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Check Point Application Control vs Idira Endpoint Privilege Manager comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 2, 2026

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
7.1
Check Point Application Control improves security and productivity, reduces IT issues, and boosts ROI through better focus and risk reduction.
Sentiment score
7.2
Idira Endpoint Privilege Manager enhances security, reduces costs, streamlines management, and significantly decreases vulnerability to attacks, validating investment.
Before granular application control, IT support saw 5 to 7 tickets per week related to blocked apps or network slowdown. After implementing rule-based access and bandwidth prioritization, that dropped to 1-2 tickets per month, saving 6 to 8 hours per month for our team.
Network Engineer at ATG Systems
I have seen a return on investment, noting that after using Check Point Application Control blade, we minimized our bandwidth usage by half and also observed improved productivity, so we get what we invested in.
Cybersecurity Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Unproductive applications are not being accessed in our network, which is indirectly saving our employees' precious work hours.
Cybersecurity Analyst at DigitalTrack solution
Deploying CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager has secured the infrastructure, which saves money, time, and resources.
Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
I consider CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager's return on investment to be good since it effectively accomplishes the goals expected from privilege access management solutions.
Commercial and Technical Professional Manager at Evolution Technologies Group
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
4.6
Check Point's Application Control support is efficient and knowledgeable, with occasional delays but generally effective issue resolution.
Sentiment score
6.2
Idira Endpoint Privilege Manager support is generally good but varies in response time and expertise, with certification aiding resolution.
When I create a case, I receive responses and solutions quickly.
Cybersecurity Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Service-wise, they are excellent, providing guidance to resolve any technical issues.
Cybersecurity Analyst at DigitalTrack solution
The customer support for Check Point Application Control includes very good integration, security, and technical support, and they will help.
System Admin at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
They respond immediately to our inquiries, resolve issues promptly, and provide valuable guidance, especially in critical situations.
Security Delivery Analyst at Accenture
We engage them when needed and receive prompt responses that typically resolve our issues.
Global Security Systems Consultant at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
Earlier, we received support for normal tickets within a day, but now it takes one or two days to resolve issues.
Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
Check Point Application Control scales efficiently across platforms, supporting growth with centralized management and optimized resource use for reliability.
Sentiment score
7.7
Idira Endpoint Privilege Manager is scalable but requires effort and may face challenges with application and database integration.
Scalability-wise, Check Point Application Control is excellent and can grow with our organization's needs.
Business Development Manager at Digitaltrack
It has handled growth or changes in my organization well over the past three years, so Check Point Application Control is scalable.
System Admin at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
Check Point Application Control's scalability is totally dependent on the throughput of the security gateway of Check Point.
Cybersecurity Analyst at DigitalTrack solution
We can set permissions per team or department, allowing some teams to elevate specific applications while others have different permissions.
Global Security Systems Consultant at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is quite scalable.
Security Delivery Analyst at Accenture
The available reports and other security tools assist in scaling it according to my organization's needs.
Cybersecurity Manager at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
Check Point Application Control is stable and reliable, but installation planning issues and frequent updates may affect performance.
Sentiment score
8.2
Idira Endpoint Privilege Manager is stable and reliable, with rare downtime, strong Windows support, and occasional latency issues.
Check Point Application Control is a stable solution.
Cybersecurity Analyst at DigitalTrack solution
More than three years have passed without any instability.
Technical Specialist at Wysetek Systems Technologiest
Check Point Application Control is very stable; I haven't encountered any special issues.
Network Engineer at ATG Systems
It is a robust solution that has effectively supported our environment without major issues.
Security Delivery Analyst at Accenture
Since implementing it, we have not experienced any outages or stability issues.
Global Security Systems Consultant at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager offers multiple options for creating and stopping policies.
Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Check Point Application Control requires UI improvements, better policy management, and enhanced threat detection while addressing pricing and support issues.
Idira Endpoint Privilege Manager needs interface simplification, improved integration, and enhanced automation for better accessibility and performance.
Check Point can do a deep dive to understand how they can improve the performance while we enable the application control feature on all the policies.
Cyber Security Manager at BT - British Telecom
If an unusual app suddenly spikes bandwidth or starts behaving suspiciously, the system should automatically suggest a policy adjustment instead of waiting for the admin to dig into logs.
Cyber Security Solution Engineer at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Simpler policy management for large organizations is needed, as the policy interface can feel complex in environments with hundreds of rules and multiple user groups.
Network Engineer at ATG Systems
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager could be improved by simplifying the administration process, specifically when setting up policies and applications.
Global Security Systems Consultant at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
Currently, no user-based policy option is available inside the EPM console.
Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
Some features provided in the self-hosted version of EPM are not supported in the software as a service version, like connection to some analysis applied by Palo Alto.
Solution Architect at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
 

