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Head-to-head · Internet Filtering Software

Cloudflare Gateway vs Check Point URL Filtering

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Cloudflare Gateway #1 in Internet Filtering Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Cloudflare
Check Point URL Filtering #6 in Internet Filtering Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Check Point

Cloudflare Gateway leads on 0 checks, Check Point URL Filtering 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 scoreCloudflare Gateway · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Cloudflare Gateway
  • Most featuresCloudflare Gateway · 3 of 3

Cloudflare Gateway scores higher on our rubric for internet filtering software: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Cloudflare Gateway is the better fit for organizations needing filtering beyond DNS. Check Point URL Filtering is the better fit for check Point security environments.

  • Cloudflare Gateway fits best

    Organizations needing filtering beyond DNS

  • Check Point URL Filtering fits best

    Check Point security environments

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Side by side

Feature Cloudflare Gateway 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Check Point URL Filtering 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.7
Ranking #1 in Internet Filtering Software #6 in Internet Filtering Software
Best for Organizations needing filtering beyond DNS Check Point security environments
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web
Support Community, Live chat, Tickets, Phone Docs
Integrations 6 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cloudflare Gateway 3/3 · Check Point URL Filtering 2/3
Custom blocklists ✓ ✓
Safe search controls ✓ ✓
Filtering schedules ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Device limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Activity reports Advanced Advanced
Platform support macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, PAC files, DNS locations, Cloudflare WAN, Cloudflare Mesh, HTML5 browsers Check Point Security Gateway; HTTPS/HTTP web traffic; browser-based Harmony Browse variant supports Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Chrome, Firefox, Edge Chromium, Safari 14+, and Brave
Our review
Pros
  • Filters DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, network traffic, and custom lists
  • Supports identity controls, SafeSearch, scheduling, and activity logs
  • Runs across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, network DNS, and API
  • Granular policies by category, user, group, machine, or URL
  • SSL/TLS inspection, SafeSearch, and custom allowlists or blocklists
  • SmartEvent logging plus UserCheck policy education
Cons
  • Activity reporting is basic
  • Free log retention is limited to up to 24 hours
  • Contract plan pricing is custom
  • Primarily suited to organizations using Check Point Security Gateway
  • Pricing requires contact with Check Point or a partner
  • Advanced controls depend on the Check Point security ecosystem
Our verdict

Cloudflare Gateway is a cloud-delivered secure web gateway for organizations that need to control more than DNS requests. Administrators can filter DNS, HTTP and HTTPS requests, network traffic, packets, ports, and protocols. Policies can…

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Check Point URL Filtering is a web access control product for organizations that need to restrict malicious, inappropriate, or non-work-related websites. It is designed primarily for teams operating Check Point Security Gateways, with…

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  1. Cloudflare GatewayInternet Filtering Software 9.2Free plan
  2. Check Point URL FilteringInternet Filtering Software 8.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cloudflare Gateway — where it wins

    • Filters DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, network traffic, and custom lists
    • Supports identity controls, SafeSearch, scheduling, and activity logs
    • Runs across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, network DNS, and API

    Where it doesn't

    • Activity reporting is basic
    • Free log retention is limited to up to 24 hours
    • Contract plan pricing is custom

  • Check Point URL Filtering — where it wins

    • Granular policies by category, user, group, machine, or URL
    • SSL/TLS inspection, SafeSearch, and custom allowlists or blocklists
    • SmartEvent logging plus UserCheck policy education

    Where it doesn't

    • Primarily suited to organizations using Check Point Security Gateway
    • Pricing requires contact with Check Point or a partner
    • Advanced controls depend on the Check Point security ecosystem

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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