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Head-to-head · Vpn Client

AWS Client VPN vs Check Point Endpoint Security VPN

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score AWS Client VPN #1 in Vpn Client 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit AWS Client VPN
Check Point Endpoint Security VPN #2 in Vpn Client 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Check Point

AWS Client VPN leads on 0 checks, Check Point Endpoint Security VPN on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAWS Client VPN · 9.1/10
  • Most featuresCheck Point Endpoint Security VPN · 1 of 2

AWS Client VPN scores higher on our rubric for vpn client: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

AWS Client VPN is the better fit for organizations accessing AWS and on-premises networks. Check Point Endpoint Security VPN is the better fit for organizations standardizing on Check Point gateways.

  • AWS Client VPN fits best

    Organizations accessing AWS and on-premises networks

  • Check Point Endpoint Security VPN fits best

    Organizations standardizing on Check Point gateways

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Side by side

Feature AWS Client VPN 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Check Point Endpoint Security VPN 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.9
Ranking #1 in Vpn Client #2 in Vpn Client
Best for Organizations accessing AWS and on-premises networks Organizations standardizing on Check Point gateways
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $0.10/unit usage-based Pricing on request
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS
Support Docs Docs
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AWS Client VPN 0/2 · Check Point Endpoint Security VPN 1/2
Kill switch Not checked yet Not checked yet
Split tunneling Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Simultaneous connections Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Not checked yet Windows, macOS
VPN protocols Not checked yet IPsec
Server locations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports Active Directory, certificates, and SAML 2.0 authentication
  • Combines authorization rules, security groups, and posture checks
  • Integrates with VPC, Transit Gateway, Lambda, and CloudWatch Logs
  • Connects to corporate resources over IPsec and supports split tunneling
  • Windows client adds a centrally managed firewall and compliance checks
  • Can switch to an alternate configured VPN site if the primary is unavailable
Cons
  • Hourly endpoint and connection charges can increase with usage
  • Pricing excludes data transfer and several related AWS service charges
  • No site-to-site VPN capability; support channel is documentation
  • Available only for Windows and macOS
  • Requires organization-managed Check Point gateways and management servers
  • Pricing is handled through sales and tied to gateway and management software blades
Our verdict

AWS Client VPN is a managed, client-based VPN service for remote users who need encrypted access to AWS resources and on-premises networks. It uses OpenVPN and supports Active Directory, certificate-based, and SAML 2.0 federated…

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Check Point Endpoint Security VPN provides remote access from managed endpoints to corporate networks and resources. Organizations configure access through Check Point security gateways and management servers, so the client is intended for…

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  1. AWS Client VPNVpn Client 9.1Paid
  2. Check Point Endpoint Security VPNVpn Client 8.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • AWS Client VPN — where it wins

    • Supports Active Directory, certificates, and SAML 2.0 authentication
    • Combines authorization rules, security groups, and posture checks
    • Integrates with VPC, Transit Gateway, Lambda, and CloudWatch Logs

    Where it doesn't

    • Hourly endpoint and connection charges can increase with usage
    • Pricing excludes data transfer and several related AWS service charges
    • No site-to-site VPN capability; support channel is documentation

  • Check Point Endpoint Security VPN — where it wins

    • Connects to corporate resources over IPsec and supports split tunneling
    • Windows client adds a centrally managed firewall and compliance checks
    • Can switch to an alternate configured VPN site if the primary is unavailable

    Where it doesn't

    • Available only for Windows and macOS
    • Requires organization-managed Check Point gateways and management servers
    • Pricing is handled through sales and tied to gateway and management software blades

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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