Bowtie Private Access
7.3#12 in zero trust network access softwareFrom $11 a monthFree planiOSWebLinuxmacOS
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Cloudflare Gateway
8.3#1 in zero trust network access software$7 usage-basedFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Bowtie Private Access | Cloudflare Gateway |
|---|---|---|
| Client platforms | Bowtie provides client downloads for Mac, Windows, and Linux. | The Cloudflare One Client is distributed for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android; ChromeOS devices manufactured after 2019 use the Android app. |
| Headquarters | Santa Clara, California, United States | Cloudflare lists its headquarters at 101 Townsend Street, San Francisco, California. |
Bowtie Private Access plans
- BasicFree
- Essentials$11 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Cloudflare Gateway plans
- FreeFree
- ContractPriced on request
- Free PlanFree
- Pay-as-you-go$7 a month
- Contract Plan—
Pick Bowtie Private Access if…
Bowtie suits organizations seeking device-based access policies for private resources, with options for network segmentation and web filtering. Its plans range from a limited free tier to enterprise features such as MDM deployment and SIEM integration.
Pick Cloudflare Gateway if…
Cloudflare Gateway may suit individuals or organizations that need filtering across supported devices, browsers, or network environments. The Free plan covers up to 50 users, while the paid options have no user limit and offer longer standard log retention.