VPN comparison
CyberFence vs. Perimeter 81 in 2026
Right-sized business VPN + breach monitoring for SMBs vs. a full enterprise SASE platform now folded into Check Point's Harmony brand.
Quick answer: CyberFence Teams is $9–$12/seat/mo self-serve, giving small and mid-size businesses VPN, Breach Monitor, and Web Shield without enterprise complexity. Perimeter 81 — acquired by Check Point in 2023 and rebranded Harmony SASE — runs $8–$16/user/mo with a minimum 5-seat requirement, delivering full ZTNA, firewall-as-a-service, secure web gateway, and malware protection aimed at larger organizations. If you need full SASE, Harmony is the more complete platform; if you need business VPN and breach monitoring without that complexity, CyberFence Teams is the simpler fit.
Feature-by-feature comparison
Side-by-side. No cherry-picking. We show where they beat us too.
Pick CyberFence if…
- You're a small business under 200 employees that needs business VPN and breach monitoring without full SASE complexity.
- You don't want a 5-seat minimum — CyberFence Teams has no seat floor.
- You want breach monitoring with exportable PDF reports included at the team level.
- You want self-serve setup live in minutes instead of an IT-managed SASE deployment.
- You want a simpler product roadmap instead of navigating a platform absorbed into a larger acquirer's enterprise suite.
Pick Perimeter 81 if…
- You need full Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) with granular per-application access control.
- You need firewall-as-a-service (FWaaS) and a secure web gateway (SWG) as part of your network architecture.
- You're a larger organization (200+ employees) that needs enterprise-grade SASE backed by Check Point's security research.
- You want private gateways and malware protection integrated at the network perimeter, not just the endpoint.
Switch from Perimeter 81 in 3 steps
Zero downtime. Cancel Perimeter 81 on your own schedule.
- 1
Set up CyberFence Teams admin dashboard
Create your CyberFence Teams account and invite employees by email — no seat minimum and no IT ticket required. Most teams are fully onboarded within a day.
- 2
Enable Breach Monitor + Web Shield for your team
Turn on Breach Monitor and Web Shield from the admin dashboard so every seat is covered automatically. Both are included in the $9–$12/seat/mo price.
- 3
Wind down Perimeter 81 / Harmony SASE on your own schedule
Work with your IT admin to decommission ZTNA policies, gateways, and firewall rules, then cancel through your Check Point Harmony account team. Because this is a fuller network deployment, plan for a short overlap period while access policies are unwound.
Use code LEAVE_PERIMETER81 at checkout for a switcher discount on your first year.
Our honest verdict
If you're a small or mid-size business that needs business VPN and breach monitoring without a 5-seat minimum or full SASE complexity, CyberFence Teams at $9–$12/seat/mo is the right-sized fit. If you need full Zero Trust Network Access, firewall-as-a-service, and a secure web gateway backed by Check Point's security research, Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) is the more complete enterprise platform. The two are built for different company sizes and network security needs.
Frequently asked questions
Is CyberFence Teams cheaper than Perimeter 81 / Harmony SASE?
Pricing ranges overlap — CyberFence Teams is $9–$12/seat/mo with no minimum, versus Harmony SASE at $8–$16/user/mo with a 5-seat minimum. For very small teams, CyberFence's lack of a seat floor makes it cheaper in practice even at a similar per-seat rate.
What happened to Perimeter 81?
Perimeter 81 was acquired by Check Point Software in 2023 and has been rebranded as "Harmony SASE," now integrated into Check Point's broader security portfolio. The underlying product has expanded with Check Point's enterprise security capabilities.
Is Harmony SASE overkill for a small business?
Often, yes. Harmony SASE's full ZTNA, firewall-as-a-service, and secure web gateway stack is built for organizations with real network security requirements — typically 200+ employees. Smaller teams often pay for capability they don't use. CyberFence Teams is intentionally scoped for smaller organizations.
Does CyberFence Teams offer Zero Trust Network Access?
Not as a distinct product layer. CyberFence Teams focuses on VPN, breach monitoring, and Web Shield rather than granular per-application ZTNA policies. If you specifically need ZTNA, Harmony SASE is the more complete option.
Which is better for compliance reporting?
CyberFence Teams includes exportable PDF breach reports for every seat, useful for SOC 2 or HIPAA vendor reviews. Harmony SASE is stronger on network access auditing and policy logs but doesn't center breach-specific reporting the way CyberFence does.
Which one has better support for IT teams?
Harmony SASE, backed by Check Point, offers enterprise-grade technical support and security research resources suited to IT-managed deployments. CyberFence provides US-based email support with typical replies in under 4 hours during business hours, plus priority support for Teams customers — sufficient for self-serve setups but less extensive than Check Point's enterprise support.
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