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Check Point Harmony Mobile vs Jamf Connect comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Check Point Harmony Mobile
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
60
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Threat Defense (1st)
Jamf Connect
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
ZTNA as a Service (13th), AI Customer Experience Personalization (62nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

Check Point Harmony Mobile and Jamf Connect aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Check Point Harmony Mobile is designed for Mobile Threat Defense and holds a mindshare of 12.0%, down 13.7% compared to last year.
Jamf Connect, on the other hand, focuses on ZTNA as a Service, holds 2.0% mindshare, down 2.1% since last year.
Mobile Threat Defense Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Check Point Harmony Mobile12.0%
Zimperium27.6%
Lookout19.4%
Other41.0%
Mobile Threat Defense
ZTNA as a Service Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Jamf Connect2.0%
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform14.8%
Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks11.3%
Other71.9%
ZTNA as a Service
 

Featured Reviews

RL
TI at a security firm with 51-200 employees
Unified across devices and mobile threats are automatically blocked before damage occurs
The best feature of Check Point Harmony Mobile is the Mobile Threat Defense because it detects and blocks phishing attempts, malicious apps, man-in-the-middle attacks, and device exploits, which is especially critical in BYOD and remote work environments. The Mobile Threat Defense feature in Check Point Harmony Mobile has been very effective, especially in catching threats that target employees outside of traditional email channels. For example, there was a smishing attempt where a user received a text message with links disguised as package delivery updates. Check Point Harmony Mobile analyzed the link in real-time, flagged it as malicious, and blocked access before anyone could enter credentials, which prevented what could have been a widespread credential harvesting attack. Device Management and Remote Work Support are two additional aspects of Check Point Harmony Mobile that are especially valued. Device Management continuously checks device posture, including things like OS version, patch level, and whether a device is jailbroken or rooted. Remote Work Support allows employees to securely access email, collaboration tools, and files from anywhere without worrying about phishing links, malicious apps, and unsafe Wi-Fi networks. Check Point Harmony Mobile has positively impacted the organization, especially with phishing protections, as SMS or messaging-based phishing attempts are now blocked before users can click, preventing credential theft. Measurable outcomes since deploying Check Point Harmony Mobile highlight its impact on both security and compliance. Mobile-related security incidents have dropped by approximately 40 to 50 percent compared to before deployment.
Robert Ojok - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems Engineer Iii Apple Devices (Jamf Engineering) at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
Unified sign-on has simplified password management and now secures our mobile workforce
The ability to have a single password for the local device and the same password for the IDP is part of our security requirements. Jamf Connect integrates with multi-factor authentication from any IDP and facilitates initial device enrollment. It ensures that when a new user sets up the device, they sign in with their IDP username and password, which then creates the profile on the device. Furthermore, Jamf Connect is now integrated into Jamf Self Service Plus, providing a single dashboard for user password management and allowing users to sync and change their passwords. Additionally, Jamf Connect enhances security by offering two-factor authentication and permitting users to manage or seek help through support features directly within the app.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most impressive thing is the SSL VPN Portal."
"After deploying Check Point Harmony Mobile, I saw a noticeable drop in mobile-related security alerts, around 30 to 40%, fewer phishing and risky application incidents, and better user awareness."
"The easy navigation of the admin portal is a welcome change to how some other admin portals are not very user-friendly."
"As a security solution for devices, it can benefit us in many ways, including providing us with data security, access control, network security, and more."
"With Harmony Mobile, we have been able to provide additional security to our network."
"The anti-phishing and scanning of SMS are the most valuable aspects of the solution. Sometimes we will get some SMS and they will try to redirect you to malicious links. If you have SandBlast Mobile, it helps you prevent clicking on those malicious links."
"It has been a reliable solution for our organization, significantly improving our mobile device security without excessive maintenance requirements."
"Check Point Harmony Mobile has positively impacted my organization by significantly reducing mobile-related incidents, as phishing links, risky app installs, and unsafe network connections are now intercepted before they cause harm."
"I would rate the product's scalability an eight out of ten."
"Jamf Connect allows for easy and seamless joining of Mac devices to Azure AD, eliminating the need for third-party involvement or support engineer assistance."
"Jamf Connect integrates with multi-factor authentication from any IDP and facilitates initial device enrollment, ensuring that when a new user sets up the device, they sign in with their IDP username and password, which then creates the profile on the device."
"Jamf Connect is a pretty simple and straightforward tool overall."
"Jamf Connect is an identity provider, and once you log in, you will have all the device's access."
"Jamf Connect allowed us to fully customize everything, offering a branded way to change passwords and manage integration with Entra instead of LDAP."
"The most valuable feature is the synchronization of passwords with a local password, which works well."
"The most valuable feature is ease of access. It's convenient to do things like resetting passwords. Previously, users were bound to their domain. We had to bind the user to the domain and log them in through the AD. Now, using Jamf Connect, we don't face any of these challenges. Resetting passwords is hassle-free so we can regularly rotate passwords according to best practices."
 