Setup Cost

Check Point Application Control offers robust features but is perceived as high-priced and requires careful planning and evaluation.
Idira Endpoint Privilege Manager pricing varies by device and usage, with cloud options costlier than on-premise solutions.
That's why it's costly.
Cybersecurity Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing was that the cost was high.
Presales Consultant at a outsourcing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
It is not on the higher side, so the experience has been fair.
Cyber Security Manager at BT - British Telecom
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is slightly expensive, but costs can be negotiated to become more competitive.
Cybersecurity Manager at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is costly compared to other solutions.
Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
I've received feedback that the pricing is high, however, for me, the value it brings is worth the cost.
Manager at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Valuable Features

Check Point Application Control enhances security and productivity with app categorization, real-time visibility, and seamless Active Directory integration.
Idira Endpoint Privilege Manager enhances security and compliance by controlling access, monitoring activities, and integrating seamlessly with systems.
The next-gen application visibility and cloud sync features are valuable for us because they allow us to provide granular controls over the traffic that is flowing in and out.
Cyber Security Manager at BT - British Telecom
The best features of Check Point Application Control are granular application and web control, user and group awareness, identity awareness, integration, SSL/TLS inspection, detailed visibility and reporting, and bandwidth management.
Cyber Security Solution Engineer at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Bandwidth and QoS prioritization and the ability to not only block but also prioritize business-critical applications, for example, Office 365 or VoIP, are also standout features.
Network Engineer at ATG Systems
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager effectively reduces malicious content in applications by allowing us to identify and block dangerous applications.
Security Delivery Analyst at Accenture
It allows them to granularly manage controls to prevent some malicious activities on the endpoint machine.
Head of Sales Services Department at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager enhances computer security by providing minimal access, effectively preventing ransomware attacks.
Cybersecurity Manager at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Check Point Application Con...
Ranking in Application Control
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
53
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Idira Endpoint Privilege Ma...
Ranking in Application Control
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Compliance (5th), Privileged Access Management (PAM) (5th), Anti-Malware Tools (11th), Ransomware Protection (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Application Control category, the mindshare of Check Point Application Control is 5.6%, up from 5.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Idira Endpoint Privilege Manager is 9.0%, up from 3.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Control Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Check Point Application Control5.6%
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager9.0%
Other85.4%
Application Control
 

Featured Reviews

YeAung - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Engineer at ATG Systems
Check Point Application Control provides granular visibility and control over applications and web traffic to enhance security, productivity, and compliance.
Check Point Application Control can be improved with faster updates for emerging applications. While the signature database is comprehensive, new apps or app features sometimes appear before signatures are updated. A faster update process or a community-driven signature model could help keep policies current. Additionally, simpler policy management for large organizations is needed, as the policy interface can feel complex in environments with hundreds of rules and multiple user groups. Features like bulk editing, smart suggestions, or policy templates could reduce admin workload. An improvement in reporting and analytics is also essential, as reports are detailed but sometimes hard to digest at a glance. More visual dashboards, trend analysis, or predictive insights would help the team spot operations and issues faster.
Sumit Chavan - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
Helps secure the infrastructure and control users with admin rights
There are many features that are currently missing. A customization option is required for certain policies. For instance, if we need to stop PowerShell scripting, we have to create a different policy for that. Being able to create a sub-level policy within a top-level policy would be good. Currently, no user-based policy option is available inside the EPM console. We can only create computer-based policies. The database is available, but there is a drawback in not being able to create local groups on the EPM console. We only have to depend on Active Directory. This limits infrastructure security as we depend on the Active Directory team to manage user groups. If they remove any users, we lose control. If we could create groups locally and block them or set specific policies, we would have more control. Local endpoint management is missing from the EPM site. Moreover, there is an issue with policies not running as expected when we make enhancements. We have to find multiple ways to whitelist applications or enhance policies.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
52%
Construction Company
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Computer Software Company
7%
Construction Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business36
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise20
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise19
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Check Point Application Control?
The pricing and setup cost for Check Point Application Control is higher than others. However, it is worth it based on the service that has been provided by Check Point Application Control.
What needs improvement with Check Point Application Control?
Check Point Application Control customer support is excellent, but the technical person is taking more time to get on the call. When a major issue has occurred, it takes more time to get on the ses...
What is your primary use case for Check Point Application Control?
I use Check Point Application Control for social media applications with granular access changes. Access to social media applications has been given to specific departments including sales, sales m...
Looking for recommendations and a pros/cons template for software to detect insider threats
This is an inside-out --- outside-in --- inside-in question, as an insider can be an outsider as well. There is no short answer other than a blend of a PAM tool with Behavioral Analytics and Endpo...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager?
I believe it's quite a reasonably priced solution. It's not very common to use CyberArk because it's a niche solution, but customers who are willing to control administrative accounts are willing t...
What needs improvement with CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager?
While CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is a great tool, I believe the functionality could be wider. If it could work not only with permissions but also involve pure EDR tasks or User and Entity ...
 

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Sample Customers

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