Evidence-Backed Side-by-Side Comparison
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access vs. Cloudflare One SASE
Comparing documented technical capabilities, SLA commitments, and verified pricing models without synthetic scores.
Comparing 2 solutions side-by-side
| Evaluation Criteria | PN Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access | CL Cloudflare Cloudflare One SASE |
|---|---|---|
| Classification & Vendor | ||
Offering Type | Software Product | Software Product |
Vendor Headquarters | Santa Clara, CA | San Francisco, CA |
Corporate Identity Status | Unverified Profile | Unverified Profile |
Primary Security Specialization | Zero trust and SASE | Zero trust and SASE |
| Architecture & Deployment | ||
Deployment Models | Cloud-Delivered SSE / SASE | Anycast Cloud Edge / WARP Client / Clientless |
Supported Platforms / OS | Cross-platform GlobalProtect client / Clientless ZTNA | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS |
| Pricing & Commercial Model | ||
Pricing Transparency Status | Contact Sales / Custom Quote | Published Tier Pricing |
Entry List Pricing | Custom quote required / Not publicly listed | $7.00 (per user/month (Zero Trust Standard; up to 50 users free)) |
Commercial Licensing Scope | Subscription based on number of active remote users or aggregate branch bandwidth. | Published tier pricing: Free tier available for up to 50 users; Standard Zero Trust seats are $7.00/user/month. Enterprise Cloudflare One SASE (Magic WAN, Magic Firewall, CASB, and DLP) requires custom enterprise quote based on egress bandwidth and interconnect locations. |
| Network Architecture | ||
Architecture Type Architectural delivery model (Unified SASE, Cloud-Delivered SSE, Hybrid Mesh NGFW). | Cloud-Delivered Unified SASE & SSE | Anycast Unified SASE & Edge Network |
Global Edge PoP Footprint Published edge data center points of presence providing direct peering and low latency. | 100+ Hyperscale Edge Locations | 330+ Cities Worldwide |
| Secure Access & Connectivity | ||
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Engine Application-level micro-segmentation without placing users on the corporate network. | Supported | Supported |
Threat Prevention Engine & Sandboxing In-line deep packet inspection, TLS decryption, and zero-day sandboxing. | Supported | Supported |
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