Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) vs Netwrix Endpoint Protector comparison

Check Point Software Technologies and Netwrix are both solutions in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category. Check Point Software Technologies is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.7, while Netwrix is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.5. Check Point Software Technologies holds a 0.7% mindshare in DLP, compared to Netwrix’s 1.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Check Point Software Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Netwrix users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 13, 2026

Netwrix Endpoint Protector and Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) are security solutions with distinct focuses; Netwrix leads in data loss prevention for various OS environments, while Check Point excels in AI-driven application threat protection.

Features: Netwrix Endpoint Protector offers robust features like Content-Aware Protection, Device Control, and a centralized management console, which make it ideal for macOS and Linux environments. Check Point WAF is highly valued for its AI-driven threat prevention, ability to block zero-day attacks, and extensive API and web application security.

Room for Improvement: Netwrix users point out the need for better Linux controls, enhanced real-time alerts, and streamlined policy cloning. Check Point WAF users recommend simplifying the interface, reducing false positives, and improving its integration capability with other tools.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Netwrix Endpoint Protector is primarily on-premises across multiple OS platforms, providing good support, although quicker response times are beneficial. Check Point WAF is praised for seamless deployment in cloud environments and responsive technical support, with calls for more guided workflows to further optimize deployment.

Pricing and ROI: Netwrix Endpoint Protector's pricing is competitive, offering good DLP capabilities on a budget. Although some notice price increases, it remains a cost-effective option. Check Point WAF, perceived as more expensive, delivers significant value through its advanced features, justifying the investment for enhanced security results.

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Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category, the mindshare of Cloudflare One is 2.0%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) is 0.7%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Netwrix Endpoint Protector is 1.8%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF)	0.7%
Netwrix Endpoint Protector	1.8%
Cloudflare One	2.0%
Other	95.5%

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Featured Reviews

Cobe Van Coller

Network Architect at IP Dimension

Cloud security has improved remote access and has reduced costs for smaller client sites

I have used Cloudflare One's Identity-Aware Proxy, and it is quite straightforward from what I have seen so far. The app registration on the Azure side integrates fully into Cloudflare, and I am very satisfied with that part because it is easy to set up. The integration of Cloudflare One's Secure Web Gateway and Zero Trust Network Access works without any issues. That part is pretty automatic, and if you complete the rest of the setup, it comes together by itself with no issues from my side. What makes it nice is that we can actually start replacing on-site firewalls at this stage for the smaller clients because it does not matter if they go to a coffee shop or work from home; they are still secured by the same connection. The hops get shorter and you get better latency. We have done testing to see if it is better. One thing that we did notice with our proof of concept with our current client is that they have people connecting from the UK. When they used their previous VPN solution, uploading CAD drawings and other files to the server took a long time. They mentioned that it is much quicker on Cloudflare One's solution. I definitely believe that is part of the improved performance, and I am satisfied with that as well. What is nice about Cloudflare One is that it makes the setup easier and also easier to train technicians to maintain it. Compared to legacy systems, we do not need to get fancy firewalls in place that are costly. That is definitely also a cost-saver with Cloudflare One.

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Krishnakumar Mahadevan

CISO at Spink Solutions Private Limited

Cloud security has strengthened risk posture and improved advanced threat visibility

There are some API gateway and API securities I mentioned. If these are incorporated with AI-related features, particularly those seven key vulnerabilities I mentioned—token theft and tool poisoning—that would be beneficial. AI-related features are not included yet in Check Point CloudGuard WAF. However, they are present in FortiGate. That is the advantage of FortiGate now. FortiGate is stopping all AI-related vulnerabilities now. FortiGate has this capability. It is unfortunate that even Palo Alto also lacks one or two of these features. Check Point Quantum is very good, without a doubt. However, their capabilities are not in comparison with Palo Alto. There are some features, but there are some gaps in comparison with Palo Alto.

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Sarang Bhagwat

Senior System Administrator at Exotel Techcom Pvt. Ltd

Ensures seamless real-time alerts and smooth deployment with room for Linux functionality improvement

The licensing issue was eventually resolved by the team, but the Linux client issue persisted. Not all the policies applied to the Linux clients were as effective as those for Mac and Windows. That was somewhat of a downside for us. I cannot speak to whether they have improved this in the past two years. An area for improvement is that when a package is provided, there should be no additional elements required from the user's side. For instance, there is an activation key, and you have to specify the host where you need to redirect and fetch the license. That was disappointing when it comes to mass deployment.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Cloudflare is simple to use."

