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Check Point CloudGuard Code Security vs GitLab comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 7, 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
7.4
Check Point CloudGuard Code Security enhances network efficiency and risk mitigation, delivering a 35%-55% ROI increase and user satisfaction.
Sentiment score
7.6
GitLab improves ROI by increasing efficiency, reducing deployment time, and enhancing DevOps through cost-saving, automation, and vulnerability management.
Migrating to GitLab is bringing time-saving benefits, and everything is easier to automate.
We have saved time significantly, reducing deployment time from four hours to five minutes per deployment.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
8.0
Check Point CloudGuard Code Security's customer support is reliable and proactive, earning high user ratings for efficiency and responsiveness.
Sentiment score
6.8
GitLab's support varies by license; paid users praise responsiveness, while free version users rely on community forums and documentation.
I would rate the support for Check Point CloudGuard Code Security as good because we can quickly email support about any problems we encounter, and they reply instantly to provide help.
We have rarely needed to escalate issues to technical support since GitLab usually runs seamlessly.
I have had meetings where they taught me, explained things, and provided guidance for starting from scratch.
I have interacted with architects for some advice during the implementation, and they were prompt in their response.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.3
Check Point CloudGuard Code Security offers scalable solutions for diverse cloud configurations, supporting numerous users without performance issues.
Sentiment score
7.4
GitLab's scalable container architecture supports diverse environments, flexible deployment, and smooth integration, despite some configuration and scaling challenges.
It has all the features required for our coding and deployment needs, which makes it scalable to our changing requirements.
In terms of scalability, GitLab in the cloud is easy to scale.
We're transitioning to OpenShift for future scalability with increased user numbers.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.4
Check Point CloudGuard Code Security is praised for its stability and effectiveness, requiring proper installation for optimal performance.
Sentiment score
8.2
GitLab is highly stable and reliable, with minor issues mainly under heavy load or during updates.
The updates are frequent and demanding, happening at least once a week due to security reasons.
I have not encountered any performance or stability issues with GitLab so far.
 

Room For Improvement

Check Point CloudGuard Code Security requires better documentation, integration, and cost transparency, with noted weaknesses in security features and user training.
GitLab users seek improved CI/CD automation, integrations, user interface, project management, security, pricing, and support for enhanced usability.
All the features we have on the firewall on the on-premises side, we also have under CloudGuard such as IPS, Anti-Bot, and all these blades are set up in our CloudGuard.
It is essential to conduct proper testing, such as unit tests and code coverage, within the SDLC pipelines.
It would be beneficial to have a user-friendly interface for setting up these configurations, instead of just writing YAML files.
GitLab is a great tool for developers, it lacks project planner features.
 

Setup Cost

Check Point CloudGuard Code Security pricing varies by user count and company size, with mixed feedback on affordability and licensing.
GitLab provides flexible pricing with open-source access and paid tiers, catering to different enterprise needs and budgets.
Even when working in other small organizations, we opted for GitLab as it was cost-efficient.
The pricing and cost are on par with other tools and are neither too expensive nor cheap.
The pricing of GitLab is reasonable, aligning with what I consider to be average compared to competitors.
 

Valuable Features

Check Point CloudGuard Code Security improves threat detection and control with automation, AI, and support for multiple code languages.
GitLab excels in UI, CI/CD, code management, and integration, offering user-friendly, efficient, and scalable development and deployment features.
The most valuable features of Check Point CloudGuard Code Security include our approach to manage it via the management we have on-premises, and we also deploy the same extension management of CloudGuard to manage all the virtual systems on Azure.
As we implement automated testing and DevSecOps, it speeds up the process by forty to sixty percent.
It helped me personally and my team to save time and money.
The Ultimate version offers enhanced features for security scanning through DAST and SAST analysis, which have greatly benefitted our project workflow.
 

Categories and Ranking

Check Point CloudGuard Code...
Ranking in DevSecOps
7th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (12th)
GitLab
Ranking in DevSecOps
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
85
Ranking in other categories
Application Security Tools (9th), Build Automation (1st), Release Automation (2nd), Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (6th), Rapid Application Development Software (11th), Software Composition Analysis (SCA) (5th), Enterprise Agile Planning Tools (2nd), Fuzz Testing Tools (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the DevSecOps category, the mindshare of Check Point CloudGuard Code Security is 1.6%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of GitLab is 11.5%, up from 11.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
DevSecOps
 

Featured Reviews

Mamadou Fallou Diagne - PeerSpot reviewer
Management team gains substantial protection while navigating ongoing configuration challenges
The most valuable features of Check Point CloudGuard Code Security include our approach to manage it via the management we have on-premises, and we also deploy the same extension management of CloudGuard to manage all the virtual systems on Azure. We effectively use artificial intelligence with Check Point CloudGuard Code Security, as we have teams that work with AI and we frequently manage our firewalls using AI along with the CloudGuard and all virtual systems.
Rohit Kesharwani - PeerSpot reviewer
Improved agility and time to market with CI/CD enhancements
The CI/CD pipelines in GitLab ( /products/gitlab-reviews ) are highly valuable. Another important feature is the single source of repository, allowing efficient repository management and source code management. GitLab provides manageability by allowing us to manage source code effectively through separate repositories. Additionally, GitLab enables the creation of individual CI/CD pipelines for each repository, making software more agile. By integrating GitLab as a DevOps platform, we have enhanced agility, improved our time to market, and different teams can work collaboratively on various projects.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
10%
Educational Organization
13%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Spectral?
We have had a number of real events where developers accidentally made commits of API keys, and we were able to detect and begin response actions in minutes. We had the API key revoked in less than...
What needs improvement with Spectral?
There are still areas for improvement with Check Point CloudGuard Code Security. All the features we have on the firewall on the on-premises side, we also have under CloudGuard such as IPS, Anti-Bo...
What do you like most about GitLab?
I find the features and version control history to be most valuable for our development workflow. These aspects provide us with a clear view of changes and help us manage requests efficiently.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for GitLab?
The pricing and cost are on par with other tools and are neither too expensive nor cheap.
What needs improvement with GitLab?
One significant feature we lack is the configuration that enforces code reviews, which simplifies the development life cycle. Unfortunately, this is available only at a higher license level than we...
 

Also Known As

Spectral
Fuzzit
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Doddle, Bangalore International Airport, Grupo financiero ACOBO, DigitalTrack
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