Head-to-head · Security Service Edge Software
Cloudflare One vs Menlo Security Cloud Security Platform
Cloudflare One leads on 1 check, Menlo Security Cloud Security Platform on 0, and 6 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 One · 9.2/10
- Free planonly Cloudflare One
Cloudflare One scores higher on our rubric for security service edge software: 9.2 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #19.
Cloudflare One offers free plan; Menlo Security Cloud Security Platform doesn't.
Cloudflare One is the better fit for organizations seeking broad SSE coverage and value. Menlo Security Cloud Security Platform is the better fit for browser-focused security and isolation.
- Cloudflare One fits best
Organizations seeking broad SSE coverage and value
- Menlo Security Cloud Security Platform fits best
Browser-focused security and isolation
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Side by side
| Feature | Cloudflare One 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Menlo Security Cloud Security Platform 6.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 6.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in Security Service Edge Software | #19 in Security Service Edge Software |
| Best for | Organizations seeking broad SSE coverage and value | Browser-focused security and isolation |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Chrome extension |
| Support | Live chat, Tickets, Phone, Community, Docs | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML | ISO 27001, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 12 integrations | 16 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Cloudflare One 6/6 · Menlo Security Cloud Security Platform 6/6 | ||
| Secure web gateway | ✓ | ✓ |
| Private-app access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cloud access security | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data loss prevention | ✓ | ✓ |
| Remote browser isolation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Device posture checks | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | Cloudflare One is a cloud security and Secure Access Service Edge platform for organizations replacing legacy network perimeters. It brings identity-aware private-application access, secure web gateway inspection, Cloudflare Tunnel… Read the review → |
Menlo Security Cloud Security Platform is a cloud-delivered security service centered on browser and web-session protection. It is designed for enterprises managing access from managed, unmanaged, and BYOD devices. The platform covers… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Cloudflare One — where it wins
- Covers gateway security, private-app access, CASB, DLP, and isolation
- Supports web, desktop, mobile, Linux, and API-based management
- Includes Cloudflare Tunnel, Terraform, and broad SaaS integrations
Where it doesn't
- Free Plan limits standard log retention to 24 hours
- Free and Pay-as-you-go plans include limited predefined DLP profiles
- Remote Browser Isolation requires an add-on on Pay-as-you-go and Contract plans
Menlo Security Cloud Security Platform — where it wins
- Combines SWG, CASB, ZTNA, browser DLP, and isolation
- Supports posture checks, file sanitization, and session forensics
- Integrates with Okta, Microsoft 365, CrowdStrike, and Palo Alto Networks
Where it doesn't
- Verified platform coverage is limited to web and Chrome extension
- Pricing requires contacting sales and varies by deployment
- No free plan is available
- Cloudflare One9.2/10 · Free plan
Broad SSE coverage with a free plan, extensive integrations, and API-driven management.
Visit Cloudflare OneFull verdict → - Menlo Security Cloud Security Platform6.8/10 · Pricing on request
A broad browser-security platform for enterprises protecting web and application access.
Visit Menlo SecurityFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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