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Check Point Application Control vs WatchGuard Application Control comparison

Check Point Software Technologies and WatchGuard are both solutions in the Application Control category. Check Point Software Technologies is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.8, while WatchGuard is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.0. Check Point Software Technologies holds a 6.5% mindshare in AC, compared to WatchGuard’s 2.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Check Point Software Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of WatchGuard users who would recommend it.
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100% willing to recommend
WatchGuard Application Control
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Categories and Ranking

Check Point Application Con...
Ranking in Application Control
4th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
39
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
WatchGuard Application Control
Ranking in Application Control
8th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Application Control category, the mindshare of Check Point Application Control is 6.5%, down from 8.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WatchGuard Application Control is 2.9%, down from 4.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Evans Vs - PeerSpot reviewer
Very useful visibility, granular policy enforcement, and application risk assessment
The solution's primary use cases include application visibility and control, enforcement of security policies, risk mitigation, and bandwidth management.  It has enhanced security posture, increased visibility and control, policy enforcement, and improved compliance, etc.                      The…
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ScottEastman - PeerSpot reviewer
Reliable with good blocking capabilities for enhanced security
We like the blocking capabilities on offer. I like the brand, and I know the product really well, which is what keeps me using it. I have a good knowledge of the solution. It is stable and reliable. The solution can scale well. Technical support has been helpful. We have witnessed an ROI as it has helped with security measures.
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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

"This platform has fully secured our applications with very powerful firewall security upgrades."
"The most valuable thing about the solution is that we get real-time visibility into the usage of an application and the granular control of the application."
"With Check Point Application Control we can say we improved our legacy and have made them more secure. Now we are able to allow specific applications on respective service and we are allowed those respective services only."
"This solution is stable and we have not had any issues."
"It has enhanced security posture."
"One of the greatest capacities and the benefits it gives us is the ability to control applications based on defining access or denial policies in specific applications, groups, or category profiles."
"The ability to be able to do dynamic rate limiting on specific applications has been a valuable feature."
"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."
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"It does the job of what it says it does. We set it to what we want it to block and then it blocks it."
"The most valuable feature is the category control."
"The solution is very stable. We've never had any problems with stability. Once a year we do a reboot just as a precaution. The solution never stops running otherwise."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is traffic management."
"We have witnessed an ROI as it has helped with security measures."
"I found several features valuable in WatchGuard Application Control such as the HTTP Proxy, DNSWatch, VPN, and HTTPS Content Inspection."
"It's user-friendly. And if you are using a WatchGuard device and you want to test that side of the software, it's quite easy to get the license to test it."
"Zero-trust and threat-hunting services are most valuable."
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Cons

"The set performance monitoring systems are complex to interpret and scale down their operations."
"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."
"Custom applications for internal applications must be defined frequently."
"The one feature that could be improved would be the ability to see implicit rules that are defaulted on the policy."
"One of our continued challenges is having a more accurate, real-time view of how our bandwidth is actually being used at any given moment."
"It would be nice if there was a platform and small application owners could come and send their own applications' name and IP information from there."
"I recommend network upgrades in the next release to meet most company demands and daily changes."
"Check Point licenses are somewhat expensive."
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"There is no message displayed for the user on the desktop informing them that access to a web page has been blocked by Application Control."
"I believe there is room for improvement in policies, with the potential to enhance the margins further."
"The control software is currently only available for Windows, which can be a little annoying for Linux users."
"There should be more reports available on different subjects."
"The time they take to classify an application once they find that it is unknown can be better."
"What could be improved in WatchGuard Application Control is its price. It could be cheaper. You always want the best price for any solution, but for security products, pricing is usually on the higher side."
"The licensing can be a bit expensive."
"They could expand the amount of applications that are on the list, but it's pretty intensive anyway, so it's pretty good."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The blade has its cost but you can take advantage of the license package to pay less for it."
"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 price of Check Point Application Control is high. The support and ecosystem around the solution are expensive."
"Check Point Application Control is expensive. The tool's licensing costs are yearly."
"It's a bit expensive and it could be cheaper, but it's part of business politics."
"Its cost is okay. It is not too expensive, not too low. I would rate it a nine out of ten in terms of pricing."
"Over the years, the costs have increased, especially since I cater to very small businesses."
"The licensing model for WatchGuard Application Control is based on the number of users. WatchGuard Application Control also has licensing models with several features."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
20%
Computer Software Company
18%
Construction Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
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Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Check Point Application Control?
It has many important features that have greatly helped the company and the IT department.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Check Point Application Control?
Based on the current market, everything looks good.
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What needs improvement with Check Point Application Control?
At this time, Check Point Application control is the best on the market.
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What do you like most about WatchGuard Application Control?
Centralization is a crucial feature for me as it allows me to have all sites and customers accessible under a single click, not limited to just one.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for WatchGuard Application Control?
Over the years, the costs have increased, especially since I cater to very small businesses. While they comprehend the necessity of investing in network protection, these features have become relat...
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What needs improvement with WatchGuard Application Control?
I believe there is room for improvement in policies, with the potential to enhance the margins further.
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Overview



Check Point Application Control provides the industry’s strongest application security and identity control to organizations of all sizes. It enables IT teams to easily create granular policies, based on users or groups, to identify, block or limit usage of thousands of Web applications and widgets.

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Organizations of all sizes rely on various applications for daily business operations, but how do you ensure only sanctioned applications are being used on your network? With WatchGuard Application Control, you have the power to limit application usage, and keep unproductive, inappropriate, and dangerous applications off your network.

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