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Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) vs Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Check Point Harmony SASE (f...
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
9th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
57
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (5th), Firewalls (14th), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (7th), ZTNA as a Service (3rd), ZTNA (2nd), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (4th)
Microsoft Exchange Online P...
Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools
11th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
Email Security (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2024, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the mindshare of Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) is 0.4%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) is 2.6%, down from 3.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Anti-Malware Tools
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer0927579 - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 1, 2023
Simple and easy to use with good connectivity for remote work
I work remotely from quite a remote location in South Africa, for a US-based Software company (GoCanvas/Device Magic). GoCanvas and Device Magic are 2 software platforms used for data collection on mobile devices. In order for me to access platforms such as Salesforce and Cornerstone, I need to be…
AF
Apr 11, 2023
Effective scanning and integrated right into Office 365 but needs better support
The solution is for general protection, specifically for email scanning to protect against threats The value of the solution is the fact that it's completely already integrated into the Office 365 environment so you don't have to go do different things to manage and be able to control, configure,…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is a scalable solution."
"The product’s ability to block phishing sites is valuable."
"The solution offers both client and clientless versions for good remote access."
"Using the preboot VPN option, we can reset a user who is working remotely that has forgotten their Windows login credentials."
"The characteristics that I have liked the most are the ease of implementation and administration."
"The monitoring and granular policies are very helpful."
"The solution provides high performance along with ATP prevention, policy management, remote activity, and IoT support."
"The tool is easy to use and set up."
"The initial setup was easy. The configuration process is very straightforward."
"You can use the product to create special accounts."
"The product protects against malware."
"We can migrate seamlessly without any disruptions to our operations."
"The pre-set policies and configuration analyzer are the most valuable features."
"It is an easy solution."
"It is easy to configure, easy to use, easy to add exclusions, easy to track, and easy to add anything else if you want."
"It provides security to both on-premises and Azure infrastructures."
 

Cons

"In mobile devices, there is also sometimes a bit of tear when it is via LTE, however, that must be due to connectivity."
"I have found that the log-in/out process takes quite some time."
"Currently, I am not able to define a different country or location, which can result in negative experiences as the tool is being recognized by websites and this can make it difficult to access them or force me to disable the program temporarily."
"One of our challenges is ensuring the security of our cloud-based operations."
"In order to have to bypass the login using the website, a good feature for Perimeter 81 to have is a login instance in the Perimeter 81 application. I'm using a Mac and we don't have that functionality."
"It would be nice to have a notification sound when Perimeter81 disconnects, as I sometimes don't notice when the icon shows that it's disconnected, and I end up wasting time waiting for my browser to load a page that shows an error, usually error 404."
"The tool could be more user-friendly."
"More report and alert options would be useful."
"The solution must improve the user experience."
"The management interface of Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) could be intuitive."
"If a company wants to put in line back-to-back anti-spam solutions, they need to work on that part because Microsoft recommends either you use EOP as a front line or you don't use it."
"The tool is not 100% stable."
"I would like to get reports about vulnerable connections from our clients with information about domains, public IPs, etc. That would be highly useful."
"Some features, like encryption, are not available."
"The solution can be complex at times. It would be nice to have the on-server version. It needs to improve the stability as well."
"Performance and speed should continue to be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product's pricing model accommodates diverse needs and deployment sizes."
"The pricing is good, especially when you compare it to other firewall or UTM solutions from FortiGate or SonicWall, where you would have to invest about four hundred thousand rupees for 100 users over a three-year period."
"I consider the product to be a medium-priced solution. There are no additional costs attached to the tool."
"I would rate Harmony Connect's pricing at six out of ten. It wasn't particularly expensive, but it wasn't super cheap either."
"Annual licenses cost $30 to $40 each."
"The solution is priced appropriately considering its uses. For an essential license, a user pays only 30 USD per month. For an enterprise version, the prices can be negotiated with the company."
"The product is neither cheap nor expensive."
"The solution's pricing model may not be suitable for smaller companies, as they might find it expensive. Larger companies tend to receive more value due to many users."
"The price could be lower."
"The solution falls on the higher or more expensive side of the spectrum."
"The solution's pricing is subscription-based rather than a yearly licensing cost. Pricing is based on the size of the environment and company and can be expensive."
"The product is bundled with Microsoft 365."
"It's a high price."
"The solution is expensive but is backed by Microsoft's reputation."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is very expensive, I rate the pricing a six. For licensing, we can make monthly or yearly payments. Right now, we pay 5 USD per month to secure a person's license."
"It is a low-price solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
21%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Government
5%
Computer Software Company
15%
Government
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Perimeter 81?
Even after restarting, it tries to quickly reestablish connection which is very helpful.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Perimeter 81?
It's essential to consider the organization's specific requirements and budget. Here are some general recommendations: * Evaluate your needs * Understand pricing models * Request a quote * Compare ...
What needs improvement with Perimeter 81?
In terms of improvement, Perimeter 81 could enhance its reporting and analytics capabilities to provide more detailed insights into network activity. Additionally, expanding integration options wit...
What do you like most about Microsoft Exchange Online Protection?
The initial setup was easy. The configuration process is very straightforward.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Exchange Online Protection?
The product's end-of-life cycle could be extended. When it gets upgraded, we should receive some incentives. For example, someone who has purchased a Microsoft professional license should be able t...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Exchange Online Protection?
The main use case is to block suspicious links in emails. However, some functionalities like SIPP attachment are not available in the basic EOP. Alos, complete phishing protection is also not avail...
 

Also Known As

Check Point Quantum SASE
Microsoft EOP, MS Exchange Online Protection
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Aqua Security, Cognito, Multipoint, Kustomer, Postman, Meredith
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