Link copied to clipboard # Check Point Infinity Platform vs Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/check-point-infinity-platform/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/export.csv) Check Point Infinity PlatformPalo Alto Networks...[+ Add Product](#) Pricing **Check Point Infinity Platform** No pricing available **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** No pricing available **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **Check Point Infinity Platform** 3 months Based on 9 responses **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** 2 monthsFaster Based on 12 responses Return on Investment **Check Point Infinity Platform** 11 months Based on 9 responses **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** 10 months1 month sooner Based on 12 responses Perceived Cost **Check Point Infinity Platform** $$$$$ **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** $$$$$ Average Discount **Check Point Infinity Platform** 34%19% more **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** 15% **Pros & Cons** from reviews **Check Point Infinity Platform** [ Cloud Security (20) ](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-infinity-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2507190&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Cloud Integration (16) ](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-infinity-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2507167&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Learning Curve (10) ](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-infinity-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2091985&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Complexity (6) ](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-infinity-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2232764&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** [ Ease of Use (25) ](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1472283&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Features (23) ](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1473823&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Expensive (32) ](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1472974&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Difficult Learning Curve (15) ](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1472691&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **Check Point Infinity Platform** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_6934a2b8334e386676acbe8f67893ea9/exabeam-logrhythm-siem.jpg "Product Avatar Image") LogRhythm SIEM ](https://www.g2.com/products/exabeam-logrhythm-siem/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-infinity-platform/integrations) **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_f176b4154a751d10150daa67a57b7dc5/azure-active-directory-domain-services.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Azure Active Directory... ](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-active-directory-domain-services/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_7104539447b2423177c675ea25b47b31/cisco-identity-services-engine-ise.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Cisco Identity Services... ](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-identity-services-engine-ise/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_56db399f44b6fabb7c667f09bc770579/falcon-security-and-it-operations.png "Product Avatar Image") Falcon Security and IT... ](https://www.g2.com/products/falcon-security-and-it-operations/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_3a3011d148181c9769d5f17b48322103/hpe-aruba-networking-management.png "Product Avatar Image") HPE Aruba Networking... ](https://www.g2.com/products/hpe-aruba-networking-management/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/integrations) **Ratings** from reviews Meets Requirements **Check Point Infinity Platform** 9.1 9.184 **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** 8.9 8.9154 Ease of Use **Check Point Infinity Platform** 9.1 9.187 **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** 8.3 8.3155 Ease of Setup **Check Point Infinity Platform** 8.7 8.772 **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** 8.2 8.2139 Ease of Admin **Check Point Infinity Platform** 8.6 8.645 **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** 8.4 8.4109 Quality of Support **Check Point Infinity Platform** 8.8 8.884 **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** 8.2 8.2146 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Check Point Infinity Platform** 8.8 8.847 **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** 8.8 8.8107 Product Direction (% positive) **Check Point Infinity Platform** 9.2 9.284 **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** 9.2 9.2149 **Features** ratings from reviews Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS) 9.1 10 8.8 69 Endpoint Protection Platforms 8.8 20 Not enough data Firewall Software Not enough data 8.3 114 Endpoint Management 7.0 6 Not enough data Network Security Policy Management (NSPM) 9.1 13 Not enough data Network Sandboxing 9.1 11 Not enough data User Insights **Reviewers' Company Size** Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 20.2% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 34.9% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 45.0% Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 20.2% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 34.9% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 45.0% Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 18.2% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 46.1% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 35.8% Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 18.2% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 46.1% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 35.8% **Reviewers' Industry** [![Check Point Infinity Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/64ff8da1b6e6ffabf4336ae2510e8e3e/check-point-infinity-platform.svg "Check Point Infinity Platform")](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-infinity-platform/reviews) Check Point Infinity Platform Computer & Network Security 22.9% Financial Services 22.9% Information Technology and Services 17.4% Computer Networking 6.4% Banking 3.7% Other 26.6% [![Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f6a3d45d41e697437b84a2340cfee124/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls.svg "Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls")](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls/reviews) Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls Information Technology and Services 19.5% Computer & Network Security 13.4% Banking 6.7% Computer Software 6.1% Financial Services 6.1% Other 48.2% Alternatives **Check Point Infinity Platform Alternatives** ![CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_56db399f44b6fabb7c667f09bc770579/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform.png "CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform") [ CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint... ](/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) ![ThreatDown](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/28bf06470a2d1a33a2054aaa7af30d4c/threatdown.svg "ThreatDown") [ ThreatDown ](/products/threatdown/reviews) ![Sumo Logic](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1550622115/sumo-logic.svg "Sumo Logic") [ Sumo Logic ](/products/sumo-logic/reviews) ![Sophos Endpoint](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c3eafd206cf051259b58dcd9712f2d46/sophos-endpoint.svg "Sophos Endpoint") [ Sophos Endpoint ](/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls Alternatives** ![Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/bac35b1c7d560638b47c46bddb26a15c/cisco-secure-firewall-threat-defense-virtual-formerly-ngfwv.svg "Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)") [ Cisco Secure Firewall... ](/products/cisco-secure-firewall-threat-defense-virtual-formerly-ngfwv/reviews) ![Sophos Firewall](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c3eafd206cf051259b58dcd9712f2d46/sophos-firewall.svg "Sophos Firewall") [ Sophos Firewall ](/products/sophos-firewall/reviews) ![Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/64ff8da1b6e6ffabf4336ae2510e8e3e/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws.svg "Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)") [ Check Point Next Generation... ](/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) ![Netgate pfSense](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f4469990cc8ea128d45e4ab41bf45ef3/netgate-pfsense.svg "Netgate pfSense") [ Netgate pfSense ](/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews)