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Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration vs Varonis Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 14, 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
<p>Check Point Harmony Email &amp; Collaboration boosts ROI by enhancing security, reducing incidents, cutting costs, and improving productivity.</p>
Sentiment score
5.4
Varonis Platform offers significant financial benefits by reducing costs and enhancing data security despite initial implementation expenses.
The time saved during investigations is significant due to the neat dashboard that organizes everything related to alerts.
Pre Sales Consultant at Redington Group
We have gone from three to four successful phishing attacks every year to a maximum of one.
Network Cyber Security Specialist at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
There has been a 70% decrease in phishing emails and data breaches since implementing Check Point Harmony Email Security.
Account Manager at iValue Group
I definitely say that we have had time savings by using the DataVantage module and also time savings using the AD module when we are dealing with different incidents.
cybersecurity architect at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
I have seen a return on investment mainly through time savings and improved security for sensitive data, making it a valuable investment.
Technical Consultant at Satcom Infotech Pvt Ltd
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.9
Customer experiences with Check Point Harmony support vary, with mixed response times contrasted by professional, multilingual, effective assistance.
Sentiment score
7.6
Varonis Platform's customer service is praised for responsiveness, expertise, yet some report resolution delays despite overall high satisfaction.
Their technical support is proficient at resolving issues within their scope, providing excellent problem-solving assistance and guidance.
Manager, Information Technology at a hospitality company with 201-500 employees
We opted for the 24/7 premium support, which is very responsive and quick whenever we have configuration challenges or other inquiries.
Pre Sales Consultant at Redington Group
We understand that with respect to SLA, but we expect they can go beyond SLA and provide quick support for the client.
Sr. Technical Specialist at Softcell Technologies Limited
The customer support is above par; it is what I think other organizations should look at to be comparable to.
cybersecurity architect at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
They respond quickly to anything we need, which is not common among platforms.
Database and crm dynamics engineer at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
I would rate the customer support for Varonis Platform at nine out of ten.
Technical Consultant at Satcom Infotech Pvt Ltd
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
<p>Check Point Harmony Email &amp; Collaboration scales effortlessly with cloud services like Office 365, praised for performance and flexibility.</p>
Sentiment score
6.7
Varonis Platform excels in scalable data management with minimal staffing, adaptable to various environments, and offers user training.
I would rate the scalability of Check Point Harmony Email and Collaboration as nine out of ten, indicating high scalability.
Cyber security manager at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
Scalability is limited, being only integrated with Microsoft Office 365 and G Suite at present.
Technical Specialist at Softcell Technologies Limited
Varonis Platform is highly rated for scalability.
Technical Consultant at Satcom Infotech Pvt Ltd
Varonis's scalability as eight to eight point five out of ten.
Cyber Security Senior Engineer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
<p>Check Point Harmony Email &amp; Collaboration is praised for its stability, cloud-based advantages, and efficient, reliable performance.</p>
Sentiment score
7.0
Varonis Platform is reliable with high stability but can struggle with performance issues during large data handling and deployments.
The platform is very stable; we have not encountered any downtime or stability-related issues.
Ingeniero en seguridad informática at Elcatex
 

Room For Improvement

<p>Users of Check Point Harmony Email &amp; Collaboration seek improved integration, better false positive management, and enhanced performance in reporting and support.</p>
Varonis Platform needs improved cloud integration, automatic updates, enhanced UI, better data scanning, and cost-effective, advanced features.
Updates based on AI and reduced administrative overhead by adding or bulk adding new users, along with graphical enhancements to the GUI, would also be beneficial.
Technical Specialist at Softcell Technologies Limited
Enhancing reporting capabilities with customizable and advanced analytics features would greatly improve our ability to detect trends and proactively address emerging threats.
Pre Sales Consultant at Redington Group
The current system, being tied directly to the mailbox instead of requiring MX record verification, allows new mailboxes to function immediately after Microsoft activation.
Manager, Information Technology at a hospitality company with 201-500 employees
Varonis requires more access permissions for its core functions compared to competitors, which can be a concern for companies about data safety.
Cyber Security Senior Engineer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
A phishing email module would be great; I look forward to when that comes out.
cybersecurity architect at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Enhancing tighter integration with third-party solutions, such as SIEM or SOAR platforms, for smoother incident response workflows.
Technical Consultant at Satcom Infotech Pvt Ltd
 

Setup Cost

<p>Enterprise users find Check Point Harmony Email &amp; Collaboration pricing competitive with flexible licensing and potential negotiable terms and discounts.</p>
Varonis Platform pricing suits large enterprises, seen as either costly or justified by its feature-rich value.
Pricing is a bit expensive, but it is worth it considering the features that Check Point provides.
Technical Specialist at Softcell Technologies Limited
I consider the pricing to be a bit expensive, similar to other solutions.
Technical Director at Geekz Information Technology
The pricing is lower compared to what I used before.
Cyber security manager at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
Varonis is known for its high licensing cost, which can include the cost of multiple servers required for its operations, called collectors.
Cyber Security Senior Engineer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing for Varonis Platform has been good, with competitive costs.
Technical Consultant at Satcom Infotech Pvt Ltd
 

