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Check Point Software vs JumpCloud

Check Point Software logo

Check Point Software

Software

AI Transforms the Network. We Transform the Firewall.

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
JumpCloud logo

JumpCloud

Software

Unified identity and device management for hybrid workforce.

From
$9/user/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Check Point Software no pricing, tier names or costs appear anywhere on the homepage; every product path leads to Request a demo or Contact sales rather than a figure; JumpCloud platform Essentials tier capped at 300 users; larger organisations must purchase unbundled tiers or negotiate custom pricing

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Check Point Software and JumpCloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Check Point Software and JumpCloud differ
AttributeCheck Point SoftwareJumpCloud
Starting priceOn request$9/user/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Check Point Software

No use cases recorded yet. See the Check Point Software review.

JumpCloud

  • Organisations modernising from Active Directory to cloud identity infrastructurenot Check Point Software
  • Companies requiring unified user and device management in hybrid work environmentsnot Check Point Software
  • IT teams implementing zero-trust security modelsnot Check Point Software
  • Managed service providers requiring multi-tenant identity and device managementnot Check Point Software
  • Educational institutions and nonprofits (eligible for special pricing)not Check Point Software

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Check Point Software

  • No pricing, tier names or costs appear anywhere on the homepage; every product path leads to Request a demo or Contact sales rather than a figure

JumpCloud

  • Platform Essentials tier capped at 300 users; larger organisations must purchase unbundled tiers or negotiate custom pricing
  • À la carte pricing can become expensive when purchasing multiple features; device management at $9/user, SSO at $11/user totals $20/user for basic functionality
  • Bundled Platform and Platform Prime packages require contacting sales; no published pricing limits transparency
  • Zero-trust and AI & SaaS management capabilities only available in Platform Prime tier with custom pricing
  • No on-premises or self-hosted option; cloud-only deployment

Pricing, plan by plan

Check Point Software

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Check Point Software review.

JumpCloud

$9/user/month
  • À La Carte - Device Management$9/user/month (annual) or $11 (monthly)
    • Device management across Windows, Mac, Linux
    • Remote assistance
    • Patch management
  • À La Carte - SSO$11/user/month (annual) or $13 (monthly)
    • Single sign-on
    • Multi-factor authentication
    • Password management
  • Platform Essentials$null/variable
    • Identity and device management with SSO and passwordless auth
    • Maximum 300 users
    • Contact sales for pricing
  • Platform$null/variable
    • Unified identity, device and access management
    • Contact sales for pricing

Which should you pick?

Choose Check Point Software if

Nothing in the data separates Check Point Software from JumpCloud on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Check Point Software review

Choose JumpCloud if

  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API.
JumpCloud review

Questions people ask

Is Check Point Software or JumpCloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Check Point Software starts at On request and JumpCloud at $9/user/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Check Point Software or JumpCloud?
Check Point Software starts at On request and JumpCloud at $9/user/month.
Does Check Point Software or JumpCloud run on more platforms?
Check Point Software runs on Web. JumpCloud runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

JumpCloud: What devices does JumpCloud support?

JumpCloud supports unified endpoint management for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android devices.

Source
JumpCloud: Can I use JumpCloud to replace Active Directory?

Yes. JumpCloud is designed for organisations modernising from on-premises Active Directory to cloud-based directory and identity management.

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JumpCloud: Is there a free trial?

Yes. All users can access a 30-day free trial before purchasing.

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