BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management vs ZoneAlarm comparison

BeyondTrust and Check Point Software Technologies are both solutions in the Anti-Malware Tools category. BeyondTrust is ranked #13 with an average rating of 8.0, while Check Point Software Technologies is ranked #18 with an average rating of 7.5. BeyondTrust holds a 0.8% mindshare in Anti-Malware Tools, compared to Check Point Software Technologies’s 2.0% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of BeyondTrust users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of Check Point Software Technologies users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

ZoneAlarm and BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management are competitors in the cybersecurity space but focus on different areas. BeyondTrust has the upper hand due to its advanced privilege management features, although ZoneAlarm is preferred for its pricing and support.

Features: ZoneAlarm features a powerful firewall, antivirus protection, and identity protection, offering robust internet security for various user needs. In contrast, BeyondTrust focuses on privilege management, application control, and enhanced feature sets crucial for insider threat prevention and securing sensitive systems.

Room for Improvement: ZoneAlarm could improve by offering more detailed documentation and enhancing its threat detection engine. There is also room to expand its application control capabilities. BeyondTrust may advance by simplifying its deployment process, enhancing user interface intuitiveness, and improving initial setup complexity to cater to smaller organizations effectively.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ZoneAlarm is easier to deploy and configure, making it ideal for individuals and small businesses, while BeyondTrust, though complex to deploy, offers comprehensive customer support and tailored configurations for large enterprises.

Pricing and ROI: ZoneAlarm appeals with a lower entry-level price and solid ROI for basic cybersecurity needs. In contrast, BeyondTrust has a higher initial cost but offers significant ROI for businesses prioritizing long-term endpoint security strategies, making it a strategic investment for large enterprises.

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Categories and Ranking

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privil...

Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools

13th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Privileged Access Management (PAM) (8th)

ZoneAlarm

Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools

18th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the mindshare of BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management is 0.8%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ZoneAlarm is 2.0%, down from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Anti-Malware Tools Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management	0.8%
ZoneAlarm	2.0%
Other	97.2%

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Md Abdul Hakim

System Engineer at Corporate Projukti Limited

Offers solid performance and user adaptability but needs better pricing options and local support

BeyondTrust is a strong, compliance-driven solution with excellent market recognition (Gartner, Peers, etc.), making it appealing for Bangladeshi enterprises. However, some key improvements could accelerate adoption: Areas for Improvement: Pricing & Local Affordability While the product’s capabilities justify its value, cost remains a barrier for many Bangladeshi organizations. Competitive pricing or regional discounts would make it more accessible. Local Support & Partnerships Currently, lack of local partners or trainers creates delays in support, implementation, and pricing negotiations. Establishing a Bangladesh-based support team or authorized resellers would improve responsiveness and trust. Enhanced Onboarding & Training Offering localized training programs (in Bengali/English) and documentation would help IT teams deploy and manage the solution more efficiently. Recommendations for Next Release: Introduce tiered pricing for emerging markets like Bangladesh. Develop a partner network in Bangladesh for faster service and sales. Add simplified dashboards for easier monitoring by non-technical staff. Final Note: BeyondTrust is already a top-tier PAM solution, but addressing these gaps would solidify its leadership in Bangladesh’s growing cybersecurity market.

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Bala_Krishna

Director at esupport Solutions Pvt ltd

Security suite has protected individual devices from threats, while installation and network features require improvements

BIG-IP is actually the LTM, Link Load Balancer, which comes with ASM, meaning Application Security Module. It consists of multiple modules, such as ASM, SWG, and a domain DNS manager. ZoneAlarm allows defining trusted and public networks, which helps maintain security in public Wi-Fi environments. It offers comprehensive protection, securing PCs against threats. Users do not experience any system slowdowns while scanning. Harmony Browser protects all your browsing activity and is bundled with Harmony Endpoint and Harmony Connect. It provides a small but effective security layer and sometimes comes packaged with the larger Harmony suite.

