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We performed a comparison between Cloudflare Access and Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two ZTNA as a Service solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"For Cloudflare Access, I am using the free plan...The most valuable feature is their protection.""It's the endpoint exposition. We don't need to expose our VPN server to the internet and need a zero-test solution. I can apply some conditional access to the endpoint that's connecting to our network to check their security policies or the security condition of their workstation. Once the workstation is trying to connect to my internal network, then I would like to check the discrete condition of these endpoints that are trying to access my internal network. We created some conditional access. We have CrowdStrike, to check if the CrowdStrike is installed, to check if it's updated, and to check for Windows updates. We created some conditional policies to check it.""Enables me to work from two locations.""Cloudflare, in my opinion, was easy to implement.""The tool also offers good scalability, and the dashboard, along with real-time analytics, is very good."

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"There is a certain accessibility feature that I can set using a cloud identity, which is really valuable to us.""We do not need to maintain the hardware.""The solution's speed, processing power, and user functionality are some of its most valuable features.""I find the GCS Portal to be particularly valuable. It is more user-friendly and easier to navigate compared to other cloud providers, such as AWS. I particularly appreciate the user interface of GCS.""Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy is an easy-to-use solution.""I can access the information whenever I want. It's integration is easy. The tool's GUI is easy to use with an IT background. The value benefits of using it include the ability to avoid storing data on local machines, reducing the risk of data loss""UI representation is the aspect I like the most about GCP, even more than Azure or AWS.""The solution has many features for stability and security."

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Cons
"When there are any dynamic changes in complex applications, the tool takes a lot of time, making its analytics-related area a major matter of concern where improvements are needed.""They don't have a person to provide support for customers using the solution under their free plan.""For the topic of improvement, providing some training material is one of my suggestions.""The pricing is an area that can be improved. Pricing, as far as I recall, was the source of our problems."

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"We encounter issues while setting up emails for the solution.""Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy could be more user-friendly and less expensive.""The product must be more user-friendly.""Sometimes we face uncertainty when our internet connection gets disconnected. It becomes challenging to determine whether it's an issue with our internet or if the GCP has crashed.""Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy has certain limitations as a document or file management system, especially for non-workspace accounts. Manual management is required for most actions, and group management can be challenging. The process of managing permissions individually is time-consuming and not very efficient. For education purposes, the collaboration tools for working on files, assignments, and groups need improvement. The existing tools are inadequate and can be difficult to work with. Additionally, the grading books for teachers are not very useful and require improvement.""Google Cloud Platform is not a product that is very flexible for end-users, especially owing to the fact that there is not much documentation available for the product.""The solution should have better integration.""The solution is a bit complex and could be made easier to use."

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  • "The prices are slightly expensive."
  • "The pricing is somewhere in the middle. I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten."
  • "My company has to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. There are no hidden charges apart from the licensing costs of the solution."
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  • "I think that the cost is metered based on the data, but I don't have the details."
  • "Its price is good. For each server, we are saving $300 a month. We have at least thousands of servers. It is a huge cost reduction for us."
  • "The customer purchases an annually sponsored license."
  • "I think the price of Google Cloud Platform is reasonable. However, Microsoft is the most cost-effective solution for us because of Azure's integration. And we already have licenses for Windows Server and the databases, so the price is attractive."
  • "When comparing the price of GCP to other solutions it provides more value for the money."
  • "The licensing costs us $100,000 so pricing could be better."
  • "It is expensive to scale up the solution."
  • "The solution is inexpensive for personal use."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The tool also offers good scalability, and the dashboard, along with real-time analytics, is very good.
    Top Answer:The price of Cloudflare Access is the same as compared to Akamai, but I get better performance from Cloudflare. My company has to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the… more »
    Top Answer:My company has many complex applications. When there are any dynamic changes in complex applications, the tool takes a lot of time, making its analytics-related area a major matter of concern where… more »
    Top Answer:Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy is expensive. However, it is inexpensive compared to on-premise deployment. Also, limited storage for primary usage is free of cost.
    Top Answer:The solution is a bit complex and could be made easier to use. The solution should have an easier knowledge base. The solution should have basic-level certifications that encourage people to start… more »
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    Also Known As
    GCP Cloud IAP, Google Cloud Platform Cloud IAP, Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy
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    Overview

    Cloudflare Access is a powerful identity and access management solution that provides secure and seamless access to internal resources. It eliminates the need for traditional VPNs and allows organizations to enforce granular access controls based on user identity and device posture. With Cloudflare Access, users can authenticate using their existing identity providers, such as Google or Okta, and access resources without exposing them to the public internet. This ensures that only authorized users can access sensitive data and applications. 

    Additionally, Cloudflare Access provides a unified dashboard for managing access policies, making it easy to enforce security policies across the organization. With its zero-trust approach, Cloudflare Access helps organizations protect their resources from unauthorized access and potential data breaches.

    Google’s mission is to organize the world‘s information and make it universally accessible and useful.

    Since our founding in 1998, Google has grown by leaps and bounds. From offering search in a single language we now offer dozens of products and services—including various forms of advertising and web applications for all kinds of tasks—in scores of languages. And starting from two computer science students in a university dorm room, we now have thousands of employees and offices around the world. A lot has changed since the first Google search engine appeared. But some things haven’t changed: our dedication to our users and our belief in the possibilities of the Internet itself.

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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm31%
    Retailer17%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Media Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company20%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise56%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise24%
    Large Enterprise42%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise59%
    Buyer's Guide
    Cloudflare Access vs. Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Cloudflare Access vs. Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Cloudflare Access is ranked 9th in ZTNA as a Service with 5 reviews while Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy is ranked 7th in ZTNA with 41 reviews. Cloudflare Access is rated 8.8, while Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Cloudflare Access writes "Replaces traditional VPN and enables endpoint exposition ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy writes "User-friendly, easy to navigate, and intuitive interface". Cloudflare Access is most compared with Twingate, Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange, Auth0 and Amazon Cognito, whereas Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy is most compared with Okta Workforce Identity, Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange, Cisco Duo, Cato SASE Cloud Platform and Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks. See our Cloudflare Access vs. Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy report.

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