Check Point Web Gateway vs NetScaler Secure Web Gateway [EOL] comparison

Check Point Software Technologies and Citrix are both solutions in the Secure Web Gateways (SWG) category. Additionally, 100% of Check Point Software Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of Citrix users who would recommend it.

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We performed a comparison between Check Point Web Gateway and NetScaler Secure Web Gateway [EOL] based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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iboss

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Ashok Ananthula

Senior Consultant Proxy Engineering at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Cloud gateway has strengthened remote web security and now needs better Mac and ISP support

The problem our organization had is that iboss failed for the Mac devices. It is not able to give a successful agent for the Mac agents. That is where in 2025, we had to migrate to the Palo Alto-based platform. If your use case is for just Windows laptops,you can consider this platform as an option One issue is the data center resiliency part. In India especially, they are not tied up with the Tier 1 ISPs like Tata or Airtel; they were having Tier 2 ISPs and encountered many issues reaching few major sites that my organization depends on, and they were having problems that they could not fix quickly. They also lack a mechanism to route that traffic within their data center; rather, they ask customers to make a pac file change to route it to Singapore explicitly. It would be better if they route from their backend , i mean even if I send it to India DC, they should be able to route it internally to make that work; however, they fail to do that and ask the customer to route it in the pac file. Another suggestion is that in China, they do not have the proper setup; they used to have numerous problems with slowness and lack of premium circuits in China as well. That leads to multiple sites working slowly with latency-related issues. So the main issue is the ISP-related problems that need to be solved.

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KlavsThaarup

Senior Security Consultant at Orange Cyberdefense

Has improved threat visibility and centralized management but needs wider feature support

We have not worked much with granular control over web usage policies, so I cannot provide detailed feedback. We have not worked with the effectiveness of the multi-layered defense approach in threat prevention. Their product coverage is not as extensive as some competitors. They have fewer products and features compared to competitors. Support for operational technology (OT) is not as comprehensive in Check Point Web Gateway as it is in competing products.

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it_user1330167

Manager at a government with 501-1,000 employees

Enables our users to have access to our custom-built applications but it should be easier to manage

We haven't had any problems with scalability for the use cases we've got. There are around twenty users of this solution in my company. We don't have plans to increase usage. Now that everybody is working from home, everyone has their own laptop so coming through remotely is easy. All we have to do it set up the remote environment which is why we set up terminal servers. Everyone seems to work pretty well. We also use a terminal server which is less easy to manage.

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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

"iboss is definitely very good in terms of service."

"The console is cloud-based, which is something I really appreciate."

"The iboss solution gives me the ability to scan the traffic through all the ports, through all the 131,000 PCP and UDP ports, and with this ability, we have the granularity also for consults over social media and applications on mobile, and this is an advantage that the customers are looking for right now."

"I would rate the technical support of iboss a solid 10 without a shadow of a doubt."

"Because of iboss, I did not have to assign web filtering tasks to my techs on a daily basis."

"iboss is easy to use despite its complexity. Multiple engineers manage it, but it's significantly more straightforward to administer than traditional VPNs and web proxies."

"As I mentioned, the return on investment is significant, as it saved our office locations' bandwidth because when you are working remotely at home, your internet traffic routes directly to iboss and will not go to your office building, saving bandwidth bottlenecks and ensuring that issues with our building internet circuits will not impact your internet connectivity because you are directly going to the iboss data center."

"I would say iboss is a very good product; its scalability is very good, and it's seamless for the user."

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"It filters the URLs by reputation, denying access to those proven to be harmful and inspecting those which haven't been flagged yet to detect threats before the user can enter it."

"It has an excellent threat prevention mechanism."

"We are satisfied with the effectiveness of the multi-layered defense approach in Check Point Web Gateway."

"The interface is simply amazing; it is really user-friendly and it has improved our organization a lot."

"The interface is simply amazing."

"The product is very user-friendly."

"The most valuable features of Check Point Web Gateway are all the IPS. However, what matters for users is content and web filtering."

