Cloudflare One vs Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection comparison

Cloudflare One vs. Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection

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Categories and Ranking

Cloudflare One

Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

21st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Email Security (20th), Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (12th), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (13th), Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Protection (8th), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (12th), Access Management (11th), Bot Management (3rd), ZTNA as a Service (9th), ZTNA (4th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (10th), Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) (3rd)

Mimecast Insider Risk Manag...

Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

10th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category, the mindshare of Cloudflare One is 2.0%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection is 2.7%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection	2.7%
Cloudflare One	2.0%
Other	95.3%

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Featured Reviews

Cobe Van Coller

Network Architect at IP Dimension

Cloud security has improved remote access and has reduced costs for smaller client sites

I have used Cloudflare One's Identity-Aware Proxy, and it is quite straightforward from what I have seen so far. The app registration on the Azure side integrates fully into Cloudflare, and I am very satisfied with that part because it is easy to set up. The integration of Cloudflare One's Secure Web Gateway and Zero Trust Network Access works without any issues. That part is pretty automatic, and if you complete the rest of the setup, it comes together by itself with no issues from my side. What makes it nice is that we can actually start replacing on-site firewalls at this stage for the smaller clients because it does not matter if they go to a coffee shop or work from home; they are still secured by the same connection. The hops get shorter and you get better latency. We have done testing to see if it is better. One thing that we did notice with our proof of concept with our current client is that they have people connecting from the UK. When they used their previous VPN solution, uploading CAD drawings and other files to the server took a long time. They mentioned that it is much quicker on Cloudflare One's solution. I definitely believe that is part of the improved performance, and I am satisfied with that as well. What is nice about Cloudflare One is that it makes the setup easier and also easier to train technicians to maintain it. Compared to legacy systems, we do not need to get fancy firewalls in place that are costly. That is definitely also a cost-saver with Cloudflare One.

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External Ganesh

Security Engineer at Sky Deutschland GmbH

Insider threats have been detected faster and internal data exposure is now controlled

Regarding how Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection can be improved, sometimes the tool is slightly laggy, wherein it would take some time for us to fetch the related logs from the Mimecast portal, and that of course can be improved. There could also be a graph or a kind of a graph where, if the organization has a smaller number of employees, it is fine, but if it has a large number of employees and different departments, then in that case, Mimecast could give us an AI suggestion upon how to improvise the current security posture, how we stand and where we can go up to in terms of implementing or tweaking the policies. As the organization's size gets bigger, it would also be better if Mimecast could provide some solutions upon how to segregate the users into groups and what groups can have which policies. Those kinds of features can be added. Regarding Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection's AI capabilities, I think its governance and security could improve as I am not entirely sure how it works. It would be helpful if Mimecast could, as the AI capabilities are in place, maintain a strict governance policy upon the data that is being processed, especially for user personally identifiable information. As insider risk management sometimes also gets into the personal details of the user, organizations might be hesitant; even we are also hesitant to use the AI capabilities. If Mimecast could provide more information about how they store the data and whether the agents are local agents or cloud-hosted agents, that would be of great help for the organizations to consider its AI capabilities while adhering to the compliance needs of a particular organization.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Using Cloudflare One makes my work quite easy because for DDoS protection, all I need to do is understand the OSI model and click; it makes it easier than trying to write a command line or use a Linux command."

"Cloudflare DDoS is better than its competitors for its security, deployment, and scalability."

"Cloudflare Access is a stable solution."

"It's the endpoint exposition. We don't need to expose our VPN server to the internet and need a zero-test solution. I can apply some conditional access to the endpoint that's connecting to our network to check their security policies or the security condition of their workstation. Once the workstation is trying to connect to my internal network, then I would like to check the discrete condition of these endpoints that are trying to access my internal network. We created some conditional access. We have CrowdStrike, to check if the CrowdStrike is installed, to check if it's updated, and to check for Windows updates. We created some conditional policies to check it."

"It will take the blow rather than our applications should an attack occur."

"The best feature is rate limiting. If I'm expecting 500 visits per hour, Cloudflare will limit the requests if I suddenly get 50,000."

"Cloudflare One has assisted in securing my remote workforce through a SASE solution with Cloudflare One and the Workers part, although I am not currently using the Workers component."

"The blocking feature is very good."

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"Setting up CrashPlan was easy from start to finish."

"We have absolutely seen an ROI."

"It's probably the best backup tool available, but that's just my opinion."

"Customer service is awesome, they are on top of all questions and are US based."

"Backup and recovery have been great, but I love having the ability to keep the hybrid type build which they offer."

"When doing a computer replacement, we restore the data on the new laptop just by having the user log in to Code42."

"So far we've saved a lot of data and prevented loss for some clients that either had their devices stolen or the hard drive had failed."

"The ROI is priceless."

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Cons

"The tool should provide on-premise versions. Currently, all versions are cloud-based."

"The pricing is an area that can be improved. Pricing, as far as I recall, was the source of our problems."

"Our subscription plan for the solution has a limitation of bot signatures."

"Our customers no longer use Cloudflare because its service is subpar."

"Feedback could be enhanced. While I work efficiently with Clover as a partner in Mexico City, sometimes the information and requests are easier to manage with more concrete solutions."

