Head-to-head · Connectivity Solutions
Cloudflare One vs OpenVPN CloudConnexa
Cloudflare One leads on 0 checks, OpenVPN CloudConnexa on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 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 · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly OpenVPN CloudConnexa
- Most featuresOpenVPN CloudConnexa · 1 of 4
Cloudflare One scores higher on our rubric for connectivity solutions: 9.4 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
Cloudflare One is the better fit for teams seeking broad SASE and app integrations. OpenVPN CloudConnexa is the better fit for affordable managed zero-trust networking.
- Cloudflare One fits best
Teams seeking broad SASE and app integrations
- OpenVPN CloudConnexa fits best
Affordable managed zero-trust networking
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Side by side
| Feature | Cloudflare One 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | OpenVPN CloudConnexa 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #1 in Connectivity Solutions | #5 in Connectivity Solutions |
| Best for | Teams seeking broad SASE and app integrations | Affordable managed zero-trust networking |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Tickets, Phone, Community, Docs | Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA |
| Integrations | 12 integrations | 9 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Cloudflare One 0/4 · OpenVPN CloudConnexa 1/4 | ||
| SSO support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Private app access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Split tunneling | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Audit logs | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
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| Connectivity model | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Device limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Gateway regions | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Cloudflare One brings private application access, secure web gateway inspection, CASB monitoring, data loss prevention, device posture checks, and remote browser isolation into a cloud-based SASE platform. It is aimed at organizations… Read the review → |
OpenVPN CloudConnexa is a cloud-delivered VPN and zero-trust networking service for businesses connecting users, private applications, networks, workforce devices and IoT devices. It suits small, mid-market and enterprise teams that need… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Cloudflare One — where it wins
- Combines private app access, web filtering, CASB, DLP, and browser isolation
- Free plan supports proof-of-concept deployments and small teams
- Integrates with services including Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Slack
Where it doesn't
- Free plan retains standard logs for up to 24 hours
- Full-featured DLP and unlimited out-of-band CASB integrations are add-ons
- Remote Browser Isolation is an add-on on Pay-as-you-go
OpenVPN CloudConnexa — where it wins
- Identity-, device- and location-aware zero-trust access policies
- Site-to-site networking, microsegmentation and application routing
- SIEM streaming, posture checks and Terraform automation
Where it doesn't
- Enterprise & IoT uses custom pricing and thresholds
- 24/7 priority support is listed with the Essential plan
- A 99.9% uptime SLA is tied to the Premium plan
- Cloudflare One9.4/10 · Free plan
Broad SASE coverage with a free plan and integrations across common business apps.
Visit CloudflareFull verdict → - OpenVPN CloudConnexa8.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
Affordable managed networking with zero-trust controls, posture checks and cloud integrations.
Visit OpenVPNFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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