Cloudflare Gateway
8.3#1 in zero trust network access software$7 usage-basedFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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GateSentry
6.9#16 in internet filtering softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Cloudflare Gateway | GateSentry |
|---|---|---|
| DNS filtering | Administrators can create DNS policies using predefined security and content categories to control domain access. | It filters network DNS using downloadable blocklist categories and per-device or proxy-user policies. |
| Integrations | Cloudflare One documentation lists identity-provider integrations including Google, Google Workspace, GitHub, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, OneLogin, PingOne, Keycloak and custom SAML or OIDC providers. | An optional read-only Tailscale integration can read peer status from a tailscaled process on the same Linux host. |
Cloudflare Gateway plans
- FreeFree
- ContractPriced on request
- Free PlanFree
- Pay-as-you-go$7 a month
- Contract Plan—
GateSentry plans
- GateSentryFree
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.
Pick GateSentry if…
GateSentry may suit home and small-network operators seeking network-wide content filtering, parental controls, privacy guarding, or domain blocking. It is best considered by people able to account for its local-network security assumptions and filtering limits.