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Check Point Antivirus vs CrowdStrike Falcon comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 15, 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
8.0
Check Point Antivirus offers extensive security and efficiency, achieving impressive ROI and seamlessly integrates into budgetary and security needs.
Sentiment score
7.4
CrowdStrike Falcon enhances productivity and security, reducing costs and downtime while efficiently managing threats with rapid deployment and detection.
I have seen a return on investment with Check Point Antivirus, and indeed it has saved time and reduced the need for additional employees.
CrowdStrike Falcon saves time and offers good value for money, especially for enterprise companies, because it can stop breaches.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.0
Check Point Antivirus offers excellent technical support, though user experiences vary with response times and problem resolution.
Sentiment score
7.0
CrowdStrike Falcon support is valued for responsiveness and expertise, though growth causes delays; premium support is highly rated.
It's crucial to assess the support capability before acquiring the Check Point device or consider alternatives.
I rated Check Point's customer support 9 out of 10 because the response is a bit slow.
I found them helpful for licensing issues.
On a scale of one to ten, I would rate the technical support as a 10 because they resolve many issues for us.
The CrowdStrike team is very efficient; I would rate them ten out of ten.
They could improve by initiating calls for high-priority cases instead of just opening tickets.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
Check Point Antivirus excels in scalability and management, seamlessly integrating to support diverse organizational needs and growth.
Sentiment score
7.9
CrowdStrike Falcon's scalability and adaptability make it ideal for diverse platforms, though costs may limit expansive deployments.
Proactive features help guard against data breaches and vulnerabilities.
Check Point Antivirus's scalability has adapted well to the changes in my organization, significantly benefiting our operations.
Check Point Antivirus' scalability is very good.
It has adequate coverage and is easy to deploy.
In terms of scalability, I find CrowdStrike to be stable, and I have not encountered any limitations with it.
There's no scalability limitation from CrowdStrike itself, as it just requires agent deployment.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
Check Point Antivirus is stable, reliable, auto-updates efficiently, with occasional update issues, earning frequent nine out of ten ratings.
Sentiment score
8.1
CrowdStrike Falcon is highly regarded for its stability, efficiency, and reliability, with minor update issues quickly resolved.
I have seen a return on investment with Check Point Antivirus, and indeed it has saved time and reduced the need for additional employees.
I have never seen instability in the CrowdStrike tool.
We are following N-1 versions across our environment, which is stable.
The biggest issue occurred when every computer worldwide experienced a blue screen.
 

Room For Improvement

Check Point Antivirus needs cost optimization, user-friendliness, enhanced security features, better support, and improved integration and automation.
CrowdStrike Falcon needs system integration, better reporting, reduced false positives, enhanced support, advanced features, and flexible pricing.
I rate Check Point Antivirus nine out of ten because sometimes the SMB devices face issues unless the new firmware is updated, which is problematic during production.
Reducing costs and providing as much technical information as possible would help users feel more comfortable installing and configuring the product.
Check Point should improve on their patch management by releasing patches more frequently, such as on a weekly basis, to stay ahead of potential vulnerabilities.
Simplifying the querying process, such as using double quote queries or directly obtaining logs based on IP addresses or usernames, would be beneficial.
Another concern is CrowdStrike's GUI. It changes annually, making it hard to work and find options.
Threat prevention should be their first priority.
 

Setup Cost

Check Point Antivirus is costly but valued for security; licensing adds expense; evaluation optimizes cost-effectiveness with partners.
CrowdStrike Falcon's pricing ranges from $30-$100 per user annually, ideal for large enterprises but costly for smaller businesses.
In terms of pricing, the Check Point device is costlier than my previous SMB device, but the value I get from this particular Check Point device is worth the price I pay.
The pricing for Check Point Antivirus is a bit higher compared to other vendors or standalone antivirus options.
It is expensive compared to SentinelOne, but as the market leader, it is worth it.
The licensing cost and setup costs are affordable.
The solution is a bit expensive.
 

