# Check Point URL Filtering vs Symantec Web Security Service Comparison

| | Check Point URL Filtering | Symantec Web Security Service | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 58 | 120 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (62.5% of reviews) | Enterprise (45.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Check Point URL Filtering

**Not enough data**

### Symantec Web Security Service

Pros:
- Security Protection (6 reviews)
- Ease of Use (5 reviews)

Cons:
- Notification Issues (2 reviews)
- Expensive (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Check Point URL Filtering | Symantec Web Security Service | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (47 reviews) | 8.7 (89 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (49 reviews) | 8.9 (90 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (45 reviews) | 8.9 (37 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (34 reviews) | 9.0 (33 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (47 reviews) | 8.4 (87 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (34 reviews) | 8.8 (32 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.8 (47 reviews) | 8.4 (82 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Check Point URL Filtering

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Symantec Web Security Service

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Check Point URL Filtering** | N/A | N/A |
| **Symantec Web Security Service** | 8.7/10 | 24 |

#### Analysis

| Feature | Check Point URL Filtering | Symantec Web Security Service | 
|---|---|---|
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.6 (16 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | Not enough data | 8.4 (16 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Check Point URL Filtering | Symantec Web Security Service | 
|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | 8.5 (16 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Device Mangement** | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Check Point URL Filtering | Symantec Web Security Service | 
|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | Not enough data | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | 8.9 (17 reviews) | 
| **Data Encryption/Security** | Not enough data | 8.6 (18 reviews) | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | 9.3 (18 reviews) | 

### Secure Web Gateways

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Check Point URL Filtering** | 9.0/10 | 28 |
| **Symantec Web Security Service** | N/A | N/A |

#### Web Content and Traffic Filtering - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | Check Point URL Filtering | Symantec Web Security Service | 
|---|---|---|
| **SSL/TLS Inspection** | 9.0 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Filtering** | 8.9 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **URL Filtering** | 9.8 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Traffic Inspection** | 9.4 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Ad and Tracker Blocking** | 8.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Data Protection and Loss Prevention - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | Check Point URL Filtering | Symantec Web Security Service | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | 8.8 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Phishing Protection** | 9.0 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Protection** | 9.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Access Security** | 8.8 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Access Control and Authentication - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | Check Point URL Filtering | Symantec Web Security Service | 
|---|---|---|
| **Application Control** | 8.9 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Authentication and Access Control** | 8.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User and Group Policies** | 8.9 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Performance and Management - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | Check Point URL Filtering | Symantec Web Security Service | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customizable Policy Enforcement** | 8.8 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Bandwidth Management** | 8.4 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integration Capabilities** | 8.8 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting and Logging** | 9.1 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Intelligence Integration** | 8.9 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Secure Web Gateway Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-web-gateways)


**Unique to Symantec Web Security Service (2):** [Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-access-security-broker-casb), [Browser Isolation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/browser-isolation)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Check Point URL Filtering | Symantec Web Security Service | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 17.9% | 31.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 62.5% | 23.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 19.6% | 45.0% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%
- **Manufacturing:** 1.8%
- **Consulting:** 1.8%
- **Telecommunications:** 1.8%
- **Management Consulting:** 1.8%
- **Higher Education:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 8.9%

#### Symantec Web Security Service

- **Information Technology and Services:** 27.5%
- **Computer Software:** 11.9%
- **Financial Services:** 7.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 6.4%
- **Manufacturing:** 2.8%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 2.8%
- **Banking:** 2.8%
- **Higher Education:** 2.8%
- **Information Services:** 2.8%
- **Accounting:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 31.2%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Check Point URL Filtering

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- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (215 reviews)
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- [Forcepoint Web Security](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-web-security/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (61 reviews)
- [NordLayer](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (126 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Check Point URL Filtering

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### Symantec Web Security Service

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