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Check Point Email Security (formerly Harmony Email & Collaboration) vs Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 24, 2026

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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

Check Point Email Security ...
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
3rd
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
99
Ranking in other categories
Email Security (3rd), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (7th)
Palo Alto Networks Enterpri...
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
20th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category, the mindshare of Check Point Email Security (formerly Harmony Email & Collaboration) is 1.9%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention is 1.9%, down from 2.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Check Point Email Security (formerly Harmony Email & Collaboration)1.9%
Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention1.9%
Other96.2%
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
 

Featured Reviews

Harish (Kumar) - PeerSpot reviewer
Cybersecurity And Information Governance Head at Aeren
Email security has blocked sophisticated phishing and now protects inboxes with AI detection
The only challenge with Check Point Email Security (formerly Harmony Email & Collaboration) is that it is an API-based solution. In an API-based solution, the major challenge is that it can read email content and Google Drive content. This presents a data privacy challenge, and we had to mitigate it by signing a Data Processing Agreement and other agreements. Because it is not a traditional in-line solution, Check Point Email Security (formerly Harmony Email & Collaboration) connects with Google Workspace using API permission and can access email, attachments, sender, recipient information, links, and all metadata is with Check Point. Data storage and everything else is with Check Point, which is the challenge. This solution has a drawback because of API deployment, while other solutions are traditional secure email gateways that are in-line solutions. In those solutions, we need to change the MX record, but with this solution we do not need to change the MX record, which is a pro of API-based deployment. However, there is also a con in that with API solutions, the email is scanned but after delivery in the mailbox.
JL
Senior Solutions Specials at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Comprehensive security solution enhances data classification and protection
The most valuable feature of Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention is its comprehensive end-to-end solution in Cloud Delivery Security Services, which includes URL, data loss prevention, and advanced threat prevention as features that can be enabled just by clicking a checkbox. Compared to competitors, these are often additional add-ons, whereas Palo Alto Networks provides a complete solution. The artificial intelligence integration in the product also helps immensely by classifying data, identifying data, and monitoring user access and behavior, thus improving data security strategies.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product is reliable and sturdy."
"The quarantine and release functionality for malware and junk mail is much more simplified than with previous products, and it has reduced effort in tickets and manpower not needing to do this for people who would have to normally put in a ticket."
"It provides visibility of events, what's going on with the environment, what we're missing with our other solution, and the user behavior."
"After we organized it with the consulting company and set the first rules, after one week the system seemed to have learned the company's pattern, and we managed to achieve a reduction of almost eighty to ninety percent on spam and false emails, which was very good at the time."
"The solution is stable and I think it does a fantastic job."
"Being able to keep the phishing campaigns out of my company has been ROI for me."
"It seems quite scalable. We don't anticipate any scaling issues. We have it deployed in the cloud."
"The phishing filtering feature is valuable for me because it stops most of the phishing emails before they hit the users' inboxes, ensuring that users don't see the infected or phishing emails."
"The setup is very easy as we just need to switch on and switch off."
"The primary feature is managing firewalls through Panorama, especially when handling multiple firewalls across different sites like headquarters and remote sites."
"It is a stable solution with good support."
"The most valuable feature of Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention is its comprehensive end-to-end solution in Cloud Delivery Security Services, which includes URL, data loss prevention, and advanced threat prevention as features that can be enabled just by clicking a checkbox."
"Our clients primarily deploy Palo Alto Networks Enterprise DLP to control the flow of information in and out of their networks. The main use cases include monitoring and managing sensitive data such as credit card information and personally identifiable information."
"The security aspect in finance is crucial for controlling from a DLP perspective and ensuring protection."
"Having this technology, which makes it easy to manage with administration done centrally, is super helpful."
"Another important feature is that the solution doesn't require any additional infrastructure to implement. It's a software license that is compatible with our existing hardware. We were able to install and configure the product seamlessly and effortlessly."
 

Cons

"The worst thing that I have faced with Check Point has been their support."
"I would like the agents to perform better; sometimes, they are too heavy for endpoints, and they affect performance."
"It would be good to have the option to export the respective record data from dashboards or logs to .csv or other files."
"Initial Learning Mode takes a while."
"There is always room for improvement and growth."
"The product's pricing needs improvement."
"The sanitization on the file needs improvement."
"Check Point Infinity Portal sometimes feels a bit slow, and there are performance issues that should be easy to fix."
"You need to have an external solution to backup everything. For example, you need to have Syslog installed on your server as well so that you can back it up to another place."
"The solution needs improvement in stability. There has been feedback regarding the accuracy of file categorization."
"Its scalability is not on par with the features of others."
"There are mostly performance issues."
"The configuration for Palo Alto Networks firewalls requires specifying many details, such as protocols and services."
"Pricing is expensive."
"The product is still overly complicated compared to other vendors such as Check Point, which could be improved."
"There is room for improvement in the documentation around the maintenance of the product, how the automatic updates work, and pushing out new policies. A little more detail and context in that area would be helpful."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The difference between [Check Point and its competitors] boiled down to money. Price-wise, Check Point was very good, it was very competitive."
"The pricing is competitive."
"I rate the platform’s pricing a seven and a half."
"The price is very good, based on what they deliver."
"Reasonable cost, quick and easy implementation, and transparent."
"Cost is the main concern that every customer takes into consideration, and Check Point always negotiates a price that is affordable."
"The cost is similar to other competitors. It's not much higher."
"Having information stolen by a hacker would be more expensive than purchasing a license."
"It's expensive."
"The pricing of the solution depends on the buyers. But, from my point of view, it is in line with the rest of the products and the price list of Palo Alto."
"The licensing model is very fair-minded and it's a good value. It scales well... Its licensing model is more streamlined when compared to other DLP solutions."
"Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention is expensive, and licensing costs are monthly."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
16%
Construction Company
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Performing Arts
12%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Construction Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business73
Midsize Enterprise24
Large Enterprise37
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Check Point Harmony Email & Office?
We are not currently using this product. Six months back, we removed that product due to a few issues. The major issue is naturally the budget, as it is expensive. Our organization is expanding and...
What is your primary use case for Check Point Harmony Email & Office?
The major use case for Check Point Email Security (formerly Harmony Email & Collaboration) was Business Email Compromise, CEO fraud, and vendor impersonation. Phishing attacks were also a major...
What needs improvement with Check Point Harmony Email & Office?
The only challenge with Check Point Email Security (formerly Harmony Email & Collaboration) is that it is an API-based solution. In an API-based solution, the major challenge is that it can rea...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention?
Palo Alto Networks' pricing can be complex. Their catalog is extensive. They have a licensing model based on credits for virtual machine firewalls or containers, which simplifies the process, while...
What needs improvement with Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention?
The product is still overly complicated compared to other vendors such as Check Point, which could be improved. Simplifying the initial setup procedure could also be beneficial as it currently requ...
What is your primary use case for Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention?
The primary use case is a part of a complete package for Government of Canada. It helps in comparing data loss prevention against Fortinet, making it a cost-effective solution. It is used in the co...
 

Also Known As

Check Point CloudGuard, Check Point CloudGuard SaaS , Check Point Harmony Email & Office
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Sample Customers

Helvetia, Denham Capital, Daymark Solutions, Neopharm Group
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