Valuable Features

Check Point Antivirus offers real-time threat detection, seamless integration, and comprehensive protection, enhancing cybersecurity without impacting system performance.
CrowdStrike Falcon provides robust threat intelligence, AI-driven detection, and seamless integration with minimal system impact and intuitive interface.
In terms of improving the security posture of our cloud environment, Netskope CASB does a good job in identifying malware and the DLP part is excellent because it's able to look at the file and classify the data accurately, so it effectively identifies sensitive data.
Check Point Antivirus has positively impacted my organization by having a pre-inbuilt antivirus, which is stored within the Check Point devices, scanning each endpoint device connected to the firewall.
It scans the issue, and after scanning, it gives me a report via email stating the affected IP address and the system impacted by this particular threat, which I can monitor on the GUI.
I can investigate by accessing the customer's host based on the RTR environment and utilize host search to know details for the past seven days, including logins, processes, file installations, malicious processes, and network connections.
The real-time analytics aspect of CrowdStrike performs well because we get all logs in real-time, with no delay, allowing us to take action immediately.
Being an EDR solution, it helps us identify attacks in real-time.
 

Categories and Ranking

Check Point Antivirus
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
61
Ranking in other categories
Anti-Malware Tools (4th)
CrowdStrike Falcon
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
132
Ranking in other categories
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (6th), Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (2nd), Threat Intelligence Platforms (1st), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (1st), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (1st), Attack Surface Management (ASM) (1st), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (2nd), AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Endpoint Security solutions, they serve different purposes. Check Point Antivirus is designed for Anti-Malware Tools and holds a mindshare of 1.1%, down 1.2% compared to last year.
CrowdStrike Falcon, on the other hand, focuses on Extended Detection and Response (XDR), holds 14.1% mindshare, down 19.0% since last year.
Anti-Malware Tools
Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
 

Featured Reviews

NareshKumar10 - PeerSpot reviewer
Improved network security through detailed device tracking and proactive threat management
The best features that Check Point Antivirus offers are numerous, especially its ability to segregate each device into partitions on the same page, showing all connected devices such as mobile phones, smartwatches, laptops, and cameras. It provides details like the brand name, model name, host name, IP address, and MAC address in differentiated categories, allowing for easy tracking of what devices are connected to the internet. This is a significant positive aspect of Check Point Antivirus that many other devices lack, and it aids in day-to-day work. With our limited internet IP scope of only 512 IPs, users often connect multiple devices like two phones, two tablets, and smartwatches to the internal network. At times like this, I, as an IT admin, can log in and block specific mobile devices and peripherals, excluding laptops, desktops, access points, and switches, to free up IPs. Check Point Antivirus has positively impacted my organization by having a pre-inbuilt antivirus, which is stored within the Check Point devices, scanning each endpoint device connected to the firewall. When a threat is detected on any devices connected to the internal network, Check Point Antivirus provides immediate pop-up alerts before a user even notices the issue, keeping users informed and advising them to refrain from connecting their devices to other networks within the organization.
Waleed Omar - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides effective real-time threat detection with potential for cost optimization
Some features such as device control, firewall management, and file analysis are standalone products that we need to purchase separately. If these features came out of the box within the product, it would be much more beneficial for us. Other providers such as SentinelOne include these features in their base product. We attended a CrowdStrike Falcon event where they discussed some shallow AI features, but we cannot see these in our panel yet. We work with different solutions such as Darktrace and SocRadar, where AI features are automatically displayed in our dashboards after release. However, for CrowdStrike Falcon, we cannot see these features.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
15%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Check Point Antivirus?
Check Point Antivirus ensures our organization's security posture by ensuring that everyone accessing the internet does so securely. It performs packet inspection, enabling all security blades to m...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Check Point Antivirus?
In terms of pricing, the Check Point device is costlier than my previous SMB device, but the value I get from this particular Check Point device is worth the price I pay.
What needs improvement with Check Point Antivirus?
There is nothing to improve in Check Point Antivirus, but the support side needs improvement because when any ticket is raised by the customer, it takes at least 2 to 3 days for them to respond, wh...
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Also Known As

Check Point Antivirus Software Blade
CrowdStrike Falcon, CrowdStrike Falcon XDR, CrowdStrike Falcon Threat Intelligence, CrowdStrike Identity Protection, CrowdStrike Falcon Surface
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Morton Salt, Medical Advocacy and Outreach, BH Telecom, Lightbeam Health Solutions, X by Orange, Cadence, Nihondentsu, Datastream Connexion, Good Sam, Omnyway, FIASA, Pacific Life, Banco del Pacifico, Control Southern, Xero, Centrify
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