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Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) vs Portnox comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 9, 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
6.3
Organizations experienced varied ROI from Check Point Harmony SASE, noting security improvements, cost savings, and reduced VPN reliance.
Sentiment score
7.3
Portnox CORE improved network visibility, security, and efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing decision-making through detailed analytics and automated features.
We are saving 40% of our time, which is good.
If you were moving from a traditional on-premise NAC that was 100% managed by the IT department, there would be great savings in going to a cloud-based NAC with Portnox.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.3
Customer feedback on Check Point Harmony SASE's support is mixed, with praise for expertise and criticism for response times.
Sentiment score
7.3
Portnox customer service is highly rated for responsiveness and efficiency, with room for improvement in local services and communication.
I was seeing weird things, and they were able to explain things to me and help me quickly find a resolution.
They respond very immediately and provide detailed, amazing support.
They resolved issues quickly and provided clear explanations.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
Check Point Harmony SASE is scalable, adaptable, and easy to deploy, benefiting both small-scale and large-scale dynamic operations.
Sentiment score
7.5
Portnox is scalable and flexible, supporting growth efficiently, though larger setups may require more resources, rated seven to ten.
I would rate it nine out of ten for scalability.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Check Point Harmony SASE provides stable, reliable access, excelling in diverse environments despite occasional issues under heavy loads.
Sentiment score
7.6
Portnox offers reliable uptime, though CORE users report issues with vendor support and configuration, while Clear performs smoothly.
After the last improvement, I can say it is much more stable now.
There are some lags and glitches with connectivity, so I would rate the stability as between seven or eight out of ten.
In the four years that I used Portnox, if it crashed or the server crashed, that would not have been more than once.
The product itself is available and its uptime is 100%.
 

Room For Improvement

Check Point Harmony SASE needs more features, better documentation, improved speed, integrations, user interface customization, and competitive pricing.
Portnox can improve with better GUI, integration, scalability, support, licensing, false positives, documentation, and Wi-Fi and AI analytics.
A local data center in Turkey would enhance the product, as currently, our Internet traffic goes to another country, which is problematic for us.
The connectivity issue can be improved as at times it lags when connecting to their server.
Ideally, we should be able to search for any MAC address in the database, regardless of its authentication status, to see all its associated groups and potential conflicts.
When I'm doing filtering at times, it doesn't filter the items properly.
They don't have much support during Asia Pacific hours.
 

Setup Cost

Check Point Harmony SASE offers flexible, competitive pricing, but smaller companies may find minimum user licensing a challenge.
Portnox offers scalable, competitive pricing based on ports, with annual fees, appreciated value, but no perpetual license option.
Cost efficiency is a consideration, as SASE products are not the cheapest security products.
It is a bit expensive.
If you compare Portnox with all other well-known standard products, it is the cheapest.
The pricing is a bit high, possibly due to the cloud features and running instances across regions like the US, Asia, and Europe.
It is a bit on the high side, but considering the cloud features and how much it costs to run the instance in the cloud, it is not unreasonable.
 

Valuable Features

Check Point Harmony SASE provides secure connections with easy setup, advanced security features, and efficient management, enhancing user security and accessibility.
Portnox provides scalable, agentless network visibility with intuitive dashboards and automated security integration, enhancing efficiency and endpoint compliance.
The firewall management is the most valuable feature for me.
The best key features of Harmony are stabilization, private access, and Internet access.
Our IT support team can easily manage daily tasks without being network administrators.
It provides very granular details of the device connected to each port.
Additionally, it has a great detection and alert tool that is easy to filter and identify any rogue agents or rogue endpoints in our network.
 

Categories and Ranking

Check Point Harmony SASE (f...
Ranking in ZTNA
4th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (5th), Firewalls (16th), Anti-Malware Tools (7th), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (7th), ZTNA as a Service (5th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (7th)
Portnox
Ranking in ZTNA
11th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
Network Access Control (NAC) (7th), Passwordless Authentication (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the ZTNA category, the mindshare of Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) is 5.1%, down from 5.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Portnox is 0.6%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

reviewer8099174 - PeerSpot reviewer
Secure access with an intuitive design and straightforward controls
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 with a broader range of third-party tools would be beneficial for seamless compatibility with various existing systems. As for additional features in the next release, it would be great to see advanced threat detection and response capabilities integrated into the platform. This would further enhance security by proactively identifying and mitigating potential threats. Additionally, improved mobile device management features and more comprehensive user behavior analytics would be valuable additions to meet evolving cybersecurity needs.
Scott Kerr - PeerSpot reviewer
It is seamless and integrates well with our Azure setup
We use devices like PLCs and controllers, and when we receive a request to allow one on the network, we bypass typical authentication, associate it with a group account, and push it to a firewalled VLAN. However, problems arise when the same MAC address is requested for a different project. Our current system only finds authenticated MAC addresses, making it difficult to troubleshoot when the same device is used for multiple purposes. Ideally, we should be able to search for any MAC address in the database, regardless of its authentication status, to see all its associated groups and potential conflicts.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
21%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Comms Service Provider
5%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Insurance Company
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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?
It's essential to consider the organization's specific requirements and budget. Here are some general recommendations: * Evaluate your needs * Understand pricing models * Request a quote * Compare ...
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...
What do you like most about Portnox CORE?
It's easy to manage and troubleshoot thanks to the lightweight components.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Portnox CORE?
It's not cheap. It's not expensive. It's in the middle, so I'll probably give it a seven out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive.
What needs improvement with Portnox CORE?
We have been having some issues with it. That's why we're considering migrating to Portnox Clear due to some limitations with CORE. At the end of the day, Portnox Clear's capabilities are much more...
 

Also Known As

Check Point Quantum SASE
Access Layers Portnox, Portnox CLEAR
 

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Sample Customers

Aqua Security, Cognito, Multipoint, Kustomer, Postman, Meredith
Data Realty, Royal London, Wales Millennium Centre, McLaren Construction Group, EL AL Israeli Airlines, 
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