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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

"I would say session management on the go is the most valuable feature. When the session is going on, you can stop the session without terminating it for justification. You can cancel it. The recording takes very little space. Those are some things which the customers are worried about when they talk about session recording."

"The features related to application elevate is amazing. It helped the company to remove almost all admin local users."

"The privileged access and the application control are helpful in making sure we have good, robust challenge responses. Blacklisting with trusted application protection is also beneficial for us."

"What I liked about this solution is that it can also integrate for tracking malicious use or sending analytics to a host that can process them. I don't know if CyberArk, Centrify, or Thycotic can do that. The analytics was something the client really wanted, and they already had BeyondTrust. It is very scalable. The agent on the workstation is very thin, and the processing power required on a server is nothing out of the ordinary. It is also very stable and easy to deploy."

"AI adds value by automating the onboarding of assets and using smart rules to assign privileges."

"The implementation is quite easy because the documents are always online."

"Administrators need a tool that provides visibility and clarity about endpoint management within the organization. This addresses the issue of managing privileged users, which is crucial for any administrator or higher management team to control."

"BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management positively impacts the organization by providing more security and benefits, such as ensuring that if modifications are made, we can see where mistakes occurred in the recording video."

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"The product's most valuable feature is the detection engine due to its ability to identify threats."

"It is easy to use through interfaces and easy to configure each of the customizations we created based on the characteristics that we wanted."

"This antivirus is regularly updated, and the updates can be scheduled."

"Personally, I find the Game Mode of the Firewall very useful."

"It is quick and easy to configure."

"The solution maintains reasonable scalability."

"ZoneAlarm protects all computers from viruses, spyware, and hackers."

"It gives us security for the users' mobiles and ends up protecting us in a significant way."

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Cons

"What's bothering me, which is true of all of them, is that sometimes, the error codes that come up don't necessarily get reflected in the searches within their support sites or they're out of date. I would rather search by an error code than type in the text and search for it by text because the error code means that it is programmatic, and it is known. It might not be desired, but it at least is not unexpected. If you don't have an error code, you just get an anomalous error, and if it is lengthy, it can be difficult to search and find the specific instance you're looking for. This is something I would like all of them to improve. BeyondTrust, CyberArk, Centrify, and Thycotic could do some improvements in staying up to date and actually allowing you to search based on the product version. They are assuming that everybody is on their way to release. They put out a new release, but it is not reflected on the support site, which makes no sense to me, especially when they revamp all the error codes. They all have been guilty of this in some way."

"Its feature for establishing workflows needs improvement."

"The product should improve its price."

"It only has limited support for Mac."

"It should support XWindows Remote Desktop Access protocol for Linux/Unix."

"The deployment process should be clarified or made simpler. It would be helpful if the solution had in-app tutorials for users to look at as they progress through the system. Sometimes we get lost and need to go back to check what exactly the function was. There should be small hints around major key functions. It would go a long way in speeding up the deployment process."

"A valuable enhancement could be the capability to deploy agents directly through the console."

"The help system should be improved to provide a quick help guide with each tab within the solution, which explains what each particular function does."

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"Some of our users say that the interface is a little bit outdated for 2020, and want it to be more modern and cozy."

"Currently, the client is only available for the Windows Operating System but it would be good if it were released for Mac OS as well."

"I would like it to be integrated with the Check Point centralization solution like Infinity Portal. It would be great to be able to manage it through the same website."

"They should release a single update with all the necessary characteristics to avoid being in a cycle of consecutive updates."

"They need to update and improve the features available for Mac."

"Perhaps the primary area for potential enhancement is to make it faster, ensuring a more seamless experience while maintaining robust security features."

"The solution's efficiency in threat containment and overall protection needs improvement."

"We'd like better performance of the network equipment. There are high-speed environments where an immediate response is required."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"This solution is expensive compared to its competitors."

"It was very expensive."

"The product’s licensing is different for Windows, Linux, and Mac. The tool’s licensing is yearly."

"I'm sure everyone should have the cluster environment, which means more expensive, anyway, cheaper than the other solutions."

