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Head-to-head · Cloud Access Security Broker Software

Check Point SASE CASB vs Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation CASB

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side

Check Point SASE CASB leads on 0 checks, Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation CASB on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 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 SASE CASB · 9.4/10

Check Point SASE CASB scores higher on our rubric for cloud access security broker software: 9.4 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Check Point SASE CASB is the better fit for enterprises needing broad hybrid CASB controls. Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation CASB is the better fit for security teams wanting CASB plus threat prevention.

  • Check Point SASE CASB fits best

    Enterprises needing broad hybrid CASB controls

  • Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation CASB fits best

    Security teams wanting CASB plus threat prevention

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Side by side

Feature Check Point SASE CASB 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation CASB 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.1
Ranking #1 in Cloud Access Security Broker Software #4 in Cloud Access Security Broker Software
Best for Enterprises needing broad hybrid CASB controls Security teams wanting CASB plus threat prevention
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web
Support Phone, Tickets · 24/7 Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations 14 integrations 12 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Check Point SASE CASB 5/5 · Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation CASB 5/5
Inline controls ✓ ✓
API-based controls ✓ ✓
DLP controls ✓ ✓
Shadow IT discovery ✓ ✓
Threat detection ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment model Hybrid Hybrid
App connectors Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Inline and API protection for SaaS traffic and data at rest
  • Controls 10,000+ cloud applications with tenant restrictions
  • DLP, threat prevention, discovery, and posture remediation in one platform
  • Combines inline and API CASB with DLP and posture management
  • Covers discovery, misconfiguration remediation and malware analysis
  • Integrates with Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Slack, Box and more
Cons
  • Pricing uses a contact-sales model
  • Deployment combines cloud services with endpoint agents
  • Its extensive control set may exceed narrower CASB requirements
  • Pricing requires a contact-sales process
  • Management is centered on Strata Cloud Manager or Panorama
  • Its broad control set may exceed narrow CASB requirements
Our verdict

Check Point SASE CASB is a cloud-delivered SaaS security component within Check Point SASE. It is designed for enterprises and hybrid workforces that need to govern cloud application access, inspect SaaS traffic, protect data at rest, and…

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Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation CASB is a hybrid cloud access security broker for organizations protecting sanctioned and unsanctioned SaaS applications. It supports web and API controls, combining SaaS application discovery, shadow IT…

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  1. Check Point SASE CASBCloud Access Security Broker Software 9.4Pricing on request
  2. Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation CASBCloud Access Security Broker Software 9.1Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Check Point SASE CASB — where it wins

    • Inline and API protection for SaaS traffic and data at rest
    • Controls 10,000+ cloud applications with tenant restrictions
    • DLP, threat prevention, discovery, and posture remediation in one platform

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing uses a contact-sales model
    • Deployment combines cloud services with endpoint agents
    • Its extensive control set may exceed narrower CASB requirements
  • Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation CASB — where it wins

    • Combines inline and API CASB with DLP and posture management
    • Covers discovery, misconfiguration remediation and malware analysis
    • Integrates with Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Slack, Box and more

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a contact-sales process
    • Management is centered on Strata Cloud Manager or Panorama
    • Its broad control set may exceed narrow CASB requirements
  • Check Point SASE CASB9.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad hybrid CASB for enterprises that need deep SaaS control and remediation.

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  • Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation CASB9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad CASB for SaaS discovery, data protection, posture management and threat prevention.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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