Cloudflare Access vs Netskope One Private Access

Cloudflare Access controls access to self-hosted apps, SaaS applications, and infrastructure by checking identity, device posture, and other context on each request. Policies can grant access at the individual resource level, and applications deny access unless a user matches an Allow policy. It supports SAML- and OIDC-compliant identity providers, including enterprise and social providers, as well as Cloudflare as an identity provider. Contractors, partners, and people using unmanaged devices can connect through a browser with social sign-in or a one-time PIN. Access can replace or supplement a legacy VPN by limiting access to specific applications, and its controls also cover infrastructure such as SSH and RDP. Administrators can manage policies centrally and scale them through APIs and Terraform. Publishing a self-hosted public application requires an active Cloudflare domain with full or partial CNAME setup. The free plan is for fewer than 50 users; paid service starts at $7/user/mo (annual).

Netskope One Private Access provides zero trust network access to private applications through secure direct connectivity. It combines ZTNA with bidirectional access for legacy applications in one client, positioned as a VPN replacement and an alternative to NAC and VDI. Users can connect through an agent or browser, with traffic routed through cloud or local brokers. Adaptive least-privilege access evaluates identity, device posture, location, activity, behavior, threat intelligence, and data risk; threat detection and data loss prevention are built in. Copilot for Private Access can recommend granular app segments and policies, or refine existing policies using real user data. Supported protocols include SSH, RDP, VoIP, and Microsoft SCCM. The client is recommended for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, or Chrome OS devices, with browser access as another option. Periodic re-authentication is not supported on Android, Chromebook, or Linux CLI mode. The product has no free plan; pricing is on request, and a free 14-day test drive is offered.