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# Check Point URL Filtering vs Cisco Umbrella Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Check Point URL Filtering** [

4.5/5(58)

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**Cisco Umbrella** [

4.4/5(283)

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Pricing

**Check Point URL Filtering**
No pricing available

**Cisco Umbrella**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Check Point URL Filtering**
1 monthFaster

Based on 23 responses

**Cisco Umbrella**
2 months

Based on 23 responses

Return on Investment

**Check Point URL Filtering**
13 months4 months sooner

Based on 23 responses

**Cisco Umbrella**
17 months

Based on 19 responses

Perceived Cost

**Check Point URL Filtering**
$$$$$

**Cisco Umbrella**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Check Point URL Filtering**
9%

**Cisco Umbrella**
22%13% more

Pros & Cons

**Check Point URL Filtering**
Not enough data

**Cisco Umbrella**
Not enough data

Integrations

**Check Point URL Filtering**
Not enough data

**Cisco Umbrella**
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Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Check Point URL Filtering**

9.3

9.347

**Cisco Umbrella**

8.7

8.7244

Ease of Use

**Check Point URL Filtering**

9.3

9.349

**Cisco Umbrella**

8.6

8.6247

Ease of Setup

**Check Point URL Filtering**

9.1

9.145

**Cisco Umbrella**

8.3

8.3188

Ease of Admin

**Check Point URL Filtering**

9.3

9.334

**Cisco Umbrella**

8.6

8.6174

Quality of Support

**Check Point URL Filtering**

9.2

9.247

**Cisco Umbrella**

8.5

8.5233

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Check Point URL Filtering**

9.0

9.034

**Cisco Umbrella**

8.5

8.5168

Product Direction (% positive)

**Check Point URL Filtering**

9.8

9.847

**Cisco Umbrella**

8.8

8.8244

Features

Secure Web Gateways[Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.0

28

8.7

19

Web Content and Traffic Filtering - Secure Web Gateways

SSL/TLS Inspection

9.0(won by 0.1)

27

8.9

15

Content Filtering

8.9

28

9.0(won by 0.1)

14

URL Filtering

9.8(won by 1.5)

28

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

19

Real-Time Traffic Inspection

9.4(won by 0.6)

27

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.8

15

Ad and Tracker Blocking

8.6(tied score)

27

8.6(tied score)

15

Data Protection and Loss Prevention - Secure Web Gateways

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

8.8(won by 0.7)

27

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.1

15

Phishing Protection

9.0(won by 0.4)

27

8.6

16

Malware Protection

9.6(won by 0.7)

27

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.9

15

Cloud Access Security

8.8(tied score)

27

8.8(tied score)

15

Access Control and Authentication - Secure Web Gateways

Application Control

8.9(won by 0.3)

27

8.6

15

Authentication and Access Control

8.6

27

8.7(won by 0.1)

15

User and Group Policies

8.9

27

9.0(won by 0.1)

17

Performance and Management - Secure Web Gateways

Customizable Policy Enforcement

8.8

28

8.9(won by 0.1)

19

Bandwidth Management

8.4(won by 0.4)

27

8.0

15

Integration Capabilities

8.8(won by 0.4)

27

8.4

16

Reporting and Logging

9.1(won by 0.1)

28

9.0

17

Threat Intelligence Integration

8.9

27

9.2(won by 0.3)

16

DNS Security Solutions[Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.7

58

Protection

Quarantine

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

52

Continuous Monitoring

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

52

Off-Network Protection

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

50

Guest Network Protection

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

50

BYOD Protection

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

46

Native DNS over HTTPS (DoH)

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

48

Functionality

DNS Lookups

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

55

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

55

Advanced Traffic Filtering

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

52

Administration

Whitelisting

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

54

Policy Enforcement

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

55

Incident Reports

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

54

Domain Categorization

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

53

Multi-Network Management

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

51

Cloud Edge Security[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.0

27

Management

Multicloud Management

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

24

DLP Configuration

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

23

Dynamic Scaling

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

23

Policy Enforcement

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

25

Monitoring

Data Center Networking

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

24

Multicloud Visibility

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

23

Anomaly Detection

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

24

Protection

Firewall-as-a-Service

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

25

Cloud Application Brokerage

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

23

Web Gateway

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

25

Adaptive Access Control

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

25

Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data

Network Security[Hide 40 FeaturesShow 40 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Penetration Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

VPN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavior Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

DNS Leak Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Provisioning

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Firewalls

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Spam

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Prevention System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Security[Hide 48 FeaturesShow 48 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Visibility

Data Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Registry

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Gap Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Identity

SSO

Not enough data

Not enough data

Governance

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Security Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

