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Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP vs Varonis Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 7, 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
7.4
Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP automates security tasks, boosting efficiency, reducing costs, and improving compliance management and risk mitigation.
Sentiment score
4.8
Varonis Platform cuts costs, saving hospitals millions, despite initial investment, though perceptions may shift with automation and cloud rivals.
The compliance has improved as our overall compliance score against CIS benchmark has improved from around 72 to 92% within the first three months of adoption.
Monitoring cloud security automatically ensures a return on investment.
I definitely say that we have had time savings by using the DataVantage module and also time savings using the AD module when we are dealing with different incidents.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.7
Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP customer service is professional with high-level commendations but improvement needed at first-level interactions.
Sentiment score
7.6
Varonis Platform support is efficient and reliable, though some users face delays despite generally positive feedback on customer service.
When I need help or have open questions, or if I require the capability to deploy a quick test environment, there are always people I can contact at Check Point to get my information or the environment as fast as I need it.
I have a dedicated support engineer and a presales engineer dedicated to me.
Customer support for Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP has been responsive and knowledgeable.
The customer support is above par; it is what I think other organizations should look at to be comparable to.
They respond quickly to anything we need, which is not common among platforms.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP offers scalable performance across cloud environments, with some users noting cost considerations but praising its capabilities.
Sentiment score
6.5
Varonis Platform excels in scalable data management for both SaaS and on-premises deployments, supporting diverse organizational needs.
Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP scales efficiently in the multi-cloud environment.
I never had any performance-related issues.
Varonis's scalability as eight to eight point five out of ten.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP is reliable and stable with minimal maintenance, despite occasional latency and false positives.
Sentiment score
6.9
Varonis Platform is stable but faces performance and deployment challenges, especially with large data and new plugins.
If there are errors, it is sometimes challenging to elaborate or troubleshoot since it is not transparent enough to understand what to search for.
It is rapidly evolving, and sometimes mistakes occur, necessitating testing.
 

Room For Improvement

Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP needs improved integration, reporting, and documentation, with enhanced automation and support for multiple cloud environments.
Varonis Platform needs better cloud integration, user-friendly features, performance optimization, seamless third-party tool integration, and lower licensing costs.
I need more integration from the code-to-cloud principle.
It would be nice to have periodic updates on what people should do, maybe with some analysis or something.
I require consistency in the user interface to ensure everything is streamlined into the same look and feel.
Varonis requires more access permissions for its core functions compared to competitors, which can be a concern for companies about data safety.
A phishing email module would be great; I look forward to when that comes out.
It would be beneficial if the reporting in Varonis Platform could use PDFs instead of Excel for better graphs.
 

Setup Cost

Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP offers flexible licensing and pricing based on managed assets, with costs varying by user perspective.
Varonis Platform is costly with licensing, maintenance, and server needs, making it ideal for larger organizations with specific budgetary allowances.
In terms of ROI, we can see time savings for audit preparation of at least 30-40%.
It is not cheap, of course, yet it is a necessity.
From a licensing and cost perspective, it is really competitive.
Varonis is known for its high licensing cost, which can include the cost of multiple servers required for its operations, called collectors.
 

Valuable Features

Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP offers comprehensive cloud security with automation, compliance, asset management, and user-friendly dashboards for enhanced protection.
The Varonis Platform enhances data security with advanced analytics, seamless integration, and compliance support for effective data governance.
One of the main reasons we use the solution is that it is great at identifying risks that are critical to our business.
The CDR helps detect anomalous behavior and respond to threats before they become an issue.
Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP offers a unified, modular platform that combines CSPM, CWPP, CIEM, code security, and cloud detection and response.
Varonis is excellent for scanning unstructured data sources like file shares, OneDrive, SharePoint, Azure Blob Storage, and S3s.
We have created automatic scripts in case there is a chance that it is a ransomware malicious actor, and it will automatically disable the user, log them out, and disable the actual workstation.
In my experience, the best features that Varonis Platform offers are data labeling, data classification, along with all the integrations and its easy-to-use platform.
 

Categories and Ranking

Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP
Ranking in Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
6th
Ranking in Compliance Management
6th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
70
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (10th), Cloud and Data Center Security (8th), Container Security (10th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (6th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (5th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (5th)
Varonis Platform
Ranking in Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
3rd
Ranking in Compliance Management
7th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
Email Security (20th), Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (9th), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (7th), Data Governance (4th), SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) (5th), Ransomware Protection (10th), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (7th), Insider Risk Management (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) category, the mindshare of Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP is 2.7%, down from 4.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Varonis Platform is 9.0%, up from 5.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Varonis Platform9.0%
Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP2.7%
Other88.3%
Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
 

Featured Reviews

Bart Coddens - PeerSpot reviewer
Evolved cloud security with active monitoring but needs interface consistency
The user interface needs work. Sometimes, it is a transition from the old tool to the new CNAPP Two that I currently have, and remnants of the old environment can still be detected. I require consistency in the user interface to ensure everything is streamlined into the same look and feel. More work is needed in fine-tuning the threat data towards your CSPM and activity logs, aligning them with business intelligence, which requires a cohesive console interface. My assessment of CloudGuard CDRs in intrusion detection and threat hunting capabilities is that it still needs some work. All the threat data that comes in, you need to fine tune it a bit.
Fekri Hached - PeerSpot reviewer
Has improved data visibility and classification while supporting proactive security workflows
In my experience, the best features that Varonis Platform offers are data labeling, data classification, along with all the integrations and its easy-to-use platform. They have a really good setup, and their sales team and technical service are reliable; they hold monthly, weekly, and quarterly reviews, and they respond quickly to anything we need, which is not common among platforms. Varonis Platform has a big variety of integrations, and they continuously work on new updates and integrations, such as ChatGPT Enterprise and Zoom, ensuring that they meet any new needs that customers have, maintaining a roadmap for features that they constantly bring out. Since implementing Varonis Platform, we have noticed positive impacts in our organization. People are more careful when they go abroad, we have greater visibility, and it's very important for compliance to ensure we follow compliance rules, as we have some good reporting and the out-of-hours MDR service.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
6%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Insurance Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business51
Midsize Enterprise17
Large Enterprise57
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business2
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise12
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CloudGuard Workload Protection?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that the pricing model is flexible and consumption-based, which makes it easier to align with our cloud. The setup cost was moderate, not to...
What do you like most about CloudGuard for Cloud Intelligence?
The new scanning function is a valuable feature that wasn't available until recently.
What needs improvement with CloudGuard for Cloud Intelligence?
There is a lack of functionalities and usability. I used to compare it with another solution that is focused on specific features. All solutions have some gaps, and we are looking for the best one ...
What do you like most about Varonis Platform?
The solution has significantly improved data security and compliance posture by allowing us to track and monitor activities. We can see who accesses data and when files are created and understand w...
What needs improvement with Varonis Platform?
Varonis started as an on-premises solution and is transitioning to cloud. It hasn't fully moved yet, which is an area for improvement. Varonis requires more access permissions for its core function...
What is your primary use case for Varonis Platform?
The primary use case for Varonis Platform is data discovery, specifically for discovering sensitive data in our organization to protect it. We are looking for a solution that can scan our repositor...
 

Also Known As

Check Point CloudGuard Posture Management, Dome9, Check Point CloudGuard Workload Protection, Check Point CloudGuard Intelligence
SlashNext Complete
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Symantec, Citrix, Car and Driver, Virgin, Cloud Technology Partners
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