We performed a comparison between Check Point Remote Access VPN and F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Remote Access solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The safety of online interactions when working with this product has enabled members to convene productive meetings without fear of being attacked."
"Setup using the manuals was easy."
"The biggest advantage of Check Point Remote Access VPN is that we already use the Check Point firewall. We only needed to enable the feature and do the configuration in order to enable the VPN feature. We didn't need to buy or manage new hardware. This was a big advantage."
"The most important feature of Check Point Remote Access VPN is the multiple factor authentication."
"Among its most valuable features is how it quickly and easily connects everyone to the VPN service."
"It is easy to install the Endpoint Remote Access VPN client to different platforms."
"It is a scalable solution...The technical support team of the solution is very good."
"The tool is easy to configure and use. We integrated it with Active Directory to manage user authentication. It's intuitive and transparent, making it simple for users to use. It connects automatically to the VPN whenever users turn on the laptop. The product is efficient and offers centralized control."
"The solution is stable and reliable."
"F5 BIG-IP APM is relatively easy to use."
"Stickiness is the most valuable feature of the product."
"This is a product that is easy to install and integrate, and it is simple to use."
"We have seen a return on investment from F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager. It provided access at a time when we didn't have it."
"Our customers have never complained about the stability"
"In my opinion, the GUI is perfect with the configuration options provided. F5 BIG-IP has given customization options and policy configuration tools in the GUI. It's good and good enough to work."
"The portal access was very good."
"Improvements for Check Point Remote Access VPN could include enhancing mobile connectivity for a smoother user experience."
"Bug Fixes and enhancement requests should be remediated earlier."
"This is the best version we are using, however, if some changes can be made in the next release, I'd like to see adjustments to the time period and internet connectivity."
"You have no ability to reserve a total number of licenses. The VPN user licenses are assigned per gateway, and if you enable MEP function is not so easy to size the gateway licenses."
"Check Point Remote Access VPN's connectivity and establishment takes time and needs to be faster."
"Check Point Remote Access VPN could be more user-friendly."
"I would like this service to be easier to manage when you integrate it with third parties."
"The ability to allow split-tunneling while still following our corporate policy needs to be on the table."
"I'd suggest improved documentation integration directly within the GUI. Right now, finding comprehensive documentation often requires going to external websites like the community portal."
"Cloud services are something that F5 Access Policy Manager could do better"
"The operational deployment is not great."
"We do not have knowledgeable support teams locally."
"F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager has room for improvement in integration with other products."
"F5 BIG-IP APM disconnects when you leave it for long enough, but that is natural for IT solutions to do. That's a little bit frustrating."
"The solution is quite costly."
"The technical support’s response time must be improved."
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Check Point Remote Access VPN is ranked 5th in Remote Access with 61 reviews while F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is ranked 10th in Remote Access with 13 reviews. Check Point Remote Access VPN is rated 8.8, while F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Check Point Remote Access VPN writes "Is easy to use and has a nice interface, but the scalability needs to improve". On the other hand, the top reviewer of F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) writes " Facilitates packet inspection, modification, and offloading and offers visibility and troubleshooting capabilities, allowing for pre-production server testing". Check Point Remote Access VPN is most compared with OpenVPN Access Server, Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, Check Point Harmony Mobile, Fortinet FortiClient and Perimeter 81, whereas F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is most compared with Citrix Gateway, CyberArk Privileged Access Manager, Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), Ivanti Connect Secure and BeyondTrust Remote Support. See our Check Point Remote Access VPN vs. F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) report.
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