"It can also be used as a reverse proxy through the checkpoint."

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"It is absolutely stable."

"From my point of view, this solution is stable and we haven't had any real issues."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is dual authentication, which is good from a security perspective."

"As the solution is now, we are able to satisfy all of our requirements."

"Our primary use case is for when our employees are working remotely, this gives them access to our custom-built application."

Cons

"Iboss is growing so fast that it is often hard for them to keep up with the challenges."

"To scale up, a new iboss Node Blade Chassis must be purchased."

"I'd like to see them accelerate development on the security side, particularly around data loss prevention."

"Our iboss subscription access should be more secure with an OTP or VPN etc. It is easy to gain access if, for example, hackers obtain my username and password."

"I have heard they are doing DDoS filtering, but I am not certain if they are implementing it correctly."

"Sometimes when you call in support, you get someone who is just following a sheet. It feels like a runaround. You feel that you are running into that support wall."

"The problem our organization had is that iboss failed for the Mac devices; it is not able to give a successful agent for the Mac agents, and that is where in 2025 we had to migrate to the Palo Alto-based platform."

"The reporting feature needs improvement. It doesn't give you the expected results. It is quite difficult to get the specific reports needed, and it is not as intuitive as the rest of the platform."

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"This program is very, very expensive."

"The solution should improve integration."

"I would like to see improvement in the tool's availability."

"Some documents needed to implement with the best practices are difficult to understand, take longer than expected to apply, and sometimes even require support."

"We would really benefit from some more visual features that can help view the impact of the security gateway in the organization."

"It is not user-friendly."

"Most of the time, we are struggling when it comes to getting support."

"It is expensive. Its price should be better."

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"I would like to see more monitoring, and there could always be deeper information to find out where issues are."

"In terms of improvement, it should be easier to manage. We have a small team and don't have much expertise, we need things that are easy to manage."

"The price of this solution is a little bit high and can be improved."

"The pricing of this solution can really be improved."

"It would be helpful if this solution would collect information about people who are connecting from external devices so that we can rate their user experience in using the virtual desktops."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have not priced the solution recently, but they were competitive with other vendors in the past."

"It is not expensive, and it is also not cheap. iboss is priced right in the sweet spot for the number of features it offers."

"We had the cost of purchasing a new appliance along with the implementation and licensing costs. However, the following year, the cost of just licensing was similar to what was paid the previous year for a new appliance along with the implementation and licensing costs."

"It is probably in line with other solutions, but I do not deal with the financial side."

"The overall pricing for iboss is very competitive and transparent."

"It is expensive compared to one of its competitors."

"The price is on the higher side, even when compared to Azure Firewall Premium."

"There is a need to make yearly payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product. The product is neither too expensive nor too cheap, so it comes at a good price point for my company."

"It is expensive. Licensing is on a yearly basis. You need to do the support subscription."

"This program is very, very expensive."

"The product is not cheap. It is expensive."

"The price is very high."

"If one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the tool's price as a seven out of ten."

"Our customers pay a licensing fee annually or once in three or five years, per their requirements."

"Our annual fees are approximately $80,000 USD."

"The pricing of this solution can really be improved."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

Financial Services Firm

14%

Government

13%

Healthcare Company

Construction Company

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	8

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	8

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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with iboss?

The problem our organization had is that iboss failed for the Mac devices. It is not able to give a successful agent ...

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What is your primary use case for iboss?

We used iBoss mainly for Internet Access by having an Agent on Windows laptops Primarily because when we try to use i...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for iboss?

I am not involved in pricing, but as per the information I have, during that time, the Blue Coat proxies we were usin...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Check Point Web Gateway?

It will be the same pricing as other solutions. Fortinet is the cheaper product, while Palo Alto and Check Point Web ...

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What needs improvement with Check Point Web Gateway?

As of now, I did not notice any significant areas for improvement. The interface of Check Point Web Gateway is far be...

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What is your primary use case for Check Point Web Gateway?

