Cloudflare Access vs Sangfor EasyConnect

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).

Sangfor EasyConnect provides remote access to Windows desktops, applications, and business systems. Organizations can use it to connect employees, branches, partners, and customers to internal resources such as OA, ERP, CRM, and project management systems, with access governed by assigned permissions. When an enterprise deploys an application server and EasyConnect device, the service can send live images of running applications to client devices through a secure tunnel. Supported platforms include Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and web browsers; the product also lists virtual portals and application single sign-on. Sangfor describes protections that include encryption, multiple authentication methods, identity and data safeguards, permission controls, and auditing. Its SSL VPN gateway can establish a tunnel through a browser. Organizations can deploy EasyConnect in a hybrid model, and Sangfor lists 24/7 online support alongside documentation, tickets, community resources, and security advisories. Pricing is on request.