Cloudflare Access vs Versa Zero Trust Network 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).

Versa Zero Trust Network Access connects users to private applications across locations and hosting environments. It applies least-privilege access and ongoing trust evaluation, with application-specific policies for users or groups informed by behavior, context, device posture, and activity. Versa presents the service as a VPN replacement for remote and on-premises users. Adaptive micro-segmentation divides a LAN into smaller segments to contain risky users and devices and limit lateral threat movement. Secure Private Access is cloud-managed and cloud-delivered, connecting distributed users to applications in enterprise data centers and private or public clouds. Listed identity integrations include Active Directory, Okta, LDAP, RADIUS, and SAML, with MFA options including Microsoft Authenticator, Google Authenticator, and Duo. The Professional tier includes clientless access to private resources and portal access for HTTP(S) applications. The service provides real-time and historical visibility into users, applications, and networks. Versa lists Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows platforms. Pricing is on request, and no free plan is listed.