My main use case for Check Point Web Gateway was web filtering and application control. When I want to block social m...

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Overview

Iboss offers a comprehensive cloud-based security platform valued for its scalability and autonomous features, ensuring robust security with easy deployment and management capabilities.

Renowned for its robust security architecture, Iboss integrates seamlessly within diverse networks, delivering efficient granular filtering and advanced content categorization. Its single pane of glass console provides ease of management, allowing rapid scalability suitable for rapidly deploying environments. Operates in BYOD setups due to inline filtering without device installation. Integration with cloud-based applications enhances user control, and features like SASE, SSL inspection, and ChatGPT risk protection stand as highlights. Despite its strengths, users have pointed out areas for enhancement like direct navigation in reports, SSL decryption, and better cloud integration while having room to improve data loss prevention.

What are the most important features of Iboss?

Scalability: Supports rapid deployment across diverse networks.
SASE: A consolidated approach to secure access.
SSL Inspection: Ensures safe data transmission.
Granular Filtering: Detailed control over accessible content.
Single Pane Management: Unifies control through a centralized console.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Cost-effectiveness: Offers competitive pricing with robust features.
Autonomous Operation: Reduces management overhead.
Responsive Support: Provides assistance when needed.
Flexible Deployment: Available for both cloud and on-premises environments.

The usage of Iboss spans educational institutions, specifically K-12, to enforce internet policies, protect data, and support remote work environments. It provides web filtering and security frameworks to ensure safe browsing. Its platform-as-a-service model offers flexibility for both cloud-based and on-premises requirements, integrating seamlessly to deliver enhanced security features suitable for various deployment needs including zero trust, CASB, and network security for work-from-home setups.

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Check Point Web Gateway is designed for network security with a focus on protecting against threats like malware and phishing. It offers cloud deployment, URL filtering, malware protection, and real-time threat intelligence.

Check Point Web Gateway ensures stable performance through a cloud-based infrastructure and offers a range of capabilities such as URL filtering, application control, and malware protection. It supports granular policies and real-time threat intelligence, playing a crucial role in enhancing web traffic filtering and compliance enforcement. The gateway provides intuitive security management features, including antivirus, DLP, encryption detection, and behavioral analysis. While it supports role-based access control and prevents access to malicious websites, there is room for improvement in response times and documentation. Users find challenges in interface appeal, deployment complexities, and authentication policy management. Cost and scalability concerns exist, with a need for enhanced mobile integration and endpoint accessibility.

What are the key features of Check Point Web Gateway?

User-friendly interface: Offers intuitive navigation and configuration.
Stable performance: Reliable operation with robust infrastructure.
Cloud deployment: Facilitates easy access and management.
URL filtering: Blocks unauthorized or harmful websites.
Application control: Manages and restricts application access.
Malware protection: Detects and prevents malicious software.
Intrusion prevention system (IPS): Alerts and defends against online threats.

What benefits can users find in reviews?

Granular policies: Tailored security measures for diverse needs.
Efficient monitoring: Real-time visibility into network activity.
Real-time threat intelligence: Updated protection against new threats.
Data loss prevention (DLP): Safeguards against unauthorized data exposure.
Role-based access control: Ensures appropriate user permissions and security.

In industries such as banking and e-commerce, Check Point Web Gateway is used widely for securing network infrastructures against data breaches and ensuring compliance. Its multi-layer architecture supports seamless integration with site-to-site VPNs and user access management, enhancing overall security.

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With SSL decryption, NetScaler Secure Web Gateway helps you cost-effectively eliminate blind spots in your environment and strengthen your security posture.

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Sample Customers

More than 4,000 global enterprises trust the iboss Cloud Platform to support their modern workforces, including a large number of Fortune 50 companies.

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, Tradair, Laterlite, Phoenix International, Unisinos, Wilkin Chapman, Connexus Energy, Mutua Universal, Smart & Final, Central New Mexico Community Colleg, Grupo Financiero Multiva

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