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Check Point URL Filtering

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

17.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

62.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

19.6%

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Cisco Umbrella

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

23.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

46.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

30.4%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

17.9%

23.6%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

62.5%

46.0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

19.6%

30.4%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Check Point URL Filtering](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/64ff8da1b6e6ffabf4336ae2510e8e3e/check-point-url-filtering.svg "Check Point URL Filtering")](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-url-filtering/reviews)
Check Point URL Filtering

Information Technology and Services

37.5%

Computer & Network Security

23.2%

Financial Services

8.9%

Defense & Space

8.9%

Information Services

3.6%

Other

17.9%

[![Cisco Umbrella](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_17d330a37bc2914fb3e2655da70c7a34/cisco-umbrella.png "Cisco Umbrella")](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-umbrella/reviews)
Cisco Umbrella

Information Technology and Services

19.9%

Computer & Network Security

8.8%

Computer Software

6.5%

Telecommunications

6.1%

Banking

4.2%

Other

54.4%

FAQs

## Check Point URL Filtering vs Cisco Umbrella FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 16, 2026

### What is the difference between Cisco Umbrella vs Check Point URL Filtering?

Check Point URL Filtering is rated slightly higher than Cisco Umbrella by G2 reviewers, with both products serving the mid-market segment and offering strong security and policy management features.

| [Cisco Umbrella](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-umbrella/reviews) | [Check Point URL Filtering](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-url-filtering/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.4/5 (285 reviews) | 4.5/5 (58 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| 8.3 | 9.1 |
| 8.5 | 9.2 |
| Strong cloud-based security, proactive DNS-layer protection, easy deployment | Granular policy control, robust URL categorization, flexible policy management |

### How do the pricing models of Cisco Umbrella and Check Point URL Filtering compare?

Check Point URL Filtering is rated higher for value by reviewers, with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than Cisco Umbrella.

- **Cisco Umbrella:** In recent reviews, several reviewers mention that Cisco Umbrella can be expensive, especially for smaller organizations or when scaling across many users.
- **Check Point URL Filtering:** Reviewers describe Check Point URL Filtering as cost-effective and note its value for the features provided, with fewer complaints about pricing.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers cite cost and scalability as reasons for considering alternatives to Cisco Umbrella.

### What are the best alternatives to Cisco Umbrella and Check Point URL Filtering?

The top three alternatives to Cisco Umbrella and Check Point URL Filtering are Zscaler Internet Access, DNSFilter, and Netskope One Platform.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cisco Umbrella](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-umbrella/reviews) | 4.4/5 (285 reviews) | Mid-Market | Pricing can be a barrier for smaller organizations; described as relatively expensive when scaling | Strong cloud-based security, proactive DNS-layer protection, easy deployment |
| [Check Point URL Filtering](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-url-filtering/reviews) | 4.5/5 (58 reviews) | Mid-Market | Described as cost-effective and valuable for the features provided | Granular policy control, robust URL categorization, flexible policy management |
| [Zscaler Internet Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews) | 4.4/5 (291 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Comprehensive cloud security for large organizations |
| [DNSFilter](https://www.g2.com/products/dnsfilter/reviews) | 4.6/5 (272 reviews) | Small-Business | — | High satisfaction among small businesses, effective DNS filtering |
| [Netskope One Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/netskope-one-platform/reviews) | 4.4/5 (95 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Strong cloud security and policy enforcement capabilities |

### Which Secure Web Gateways features should I prioritize when comparing Cisco Umbrella and Check Point URL Filtering?

Buyers should prioritize policy management, threat intelligence, deployment flexibility, reporting and visibility, and integration capabilities when comparing Cisco Umbrella and Check Point URL Filtering.

- **Policy management:** Cisco Umbrella (Meets Requirements 8.7), Check Point URL Filtering (Meets Requirements 9.3)
- **Threat intelligence:** Cisco Umbrella integrates with Cisco Talos for real-time threat feeds; Check Point URL Filtering leverages ThreatCloud for URL categorization and updates.
- **Deployment flexibility:** Cisco Umbrella is praised for easy cloud-based deployment; Check Point URL Filtering is noted for straightforward integration with management servers and deployment on-premises or in the cloud.
- **Reporting and visibility:** Cisco Umbrella offers intuitive dashboards and reporting; Check Point URL Filtering provides detailed logs and compliance reporting.
- **Integration capabilities:** Cisco Umbrella integrates with other Cisco security products; Check Point URL Filtering integrates with other Check Point blades and management tools.

### What are the pros and cons of Cisco Umbrella vs Check Point URL Filtering?

Cisco Umbrella's headline strength is proactive DNS-layer security and ease of deployment, while Check Point URL Filtering excels in granular policy control and robust URL categorization.