"It will take the blow rather than our applications should an attack occur."

"Cloudflare Access is part of the Zero Trust philosophy."

"I'm very satisfied with the environment and the dashboard."

"The capabilities of the software are strong enough for me to do what it's supposed to do. For me, we don't need to do a lot of configuration on our site. We just enable it and monitor it."

"It's a perfect solution from my perspective; it's easy to understand and easy to configure."

"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform removes the risk of exposing the applications to the public."

"It is a stable solution."

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"The solution's strongest point is that you can connect everything to it, giving you a full view of what's connected."

"Check Point CloudGuard Network Security helped reduce the cost of ownership for our web application firewall by 50%."

"After integrating AppSec with other applications, team members can easily work without fear of confidential information exposure."

"The tool's most valuable feature is AI, which makes operations easier. Moreover, it is easy to deploy."

"Check Point CloudGuard WAF has really reduced the headache of IT engineers and has helped me in security through machine learning."

"The most effective CloudGuard feature for threat prevention is its web app protection."

"The integration with other Microsoft products, especially Visual Studio, is seamless."

"Compared to other WAF solutions, Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF) is user-friendly and very visible."

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"When the implementation occurred, we were functional within a month, with no need for follow-up support."

"It is fantastic in terms of the granularity of the policies. It has many built-in policies, and we can add or create more policies as well. It is perfect, and it gives us more options. We have some users who go outside and then come inside. With EPP, we can even control those users who are outside. If they need to access the media that we are using right now, we can provide OTP messages so that they can access the media even when they are outside of their organization. With our previous solution, we were facing some issues in doing this."

"The key point is that it allowed us to meet a complex cybersecurity requirement mandated by the government, and it was cost-effective."

"I rate technical support as ten out of ten."

"We like that content-aware and device controls can easily be managed. They're not complicated. You don't need to be a rocket scientist to understand them."

"It also provides us with the ability to lock down a wide variety of USB devices, which is pretty important because we don't want certain data accessed. It does a really good job when it comes to the versatility of the exit points it supports, making sure that important data does not leave our organization."

"Netwrix Endpoint Protector works on Linux and macOS to block USB ports, control internet access, and manage other peripheral ports."

"My advice for anybody who is considering this product is that if they want something to protect data on both Macs and PCs then this is a very good choice."

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Cons

"The response time for support must be reduced."

"The pricing is an area that can be improved. Pricing, as far as I recall, was the source of our problems."

"The tool should provide on-premise versions. Currently, all versions are cloud-based."

"Feedback could be enhanced."

"There are premium tier live service and lower tier live service, so we opted for the lower tier. But there is no medium tier where we pay a little extra and get a bit more service. So if that can be improved."

"From a logging perspective, it is still a bit difficult to see exactly what users are being blocked with the current views."

"They don't have a person to provide support for customers using the solution under their free plan."

"Our customers no longer use Cloudflare because its service is subpar."

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"Improving the process for handling licensing renewals would be a welcome enhancement."

"The negative side I see is that while most things about Check Point CloudGuard WAF are really good, there is some latency and performance issues, as it can be slow to log in, especially from different regions."

"I advise proactive threat detection intelligence offline, which can also help monitor and ensure system checks and compliances are in place."

"There needs to be better security around API integration."

"For Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF), the negative aspects include the very high price, complex licensing, and the need for specialized trained people to configure it, which is comparatively more complicated than other firewalls like Palo Alto and FortiGate."

"The coding configurations can be simplified to save time for IT teams and developers."

"They need improved latency in the main window."

"We need to have many of the baselines or development guides providing less complex writing or development."

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"It misses Network level DLP and SaaS DLP offerings."

"We are using it to only apply media restrictions. When we are installing a new agent, we have to install EPP manually on a device. It would be great if the installations can be done from the server instead of me going to each PC or device to implement EPP or using a policy. They should have some sort of system so that a domain admin can install EPP on all PCs from a central manager."

"In Linux, it is difficult to control uninstallation. Users can uninstall it at any time, and we can only monitor that it is uninstalled."

