solution. It's not very common to use CyberArk because it's a niche solution, but customers who are willing to control administrative accounts are willing t...
 

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Sample Customers

SEB, Luma Arles, Terma, Aerospace, Midwest Rubber
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