- **Cisco Umbrella strengths:** Proactive DNS-layer protection, strong cloud-based security, easy deployment, centralized visibility, and integration with Cisco Talos for threat intelligence.
- **Cisco Umbrella trade-offs:** Reviewers note higher cost for smaller organizations, complexity in advanced configurations, and limited third-party firewall integration.
- **Check Point URL Filtering strengths:** Granular policy control, robust and regularly updated URL categorization, flexible policy management, and strong integration with other Check Point security tools.
- **Check Point URL Filtering trade-offs:** Reviewers mention that initial setup and policy customization can be complex, and strict categorization may require manual adjustments to avoid blocking legitimate sites.

### Is Cisco Umbrella or Check Point URL Filtering better for small businesses?

DNSFilter is the top-rated alternative for small businesses, but between Cisco Umbrella and Check Point URL Filtering, both primarily serve the mid-market segment with similar reviewer sentiment.

- **Cisco Umbrella:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers highlight ease of deployment and strong security, but note cost as a barrier for smaller organizations.
- **Check Point URL Filtering:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers describe it as cost-effective and valuable, with straightforward deployment and granular control.

### Which Secure Web Gateways platform has better integrations?

Reviewer sentiment is at parity for integrations between Cisco Umbrella and Check Point URL Filtering, with both products noted for integration with their respective security ecosystems.

- **Cisco Umbrella:** Reviewers mention integration with Cisco Secure Firewall, Cisco Secure Endpoint, and Cisco SIG, highlighting ease of integration within the Cisco ecosystem.
- **Check Point URL Filtering:** Reviewers note integration with other Check Point blades and management servers, emphasizing unified policy management within the Check Point environment.

### How do Cisco Umbrella and Check Point URL Filtering compare on customer support?

Check Point URL Filtering scores higher on Quality of Support by 0.7 points, a material difference over Cisco Umbrella.

- **Cisco Umbrella:** Reviewers describe support as proactive and responsive, but some mention room for improvement in troubleshooting and response times.
- **Check Point URL Filtering:** Reviewers consistently praise support quality, noting advanced assistance and effective problem resolution.

### Which is easier to implement, Cisco Umbrella or Check Point URL Filtering?

Check Point URL Filtering is rated higher for Ease of Setup by 0.8 points, a material advantage over Cisco Umbrella.

- **Cisco Umbrella:** Reviewers highlight easy cloud-based deployment and straightforward onboarding, but some mention complexity in advanced configurations and initial setup for large networks.
- **Check Point URL Filtering:** Reviewers describe setup as easy and intuitive, with preconfigured categories speeding up deployment and straightforward integration with management servers.

Alternatives

**Check Point URL Filtering Alternatives**

 ![Zscaler Internet Access](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f063065622874e0a8214c8615c634d1e/zscaler-internet-access.svg "Zscaler Internet Access")

[
Zscaler Internet Access
](/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews)

 ![ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2e500391e9bcc35588c7be8bc6b63bbc/threatlocker-zero-trust-platform.svg "ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform")

[
ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform
](/products/threatlocker-zero-trust-platform/reviews)

 ![DNSFilter](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/6331087c65e8729f438908cbbfa2179d/dnsfilter.svg "DNSFilter")

[
DNSFilter
](/products/dnsfilter/reviews)

 ![Symantec Web Security Service](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/031fb7b051398fca680d4aaefbd8f64d/symantec-web-security-service.svg "Symantec Web Security Service")

[
Symantec Web Security.cloud
](/products/symantec-web-security-service/reviews)

**Cisco Umbrella Alternatives**

 ![DNSFilter](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/6331087c65e8729f438908cbbfa2179d/dnsfilter.svg "DNSFilter")

[
DNSFilter
](/products/dnsfilter/reviews)

 ![Netskope One Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/24f85b7cc708f49da8b235966df41a33/netskope-one-platform.svg "Netskope One Platform")

[
Netskope One Platform
](/products/netskope-one-platform/reviews)

 ![WebTitan Web Filter](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1553620118/webtitan-web-filter.svg "WebTitan Web Filter")

[
WebTitan Web Filter
](/products/webtitan-web-filter/reviews)

 ![Zscaler Internet Access](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f063065622874e0a8214c8615c634d1e/zscaler-internet-access.svg "Zscaler Internet Access")

[
Zscaler Internet Access
](/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews)

## Check Point URL Filtering vs Cisco Umbrella

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Check Point URL Filtering easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Check Point URL Filtering overall.

- Reviewers felt that Check Point URL Filtering meets the needs of their business better than Cisco Umbrella.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Check Point URL Filtering is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Check Point URL Filtering over Cisco Umbrella.