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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Cloudflare Access

    Score9.2 out of 10
    N/ACloudflare Access is a Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution that secures internal applications by verifying identity, device posture, and context for every request. It replaces legacy VPNs with a faster, more secure alternative that lives at the network edge.N/A

    Zscaler Private Access

    Score9.4 out of 10
    N/AZscaler Private Access™ (ZPA) gives users secure access to private apps and OT devices while enabling zero trust connectivity for workloads.N/A
    Pricing
    Cloudflare AccessZscaler Private Access
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Cloudflare AccessZscaler Private Access
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    6 Answers
    99%
    Would buy again
    84 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    6 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    67 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    6 Answers
    99%
    Happy with the feature set
    84 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    5 Answers
    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    59 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    6 Answers
    91%
    Implementation went as expected
    68 Answers
    Features
    Cloudflare AccessZscaler Private Access
    Identity Management
    Comparison of Identity Management features of Cloudflare Access and Zscaler Private Access
    Feature
    Cloudflare Access
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Zscaler Private Access
    9.2
    58 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Multi-Factor Authentication10.02 Ratings9.258 Ratings
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Cloudflare Access and Zscaler Private Access
    Feature
    Cloudflare Access
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Zscaler Private Access
    8.8
    27 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)10.01 Ratings8.827 Ratings
    Threat Intelligence
    Comparison of Threat Intelligence features of Cloudflare Access and Zscaler Private Access
    Feature
    Cloudflare Access
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Zscaler Private Access
    8.6
    65 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Network Analytics4.92 Ratings8.961 Ratings
    Threat Recognition10.01 Ratings9.053 Ratings
    Vulnerability Classification10.01 Ratings8.442 Ratings
    Automated Alerts and Reporting6.42 Ratings8.255 Ratings
    Threat Analysis10.01 Ratings8.748 Ratings
    Threat Intelligence Reporting10.01 Ratings8.245 Ratings
    Automated Threat Identification10.01 Ratings8.643 Ratings
    Zero Trust Security
    Comparison of Zero Trust Security features of Cloudflare Access and Zscaler Private Access
    Feature
    Cloudflare Access
    9.2
    2 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Zscaler Private Access
    9.1
    78 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Continuous Verification10.02 Ratings9.171 Ratings
    Secure Web Gateways10.02 Ratings9.353 Ratings
    Network Flow Control10.02 Ratings9.158 Ratings
    Network Traffic Analysis6.42 Ratings9.165 Ratings
    Segmentation Leveraging10.02 Ratings9.264 Ratings
    Admin Access Control7.82 Ratings9.368 Ratings
    Network Data Encryption9.32 Ratings9.260 Ratings
    Network Topology Mapping10.01 Ratings8.752 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Cloudflare AccessZscaler Private Access
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (6 ratings)
    9.4
    (85 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.4
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (80 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    -
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    User Testimonials
    Cloudflare AccessZscaler Private Access
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cloudflare
    I wanted to securely connect to my servers without getting tracked by malicious attackers, even though I was on public Wi-Fi. Security was my top priority, and I also wanted a setup that was easy and quick to start and provided great network performance. Cloudflare's Zero trust matches my criteria for becoming my first choice.
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    Zscaler
    Zscaler Private Access works really well in environments setup for FQDNs and where you know what users should/shouldn't be accessing on what ports. You can use Zscaler Private Access to figure out these kinds of features but that doesn't always mean you'll be correct. It also provides a consistent experience for users as they can access their materials anywhere. It also makes the user the last line of defense. If a user's account is compromised then the attacker has access to everything they already did. It doesn't work great in OT environments or Server based environments. Flows have to be initiated from the client and not the server for stuff to behave properly.
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    Pros
    Cloudflare
    • Block access to known bad, risky, or unwanted destinations at the DNS or HTTP level.
    • Excellent protection for remote users.
    • Best in class browser isolation techniques.
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    Zscaler
    • Connecting users remotely with a secure connection. I am a service desk agent who works with end users, and if there is an issue due to ZPA, it's most likely due to configuration. A really good service.
    • Logging, I believe, works well as I troubleshoot end users and can gather extra details for my network admin. IP.zscaler.com, and the debug logs are nice. Additionally, I like how it shows the App policy assigned to the user's machine ECT.
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    Cons
    Cloudflare
    • Cloudflare still need to improve CASB direction to complete set of SASE tools.
    • More integrations with the third-party agents to check device posture in the Zero Trust framework.
    • More granularity in firewall rules for full replacement of on-premise solutions.
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    Zscaler
    • Needs an interface for Support Desk/Help Desk to more easily understand that the problem is a lack of an FQDN or access is not allowed due to policy, not because of a technical shortcoming in ZPA.
    • Documentation of the BC solution is not well-detailed.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Cloudflare
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    Zscaler
    When it works - it works incredibly slick. It's only L4 which seems like a downgrade of security from solutions that promote L7.
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    Usability
    Cloudflare
    Within a few hours, new engineers are trained in basic tasks and are quite happy they are able to resolve issues independently. After SSO is configured, onboarding is as simple as signing into m365 via a web browser popup.
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    Zscaler
    The environment feels more secure, and we are seeing that users are adapting to it fast. The fact that we have tools to assist the users with their day-to-day access helps, as we can hand it off to the helpdesk without any escalations to the Network team. It is a work in progress for our agency, but we are seeing the benefits from the solution.
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    Support Rating
    Cloudflare
    Good chat support from the portal for basic questions and minor issues. The enterprise support line is provided as well.
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    Zscaler
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Cloudflare
    Cloudflare was both the most feature-rich and cost-effective of comparisons. Presales engagement understood our challenges and was keen to solve them.
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    Zscaler
    ZPA is where the bulk of zero-trust access is found. While the functionality for ZIA is excellent, the policy we implement for internet access is more focused on threat prevention and not narrowly scoped access.
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    Return on Investment
    Cloudflare
    • The cost of Cloudflare Zero trust is much lower, hence reducing spending on infrastructure security.
    • The Network performance is improved thanks to Warp protocol.
    • Requires less maintenance and hence saves time.
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    Zscaler
    • We used to get anywhere from 30 to 50 tickets surrounding our previous VPN solution every month. We now average 3-5 tickets regarding remote connectivity, and of those, only 1 or 2 are actual issues with ZPA.
    • Using ZPA Access Policies, we can now block endpoints that have outdated security software from ever connecting to our environment. This was simply not possible with our previous solution.
    • Some of our employee base skews older and had a harder time understanding the change from VPN to Zscaler.
    • There is significantly less downtime with ZPA when compared to other VPN solutions.
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    ScreenShots

    Zscaler Private Access Screenshots

    Screenshot of how ZPA provides access for all users while minimizing the attack surface, eliminating lateral movement, and stopping zero day threats. A cloud native service, ZPA can be deployed in just hours to replace legacy remote access tools like VPNs and VDIs.