Cloudflare Access
7.8#2 in ssh server software$7 usage-basedFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitCloudflare Access vs The Bastion
The Bastion
5.9#23 in ssh server softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Cloudflare Access | The Bastion |
|---|---|---|
| Automation | Cloudflare says Access policy administration can be centralized and scaled with APIs and Terraform. | An optional Puppet module handles configuration and prerequisites. |
| Founded | 2009 | 1999 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, CA | Roubaix, France |
| Purpose | Cloudflare Access is a zero trust network access solution for self-hosted apps, SaaS applications, and infrastructure that checks identity, device posture, and context for each request. | The Bastion is a single entry point for operational teams to securely connect to infrastructure machines, usually over SSH. |
Cloudflare Access plans
- Free PlanFree
- Pay-as-you-go$7 a month
- Contract Plan—
- Cloudflare One free planFree
The Bastion plans
- The BastionFree
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 The Bastion if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.