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Check Point Harmony Mobile vs Workspace ONE UEM comparison

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
7.3
Number of Reviews
46
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Threat Defense (1st)
Workspace ONE UEM
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
100
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (4th), Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) (6th), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (3rd), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (8th), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. Check Point Harmony Mobile is designed for Mobile Threat Defense and holds a mindshare of 17.0%, down 19.8% compared to last year.
Workspace ONE UEM, on the other hand, focuses on Unified Endpoint Management (UEM), holds 16.4% mindshare, down 19.3% since last year.
Mobile Threat Defense
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
 

Featured Reviews

Anuraj Nair - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides good threat detection and prevention, but it lacks MDM capabilities present in other MDM products
Check Point Harmony Mobile is not so attractive and provides security only for mobile devices. Customers can use Check Point Harmony Mobile to secure their mobile devices, such as Android or Mac smartphones. However, it has less capability than an MDM (Mobile device management). Check Point Harmony Mobile has a good advantage in terms of security posture and security threat detection and prevention. Check Point Harmony Mobile will help prevent 99% of attacks on mobile devices. It is easy to manage Check Point Harmony Mobile. People bring their own devices and connect them to all the other unwanted networks. This causes traffic to flow to these devices from any network source, such as Wi-Fi, LAN, or other public networks. Deploying Check Point Harmony Mobile can ensure the endpoint is sanitized and clean for use at home and the workplace. Overall, I rate the solution a six out of ten.
Joel Amate - PeerSpot reviewer
The solution is stable, scalable, and offers single sign-on
I give the solution a nine out of ten. I suggest if a person wants to start using Workspace ONE, they should make use of the cloud instance instead of the on-premise instance. There is an on-premise instance available, but the cloud instance is a better option now. I advise them to make use of the cloud instance. This is because management-wise, there is no need to manage a server. For example, we don't need to buy a server, and we don't need to buy network switches, which are required for the on-premise. At the same time, I can advise setting up all the functionalities or whatever functionalities are available for the trial version. We need to check if the Workspace ONE integration includes Azure AD or other identity providers. A lot of applications are using these providers for authentication, such as Ping, Okta, and others. If the Workspace ONE integration doesn't include these providers, the company might have to find a different solution. Security projects should also be considered. Specifically, if the solution can integrate with local security solutions to secure mobile devices.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Harmony Mobile's most valuable feature is the variety of capabilities in the platform, including allowing you to track device status."
"It is a stable solution."
"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."
"One of the features that have given us additional value is being able to encrypt and block how data is shared within cell phones or mobile devices."
"Harmony Mobile presents many innovative features."
"The solution provides us with all the information in the log."
"We have applied MFA so that no one can bypass this security and the users/employees can access their resources very easily, securely, and seamlessly."
"With Harmony Mobile, we have been able to provide additional security to our network."
"VMware Workspace ONE has been stable so far."
"One of the features that I enjoyed most was the integration with Azure AD because I could use VMware Identity Manager to standardize the User Principal Name coming from Active Directory. You have Azure AD Connect to do that. In between, if you have vIDM handling it, you can easily get the synchronization of users into your VM and standardize the User Principal Name. If you require quality assurance for handling it, you can actually count on the vIDM to do so. That was one of the main things I enjoyed about the product."
"The solution has very good documentation."
"You can put all your applications on a mobile device, be it a phone or tablet. It is secure and easy to use. Because it is centrally managed, you don't have to do any configuration on the phone. I just got the phone and connected to the central applications. I just downloaded one thing and everything got rolled out. Email, calendar, and other things were deployed centrally. If you don't have AirWatch, you have to configure your phone manually. For example, you need to deploy and configure your email manually and then synchronize everything. It is much simpler when a mobile device is centrally managed."
"We find it to be reliable."
"People who want to adopt this solution may be thinking about it from the end-user's perspective, but this solution is also very friendly for the people who manage it. It's administration-friendly."
"We can impose cybersecurity requirements."
"Remote management is most valuable. It allows you to manage multiple types of devices. It is not just limited to laptops or desktops. You can also manage IoT devices. If a device is lost or stolen, you can easily take control of the device without letting any information get leaked."
 

