Choose Check Point or SentinelOne
Choose Check Point if
- Enterprises already running Check Point firewalls and infrastructure who want consolidated security management
- Organizations with hybrid environments needing vendor-neutral MDR across 160+ tool integrations (MDR 360 tier)
- Companies that need identity threat detection for AD, Entra ID, and Okta built into their MDR
- You need SaaS and Network coverage included in base pricing
Choose SentinelOne if
- Organizations already running SentinelOne Singularity wanting platform-native MDR without adding another vendor
- Government and regulated industries needing FedRAMP Moderate and High certified MDR with $1M breach warranty
- Teams prioritizing AI-first detection with Purple AI Athena and unique Windows Rollback ransomware recovery
- Breach warranty matters to you (SentinelOne offers one, Check Point does not)
What’s actually different
Buyer brief
Fit. Check Point is a Services firm that works with your existing tools. SentinelOne is a Platform vendor that requires its own security platform. Check Point targets Mid-market and Enterprise organizations; SentinelOne serves Mid-market and Enterprise. Check Point includes 5 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Identity, Network), compared to 3 for SentinelOne (Endpoint, Cloud, Identity).
FAQ
What is the main difference between Check Point and SentinelOne?
Check Point is a Services firm that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). SentinelOne is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Check Point covers 5 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 3 for SentinelOne.
How do Check Point and SentinelOne differ in response capabilities?
Check Point supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. SentinelOne supports 5 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. Incident response is included with Check Point and not included with SentinelOne.
How does Check Point pricing compare to SentinelOne?
Check Point pricing: Custom-quoted. Generally perceived as premium pricing relative to competitors.. SentinelOne pricing: SentinelOne platform pricing is separate from the MDR add-on. Third-party comparison data reports Vigilance MDR around $15-30+/endpoint/year, while SentinelOne public platform tiers and enterprise bundles remain separate or custom.. Watch for with Check Point: ATAM 360 (dedicated account management) is an additional subscription on top of MDR; Licensing complexity is a recurring PeerSpot complaint, plan for negotiation cycles. Watch for with SentinelOne: Platform license ($179.99-$229.99/endpoint/year) is required before MDR, significant prerequisite cost; MDR pricing is a bolt-on fee not shown on the public pricing page.