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Check Point Application Control vs VMware Carbon Black App Control comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Check Point Application Con...
Ranking in Application Control
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
52
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
VMware Carbon Black App Con...
Ranking in Application Control
7th
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Application Control category, the mindshare of Check Point Application Control is 6.3%, up from 5.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Carbon Black App Control is 9.7%, down from 13.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Control Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Check Point Application Control6.3%
VMware Carbon Black App Control9.7%
Other84.0%
Application Control
 

Featured Reviews

Abhijeet Chaskar - PeerSpot reviewer
Cybersecurity Analyst at DigitalTrack solution pvt ltd
Granular controls have boosted productivity by blocking unproductive applications at work
I have been using Check Point Application Control for more than three years. The best feature is that we can configure and deploy Check Point Application Control based on application categories, determining whether we need to allow or block access for a particular user or an entire subnet of the network. We can even control application usage at the granular level. For example, if we want to allow Facebook usage in our organization but want only uploading or chatting to be allowed with other functions blocked, we can achieve that through application controls. The configuration for Check Point Application Control is straightforward. The configuration part for granular controls is straightforward and very easy to implement. One valuable aspect is that the database updates for Check Point Application Control are automated. We do not have to perform any manual updates, which is also a good feature of the application control. Since we have been using Check Point Application Control, we are able to control unused application categories, such as applications that are not related to our organization's work environment. We are blocking those effectively, and therefore, the productivity of our organization's employees has increased significantly. We can generate reports of application usage and clearly see in the logs that we have successfully blocked unused applications. When a user makes a request, it is directly blocked, preventing them from accessing those unproductive applications in the network.
AS
Security Administrator at EJADA
We can isolate problem machines and limit their access
We use App Control to scan the network for virtual machines that have unauthorized applications. We can isolate the problem VMs and control application access.  More than two years. I rate Carbon Black App Control 10 out of 10 for stability. I rate App Control six out of 10 for scalability.…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Check Point is a very good solution because these applications are constantly updating the IP lists on the backend."
"It also helps us implement changes very quickly and make people more focused on work."
"The most valuable feature of Check Point Application Control is VPN access and the ability to lock out sites we do not want users to have access. The reporting monitoring software in Check Point Application Control is fantastic. For example, log filtering is beneficial."
"The central management system provides a reliable platform for application control and URL filtering."
"The overall security of the environment has been greatly improved by the Check Point NGFWs. Before implementing the Check Point solutions, we relied on the Cisco ACLs and Zone-Based firewalls configured on the switches and routers, which in fact a simple stateful firewall, and currently appear to be not an efficient solution for protecting from the advanced threats."
"It improved the performance outcome for all our verticals due to more automation in system security, which helped in the identification and blockage of malware-affected applications and widgets."
"It does not require a lot of work to be activated and used."
"This product logs & monitors event traffic for each application, giving us better visibility."
"It offers a sense of security where anything that comes in, regardless of what it is, unless you approve it manually, it's not going to run."
"I use the console to check for threats and I find it to be very user-friendly."
"The visibility is valuable."
"The API integration is good."
"All the functions within VMware Carbon Black App Control are valuable."
"The visibility, reporting, and the ability to stop or prevent malicious or undesired applications from being installed are the most valuable features."
"Carbon Black offers a total lockdown solution; it shows us the attacks that are being attempted against our infrastructure and how we are being protected."
"The effectiveness of application whitelisting is very good."
 

Cons

"Every solution has space to improve, which is why I've chosen nine out of 10 for Check Point Application Control."
"I think that the pricing for the Check Point products should be reconsidered - we found it to be quite expensive to purchase and to maintain (the licenses and the support services need to be prolonged regularly), or create some additional bundles of the software blades with significant discounts in addition to the current Next Generation Threat Prevention & SandBlast (NGTX) and Next Generation Threat Prevention (NGTP) offers."
"The initial setup was a bit difficult."
"It is expensive."
"There are many aspects we do not like about the solution and there are a lot of alternatives available on the market. Some of the settings are buried deep within the solution making it a challenge to navigate. It would be helpful if it was more intuitive. Additionally, there can be some settings that are in multiple places, this leaves the user not knowing what settings are needed to be modified for the wanted result. I have lost confidence because I do not know if I change a setting or if it is going to have the desired result I intended it to do."
"Configuration and deployment are a little bit difficult."
"There is some performance lag on the device itself when we turn on Check Point Application Control features."
"The pricing, setup cost, and licensing of Check Point Application Control are higher than other vendors, but it justifies the features offered."
"The solution should have overhead in keeping lists of applications that you want don't want to run."
"The initial setup is somewhat complex."
"Another issue is that even sometimes if you approve, for example, Adobe as a publisher, you say any product or anything that's from Adobe has to run. It generally runs, but especially in a large environment and with a lot of users, sometimes, due to some certification validation issues or some other issue, it might stop the process from running. Genuine processes like Adobe and Chrome can get blocked. so that needs to be improved."
"Carbon Black does not use the database for identifying the file, the fields, or malware."
"I would like to see the addition of some more features that are in other, similar solutions."
"The reporting is not good and needs to be improved."
"Its setup is very complex, and it requires guidance from the support team, but it is well worth the effort."
"I rate App Control six out of 10 for scalability."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's a bit expensive and it could be cheaper, but it's part of business politics."
"Check Point Application Control is expensive. The tool's licensing costs are yearly."
"The price of Check Point Application Control is high. The support and ecosystem around the solution are expensive."
"I think application control has become a basic feature and it should be enabled automatically, without having to purchase a separate license for it."
"The blade has its cost but you can take advantage of the license package to pay less for it."
"The pricing for this product is competitive and our customers who told us that often, Carbon Back is the cheaper solution."
"Its price is reasonable and what is expected for these types of products."
"We pay a fee for support, which is renewed annually."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
52%
Construction Company
9%
Computer Software Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Financial Services Firm
20%
Outsourcing Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business37
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise22
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Large Enterprise4
 

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...
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CB Protection, Carbon Black CB Protection
 

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Sample Customers

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Kaas Tailored, Core-Mark, Indeed, Hologic, Landmark Credit Union, Project Worldwide
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