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Head-to-head · Vpn Client

Check Point Endpoint Security VPN vs NetBird

Updated Oct 2026
Both researched from official sources
2 checks side by side

Higher score Check Point Endpoint Security VPN #2 in Vpn Client 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Check Point

NetBird #3 in Vpn Client 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit NetBird

Check Point Endpoint Security VPN leads on 0 checks, NetBird on 1, and 1 is 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 scoreCheck Point Endpoint Security VPN · 8.9/10
Free planonly NetBird
Most featuresCheck Point Endpoint Security VPN · 1 of 2

Check Point Endpoint Security VPN scores higher on our rubric for vpn client: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

NetBird offers free plan; Check Point Endpoint Security VPN doesn't.

Check Point Endpoint Security VPN is the better fit for organizations standardizing on Check Point gateways. NetBird is the better fit for teams wanting identity-based private network access.

Check Point Endpoint Security VPN fits best
Organizations standardizing on Check Point gateways
NetBird fits best
Teams wanting identity-based private network access

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Side by side

Show only differences

Feature	Check Point Endpoint Security VPN 8.9/10 Visit ↗	NetBird 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.8
Ranking	#2 in Vpn Client	#3 in Vpn Client
Best for	Organizations standardizing on Check Point gateways	Teams wanting identity-based private network access
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	€6/user/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Check Point Endpoint Security VPN 1/2 · NetBird 0/2
Kill switch	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Split tunneling	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Simultaneous connections	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS	Not checked yet
VPN protocols	IPsec	Not checked yet
Server locations	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	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	Peer-to-peer WireGuard networking with identity-based access policies Supports SSO, MFA, device posture checks, and network segmentation Available as managed cloud service or self-hosted deployment
Cons	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	Device approvals and posture checks are listed on Business, not Free or Team Free includes community support; ticketing support starts with Team Enterprise pricing is custom rather than a published monthly rate
Our verdict	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… Read the review →	NetBird is an open-source Zero Trust networking platform for organizations and home users that connects users, devices, servers, cloud workloads, and private networks through encrypted peer-to-peer WireGuard connections. It suits teams… Read the review →

Check Point Endpoint Security VPNVpn Client 8.9Pricing on request
NetBirdVpn Client 8.8Free plan

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Strengths and trade-offs

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
NetBird — where it wins
- Peer-to-peer WireGuard networking with identity-based access policies
- Supports SSO, MFA, device posture checks, and network segmentation
- Available as managed cloud service or self-hosted deployment
Where it doesn't
- Device approvals and posture checks are listed on Business, not Free or Team
- Free includes community support; ticketing support starts with Team
- Enterprise pricing is custom rather than a published monthly rate

Check Point Endpoint Security VPN8.9/10 · Pricing on request
A managed IPsec client for corporate access, with Windows-focused endpoint controls.
Visit Check Point Full verdict →
NetBird8.8/10 · Free plan
An open-source WireGuard network with identity controls, cloud hosting, and self-hosting.
Visit NetBird Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 10 Oct 2026 · How we research and update