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Check Point Harmony Mobile vs IBM MaaS360 comparison

 

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Executive Summary

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
6.0
Check Point Harmony Mobile boosts security cost-effectively, reducing incidents and maintenance, enhancing productivity, and safeguarding organizational mobile infrastructure.
Sentiment score
8.2
IBM MaaS360 streamlines device management, enhances security and compliance, and offers quick returns with notable time and cost efficiency.
It reduced the cost of data breaches.
Network Security Engineer at Binary Global Ltd
Incidents have dropped by around 15% since we started using Check Point Harmony Mobile.
Senior Solution Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Our ROI with Harmony Mobile has been strong, we have prevented multiple phishing and malware incidents in mobile devices saving time, potential breaches, and compliance-related costs.
Pre Sales Consultant at Redington Group
Device management tasks that used to require manual effort are now centralized and automated, which has reduced administrative overhead and improved overall productivity.
Cybersecurity Analyst at DigitalTrack solution pvt ltd
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.7
Check Point Harmony Mobile support is generally praised for responsiveness and competence, though some note slow responses and complex guides.
Sentiment score
6.3
IBM MaaS360 customer service is praised, but technical support feedback varies; improvements in responsiveness and efficiency are needed.
Their team is responsive, knowledgeable and proactive in resolving issues and providing guidance.
Pre Sales Consultant at Redington Group
The support for Check Point Harmony Mobile was excellent, both for technical support and other aspects.
Network Security Engineer at Binary Global Ltd
Customer support for Check Point Harmony Mobile is very great.
IT at a security firm with 51-200 employees
The team is responsive, helpful, and usually provides the guidance needed to resolve issues in a responsible timeframe.
Cybersecurity Analyst at DigitalTrack solution pvt ltd
IBM's support and technical service were helpful when needed.
President at a wholesaler/distributor with 11-50 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
Check Point Harmony Mobile is scalable, integrates easily, and supports varying volumes, ensuring seamless growth and user satisfaction.
Sentiment score
8.8
IBM MaaS360 offers cloud-based scalability, effectively managing up to 100,000 devices globally without performance issues, suiting various business sizes.
Check Point Harmony Mobile is scalable and can be integrated with our existing security infrastructure.
Network Security Engineer at Binary Global Ltd
Harmony mobile scales easily with growing device fleets making it well suited for both small teams and large enterprises.
Pre Sales Consultant at Redington Group
Check Point Harmony Mobile's scalability is good, and I have been able to add more users or devices easily as my organization has grown.
Senior Solution Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
We have been able to add more devices and users without any noticeable impact on performance.
Cybersecurity Analyst at DigitalTrack solution pvt ltd
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.3
Check Point Harmony Mobile is praised for stability, minimal issues, strong data protection, and compatibility with other apps.
Sentiment score
8.1
IBM MaaS360 is stable and reliable, with minor issues like rare crashes or delays, and is praised for performance.
Harmony mobile has proven to be highly stable in our environment with consistent performance and no major downtime or crashes.
Pre Sales Consultant at Redington Group
Check Point Harmony Mobile is absolutely stable with no downtime, and it is working excellently.
Network Security Engineer at Binary Global Ltd
Check Point Harmony Mobile is very stable.
Support at a security firm with 51-200 employees
It has been reliable for managing devices, enforcing policies, and monitoring compliance.
Cybersecurity Analyst at DigitalTrack solution pvt ltd
 

Room For Improvement

Check Point Harmony Mobile needs a simplified interface, better integration, enhanced features, and improved affordability for diverse devices.
IBM MaaS360 needs improvements in device enrollment, user management, integration, and features to boost competitiveness and user satisfaction.
Granular admin roles would help, as adding more flexible role-based access control within the Infinity Portal would help large teams delegate responsibilities without overexposing sensitive settings and data.
Support at a security firm with 51-200 employees
While it is worth the investment given the increased security and improved user experience, it is definitely a significant expense.
Cybersecurity Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Check Point Harmony Mobile is strong but could improve in reducing alert fatigue, sometimes we get too many notifications which can overwhelm users and IT staff.
Pre Sales Consultant at Redington Group
I would appreciate a more intuitive interface and simpler navigation in IBM MaaS360.
Cybersecurity Analyst at DigitalTrack solution pvt ltd
 

Setup Cost

Check Point Harmony Mobile offers competitive per-device pricing, minimal setup costs, and strong security benefits, with negotiation advised.
IBM MaaS360 offers competitive pricing with seamless integration, balancing costs against features, favored over AirWatch and Jamf.
It is a significant expense, but it is worth the investment given the increased security and improved user experience.
Cybersecurity Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Harmony Mobile's pricing is per device and generally affordable especially when bundled with other harmony solutions.
Pre Sales Consultant at Redington Group
The pricing for Check Point Harmony Mobile was higher than expected, but the setup cost and other aspects were a good experience.
Network Security Engineer at Binary Global Ltd
The pricing and licensing experience with IBM MaaS360 was satisfactory and not expensive.
President at a wholesaler/distributor with 11-50 employees
Overall, we feel the platform delivered good value for its cost.
Cybersecurity Analyst at DigitalTrack solution pvt ltd
 

