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Head-to-head · Security Service Edge Software

Cloudflare One vs Prisma Access

  • 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
Prisma Access #3 in Security Service Edge Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Prisma Access

Cloudflare One leads on 0 checks, Prisma Access 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 One · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Cloudflare One

Cloudflare One scores higher on our rubric for security service edge software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Cloudflare One is the better fit for organizations seeking broad SSE coverage and value. Prisma Access is the better fit for integrated enterprise security teams.

  • Cloudflare One fits best

    Organizations seeking broad SSE coverage and value

  • Prisma Access fits best

    Integrated enterprise security teams

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Side by side

Feature Cloudflare One 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Prisma Access 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #2 in Security Service Edge Software #3 in Security Service Edge Software
Best for Organizations seeking broad SSE coverage and value Integrated enterprise security teams
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web
Support Live chat, Tickets, Phone, Community, Docs Tickets, Docs
Integrations 12 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cloudflare One 6/6 · Prisma Access 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, ZTNA, CASB, DLP, FWaaS, and browser isolation
  • Connects with Palo Alto Networks management, identity, logging, and SD-WAN tools
  • Supports device posture and risk policies for private application access
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
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Capabilities can vary by license edition and add-on subscriptions
  • The listed platform is web-based rather than a broad native app offering
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…

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Prisma Access is Palo Alto Networks’ cloud-delivered SASE platform for enterprises and other organizations securing remote users, branch networks, internet traffic, SaaS applications, and private applications. It brings together secure web…

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  1. Cloudflare OneSecurity Service Edge Software 9.2Free plan
  2. Prisma AccessSecurity Service Edge Software 9.0Pricing 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
  • Prisma Access — where it wins

    • Combines SWG, ZTNA, CASB, DLP, FWaaS, and browser isolation
    • Connects with Palo Alto Networks management, identity, logging, and SD-WAN tools
    • Supports device posture and risk policies for private application access

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Capabilities can vary by license edition and add-on subscriptions
    • The listed platform is web-based rather than a broad native app offering

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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