Cloudflare One vs Zscaler Zero Trust SASE

Cloudflare One9.4Visit Zscaler Zero Trust SASE9.0Visit

Higher score Cloudflare One #1 in Secure Access Service Edge Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Cloudflare One

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Zscaler Zero Trust SASE #3 in Secure Access Service Edge Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Zscaler

• Cloudflare One fits best

  Cost-conscious teams wanting broad cloud SASE

• Zscaler Zero Trust SASE fits best

  Large enterprises prioritizing cloud security breadth

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Side by side

Feature	Cloudflare One 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Zscaler Zero Trust SASE 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.0
Ranking	#1 in Secure Access Service Edge Software	#3 in Secure Access Service Edge Software
Best for	Cost-conscious teams wanting broad cloud SASE	Large enterprises prioritizing cloud security breadth
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
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	Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Integrations	12 integrations	150+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cloudflare One 2/4 · Zscaler Zero Trust SASE 4/4
Branch connectivity	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Secure web gateway	✓	✓
CASB	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Data loss prevention	✓	✓
Specs
Delivery model	Not checked yet	Cloud
Endpoint platforms	Not checked yet	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Our review
Pros	Free plan supports teams under 50 users and proof-of-concept tests Combines ZTNA, SWG, CASB, DLP, isolation, and posture checks Supports web, desktop, mobile, API, and Terraform management	Combines SWG, CASB, DLP, ZTNA, firewall, and branch security Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web access Connects with identity, SIEM, MDM, cloud, and networking tools
Cons	Free Plan limits log retention to up to 24 hours Advanced DLP and some CASB capabilities are add-ons Remote Browser Isolation is an add-on on Pay-as-you-go	Buying starts with a sales conversation Essentials includes alert-only Data Security capabilities The broad feature set may exceed focused security needs
Our verdict	Cloudflare One is Cloudflare’s cloud security and Secure Access Service Edge platform for organizations replacing legacy network perimeters. It is designed for small teams, mid-market organizations, and enterprises that need identity-aware… Read the review →	Zscaler Zero Trust SASE is a cloud-delivered platform for connecting users, branches, devices, workloads, and applications through the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange. It is designed for enterprises modernizing network and security… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Cloudflare One — where it wins

  • Free plan supports teams under 50 users and proof-of-concept tests
  • Combines ZTNA, SWG, CASB, DLP, isolation, and posture checks
  • Supports web, desktop, mobile, API, and Terraform management

  Where it doesn't

  • Free Plan limits log retention to up to 24 hours
  • Advanced DLP and some CASB capabilities are add-ons
  • Remote Browser Isolation is an add-on on Pay-as-you-go

• Zscaler Zero Trust SASE — where it wins

  • Combines SWG, CASB, DLP, ZTNA, firewall, and branch security
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web access
  • Connects with identity, SIEM, MDM, cloud, and networking tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Buying starts with a sales conversation
  • Essentials includes alert-only Data Security capabilities
  • The broad feature set may exceed focused security needs

• Cloudflare One9.4/10 · Free plan

  Broad SASE coverage with a free plan, extensive integrations, and flexible deployment.

  Visit Cloudflare OneFull verdict →
• Zscaler Zero Trust SASE9.0/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad cloud SASE platform for enterprises consolidating network and security controls.

  Visit ZscalerFull verdict →