Cons

"I would like to see more visibility into the actual devices that it's protecting. In some cases, you don't want to see a lot. However, for our purposes, I would like to see more information about the applications which are installed, then have more control over what can and what cannot be installed."
"The remote configuration has room for improvement."
"I think that the pricing for the Check Point products should be reconsidered, as we found it to be quite expensive to purchase and to maintain."
"One of the improvements that can be made is that they become compatible with Google MDM."
"It would be super helpful if there were more details around the risks that were found on our mobile devices."
"It could expand the functionalities to, in addition to security functionality, incorporate Mobile Device Management (MDM) functionalities such as remote device management, administration of installed applications, etc."
"The ability to integrate local and cloud technologies to create a hybrid scenario would be an upgrade."
"The only language that is available is English."
"They need a more flexible pricing model."
"They could provide DLP integration for applications and specific user account security."
"From an improvement perspective, there is a need for discounts to be offered by the solution since it is something that any organization can expect from the product."
"VMware Workspace ONE sometimes has bugs that prevent it from working as intended or expected. Generally, these bugs can lead to unexpected results and hinder effectiveness."
"The mobile device repository is somewhat difficult to manage with a large user base."
"The reverse proxy is not intuitive and it takes time to get it right, so this is something that can be improved."
"It's not accurate enough when it comes to sending items to end-users."
"The location service could improve and more integration with other devices, such as Android enterprise and Apple devices."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the tool's pricing a three out of ten."
"This is a very expensive product."
"The quality, price, and support ratio are very good."
"Regarding the cost of licenses, each device consumes one, even if it has both professional and personal profiles."
"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."
"We pay between 300 and 600 Rupees per year, around seven dollars per month."
"Check Point pricing is better than Symantec."
"Users have to pay a yearly licensing fee for each device, which is cheap."
"The cost is a little bit high."
"There is a separate cost for technical support and extra premium features. The pricing should be simplified."
"While the platform offers comprehensive solutions, it can be expensive, especially if you only need it for occasional testing and deployment."
"Licensing fees are paid on a monthly basis."
"If you purchase it for one year, it is very expensive. If you get it for three years or up to five years, then you can bargain a better price."
"You should take out a dedicated license agreement of your MDM fleet and invest heavily in innovating in this space."
"There is a licensing fee for the users, and we pay a low amount for our support costs."
"The solution runs at roughly around $36/user for a year."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
25%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
7%
 

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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 needs improvement with Check Point Harmony Mobile?
The solution should improve passive scanning and provide regular updates. Also, during business hours, users should not experience any slowdown on their devices.
How does Microsoft Intune compare with VMware Workspace One?
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How does VMware Workspace One compare with VMware Horizon 7?
VMware Workspace One has a powerful set of helpful features. The solution offers very good documentation, the initial setup is easy, and the product is very stable and reliable. I think the fact th...
What do you like most about VMware Workspace ONE?
The platform provides a stable environment for operations and quickly creates new environments. Additionally, it offers efficient flexibility.
 

Also Known As

Check Point Mobile Access, Check Point SandBlast Mobile
VMware Workspace ONE, VMware AirWatch, Workspace ONE Assist, VMware Identity Manager, Workspace ONE Access, VMware Horizon Air
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Samsung Research America, Mississippi Office of the Secretary of State
Australian Sports Commission, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, Lomond School, Merck, United Bank, Medical College of Wisconsin, Latymer Upper School, 2gether NHS Foundation Trust, Dowling Aaron Inc., Trillium Lakelands District School Board, Harrogate Grammar School, Duke University Football, Delta Air Lines, Adventist Health System, Giochi Preziosi, Cramlington Learning Village, Intermountain Healthcare, Safexpress, TAG Aviation