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Cloudflare Zero Trust Alternatives

Should you replace Cloudflare Zero Trust?

Axis Security is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for Cloudflare Zero Trust.

Cloudflare Zero Trust

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This catalog view compares public market data and does not include organization spend or usage.

Cloudflare Zero Trust alternatives

See how Cloudflare Zero Trust compares to 16 alternative apps you can switch to.

Axis Secu...Best FitPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Axis simplifies zero trust deployment but sacrifices Cloudflare's edge performance and comprehensive security suite breadth.
InstasafeStrong ContenderPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Compliance leader for India at lower cost, but sacrifices global speed and isolation tech.
ForcepointWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Forcepoint sacrifices Cloudflare's speed and simplicity for granular data control and legacy enterprise compliance depth.
Timus Net...Worth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Trade Cloudflare's complexity for Timus's streamlined zero trust approach if you only need core VPN replacement and SWG.
Absolute ...Worth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Absolute excels at endpoint resilience where Cloudflare focuses on network edge—choose based on whether devices or traffic are your primary risk surface.
SystanciaWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Swap Cloudflare's global edge for French compliance: sovereign data residency with narrower feature scope.
PortnoxNot RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Portnox is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
FerrumgateNot RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Ferrumgate is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
NetbirdNot RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Netbird is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
NetfoundryNot RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Netfoundry is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
TeleportNot RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Teleport is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
CentrifyNot RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Centrify is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
Beyondtru...Not RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Beyondtrust is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
Threatloc...Not RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Threatlocker is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
Zilla Sec...Not RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Zilla Security is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
ZerotierNot RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Zerotier is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.

Axis Security and Instasafe selected for comparison.

Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
Cloudflar...

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Zero Trust Standard

Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.

Axis Secu...

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Enterprise

Public catalog pricing estimate.

Instasafe

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Public pricing

Public catalog pricing estimate.

3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
Cloudflar...

$0

No migration in the current app baseline.

Axis Secu...

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After $7,500 estimated migration cost.

Instasafe

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After $2,800 estimated migration cost.

Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
Cloudflar...

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Axis Secu...

55/100

Axis Security focuses purely on application-layer access without network complexity, making it faster to deploy for specific private app use cases than Cloudflare's comprehensive edge platform. It serves organizations well that need straightforward remote access without managing global infrastructure. However, teams requiring advanced threat protection or integrated performance optimization may find it limiting.

Instasafe

70/100

InstaSafe excels for Indian and APAC organizations requiring strict data localization and CERT-In compliance. It delivers solid Zero Trust fundamentals but lacks the massive global Anycast network and browser isolation capabilities of Cloudflare. Ideal for mid-market enterprises prioritizing regional regulatory adherence over worldwide low-latency performance.

Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
Cloudflar...

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Public adoption signal for the current app.

Axis Secu...

medium

Axis Security is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $7,500 one-time cost.

Instasafe

medium

Instasafe is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $2,800 one-time cost.

User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
Cloudflar...

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2840 reviews

Axis Secu...

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35 reviews

Instasafe

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42 reviews

Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
Cloudflar...

No migration needed

Axis Secu...

4 weeks

Medium

Axis Security is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $7,500 one-time cost.

Instasafe

4 weeks

Medium

Instasafe is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $2,800 one-time cost.

Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
Cloudflar...

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Axis Secu...

$7,500

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Instasafe

$2,800

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
Cloudflar...

100%

Supports 450 native integrations.

Axis Secu...

8%

Supports 35 native integrations.

Instasafe

13%

Supports 60 native integrations.

Feature Match (%)How closely the app matches current feature needs, including notable gaps or risks.
Cloudflar...

100%

Axis Secu...

65%

  • No global Anycast network for performance optimization
  • Limited remote browser isolation capabilities
  • Missing native email security integration
  • Acquired by HPE; long-term roadmap uncertainty
  • Smaller threat intelligence feeds than Cloudflare
Instasafe

65%

  • Limited global PoP network versus Cloudflare's Anycast infrastructure
  • No native remote browser isolation capabilities
  • Basic CASB functionality compared to integrated Cloudflare CASB
  • Smaller AI-powered threat intelligence dataset
  • Fewer native email security integrations
CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
Cloudflar...
SOC 2ISO 27001GDPRFedRAMP Moderate
Axis Secu...
SOC 2ISO 27001
Instasafe
ISO 27001SOC 2 Type IICERT-In CertifiedGDPRISO 27017
Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
Cloudflar...

You already standardize on this app.

Axis Secu...

Choose if you need straightforward private application access without managing complex global network infrastructure.

Instasafe

Your organization requires Indian data localization with CERT-In certification and APAC-based support.

Avoid This IfThe conditions where this app is likely to create cost, workflow, or adoption risk.
Cloudflar...

Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.

Axis Secu...

Avoid if you require integrated browser isolation, email security, or Cloudflare's global edge performance optimization.

Instasafe

You need a global low-latency network with advanced browser isolation and extensive email security.