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Check Point Web Gateway vs Forcepoint ONE comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 4, 2024

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
5.1
Check Point Web Gateway delivers strong ROI by reducing costs, optimizing bandwidth, and enhancing security, earning high user ratings.
Sentiment score
6.2
Forcepoint ONE reduces HIPAA risks, enhances cybersecurity, and boosts efficiency, reducing costs and improving productivity with centralized management.
I have fewer employees because Forcepoint ONE does the work that I used to rely on a team of engineers to previously detect.
Presales engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Since I'm on the technical side, I don't handle ROI or financial metrics directly, but based on client feedback, many have seen improvements in operational efficiency mainly through centralized policy management and reduced manual investigation time, resulting in time savings and better visibility across their environments.
Security Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
It is very difficult to measure the return on investment, but the control for the data is very important for companies because without an application similar to Forcepoint ONE, there is no control.
Security Engineer at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.1
Check Point's technical support receives mixed reviews for response times, expertise, and effectiveness, with varied user satisfaction levels.
Sentiment score
6.9
Forcepoint ONE's customer service is praised for its responsiveness, professionalism, and commitment to resolving complex issues swiftly.
Our organization has private engineers who are certified by Check Point.
Key Executive at ITBiz Solutions
Having a local principal support available also helps speed up communication and coordination, especially for urgent or region-specific cases.
Security Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
An engineer comes to resolve the issue.
Security Engineer at itsipl
They are responsive and assist me with creating cases for any complex issues.
Deputy Manager of Networks and Communications at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
Check Point Web Gateway offers robust scalability, outperforming legacy solutions and supporting growth with consistent performance and interoperability.
Sentiment score
7.2
Forcepoint ONE provides efficient scalability and seamless expansion with cloud-native architecture, integrating security and supporting large enterprises.
The cloud solution can be scalable, but in most cases, it is not because it is bound to specific firewalls.
Senior Security Consultant at Orange Cyberdefense
It can easily scale to support thousands of users and devices without requiring major infrastructure changes.
Security Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Forcepoint ONE runs smoothly, and scaling is easy.
Security Engineer at itsipl
Forcepoint ONE is very scalable because it is located in the cloud, and I don't have to manage the machines or anything with the infrastructure.
Security Engineer at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.3
Check Point Web Gateway is praised for stability, effectiveness in complex environments, and requires occasional updates for optimal performance.
Sentiment score
7.9
Forcepoint ONE offers 99.99% uptime, minimal latency, high stability, easy scalability, and operates seamlessly with few performance concerns.
Forcepoint ONE is very stable.
Security Engineer at itsipl
There have been some specific outcomes since switching to Forcepoint ONE.
Senior Network Security Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
I think Forcepoint ONE is pretty stable, as the connection and agent synchronization are reliable, but it can still be improved.
Security Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Check Point Web Gateway needs better support, interface integration, update quality, documentation, cost adjustments, and scalability features.
Forcepoint ONE needs better integration, scalability, intuitive design, documentation, policy management, threat detection, and responsive enterprise support.
Deployment issues on Linux have been noted, especially with agents on endpoints.
Key Executive at ITBiz Solutions
Check Point asks for the registered mail ID and number, which sometimes you can't quickly provide when under pressure because your client's network is down.
Customer Support Executive at simadrig
Support for operational technology (OT) is not as comprehensive in Check Point Web Gateway as it is in competing products.
Senior Security Consultant at Orange Cyberdefense
I need to control specific functionalities within certain applications, like preventing the transfer of certain file types.
Deputy Manager of Networks and Communications at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Having more flexible reporting and alert customization to tailor insights for different clients and compliance needs would be beneficial.
Security Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
There is room for improvement in making the reporting closer to real-time, ideally around five or ten minutes instead of half an hour.
Head of IT at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
 

Setup Cost

Check Point Web Gateway is costly, requires evaluation and consultation, but discounts may align pricing with market standards.
Enterprise buyers appreciate Forcepoint ONE's competitive pricing and flexible licensing, with potential additional costs for maintenance and training.
The pricing and discounts for Check Point Web Gateway are similar to Fortinet, making it cost-effective with fair pricing.
Key Executive at ITBiz Solutions
Fortinet is the cheaper product, while Palo Alto and Check Point Web Gateway are similarly priced.
Senior Security Consultant at Orange Cyberdefense
The pricing is very good and cheaper than other solutions like Netskope and Forcepoint.
Deputy Manager of Networks and Communications at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
the pricing is better than all
Security Engineer at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
The licensing and pricing were fine with no issues.
Head of IT at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
 

