Cloudflare Access
7.8#2 in ssh server software$7 usage-basedFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitCloudflare Access vs Tailscale
What both publish
| Fact | Cloudflare Access | Tailscale |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance | Cloudflare's Trust Hub says its security certifications and compliance posture include ISO 27001, ISO 27701, PCI DSS, and SOC 2 Type II. | Tailscale says it has completed SOC 2 Type II certification covering security, availability, and confidentiality. |
| Founded | 2009 | 2019 |
| Free plan | Cloudflare's Zero Trust and SASE pricing page invites customers to start a proof of concept with its free plan. | Yes |
| Identity integrations | Access supports SAML- or OIDC-compliant identity providers, including enterprise SSO providers, social identity providers, and Cloudflare as an IdP. | SSO and MFA can use existing providers including Google, Microsoft AD, GitHub, Okta and OneLogin. |
| Paid from | 7 | 8 |
Cloudflare Access plans
- Free PlanFree
- Pay-as-you-go$7 a month
- Contract Plan—
- Cloudflare One free planFree
Tailscale plans
- PersonalFree
- Standard$8 a month
- Premium$18 a month
- Additional tagged resources$1 a month
- Add more tagged resources$1 a month
- Mullvad add-on$5 a month
Pick Cloudflare Access if…
It suits organizations that need identity- and device-aware access to applications or infrastructure, including contractors and users on unmanaged devices. Teams publishing self-hosted public applications need an active Cloudflare domain with full or partial CNAME setup.
Pick Tailscale if…
Tailscale suits individuals setting up a home VPN or homelab, as well as teams that need to control access between users and devices. The Personal plan is limited to non-commercial use.