Check Point Harmony SASE Review
Harmony SASE is the enterprise option: network access, web filtering and firewall policy in one console, with Check Point behind it. Overkill and overpriced for a ten-person team.
Review last updated 2026-08-20 · How we rate providers
Scorecard
Pros
- Full SASE stack: ZTNA, secure web gateway, firewall as a service and DNS filtering in one console
- Backed by Check Point, with enterprise support and compliance documentation
- Dedicated gateways with static IPs in 40 countries
- Strong device posture and conditional access controls
Cons
- Gateway fees on top of per-seat pricing make it expensive for small teams
- Heavier to deploy than Twingate or Tailscale
- Ten-user minimum and annual contracts
- Console is powerful but has a real learning curve
Privacy, jurisdiction & audits
Who the company answers to legally, what it keeps, and whether anyone independent has checked.
| Legal jurisdiction | Israel outside 5/9/14 Eyes |
|---|---|
| Logging policy | Not a privacy service; operational logs by design |
| Independent audits | None published |
| Owned by | Check Point Software (acquired Perimeter 81 in 2023) |
| RAM-only servers | - |
| Warrant canary | - |
| Anonymous payment | Card / PayPal only |
Check Point Harmony SASE plans & pricing
Advertised rates as of August 20, 2026. VPN promo rates normally require the prepaid term shown and renew at the higher rate; proxy pricing falls with volume. Confirm on Check Point Harmony SASE's own site before buying.
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EssentialsBusiness VPN & ZTNA | $8/user/moannual, 10-user minimum | Gateways billed separately, around $50/mo each |
| PremiumBusiness VPN & ZTNA | $12/user/moannual, 10-user minimum | |
| EnterpriseBusiness VPN & ZTNA | $16/user/moannual contract, quoted |
Features
Our Check Point Harmony SASE review
Perimeter 81 built one of the first genuinely usable cloud VPN platforms for mid-sized companies, and Check Point acquired it in 2023 to anchor its SASE line. The product now sits inside a much larger security portfolio, which is both its strength and its complexity.
What you get is a converged stack: zero-trust application access, a secure web gateway with URL filtering, firewall as a service, DNS security and device posture, all managed from one console with reporting that satisfies auditors.
Dedicated gateways with static IPs are available across 40 countries, which matters for allowlisting and for regional compliance requirements. Site-to-site connectivity into AWS, Azure and on-premise networks is well supported.
The cost model is the sticking point. Per-seat pricing starts around $8 a month with a ten-user minimum, and each gateway adds roughly $50 a month. A small company with a few regional gateways can find itself paying more for the network than for the rest of its infrastructure.
Deployment is heavier than the newer entrants. Expect to spend real time on policy design rather than an afternoon, though the payoff is control that Twingate and Tailscale do not attempt to offer.
Right for regulated mid-market and enterprise buyers who want one vendor for network access and web security. Wrong for small teams that just want a fixed IP and remote access.
Notable facts
- Formerly Perimeter 81, acquired by Check Point in 2023
- Combines ZTNA, secure web gateway and firewall as a service
- Gateways billed separately from per-seat licensing
At a glance
| Founded | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Service types | Business VPN & ZTNA |
| Country coverage | 40 |
| Protocols | WireGuard, IPsec, OpenVPN |
| Apps | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux |
| Starting price | $8/user/mo |
| Free tier | No |
| Support | chat, phone, tickets (24/7), account manager on larger plans |
Frequently asked questions
Is Harmony SASE the same as Perimeter 81?
Yes, it is the rebranded and extended Perimeter 81 platform following Check Point's 2023 acquisition.
What does it really cost?
Per-seat pricing from around $8 a month plus roughly $50 per gateway per month, with a ten-user minimum and annual terms. Budget for both lines.
Is it better than Twingate?
It does far more, including web filtering and firewall policy. If you only need private application access, Twingate is simpler, cheaper and faster to deploy.
Bottom line
Harmony SASE is the enterprise option: network access, web filtering and firewall policy in one console, with Check Point behind it. Overkill and overpriced for a ten-person team.
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