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Head-to-head · Next Generation Firewall Software

Check Point Quantum Security Gateway vs Check Point Cloud Firewall

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

Higher score Check Point Quantum Security Gateway #3 in Next Generation Firewall Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Contact Check Point

Check Point Cloud Firewall #4 in Next Generation Firewall Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Check Point

Check Point Quantum Security Gateway leads on 0 checks, Check Point Cloud Firewall on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 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 Quantum Security Gateway · 9.1/10
Most featuresCheck Point Cloud Firewall · 3 of 3

Check Point Quantum Security Gateway scores higher on our rubric for next generation firewall software: 9.1 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Check Point Quantum Security Gateway is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise gateway deployments. Check Point Cloud Firewall is the better fit for cloud-first teams across multiple environments.

Check Point Quantum Security Gateway fits best
Mid-market and enterprise gateway deployments
Check Point Cloud Firewall fits best
Cloud-first teams across multiple environments

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Feature	Check Point Quantum Security Gateway 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Check Point Cloud Firewall 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	9.0
Ranking	#3 in Next Generation Firewall Software	#4 in Next Generation Firewall Software
Best for	Mid-market and enterprise gateway deployments	Cloud-first teams across multiple environments
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Support	Phone, Docs	Phone, Community
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Check Point Quantum Security Gateway 0/3 · Check Point Cloud Firewall 3/3
Intrusion prevention	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Application control	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
VPN support	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment type	Not checked yet	Virtual
Max firewall throughput	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines stateful firewalling, IPS, and SSL/TLS inspection Supports site-to-site and remote-access VPN connectivity Adds clustering, load sharing, and virtual firewalls	IPS, application control, IPsec VPN, and segmentation in one platform Terraform, REST API, CI/CD, and infrastructure-aware policy automation Integrates with major clouds, SIEMs, and infrastructure platforms
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales Capacity varies by gateway model and configuration Deployment is self-hosted rather than a hosted firewall service	Pricing requires a conversation with the sales team No free plan is available Virtual deployment may not fit physical-appliance requirements
Our verdict	Check Point Quantum Security Gateway is a network firewall platform for organizations protecting enterprise, data-center, branch, and perimeter networks. It is positioned for mid-sized and large organizations that need more than basic… Read the review →	Check Point Cloud Firewall provides virtual security gateways and centralized policy management for public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. It is aimed at mid-market and enterprise security teams that need intrusion prevention,… Read the review →

Check Point Quantum Security GatewayNext Generation Firewall Software 9.1Pricing on request
Check Point Cloud FirewallNext Generation Firewall Software 9.0Pricing on request

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Strengths and trade-offs

Check Point Quantum Security Gateway — where it wins
- Combines stateful firewalling, IPS, and SSL/TLS inspection
- Supports site-to-site and remote-access VPN connectivity
- Adds clustering, load sharing, and virtual firewalls
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Capacity varies by gateway model and configuration
- Deployment is self-hosted rather than a hosted firewall service
Check Point Cloud Firewall — where it wins
- IPS, application control, IPsec VPN, and segmentation in one platform
- Terraform, REST API, CI/CD, and infrastructure-aware policy automation
- Integrates with major clouds, SIEMs, and infrastructure platforms
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a conversation with the sales team
- No free plan is available
- Virtual deployment may not fit physical-appliance requirements

Check Point Quantum Security Gateway9.1/10 · Pricing on request
A broad gateway feature set for mid-market and enterprise networks, with model-dependent capacity.
Contact Check Point Full verdict →
Check Point Cloud Firewall9.0/10 · Pricing on request
A broad virtual firewall for teams securing cloud and on-premises environments.
Visit Check Point Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 7 Oct 2026 · How we research and update