Suggestions appear as you type. Use the up and down arrows to choose one and Enter to open it.

This page's audience our own tag's counts — open to see them
–Visits
–Page views
–Clicks to vendors
–Time on page
–Reading now
Clicks to vendors, by tool
  • –
Top countries
  • –
Devices
  • –

– · visits, page views and clicks counted by our own tag, which counts more than our checked analytics; every figure rounded down · how we count

Head-to-head · Security Service Edge Software

Cloudflare One vs Menlo Security Cloud Security Platform

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Cloudflare One #2 in Security Service Edge Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Cloudflare One

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

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature Cloudflare One 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Menlo Security Cloud Security Platform 6.8/10 Visit ↗
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 ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • 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
  • Verified platform coverage is limited to web and Chrome extension
  • Pricing requires contacting sales and varies by deployment
  • No free plan is available
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 →
  1. Cloudflare OneSecurity Service Edge Software 9.2Free plan
  2. Menlo Security Cloud Security PlatformSecurity Service Edge Software 6.8Pricing on request

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

More comparisons

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated · How we research and update