"This product provides zero-day protection for macOS, although I'm currently dealing with an issue on the most recent rollout of the Endpoint client that doesn't seem to be fully functioning."

"I would rate the role-based access features for administrators a six out of ten. There's work to be done on the granularity of roles that can be assigned to an administrator but there is role-based administrator access present. That's why it's not a zero rating."

"Sometimes, it should try to focus on one thing rather than multiple things. Endpoint Protector does device control very well, which is why we use that particular function."

"It would be helpful if they offered discounted pricing for long-term contracts to serve customers who are interested in committing for periods of three years, five years, or longer."

"When we need to uninstall and reinstall on XP or Windows 10, we have serious issues left in the Registry Editor everywhere."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"My company has to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. There are no hidden charges apart from the licensing costs of the solution."

"The solution's pricing lacks transparency."

"The pricing of the solution is cheap. The licensing cost is also very low. I rate the cost and pricing a three out of ten."

"The prices are slightly expensive."

"The pricing is somewhere in the middle. I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten."

"The price tag is no longer $200,000, but rather $300,000 to $400,000. It's twice."

"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform's pricing is good."

"The solution is not that expensive."

"It is not cheap, but it is worth it."

"The base solution costs approximately 30,000 euros, with an additional 2,000 euros per year for licenses and support."

"The tool's licensing costs are yearly and competitive."

"The pricing is competitive compared to other solutions on the market. So, the licensing cost is average."

"If the pricing for the Infinity platform covers everything, it would be more straightforward. I had a hard time selling it to our CEO as a former CFO because of the differentials. There are different deltas year to year over a five-year period. It is very difficult to explain. It would be easier to digest for our executives if there was a flatter scale"

"Check Point CloudGuard Application Security's pricing is comparable to other products in the market."

"Check Point CloudGuard Application Security's pricing is not friendly."

"The sales team or account managers from Check Point are top-notch. As I am using other products as well, my pricing was competitive compared to others."

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"We found the pricing pretty attractive. However, volume-based pricing wasn't available."

"The solution’s pricing is a normal industry standard and depends on customers and salespersons."

"For what it's doing, the cost is somewhat high for us, but it's the cost of doing business with the clients that we have."

"This solution was not too cheap or too expensive. But for the amount of features that they are offering, it was reasonable."

"The software comes with a higher price tag when compared to other DLP solutions."

"The product has average pricing."

"When I last renewed the license it was for a two-year term, and they gave me the second year at half price."

"The price of Endpoint Protector by CoSoSys is more or less the same as other competing solutions."

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Top Industries

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Construction Company

18%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Outsourcing Company

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

18%

Outsourcing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

Financial Services Firm

12%

Construction Company

10%

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University

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	12

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	53
Midsize Enterprise	23
Large Enterprise	34

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Small Business	16
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	7

Questions from the Community

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What needs improvement with CloudGuard for Application Security?

The false positive rate is a concern, but I could recommend improvements where false positives have to be minimized b...

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The main purpose is to have network security through machine learning, which can offer threat detection and intellige...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Endpoint Protector?

When we started, the price was reasonable, but it has been increasing over time. I rate the price as four, indicating...

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What needs improvement with Endpoint Protector?

The licensing issue was eventually resolved by the team, but the Linux client issue persisted. Not all the policies a...

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What is your primary use case for Endpoint Protector?

Our main use case involved compliance requirements stating that we wanted to have DLP functionality on our endpoint d...

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Also Known As

Cloudflare Area 1 Email Security, Cloudflare Bot Management, Cloudflare Gateway, Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform, Cloudflare DDoS, Cloudflare SASE & SSE Platform

Check Point CloudGuard Application Security, CloudGuard Application Security, CloudGuard AppSec, Check Point CloudGuard Code Security

CoSoSys Endpoint Protector

Overview

Cloudflare One is a comprehensive platform for security, performance, and connectivity. It provides features like rate limiting, DDoS protection, and application access, tailored to enhance user experience while securing internet access and accelerating communications.

Designed to integrate security measures with ease of use and scalability, Cloudflare One offers a secure web gateway and zero trust network access. These features ensure seamless setup and operation, making connectivity reliable and protected. Users appreciate its integrated console, intuitive interface, and the ability to manage risk effectively. It offers straightforward deployment, improves latency, and boasts cost-effectiveness. While its onboarding process and documentation need enhancement, its value in content delivery and application shielding is notable. Despite challenges in integrating Cloudflare Access with existing VPNs and the need for better automation and support, it remains vital for DNS and infrastructure protection.

