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 #15 with an average rating of 8.0, while Check Point Software Technologies is ranked #21 with an average rating of 7.5. BeyondTrust holds a 0.9% mindshare in Anti-Malware Tools, compared to Check Point Software Technologies’s 1.7% 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

15th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Privileged Access Management (PAM) (7th)

ZoneAlarm

Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools

21st

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the mindshare of BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management is 0.9%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ZoneAlarm is 1.7%, down from 2.5% 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	0.9%
ZoneAlarm	1.7%
Other	97.4%

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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

"Implementing this solution has allowed us to remove most of the credentials from those applications and move them into a proper management facility."

"The solution's technical support is good."

"Logs that get collected on the Privilege Management console from the agents are very good. They help us to identify the aspects from which we have to whitelist an application."

"The tool is easy to use and deploy. It has PAM capabilities like privilege access. The solution helps with the management of third parties and vendors. It is an effective solution compared to other alternatives."

"PowerBroker allows elevation of required actions or application and eliminates the need of user having full administrative access."

"The privileged access management into sensitive systems is very valuable. That includes control from the endpoint all the way through to the managing of passwords and credentials that are used by the person to access the sensitive information. It's very useful, because nobody ever really maintains passwords for those endpoint systems. It's maintained in the Dropbox password file."

"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."

"BeyondTrust has very good integrations with quite a lot of security vendors such as SailPoint, IBM, FortiGuard, Splunk, etc."

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"I strongly recommend ZoneAlarm as a simple but efficient solution, especially if your organization doesn't have a dedicated budget for providing a security solution for BYOD devices."

"ZoneAlarm provides us with very good security and we are using both of the modules, including antivirus as well as firewall features, and it is very easy and stable for us."

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

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

"It is quick and easy to configure."

"The solution maintains reasonable scalability."

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

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

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Cons

"There is a need for better MQ integration with DevOps and improvements in architecture."

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

"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."

"All products have room to improve. I would like to see support for many more systems, such as AS400."

"It keeps on breaking every now and then. It is not yet mature."

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

"They are doing good for now, but they should start to consider tight integration with Mac solutions. There should be more integration with Mac. There should be Active Directory (AD) Bridging. Thycotic and Centrify have it currently because they merged and joined forces, and it was a feature available in Centrify. So, basically, they joined forces to create a kind of perfect product. If you have a hybrid or mixed environment with Windows and Mac, your Active Directory can only manage or enforce policies on Windows, but what about your Mac devices? How do you control them? So, AD Bridging will act as a bridge to bring all your Mac devices into your Active Directory. This way you have full control over your entire environment."

"It keeps on breaking every now and then. It is not yet mature. Every time something new comes up or we run into some new issues, the culprit is BeyondTrust because the agents and the adapter are not mature. The new development process goes on, and they're not able to handle things. It should be mature. It shouldn't break every now and then."

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

"Updating ZoneAlarm is a problem at times."

"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 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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is relatively more cost-effective compared to the competing product."

"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."

"It was very expensive."

"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."

"What BeyondTrust was providing was user-based licensing which was a great benefit from the client point of view. Recently, I don't know why, the licensing model has been changed, and that is the reason that they have lost a bit of their edge when it comes to the PAM, against our competition. The asset-based licensing, from the user's point of view, is not beneficial. The licensing should be based on the users. The greater the number of users, the greater will be the load and the greater the scalability problems. I presume that is why the licensing model has changed."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a seven out of ten."

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

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

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

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

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Comms Service Provider

13%

Hospitality Company

10%

Construction Company

Performing Arts

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 offers enhanced security through asset discovery and privilege elevation without administrative rights, supporting seamless operations in complex environments.

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management combines advanced threat detection with powerful tools like application control and session management. It is designed to secure IT infrastructures by removing local admin privileges and facilitating remote application publishing. With integration capabilities and robust compliance support, it is suitable for sectors needing stringent security measures. However, improvements in update frequency, Mac integration, and pricing, along with enhanced reporting and console access, are needed to broaden market reach. Organizations value its scalability and flexibility, despite needing better support and development maturity.

What Features Define BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management?

Asset Discovery: Identifies and catalogs IT assets for comprehensive visibility.
Privilege Management: Manages user privileges to minimize risks.
Session Management: Monitors and controls sessions for secure access.
Password Management: Secures credentials to prevent unauthorized access.
Application Control: Enables whitelisting and blacklisting for security.
Analytics: Offers insights into security trends and threats.

What Benefits Should Organizations Expect from Using BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management?

Enhanced Security: Reduces vulnerabilities by managing permissions effectively.
Scalable Deployment: Adapts to growing organizational requirements.
Compliance Support: Assists in meeting regulatory standards.
Improved Integration: Facilitates connections with other platforms like Active Directory.

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management is widely adopted in the finance and healthcare industries for privileged access management and compliance. It is instrumental in secure server access and remote management, aligning with zero-trust approaches and integrating smoothly with enterprise platforms.

BeyondTrust

ZoneAlarm is a comprehensive security tool offering a two-way firewall, antivirus, antispyware, and more, ensuring reliable defense without hindering performance, suitable for individual and endpoint security management and favored for temporary setups or small branches.

ZoneAlarm features an easy setup, maintaining comprehensive security through regular updates and advanced threat detection. Users benefit from its cloud-connectivity, enabling vulnerability analysis and centralized administration, along with features like phone access scanning, automatic setup, and the ability to safeguard against malware, ransomware, phishing, and unauthorized network access. It operates efficiently without slowing down devices, providing enhanced security while remaining unobtrusive to users. However, it faces challenges with excessive popups, lengthy updates, and significant system resource consumption. It's seen as basic for large-scale applications and costly. Users seek better macOS compatibility, quicker performance on old devices, and stronger support along with improved centralized management and cost transparency.

What are the key features of ZoneAlarm?

Two-way Firewall: Protects against incoming and outgoing threats, maintaining network security.
Antivirus and Antispyware: Defends devices from viruses, spyware, and other harmful software.
Parental Controls: Allows setting content access restrictions to protect children online.
Cloud Connectivity: Offers robust vulnerability analysis with centralized administration capabilities.
Advanced Threat Detection: Identifies and mitigates new and emerging cyber threats.

What benefits should users expect in reviews?

Enhanced Security: Provides strong protection against viruses, malware, and spyware.
Device Performance: Operates efficiently, not affecting normal device operations.
Ease of Configuration: Simplifies setup and administration for quick deployment.
Intuitive Management: Simplified control through centralized administration.

In industries, ZoneAlarm is implemented for securing BYOD devices with antivirus and firewall functions. It's deployed for endpoint security management, offering malware detection, phishing defense, and network access control. Organizations often opt for its free version for temporary setups, ensuring policy compliance and security against threats like ransomware and unauthorized access.

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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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