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Head-to-head · Data Loss Prevention Software

Cloudflare Data Loss Prevention vs Proofpoint Enterprise DLP

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Cloudflare Data Loss Prevention #1 in Data Loss Prevention Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit Cloudflare
Proofpoint Enterprise DLP #4 in Data Loss Prevention Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Proofpoint

Cloudflare Data Loss Prevention leads on 0 checks, Proofpoint Enterprise DLP on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCloudflare Data Loss Prevention · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly Cloudflare Data Loss Prevention
  • Most featuresProofpoint Enterprise DLP · 6 of 6

Cloudflare Data Loss Prevention scores higher on our rubric for data loss prevention software: 9.4 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Cloudflare Data Loss Prevention is the better fit for broad DLP with transparent pricing. Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is the better fit for cross-channel email and endpoint protection.

  • Cloudflare Data Loss Prevention fits best

    Broad DLP with transparent pricing

  • Proofpoint Enterprise DLP fits best

    Cross-channel email and endpoint protection

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Side by side

Feature Cloudflare Data Loss Prevention 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Proofpoint Enterprise DLP 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.0
Ranking #1 in Data Loss Prevention Software #4 in Data Loss Prevention Software
Best for Broad DLP with transparent pricing Cross-channel email and endpoint protection
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS
Support Community, Tickets, Live chat, Phone, Docs Tickets, Docs
Integrations 10 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cloudflare Data Loss Prevention 4/6 · Proofpoint Enterprise DLP 6/6
Endpoint controls Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Network controls ✓ ✓
Cloud app controls ✓ ✓
Data discovery ✓ ✓
Removable media control Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Incident workflows ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Our review
Pros
  • Covers web, SaaS, cloud, email, and AI traffic
  • Supports OCR, Exact Data Match, regex, and document detection
  • Free plan plus $7 per-user monthly Pay-as-you-go plan
  • Covers email, cloud applications, endpoints, USB and data stores
  • Uses OCR, exact matching and indexed document matching
  • Connects with SIEM, SOAR and ServiceNow workflows
Cons
  • Pay-as-you-go includes limited profiles and related capabilities
  • DLP is an add-on to Zero Trust Enterprise plans
  • Full-featured SASE and workspace security require a Contract plan
  • Pricing requires a contact-sales process
  • Broad controls may be more than narrow DLP programs need
  • Listed platform coverage focuses on web, Windows, macOS and API access
Our verdict

Cloudflare Data Loss Prevention is a cloud-native security service for organizations that need to detect and control sensitive data across web traffic, SaaS application files, cloud environments, AI prompts and responses, and outbound…

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Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is a cloud-based data loss prevention service for organizations that need to protect sensitive information across email, cloud applications and endpoint devices. It is designed for enterprise-scale data protection…

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  1. Cloudflare Data Loss PreventionData Loss Prevention Software 9.4Free plan
  2. Proofpoint Enterprise DLPData Loss Prevention Software 9.0Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cloudflare Data Loss Prevention — where it wins

    • Covers web, SaaS, cloud, email, and AI traffic
    • Supports OCR, Exact Data Match, regex, and document detection
    • Free plan plus $7 per-user monthly Pay-as-you-go plan

    Where it doesn't

    • Pay-as-you-go includes limited profiles and related capabilities
    • DLP is an add-on to Zero Trust Enterprise plans
    • Full-featured SASE and workspace security require a Contract plan

  • Proofpoint Enterprise DLP — where it wins

    • Covers email, cloud applications, endpoints, USB and data stores
    • Uses OCR, exact matching and indexed document matching
    • Connects with SIEM, SOAR and ServiceNow workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a contact-sales process
    • Broad controls may be more than narrow DLP programs need
    • Listed platform coverage focuses on web, Windows, macOS and API access
  • Cloudflare Data Loss Prevention9.4/10 · Free plan

    Broad DLP coverage with a free plan and transparent $7 monthly pricing.

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  • Proofpoint Enterprise DLP9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad DLP platform for organizations protecting sensitive data across channels.

    Visit ProofpointFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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