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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.6% of reviews)
Enterprise (45.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Cloudflare SSE & SASE Platform
Star Rating
(103)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Browse all 3 pricing plansSymantec Web Security Service
Star Rating
(120)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.0% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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Learn more about Symantec Web Security ServiceSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Symantec Web Security Service excels in its Data Loss Prevention capabilities, scoring 9.0, which reviewers mention is crucial for protecting sensitive information. In contrast, Cloudflare SSE & SASE Platform also offers strong DLP features but scores slightly lower at 8.9.
- Reviewers mention that Cloudflare's Ease of Use is a standout feature, with a score of 9.2, making it more user-friendly compared to Symantec's score of 8.9. Users on G2 appreciate the intuitive interface that simplifies navigation and management.
- G2 users highlight the superior Quality of Support from Cloudflare, which received a score of 9.2. In comparison, Symantec's support is rated at 8.4, with some users expressing concerns about response times and resolution effectiveness.
- Users say that Symantec's Advanced Threat Protection features, scoring 8.9, are robust and effective against evolving threats. However, Cloudflare's similar offerings, while effective, received a slightly lower score of 9.3, indicating a strong performance in this area as well.
- Reviewers mention that Cloudflare's Network Mapping feature, with a score of 9.3, provides excellent visibility into network traffic, which is a significant advantage over Symantec's score of 8.8 in the same category.
- Users report that Symantec's Incident Logs and Reporting functionalities are comprehensive, but Cloudflare's offerings in these areas are noted for being more user-friendly and efficient, contributing to its higher overall ratings in administration tasks.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cloudflare SSE & SASE Platform
Advantage
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- Comprehensive Cloud Email Security
- BEC Protections & Active Fraud Prevention (Types 1-4)
- Email Hygiene
Symantec Web Security Service
No pricing availableFree Trial
Cloudflare SSE & SASE Platform
Free Trial is available
Symantec Web Security Service
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
79
8.7
89
Ease of Use
9.1
78
8.9
90
Ease of Setup
8.9
60
8.9
37
Ease of Admin
9.1
55
9.0
33
Quality of Support
9.2
75
8.4
87
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
55
8.8
32
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
75
8.4
82
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
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Governance
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Security
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Not enough data
Administration
8.5
36
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Not enough data
9.4
39
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Verified
Not enough data
8.9
29
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Verified
Not enough data
8.9
11
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Verified
Not enough data
Maintenance
8.5
28
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Verified
Not enough data
9.0
32
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Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
Security
9.5
37
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Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
35
Not enough data
9.3
21
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Verified
Not enough data
9.4
24
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Verified
Not enough data
8.8
16
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Verified
Not enough data
Network Management
8.8
26
Not enough data
9.2
25
Not enough data
9.0
26
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
Security
9.0
24
Not enough data
9.0
25
Not enough data
8.8
23
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
Identity Management
8.7
22
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
18
Not enough data
8.5
18
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.4
16
Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.8
15
Security
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
9.3
18
Administration
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Agentic AI - Firewall Software
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Functionality
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Monitoring
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Generative AI
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Artificial Intelligence - Firewall
Not enough data
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Functionality
8.9
16
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Verified
Not enough data
9.4
17
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Verified
Not enough data
9.0
17
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Verified
Not enough data
9.0
15
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Not enough data
8.9
15
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Verified
Not enough data
7.9
11
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Verified
Not enough data
8.8
16
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Verified
Not enough data
7.4
11
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Verified
Not enough data
8.2
16
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Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
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Monitoring
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Protection
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Web Content and Traffic Filtering - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Data Protection and Loss Prevention - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Access Control and Authentication - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
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Performance and Management - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
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Scalability & Deployment - Network as a Service (NaaS)
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Security & Compliance - Network as a Service (NaaS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Network Performance & Optimization - Network as a Service (NaaS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Remote Connectivity & Access - Network as a Service (NaaS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI-Driven & Adaptive Features - Network as a Service (NaaS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) PlatformsHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Components - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity and Access Management - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Security - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
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Data Security - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
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Application Visibility - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
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Reporting and Policies - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Email Anti-spam Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Components - Secure Service Edge (SSE)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence -Secure Service Edge (SSE)
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Secure Service Edge (SSE)
Not enough data
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Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
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Security
Not enough data
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Identity
Not enough data
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Compliance
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Administration
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Security
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cloudflare SSE & SASE Platform and Symantec Web Security Service are categorized as Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Secure Web Gateways, and Browser Isolation
Unique Categories
Cloudflare SSE & SASE Platform is categorized as Network as a Service (NaaS) Platforms, Zero Trust Networking, Cloud Email Security, Email Anti-spam, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Cloud Edge Security, Secure Email Gateway, Firewall Software, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms, Zero Trust Platforms, and Secure Service Edge (SSE) Solutions
Symantec Web Security Service has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cloudflare SSE & SASE Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Symantec Web Security Service
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
12.9%
Financial Services
9.9%
Computer & Network Security
7.9%
Computer Software
5.9%
Industrial Automation
5.0%
Other
58.4%
Information Technology and Services
27.5%
Computer Software
11.9%
Financial Services
7.3%
Computer & Network Security
6.4%
Manufacturing
2.8%
Other
44.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
What are the Area 1 Security Meet-Ups?
1 Comment
Official Response from Cloudflare SSE & SASE Platform
-Current Malicious Entities
-Current Malicious Vectors
-Current trends in Phishing
-Deep dive into current phishing analysis
-Security Intel Area 1...Read more
Area 1 Horizon
1 Comment
Official Response from Cloudflare SSE & SASE Platform
https://horizon.area1security.comRead more
I have lost my device, how do I access the portal?
1 Comment
Official Response from Cloudflare SSE & SASE Platform
Any Admin in the Area 1 portal can easily help reset your credentials and 2 Factor Authentication. If you are still experiencing difficulties, please reach...Read more
Symantec Web Security Service has no discussions with answers
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