AWS PrivateLink vs Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) comparison

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Check Point Software Technologies are both solutions in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is ranked #30, while Check Point Software Technologies is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.5. Amazon Web Services (AWS) holds a 1.0% mindshare in EIV, compared to Check Point Software Technologies’s 3.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Amazon Web Services (AWS) users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of Check Point Software Technologies users who would recommend it.

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97% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between AWS PrivateLink and Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

AWS PrivateLink

Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN

30th

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Check Point Harmony SASE (f...

Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN

7th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (6th), Firewalls (16th), Anti-Malware Tools (7th), ZTNA as a Service (5th), ZTNA (3rd), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (6th)

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of AWS PrivateLink is 1.0%, down from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) is 3.3%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Infrastructure VPN Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81)	3.3%
AWS PrivateLink	1.0%
Other	95.7%

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Francis Adesalu

Network Administrator at WSTC Financial Services Limited

A highly stable tool that needs to improve its security

The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that the tool provides security features, and AWS serves as a certificate of trust for its uses. The tool is easy to set up, and it secures your internet connection, so your IP address and email are not exposed over the internet since the VPN has the ability to mask the IP addresses of users after users get an Amazon ID to use for internet browsing.

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Nasseer Qureshi

Pre Sales Consultant at Redington Group

Delivers seamless and secure remote access while enhancing security posture

Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) offers strong features, but there are areas that could be improved. One area for improvement is integration with third-party identity providers. It works with standard SAML and SSO, but we would prefer deeper integrations with solutions such as Ping for more advanced identity-based policies. Additionally, a mobile-specific client or lightweight agent would be helpful for securing access from smartphones, especially in BYOD environments. We would appreciate more granular reporting and analytics, including better drill-down capabilities to investigate specific users or app activity. The logs are comprehensive, but filtering them can sometimes feel messy. The user interface on the management portal could be more intuitive, especially when managing multiple sites or remote offices. Some of the policy configuration steps are nested and could be streamlined.

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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

"It is a very stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"The best key features of Harmony are stabilization, private access, and Internet access."

"Harmony SASE helps us to manage compliance by regulating the amount of access to each department and user. We control the relevant apps and websites, which can be accessed from company-owned devices. Harmony SASE uses its own threat intelligence data from the cloud for threat prevention, and detect and manage threats with their own threat intelligence data and SASE firewall features."

"The reports give a simple overview of the traffic pattern within the organization."

"Now that we use Harmony Connect, the files are inspected and we are sure that no malicious content is inside the company."

"Even after restarting, it tries to quickly reestablish connection which is very helpful."

"The application control and granular access feature are very easy to use, intuitive, and effective."

"The DRP is the most valuable feature."

"Their split tunneling feature has been very valuable to our company since implementing the Perimeter 81 solution."

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Cons

"Security is an area of concern in the product where the solution needs to improve."

"The user interface on the management portal could be more intuitive, especially when managing multiple sites or remote offices."

"If Harmony SASE supported bidirectional traffic and the UDP protocol, it would be better."

"I'd love to learn more about all of the features. Maybe a monthly spotlight of features or having a banner that explains more ways certain features could be used would be helpful."

"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."

"Automation and scalability are areas where the solution lacks and needs to improve."

"I don't know if it is technically feasible, however, if the Desktop App could be used as a Web App or a Chrome Extension it would be very nice."

"More report and alert options would be useful."

"An improvement could be made in terms of achieving better coverage in such complicated regions as the Asia Pacific, China, and Russia."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is not completely available for free, especially if you want to use certain features for which the cost is very minimal."

"Perimeter 81 charges separately for gateways and VPN connectivity, but compared to Azure, it seemed more reasonable."

"The cost of the solution's licenses depends on the particular use cases."

"Annual licenses cost $30 to $40 each."

"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."

"The product is neither cheap nor expensive."

"The pricing of Check Point is relatively high when compared to other competitors like Palo Alto and Fortinet. While Palo Alto may be on the higher side in terms of cost, Check Point's pricing is similar to that of Fortinet. In some cases, Check Point offers better value for the features it provides. We initially considered other options but ultimately decided to purchase hardware that came with three years of iOS. This approach eliminated the need for any additional costs associated with Check Point. I would rate it 10 out of 10."

"I would rate Harmony Connect's pricing at six out of ten. It wasn't particularly expensive, but it wasn't super cheap either."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	53
Midsize Enterprise	20
Large Enterprise	13

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What do you like most about Harmony Connect?

The product's initial setup phase is very simple.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Harmony Connect?

I am not aware of the pricing, setup cost, and licensing, but I would say the setup cost is our resource, and we have invested many hours into this project.

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What needs improvement with Harmony Connect?

When I'm raising a ticket for Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81), it's a bit technical for non-technical people. It could have been clearer and easier for them to raise a ticket becau...

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Overview

AWS PrivateLink simplifies the security of data shared with cloud-based applications by eliminating the exposure of data to the public Internet. AWS PrivateLink provides private connectivity between VPCs, AWS services, and on-premises applications, securely on the Amazon network.

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Check Point Harmony SASE, formerly Perimeter 81, offers robust security features like split tunneling, MFA, and Zero Trust Network Access focused on secure remote access and optimized connectivity for remote teams.

Check Point Harmony SASE delivers advanced security through a user-friendly interface, efficient VPN connections, and a centralized management console. It enhances security with real-time threat intelligence from ThreatCloud and traffic management via built-in optimization. Firewall as a Service and Secure Web Gateway safeguard against unauthorized access and phishing. While users seek enhanced networking customizations and better integration with identity providers, there's an emphasis on improving reporting, real-time analytics, and policy management. Requests also include a Chrome extension, traffic balancing, and simplified configuration to address some resource-intensive aspects.

What are the key features of Check Point Harmony SASE?

Split Tunneling: Manages internet traffic more efficiently by routing only necessary data through the VPN.
MFA: Provides an additional layer of security through multi-factor authentication.
Zero Trust Network Access: Ensures secure connections by validating every user and device.
ThreatCloud: Enhances protection with real-time threat intelligence.
Firewall as a Service: Protects against unauthorized access and threats.
Secure Web Gateway: Prevents phishing attacks and unauthorized internet access.

How can organizations benefit from using Check Point Harmony SASE?

Improved Security: Real-time threat intelligence and robust authentication minimize risks.
Centralized Management: Simplifies control over network security and policies.
Optimized Connectivity: Efficient traffic routing enhances user experience.
Flexible Integration: Seamlessly integrates with existing IT infrastructure, enhancing strategic security deployment.

Check Point Harmony SASE is used across industries for secure remote access and connectivity, protecting sensitive data, and managing access to corporate resources. It is ideal for those with hybrid cloud models and requires comprehensive security measures combined with existing IT infrastructures to meet specific industry demands.

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