"Its pricing and licensing are okay. We were in the perpetual model when it was on-prem, and now, with the SaaS service, we have a subscription model. As a customer, I would always like to see a lower price, but it seems to be priced at the right model currently, and we are trying to get the maximum benefits out of it."

"Price-wise, it is very competitive. In our area, government entities and banks don't go for the monthly payment. It is a headache even for us in terms of finance and procurement to go for monthly payments. Quarterly might be more logical and reasonable, but the minimum that we go for is one year, and sometimes, we even try to compile and give one offering for three years."

"The solution's pricing is high."

"PowerBroker for a Mac client is three times the price of the Windows version."

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"This is a freeware product and I recommend using it."

"We have to pay a yearly licensing fee for ZoneAlarm, which is cheap."

"I rate the product pricing a seven out of ten."

"The pricing is reasonable, with a yearly renewal license costing seventy dollars."

"We use the free version of the software, but it can be upgraded to the paid Extreme Security edition."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

18%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Comms Service Provider

Hospitality Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Educational Organization

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	15
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	15

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	4

Questions from the Community

Looking for recommendations and a pros/cons template for software to detect insider threats

This is an inside-out --- outside-in --- inside-in question, as an insider can be an outsider as well. There is no short answer other than a blend of a PAM tool with Behavioral Analytics and Endpo...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management?

BeyondTrust's pricing is premium but negotiable for Bangladesh. Expect 20-30% extra costs from currency/import factors. Start with modular licensing (EPM first), demand emerging market discounts, a...

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What needs improvement with BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management?

In future updates of BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management, I would prefer to see features for Password Safe and VPN access, as we have applications for that. Technical support for BeyondTrust ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ZoneAlarm?

ZoneAlarm has an acceptable price. Not much detail can be provided as I am not the one to judge the price.

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What needs improvement with ZoneAlarm?

Check Point support needs improvement. Currently rated at 9 out of 10, more support is required. There are some concerns on support that need addressing. The integration of new products with their ...

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What is your primary use case for ZoneAlarm?

I work with vendors such as F5 and deal with F5 as a reseller. I work with F5 BIG-IP regarding F5 Shape Security. BIG-IP Advanced WAF is what I work with regarding BIG-IP DNS or BIG-IP AFM. Advance...

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Also Known As

BeyondTrust PowerBroker, BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management for Windows, BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management for Mac, BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management for Linux, BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management for Unix, Avecto Defendpoint

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Overview

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management enables organizations to mitigate attacks by removing excess privileges on Windows, Mac, Unix/Linux and networked devices. Remove excessive end user privileges and control applications on Windows, Mac, Unix, Linux, and networked devices without hindering end-user productivity.

Key Solutions Include:

-ENTERPRISE PASSWORD SECURITY

Discover, manage and monitor all privileged accounts and SSH keys, secure privileged assets, and report on all privileged account activity in a single solution.

-ENDPOINT LEAST PRIVILEGE

Enforce least privilege across all Windows and Mac endpoints, gain visibility into target system vulnerabilities, and control access to privileged applications without disrupting user productivity or compromising security.

-SERVER PRIVILEGE MANAGEMENT

Gain control and visibility over Unix, Linux and Windows server user activity without sharing the root or administrator account.

-A SINGLE PLATFORM FOR MANAGEMENT, POLICY, REPORTING AND THREAT ANALYTICS

Utilize a single solution to manage PAM policies and deployment, understand vulnerability and threat analytics, and provide reporting to multiple stakeholders and complementary security systems.

Learn more at https://www.beyondtrust.com/privilege-management

BeyondTrust

ZoneAlarm protects you by preventing hackers from remotely accessing and controlling your device, and lets you know which apps have excessive permissions so you can decide whether they threaten your privacy.

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Sample Customers

Aera Energy LLC, Care New England, James Madison University

Terma, Optix, Samsung Research Amercia, SF Police Credit Union, Independence Care System, Mattias Thomsen, Carmel Partners, Desert Research Institute, CRIF, FXCM Inc, US State Agency

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