Head-to-head · Security Service Edge Software
Cloudflare One vs 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 ↗ |
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| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
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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 → |
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… 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
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
- Cloudflare One9.2/10 · Free plan
Broad SSE coverage with a free plan, extensive integrations, and API-driven management.
Visit Cloudflare OneFull verdict → - Prisma Access9.0/10 · Pricing on request
An integrated SSE platform for enterprises securing users, applications, networks, and hybrid environments.
Visit Prisma AccessFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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