Cons

"Some configuration options inside the management console are a little confusing because the interface is not always user-friendly."
"Harmony Mobile could be improved with increased built-in DLP coverage."
"Support for Check Point Harmony Mobile is only available in English, which is limiting. Support in other languages, such as Spanish, would be preferred."
"Technical support should include other languages, such as Spanish or others, as currently it is only available in English."
"While it's great, there's always room for improvement. Adding capabilities for automatic deployment in an enterprise environment would be useful."
"The interface could be more user-friendly. They should improve the look and feel."
"Troubleshooting on Check Point Harmony Mobile is quite difficult because the logs are not located in the cloud, but they are on the local device."
"There are certain shortcomings in the integration capabilities that a product offers."
"The main use case for Jamf Connect was to synchronize local accounts with the identity provider, like Entra. However, due to some limitations with the enrollment sequence and user limitations, we decided to discontinue using it."
"There is room for improvement with Jamf Connect in reducing its cost and overcoming limitations during pre-stage enrollment, which prevent it from creating MDM-capable users."
"Jamf's support could be improved."
"However, there is a concern about pricing because Jamf Connect is a separate application that requires additional payment."
"When a Mac is joined to Azure, the generic Pro console in the MDM should accurately display the Mac as joined to Azure in the inventory section. Currently, it shows "no domain account found," which can be misleading."
"The solution's UI could be more user-friendly for the setup process."
"The solution’s technical support is bad and should be improved."
"Overall, there is a lack of consistent experience sometimes with some of their features."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Check Point pricing is better than Symantec."
"There is a need to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the product. You can opt for a one-year, three-year, or five-year license."
"Its cost depends upon the number of users."
"Pricing is a little high."
"This is a very expensive product."
"We didn't actually purchase the software. It was given to us by Check Point. We are using it as a test bed for possible future customers."
"Users have to pay a yearly licensing fee for each device, which is cheap."
"The cost is huge compared to other products, and it seems this solution is only for companies with a large budget."
"We pay 2 dollars per device monthly. For the plus version, you have to pay 4 dollars per month. I think the product will give discounts based on the number of users and devices."
"The pricing is definitely on the higher side."
"The pricing is good."
"Jamf Connect has a yearly licensing cost, which is expensive."
"It's relatively inexpensive."
"The solution's price is reasonable."
"I rate the cost as three out of ten, with ten being the highest."
"The pricing model could be improved, especially considering the availability of alternative MDM solutions like Kandji, which offers similar features for free or at a lower cost."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Healthcare Company
7%
Performing Arts
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business38
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise22
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise11
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Check Point Harmony Mobile?
The most valuable features of the solution are threat emulation, threat extraction, URL detection, antimalware, antivirus, and IPS.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Check Point Harmony Mobile?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Check Point Harmony Mobile is that pricing can be a little bit lower, which would be good because other antivirus solutions are significant...
What needs improvement with Check Point Harmony Mobile?
While Check Point Harmony Mobile is a strong solution, there are a few areas where improvement could make it even more effective and user-friendly, such as more granular policy controls.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Jamf Connect?
Jamf Connect requires a per-device license fee, which becomes quite expensive given our large company size. Each device that gets enrolled with Jamf Connect requires a monthly license payment.
What needs improvement with Jamf Connect?
There is room for improvement with Jamf Connect in reducing its cost and overcoming limitations during pre-stage enrollment, which prevent it from creating MDM-capable users. This limitation affect...
What is your primary use case for Jamf Connect?
The main use case for Jamf Connect was to synchronize local accounts with the identity provider, like Entra. However, due to some limitations with the enrollment sequence and user limitations, we d...
 

Also Known As

Check Point Mobile Access, Check Point SandBlast Mobile
Wandera, Wandera Private Access
 

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Sample Customers

Samsung Research America, Mississippi Office of the Secretary of State
Mastercard, Deloitte, PayPal, Toshiba, BNP Paribas, EY, Otis, Rollins, Eurostar, Frontier, Sealy, Rolex, VITAS Healthcare
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