Check Point Endpoint Security VPN vs Proton VPN

Check Point Endpoint Security VPN8.9Visit Proton VPN8.4Visit

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

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Proton VPN #6 in Vpn Client 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Proton VPN

• Check Point Endpoint Security VPN fits best

  Organizations standardizing on Check Point gateways

• Proton VPN fits best

  Individuals wanting a capable free VPN

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Side by side

Feature	Check Point Endpoint Security VPN 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Proton VPN 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.4
Ranking	#2 in Vpn Client	#6 in Vpn Client
Best for	Organizations standardizing on Check Point gateways	Individuals wanting a capable free VPN
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Check Point Endpoint Security VPN 1/2 · Proton VPN 1/2
Kill switch	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
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	Free plan has no data limits and includes a kill switch Open-source apps cover desktop, mobile, and browsers Paid Plus plan adds streaming, P2P, and NetShield
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	Free plan is limited to one simultaneous device Free servers are in 10 randomly selected countries Streaming and P2P support require a paid plan
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 →	Proton VPN is a virtual private network service from Proton AG, aimed at individuals who want encrypted internet connections and privacy features, including a no-logs policy and kill switch. Its free plan makes it a practical option for… Read the review →

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

• Proton VPN — where it wins

  • Free plan has no data limits and includes a kill switch
  • Open-source apps cover desktop, mobile, and browsers
  • Paid Plus plan adds streaming, P2P, and NetShield

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan is limited to one simultaneous device
  • Free servers are in 10 randomly selected countries
  • Streaming and P2P support require a paid plan

• Check Point Endpoint Security VPN8.9/10 · Pricing on request

  A managed IPsec client for corporate access, with Windows-focused endpoint controls.

  Visit Check PointFull verdict →
• Proton VPN8.4/10 · Free plan

  A free VPN with unlimited data, plus paid plans for streaming and P2P.

  Visit Proton VPNFull verdict →