Our take
What our shortlists say about the one we picked.
- Check Point CloudGuard
Best for: Check Point shops wanting CNAPP, WAF and cloud network security together
The fit is clearest for organizations already running Check Point firewalls on premises. The trade-off is breadth versus depth. If you only need posture management, a pure CNAPP is simpler to run. Price is not published. Ask which parts are licensed separately, because the three components can be bought on their own.
From Best Cloud Security Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
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Cloud security platform for threat prevention across apps, networks, workloads
Side-by-side comparison
Feature
Aqua Security Aqua Cloud Native App Protection Platform (CNAPP)
Check Point CloudGuard
Pricing model
Commercial
Commercial
Category
Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform
Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform
Deployment and fit
Deployment type
Hybrid
Cloud
Company size fit
Mid-Market, Enterprise
SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
Company
Company
Aqua Security Software Ltd.
Check Point Software Technologies
Use cases and capabilities
Runtime Security
Yes
No
Supply Chain Security
Yes
No
WAF
No
Yes
Core features
10 features listed
10 features listed
Integrations
24 integrations listed
21 integrations listed
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Which one fits you
Based on what each listing shows: deployment, company size, price and open source.
Aqua Security Aqua Cloud Native App Protection Platform (CNAPP) fits if you need both cloud and on-premises options.
Check Point CloudGuard fits if you want a cloud product and you are a small business.
Aqua Security Aqua Cloud Native App Protection Platform (CNAPP) vs Check Point CloudGuard FAQ
Common questions when comparing Aqua Security Aqua Cloud Native App Protection Platform (CNAPP) vs Check Point CloudGuard for cloud-native application protection platform.
Aqua Security Aqua Cloud Native App Protection Platform (CNAPP): CNAPP for securing cloud native apps from code to runtime across multi-cloud. Built by Aqua Security Software Ltd.
Check Point CloudGuard: Cloud security platform for threat prevention across apps, networks, workloads. Built by Check Point Software Technologies.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Aqua Security Aqua Cloud Native App Protection Platform (CNAPP) is made by Aqua Security Software Ltd. Check Point CloudGuard is made by Check Point Software Technologies. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
Often, yes. Aqua Security Aqua Cloud Native App Protection Platform (CNAPP) and Check Point CloudGuard are both Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform products. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
