Head-to-head · Zero Trust Architecture Software
Prisma SASE vs Check Point Harmony SASE
Prisma SASE leads on 0 checks, Check Point Harmony SASE on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePrisma SASE · 9.1/10
- Most featuresPrisma SASE · 2 of 4
Prisma SASE scores higher on our rubric for zero trust architecture software: 9.1 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.
Prisma SASE is the better fit for organizations needing cloud-delivered SASE and branch. Check Point Harmony SASE is the better fit for enterprises needing ZTNA with browser and data controls.
- Prisma SASE fits best
Organizations needing cloud-delivered SASE and branch
- Check Point Harmony SASE fits best
Enterprises needing ZTNA with browser and data controls
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Side by side
| Feature | Prisma SASE 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Check Point Harmony SASE 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #3 in Zero Trust Architecture Software | #6 in Zero Trust Architecture Software |
| Best for | Organizations needing cloud-delivered SASE and branch | Enterprises needing ZTNA with browser and data controls |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Features Prisma SASE 2/4 · Check Point Harmony SASE 1/4 | ||
| Device posture checks | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Private app access | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Secure web gateway | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| CASB controls | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment model | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Identity providers | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Supported platforms | Not checked yet | desktop and mobile |
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| Our verdict | Prisma SASE is Palo Alto Networks’ cloud-delivered secure access service edge platform, combining Prisma Access and Prisma SD-WAN capabilities for enterprises and distributed organizations. Its scope extends from zero-trust access to… Read the review → |
Check Point Harmony SASE, now branded Check Point SASE, is a cloud-delivered SASE platform for enterprises. It brings Zero Trust Private Access, Internet Access, SaaS Security, and SD-WAN under centralized administration. Identity-centric… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Prisma SASE — where it wins
- Combines private-app access with SWG, CASB, DLP, and firewall as a service
- Includes SD-WAN and secure branch connectivity under centralized cloud management
- Supports endpoint connectivity across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales rather than comparing public plan prices
- Cloud-only deployment does not suit organizations seeking another delivery model
- Legacy Panorama multi-tenancy is being phased out for new deployments
Check Point Harmony SASE — where it wins
- Per-application access policies pair with checks for managed and unmanaged devices.
- Enterprise Browser isolates sessions for unmanaged-device access.
- Combines DLP, SaaS controls, web filtering, and SD-WAN in one platform.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is handled through contact sales rather than published plan prices.
- Its broad SASE scope may exceed needs focused only on private app access.
- The provided platform coverage does not specify third-party integrations.
- Prisma SASE9.1/10 · Pricing on request
A broad cloud SASE suite pairing zero-trust access with web, data, and branch security.
Visit Prisma SASEFull verdict → - Check Point Harmony SASE9.0/10 · Pricing on request
Enterprise SASE combining private app access, browser isolation, SaaS controls, and SD-WAN.
Visit Check PointFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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