Island Enterprise Browser vs NordLayer Browser

Island Enterprise Browser is a business browser with security, visibility, and management features built in. Administrators can set conditional access policies based on identity, device, network, location, and application context. Context-based policies and last-mile controls govern printing, downloads, screenshots, and copy and paste to help prevent data leakage. Island says the browser protects against malware, phishing, session hijacking, man-in-the-browser attacks, and other browser exploits. Built-in tools include an AI assistant, smart clipboard, ad and tracker blocker, geolocation anonymizer, and password manager. It separates work and personal browsing and displays indicators when activity is monitored. Island also describes automation and customization for SaaS and web applications without changing their source code or relying on proprietary APIs. The browser integrates with identity providers such as Azure AD and Okta and can work with zero trust network access and endpoint protection platforms. Listed coverage includes Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebook, iOS, iPadOS, and Android, plus extensions for Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox. Extension support has some parity limits. Pricing is on request; the listed plan costs $250,000 a year on a 12-month contract.

NordLayer Browser is a business web browser for controlling employee access to company resources on Windows and macOS. Administrators can monitor browsing activity for risky patterns and unapproved SaaS use, then apply policies governing file transfers, clipboard actions, camera access, and microphone access. Web threat protection blocks malicious domains using threat-intelligence feeds. Other controls include policy-based routing, browser-session timeouts, traffic segmentation, and private gateways for company resources. Listed browser SSO providers are Okta, Entra ID, OneLogin, Google, and JumpCloud. An organization can create up to 200 security policies, with up to 100 destinations in each policy. NordLayer says the browser is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified, has passed a SOC 2 Type 2 audit, and aligns with HIPAA objectives. The Premium plan costs $4 per user per month, requires five users, and requires a dedicated-IP server costing +$40/month. A Custom plan has a 50-user minimum.