Valuable Features

Check Point Harmony Mobile offers comprehensive, user-friendly security for mobile environments, reducing incident rates through robust threat detection and protection.
IBM MaaS360 offers robust device management with security features, easy integration, AI insights, and scalable, stable implementation.
Check Point Harmony Mobile's advanced threat prevention capabilities have been very effective in blocking these threats.
Cybersecurity Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Network protection especially against unsafe wifi has been crucial for securing remote work.
Pre Sales Consultant at Redington Group
Check Point Harmony Mobile has positively impacted my organization by saving time and providing better security.
Senior Solution Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
The main benefit of IBM MaaS360 is phone control and rollout.
President at a wholesaler/distributor with 11-50 employees
The best features IBM MaaS360 offers include centralized device management, policy enforcement, compliance tracking, and remote device actions.
Cybersecurity Analyst at DigitalTrack solution pvt ltd
 

Categories and Ranking

Check Point Harmony Mobile
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
61
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Threat Defense (1st)
IBM MaaS360
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
37
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (12th), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. Check Point Harmony Mobile is designed for Mobile Threat Defense and holds a mindshare of 10.6%, down 13.5% compared to last year.
IBM MaaS360, on the other hand, focuses on Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM), holds 6.9% mindshare, up 4.4% since last year.
Mobile Threat Defense Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Check Point Harmony Mobile10.6%
Zimperium25.0%
Lookout18.2%
Other46.2%
Mobile Threat Defense
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
IBM MaaS3606.9%
Microsoft Intune22.7%
Workspace ONE UEM10.4%
Other60.0%
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
 

Featured Reviews

RL
TI at a security firm with 51-200 employees
Unified across devices and mobile threats are automatically blocked before damage occurs
The best feature of Check Point Harmony Mobile is the Mobile Threat Defense because it detects and blocks phishing attempts, malicious apps, man-in-the-middle attacks, and device exploits, which is especially critical in BYOD and remote work environments. The Mobile Threat Defense feature in Check Point Harmony Mobile has been very effective, especially in catching threats that target employees outside of traditional email channels. For example, there was a smishing attempt where a user received a text message with links disguised as package delivery updates. Check Point Harmony Mobile analyzed the link in real-time, flagged it as malicious, and blocked access before anyone could enter credentials, which prevented what could have been a widespread credential harvesting attack. Device Management and Remote Work Support are two additional aspects of Check Point Harmony Mobile that are especially valued. Device Management continuously checks device posture, including things like OS version, patch level, and whether a device is jailbroken or rooted. Remote Work Support allows employees to securely access email, collaboration tools, and files from anywhere without worrying about phishing links, malicious apps, and unsafe Wi-Fi networks. Check Point Harmony Mobile has positively impacted the organization, especially with phishing protections, as SMS or messaging-based phishing attempts are now blocked before users can click, preventing credential theft. Measurable outcomes since deploying Check Point Harmony Mobile highlight its impact on both security and compliance. Mobile-related security incidents have dropped by approximately 40 to 50 percent compared to before deployment.
Abhijeet Chaskar - PeerSpot reviewer
Cybersecurity Analyst at DigitalTrack solution pvt ltd
Centralized device control has improved security and streamlined daily management tasks
The best features IBM MaaS360 offers include centralized device management, policy enforcement, compliance tracking, and remote device actions. These features make managing and securing endpoints much more efficient. Another feature I appreciate about IBM MaaS360 is the visibility it provides. Being able to view device status, compliance, and security information from one console makes day-to-day management much easier. IBM MaaS360 has positively impacted my organization by improving efficiency and security across the organization. We can manage devices more efficiently, maintain compliance, and resolve issues faster. We save time for both IT teams and end users. The AI outputs from IBM MaaS360 have been reliable in our experience. They provide useful insights and recommendations that help with device management and security monitoring. Though we still review important findings before taking action.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
Government
8%
Construction Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business39
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise23
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business21
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise12
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Check Point Harmony Mobile?
I have faced some issues with Check Point Harmony Mobile. We are trying to get some features developed into the app and it is taking long for it to be developed. The support sometimes is not as eff...
What is your primary use case for Check Point Harmony Mobile?
I am already using Check Point Harmony Mobile. I have been working with Check Point Harmony Mobile for mobile threat defense purposes.
Microsoft Intune vs IBM MaaS360 - which to choose?
Our organization researched both Microsoft Intune and IBM MaaS360 when considering the type of endpoint security tool that we wanted. Ultimately we decided to choose IBM MaaS360 to secure and manag...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM MaaS360?
The pricing and licensing experience with IBM MaaS360 was satisfactory and not expensive.
What needs improvement with IBM MaaS360?
We have some challenges. If we look at the challenges we face in the market, there are a few products like Sophos, where there are features of MaaS360, and the IBM EDR product, ReaQta. So, there ar...
 

Also Known As

Check Point Mobile Access, Check Point SandBlast Mobile
Fiberlink MaaS360, MaaS360
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Samsung Research America, Mississippi Office of the Secretary of State
Bancroft, Garuda Indonesia
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