Valuable Features

Check Point Harmony offers robust email security with phishing prevention, seamless integration, AI threat analysis, and user-friendly management.
Varonis Platform enhances security with 24/7 support, behavior analytics, data governance, threat detection, and simplified access management UI.
I haven't had any users accidentally click on something problematic since implementing the product, which speaks to its efficacy.
Manager, Information Technology at a hospitality company with 201-500 employees
The most valuable feature is spam detection and phishing site prevention, which Microsoft couldn't catch, yet Check Point does.
Head of Operations at DNI
Check Point Harmony Email and Collaboration offers online support and has tight integration with Microsoft.
Technical Director at Geekz Information Technology
Varonis is excellent for scanning unstructured data sources like file shares, OneDrive, SharePoint, Azure Blob Storage, and S3s.
Cyber Security Senior Engineer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Varonis Platform is agent-based and AI-driven for detection and response, identifying data based on its content and context.
Technical Consultant at Satcom Infotech Pvt Ltd
We have created automatic scripts in case there is a chance that it is a ransomware malicious actor, and it will automatically disable the user, log them out, and disable the actual workstation.
cybersecurity architect at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Check Point Harmony Email &...
Ranking in Email Security
3rd
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
5th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
91
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (7th)
Varonis Platform
Ranking in Email Security
15th
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (3rd), Data Governance (4th), SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) (1st), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (3rd), Compliance Management (7th), Ransomware Protection (7th), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (6th), Insider Risk Management (1st), AI Security (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category, the mindshare of Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration is 1.4%, down from 1.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Varonis Platform is 6.5%, down from 7.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Varonis Platform6.5%
Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration1.4%
Other92.1%
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
 

Featured Reviews

Nasseer Qureshi - PeerSpot reviewer
Pre Sales Consultant at Redington Group
Email security effectively detects a wide range of threats and improves productivity
Since we have been using Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration for a year, we haven't encountered significant challenges. However, it would be beneficial if it could support other email security services beyond Microsoft and Google. Integration with other platforms would enhance its appeal since the features are commendable. While the analytics are commendable, they don't provide deep dive insights. They show the overall counts of malware, phishing, and business compromise emails, but there isn't a robust ability to dive deeper into those categories to see specifics. Analytics should allow us to explore which users received malware emails the most or trends among departments. Currently, we have to sift through manually, which is not ideal. A more profound analytical capability would elevate the tool to become the complete email security solution for any user.
SureshKumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Consultant at Satcom Infotech Pvt Ltd
Has improved data visibility and protection while enabling automated compliance monitoring
Varonis Platform offers multiple features for data protection, such as data discovery and classification. We can identify, discover, and classify sensitive data effectively, which is crucial given the DPDP law in India and GDPR. The platform also excels in access and exposure tracking, enabling us to monitor users, permissions, and reduce access to sensitive files. Additionally, it includes UEBA for behavior analytics and threat detection, making it valuable for compliance and audit readiness. Varonis Platform has helped our organization primarily for DPDP compliance, although I currently don't have a specific example related to GDPR or HIPAA. A unique feature of Varonis Platform that stands out to me is that, in the current market, it is one of the best data classification solutions available. Compared to others such as Forcepoint, Varonis Platform is agent-based and AI-driven for detection and response, identifying data based on its content and context, and it includes automated remediation and lifecycle automation, making it a leading product in the market.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Healthcare Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Insurance Company
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business58
Midsize Enterprise26
Large Enterprise29
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise12
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Check Point Harmony Email & Office?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Check Point Harmony Email &amp; Collaboration indicates that the pricing feels a bit on the higher side, but the deployment was quite comfo...
What is your primary use case for Check Point Harmony Email & Office?
My main use case for Check Point Harmony Email &amp; Collaboration is to search for different threats and vulnerabilities in our mail, such as Exchange 365, and other threats in our collaboration t...
What do you like most about Check Point Harmony Email & Office?
The product offers good and easy integration capabilities with other products.
What do you like most about Varonis Platform?
The solution has significantly improved data security and compliance posture by allowing us to track and monitor activities. We can see who accesses data and when files are created and understand w...
What needs improvement with Varonis Platform?
While Varonis Platform is powerful, the initial data scanning and indexing can take significant time in large environments. However, this is not an issue in mid-level organizations. I suggest enhan...
What is your primary use case for Varonis Platform?
My main use case for Varonis Platform is for data classification on the user's machine, specifically for data visibility and protection. A quick, specific example of how I use Varonis Platform for ...
 

Also Known As

Check Point CloudGuard, Check Point CloudGuard SaaS , Check Point Harmony Email & Office
SlashNext Complete
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Helvetia, Denham Capital, Daymark Solutions, Neopharm Group
Nottingham Building Society
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