What features make Cloudflare One stand out?

Rate Limiting: Controls the traffic rate to prevent abuse.
DDoS Protection: Shields applications from distributed denial-of-service attacks.
Secure Web Gateway: Provides secure internet access with seamless operation.
Zero Trust Network Access: Ensures secure, application-based connectivity without relying on traditional VPNs.
Access for Connectivity: Facilitates access to internal applications securely.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Security: Robust measures for DNS and browsing protection.
Performance: Enhanced site accessibility and communication speed.
Cost-Effectiveness: Offers competitive pricing for its features.
Ease of Deployment: Straightforward and efficient setup process.

In industries like finance, retail, and technology, Cloudflare One is crucial for enabling secure remote access and protecting web applications against dynamic threats. It supports compliance access policies and enhances content delivery, playing a key role in safeguarding digital infrastructure.

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Check Point WAF offers a robust security framework with AI-driven threat detection and seamless integration, protecting applications and APIs in multi-cloud environments.

Effective in preemptively blocking threats through AI and machine learning, Check Point WAF reduces false positives and operational workload. Its integration capabilities and threat intelligence provide comprehensive protection against zero-day attacks, while centralized management facilitates cost-effective and insightful threat reporting.

What are the main features of Check Point WAF?

AI and Machine Learning: Preemptively blocks threats without signature reliance.
Centralized Management: Simplifies oversight and reduces costs.
Threat Intelligence: Enhances security posture against zero-day attacks.
Ease of Deployment: Quick setup with user-friendly interface.
Comprehensive Protection: Guards against SQL injection and DDoS attacks.

What benefits should be considered by users?

Reduced False Positives: Minimizes operational interruptions.
Cost-effectiveness: Reduces management overhead.
Insightful Reporting: Enables swift response to threats.
Seamless Integration: Enhances security processes with existing tools.

Check Point WAF is employed in industries securing web applications and APIs, especially in multi-cloud environments. It effectively protects backend services, prevents unauthorized access, and monitors traffic, making it suitable for businesses with diverse infrastructures. It ensures compliance with security standards and adapts to fluctuating traffic patterns.

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Netwrix Endpoint Protector offers comprehensive data loss prevention on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It manages USB controls and ensures data security by monitoring file transfers. Its intuitive dashboard and granular policy control make it a popular choice for securing endpoints.

Netwrix Endpoint Protector excels at safeguarding sensitive information by enforcing data encryption, controlling device access, and monitoring data movements such as clipboard actions and external device usage. This tool provides robust support and employs role-based access control, enhancing efficiency in preventing unauthorized data exfiltration. While users appreciate its capabilities, improvements in policy customization and deployment are necessary, alongside enhanced coordination across operating systems. Users also face challenges with uninstallation issues and require better network-level DLP features and interface stability.

What are the key features of Netwrix Endpoint Protector?

Device Control: Offers comprehensive management of USB and peripheral device access to protect against data breaches.
Content-Aware Protection: Monitors data transfers to prevent unauthorized sharing of sensitive information.
Enforced Encryption: Ensures data encryption policies are applied for secure file exchanges.
Intuitive Dashboard: Provides a user-friendly interface for managing security policies and monitoring activities.
Role-Based Access Control: Allows for tailored access permissions to enhance security and manageability.

What benefits should users look for when evaluating?

Compliance Support: Aids in adhering to regulations like SOC 2 and HIPAA through effective data management.
Remote Work Security: Strengthens endpoint protection in multi-platform environments for remote work scenarios.
Data Integrity: Protects against unauthorized exfiltration and exposure to malware.
Operational Efficiency: Facilitates centralized management of installations across different platforms.

Organizations across sectors employ Netwrix Endpoint Protector for data loss prevention, compliance, and monitoring capabilities. Its strength in managing device access and securing data on Windows, Linux, and Mac platforms makes it ideal for enterprises seeking to protect sensitive information. The tool's ability to support remote work enhances its appeal in diverse operational settings.

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Sample Customers

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Samsung, Toyota, Philips, Zeppelin, Western Union, eBay

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