Valuable Features

Check Point Web Gateway ensures robust security with cloud implementation, dynamic policies, threat intelligence, and easy maintenance for organizations.
Forcepoint ONE offers comprehensive security with data protection, compliance, and integration, enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness in cloud environments.
It provides behavioral analysis and a Copilot feature implemented in the management console, allowing users to receive assistance in an automated format.
Key Executive at ITBiz Solutions
We are satisfied with the effectiveness of the multi-layered defense approach in Check Point Web Gateway.
Customer Support Executive at simadrig
We are using the real-time threat intelligence feature. It helps to manage web threats effectively with qualified alarms.
Senior Security Consultant at Orange Cyberdefense
The most valuable feature was the website blocking capability, which allowed me to quickly block any dodgy websites.
Head of IT at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
It shortens response time for our clients, allowing their security team to view incidents in real-time, classify them easily, and focus on genuine risks instead of sorting through false positives, and it simplifies reporting and audit preparation since all the relevant data is consolidated in one place.
Security Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Forcepoint ONE made a difference, particularly regarding cost reduction because all the features that Forcepoint ONE bundles are in one package.
Presales engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Check Point Web Gateway
Ranking in Secure Web Gateways (SWG)
19th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Forcepoint ONE
Ranking in Secure Web Gateways (SWG)
13th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (13th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (14th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Secure Web Gateways (SWG) category, the mindshare of Check Point Web Gateway is 1.4%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Forcepoint ONE is 1.7%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Forcepoint ONE1.7%
Check Point Web Gateway1.4%
Other96.9%
Secure Web Gateways (SWG)
 

Featured Reviews

KT
Senior Security Consultant at Orange Cyberdefense
Has improved threat visibility and centralized management but needs wider feature support
We have not worked much with granular control over web usage policies, so I cannot provide detailed feedback. We have not worked with the effectiveness of the multi-layered defense approach in threat prevention. Their product coverage is not as extensive as some competitors. They have fewer products and features compared to competitors. Support for operational technology (OT) is not as comprehensive in Check Point Web Gateway as it is in competing products.
reviewer2765397 - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Delivers reliable policy control and improves data protection across cloud and endpoints
The best features Forcepoint ONE offers include the DLP engine with predefined policies for common data types that help us determine and use it directly, as well as cloud app control to protect SaaS platforms like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. We are also helped by the Incident Management Dashboard for quick review and policy tuning, along with integration with Forcepoint Endpoint DLP, allowing us consistent enforcement across devices. The DLP engine and Incident Management Dashboard have made our work much more efficient in daily operations, as detection accuracy reduces the need for manual review, and the centralized dashboard helps us quickly identify which incidents need escalation or policy adjustment. It shortens response time for our clients, allowing their security team to view incidents in real-time, classify them easily, and focus on genuine risks instead of sorting through false positives, and it simplifies reporting and audit preparation since all the relevant data is consolidated in one place. One feature that really stands out for us and our client is the seamless integration between Forcepoint ONE and the on-premise Forcepoint DLP, as it allows consistent data protection policy across both cloud and endpoint environments, making it much easier to manage. Forcepoint ONE has positively impacted our organization by streamlining DLP policy management and reducing time spent on troubleshooting and manual reviews, providing faster compliance reporting for internal needs and compliance with local regulation, and improving visibility into how sensitive data moves across cloud and endpoint environments. Overall, it helps our customers operate more efficiently and confidently in enforcing data protection controls.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Healthcare Company
9%
Government
9%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Construction Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business21
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise7
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise12
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Check Point Web Gateway?
It will be the same pricing as other solutions. Fortinet is the cheaper product, while Palo Alto and Check Point Web Gateway are similarly priced.
What needs improvement with Check Point Web Gateway?
As of now, I did not notice any significant areas for improvement. The interface of Check Point Web Gateway is far better than others and gives a complete and detailed manner of reports, which is v...
What is your primary use case for Check Point Web Gateway?
My main use case for Check Point Web Gateway was web filtering and application control. When I want to block social media, gambling websites, or any adult content, I use advanced web filtering in C...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Forcepoint ONE?
The aspects of pricing, setup cost, and licensing are managed by our sales team, as I handle the technical side.
What needs improvement with Forcepoint ONE?
Forcepoint ONE could be improved in terms of scalability to better support hybrid environments, as many organizations still operate partially on-premises while gradually moving to the cloud. Enhanc...
What advice do you have for others considering Forcepoint ONE?
I advise others looking into using Forcepoint ONE to study its features, as it covers many of the use cases usually associated with customers looking into solutions like this. I would rate this pro...
 

Also Known As

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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Morton Salt, Medical Advocacy and Outreach, BH Telecom, Lightbeam Health Solutions, X by Orange, Cadence, Nihondentsu, Datastream Connexion, Good Sam, Omnyway, FIASA, Pacific Life, Banco del Pacifico, Control Southern, Xero, Centrify, Tradair, Laterlite, Phoenix International, Unisinos, Wilkin Chapman, Connexus Energy, Mutua Universal, Smart & Final, Central New Mexico Community Colleg, Grupo Financiero Multiva
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