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    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 Zero Trust for Branch

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AZscaler Zero Trust for Branch is a security and connectivity solution designed to link users and devices at distributed locations—such as branch offices, factories, and retail sites—to specific applications. The platform is intended to replace traditional SD-WAN and site-to-site VPN architectures with a model that connects users based on identity and policy rather than extending the entire network to every location.N/A
    Pricing
    Cloudflare AccessZscaler Zero Trust for Branch
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    Cloudflare AccessZscaler Zero Trust for Branch
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Cloudflare
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Would buy again
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    100%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
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    100%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    Cloudflare AccessZscaler Zero Trust for Branch
    Identity Management
    Comparison of Identity Management features of Cloudflare Access and Zscaler Zero Trust for Branch
    Feature
    Cloudflare Access
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Zscaler Zero Trust for Branch
    8.8
    3 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Multi-Factor Authentication10.02 Ratings8.83 Ratings
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Cloudflare Access and Zscaler Zero Trust for Branch
    Feature
    Cloudflare Access
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Zscaler Zero Trust for Branch
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)10.01 Ratings8.62 Ratings
    Threat Intelligence
    Comparison of Threat Intelligence features of Cloudflare Access and Zscaler Zero Trust for Branch
    Feature
    Cloudflare Access
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Zscaler Zero Trust for Branch
    7.5
    4 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Network Analytics4.92 Ratings6.73 Ratings
    Threat Recognition10.01 Ratings8.62 Ratings
    Vulnerability Classification10.01 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Automated Alerts and Reporting6.42 Ratings6.14 Ratings
    Threat Analysis10.01 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Threat Intelligence Reporting10.01 Ratings8.22 Ratings
    Automated Threat Identification10.01 Ratings8.62 Ratings
    Zero Trust Security
    Comparison of Zero Trust Security features of Cloudflare Access and Zscaler Zero Trust for Branch
    Feature
    Cloudflare Access
    9.2
    2 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Zscaler Zero Trust for Branch
    7.6
    5 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Continuous Verification10.02 Ratings7.63 Ratings
    Secure Web Gateways10.02 Ratings8.62 Ratings
    Network Flow Control10.02 Ratings8.45 Ratings
    Network Traffic Analysis6.42 Ratings6.95 Ratings
    Segmentation Leveraging10.02 Ratings7.63 Ratings
    Admin Access Control7.82 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Network Data Encryption9.32 Ratings8.62 Ratings
    Network Topology Mapping10.01 Ratings5.53 Ratings
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    Enterprises
    Forescout Vistaro Platform
    Score6.7 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Cloudflare AccessZscaler Zero Trust for Branch
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (6 ratings)
    8.5
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    7.6
    (5 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    -
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    User Testimonials
    Cloudflare AccessZscaler Zero Trust for Branch
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Zscaler
    Very well suited for IT/OT segmentation, device identification and access control. M&A - shortened the time for PC deployment from over 300 days to about 30. It is an integral piece to a zero trust strategy.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Zscaler
    • Ease of use interface.
    • HA for both the internet and the device.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Zscaler
    • Log search/analytics.
    • Faster deployment.
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Zscaler
    This solution has strengthened our overall zero trust approach and inprovement to secure branch environments
    Incentivized
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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
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Zscaler
    • Faster simplified connectivity (M&A) - from 300 to 30 days to provide a secure bridge and beachhead in acquired companies
    • Improved overall security - policies based on tags reduces policy complexity
    • Network visibility has enabled our site support teams to work more effectively
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