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Head-to-head · Enterprise Browsers

Island Enterprise Browser vs SURF Zero Trust Enterprise Browser

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Island Enterprise Browser #5 in Enterprise Browsers 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Island
SURF Zero Trust Enterprise Browser #6 in Enterprise Browsers 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit SURF

Island Enterprise Browser leads on 0 checks, SURF Zero Trust Enterprise Browser on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreIsland Enterprise Browser · 8.8/10
  • Most featuresSURF Zero Trust Enterprise Browser · 5 of 5

Island Enterprise Browser scores higher on our rubric for enterprise browsers: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

Island Enterprise Browser is the better fit for enterprises needing a full managed browser workspace. SURF Zero Trust Enterprise Browser is the better fit for security teams needing deep data and AI controls.

  • Island Enterprise Browser fits best

    Enterprises needing a full managed browser workspace

  • SURF Zero Trust Enterprise Browser fits best

    Security teams needing deep data and AI controls

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Side by side

Feature Island Enterprise Browser 8.8/10 Visit ↗ SURF Zero Trust Enterprise Browser 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.7
Ranking #5 in Enterprise Browsers #6 in Enterprise Browsers
Best for Enterprises needing a full managed browser workspace Security teams needing deep data and AI controls
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Docs Email
Compliance GDPR, HIPAA SOC 2, GDPR
Integrations 4 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Island Enterprise Browser 0/5 · SURF Zero Trust Enterprise Browser 5/5
Identity controls Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Data loss prevention Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Private app access Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Extension policies Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Audit and reporting Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms Not checked yet Desktop and mobile
Our review
Pros
  • DLP covers downloads, uploads, copy/paste, printing, and screenshots
  • Supports desktop, mobile, and browser-extension deployments
  • Connects with Azure AD, Okta, SIEM, and security platforms
  • Controls copying, printing, uploads, screenshots, downloads, and sensitive-data exposure
  • Checks device posture and manages extension allow-lists with risk scoring
  • Audits AI interactions and supports secure access from unmanaged mobile devices
Cons
  • Pricing requires a custom quote and sales conversation
  • There is no free plan
  • Chromium-based browsing may not suit teams requiring another engine
  • Requires an Enterprise Agreement and a provisioned tenant
  • No free plan or individual-consumer licensing
  • Extension support is centered on existing Chromium browsers
Our verdict

Island Enterprise Browser is a managed Chromium-based browser and browser extension for organizations that need controlled access to SaaS and web applications. It is designed for enterprise IT, security teams, administrators, employees,…

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SURF Zero Trust Enterprise Browser is an enterprise browser and browser extension for organisations that need security controls around web and SaaS activity. It combines identity-aware access, transactional MFA, data-loss prevention,…

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  1. Island Enterprise BrowserEnterprise Browsers 8.8Pricing on request
  2. SURF Zero Trust Enterprise BrowserEnterprise Browsers 8.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Island Enterprise Browser — where it wins

    • DLP covers downloads, uploads, copy/paste, printing, and screenshots
    • Supports desktop, mobile, and browser-extension deployments
    • Connects with Azure AD, Okta, SIEM, and security platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a custom quote and sales conversation
    • There is no free plan
    • Chromium-based browsing may not suit teams requiring another engine
  • SURF Zero Trust Enterprise Browser — where it wins

    • Controls copying, printing, uploads, screenshots, downloads, and sensitive-data exposure
    • Checks device posture and manages extension allow-lists with risk scoring
    • Audits AI interactions and supports secure access from unmanaged mobile devices

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires an Enterprise Agreement and a provisioned tenant
    • No free plan or individual-consumer licensing
    • Extension support is centered on existing Chromium browsers
  • Island Enterprise Browser8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad managed browser workspace for enterprise security, access control, and productivity.

    Visit IslandFull verdict →
  • SURF Zero Trust Enterprise Browser8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    Deep browser, data-loss prevention, device, extension, session, and AI controls for security teams.

    Visit SURFFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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