"From a logging perspective, it is still a bit difficult to see exactly what users are being blocked with the current views."

"There are premium tier live service and lower tier live service, so we opted for the lower tier. But there is no medium tier where we pay a little extra and get a bit more service. So if that can be improved."

"I would like them to include a VPN feature to provide a secure connection to the data center."

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"Due to recent changes that effectively abandoned an entire segment of their user base, I no longer trust nor can recommend Code42 products."

"Download speeds could be faster when restoring from the cloud."

"I'd like to see some better options with account management in the software and a simpler way to track where you are using licenses."

"Protecting Servers would be an excellent area to improve."

"I think the UI of Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection can be more optimized, as it feels slow and laggy at points."

"The GUI doesn't always show the most current settings upon opening a screen."

"Improved reporting on backup progress."

"This is my only major issue with Code42 at this point."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing of the solution is cheap. The licensing cost is also very low. I rate the cost and pricing a three out of ten."

"The pricing is somewhere in the middle. I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten."

"The price tag is no longer $200,000, but rather $300,000 to $400,000. It's twice."

"The solution is not that expensive."

"My company has to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. There are no hidden charges apart from the licensing costs of the solution."

"The prices are slightly expensive."

"The solution's pricing lacks transparency."

"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform's pricing is good."

"It is 100% worth the cost to get and keep the support, especially when setting it up."

"It used to be a good solution for SOHO in particular as it had unlimited storage for a reasonable price. However, their pricing model has changed and they are now primarily targeting enterprise users."

"They were the best solution and surprisingly enough, the cheapest."

"The pricing is reasonable. It's my understanding that the cost is about $7 for unlimited storage in the cloud per server."

"It was expensive. It was more expensive than Eureka, and it was more expensive than Barracuda Backup, but what we got was a full team. They didn't come in and nickel and dime us. They provided the assistance we needed. They didn't say that they need to charge us for something or it is going to take another statement of work. It was all bundled into it... We pay for the software maintenance. It is probably 18% or 20% of the license fee for rev releases."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

19%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

16%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Construction Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	12

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	27
Midsize Enterprise	28
Large Enterprise	34

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform?

Pricing is competitive. Akamai is more expensive, in my view.

What needs improvement with Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform?

In my opinion, Cloudflare One can be improved mainly through compatibility, as the integration should be much simpler because it is currently too closed and too proprietary. Regarding additional fe...

What is your primary use case for Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform?

Cloudflare One's primary use case for my organization is to protect servers and to provide remote access with the VPN, strong authentication, and DDoS protection. The integration of Secure Web Gate...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Code42 Next-Gen DLP?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing indicates that pricing is always very expensive. It's a very expensive product to sell to other people, but usually customers accept it once th...

What advice do you have for others considering Code42 Next-Gen DLP?

My advice for others looking into using Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection is to evaluate it, and if it fits your needs, it is a good solution. I would rate this product a 9 out o...

What needs improvement with Code42 Incydr?

There are no particular reviews on improvement from my side regarding Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection.I think the UI of Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection can...

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Also Known As

Cloudflare Area 1 Email Security, Cloudflare Bot Management, Cloudflare Gateway, Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform, Cloudflare DDoS, Cloudflare SASE & SSE Platform

Mimecast Incydr, Code42 Next-Gen DLP, Code42 Next-Gen Data Loss Protection, Code42 Forensic File Search, Code42 Backup + Restore

Overview

Cloudflare One is a comprehensive platform for security, performance, and connectivity. It provides features like rate limiting, DDoS protection, and application access, tailored to enhance user experience while securing internet access and accelerating communications.

Designed to integrate security measures with ease of use and scalability, Cloudflare One offers a secure web gateway and zero trust network access. These features ensure seamless setup and operation, making connectivity reliable and protected. Users appreciate its integrated console, intuitive interface, and the ability to manage risk effectively. It offers straightforward deployment, improves latency, and boasts cost-effectiveness. While its onboarding process and documentation need enhancement, its value in content delivery and application shielding is notable. Despite challenges in integrating Cloudflare Access with existing VPNs and the need for better automation and support, it remains vital for DNS and infrastructure protection.

What features make Cloudflare One stand out?

Rate Limiting: Controls the traffic rate to prevent abuse.
DDoS Protection: Shields applications from distributed denial-of-service attacks.
Secure Web Gateway: Provides secure internet access with seamless operation.
Zero Trust Network Access: Ensures secure, application-based connectivity without relying on traditional VPNs.
Access for Connectivity: Facilitates access to internal applications securely.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Security: Robust measures for DNS and browsing protection.
Performance: Enhanced site accessibility and communication speed.
Cost-Effectiveness: Offers competitive pricing for its features.
Ease of Deployment: Straightforward and efficient setup process.

In industries like finance, retail, and technology, Cloudflare One is crucial for enabling secure remote access and protecting web applications against dynamic threats. It supports compliance access policies and enhances content delivery, playing a key role in safeguarding digital infrastructure.

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Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection streamlines automated backups and simplifies navigation with intuitive interfaces, supporting cross-platform environments and central administration.

Offering seamless integration of security and management tools, Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection enhances data protection while ensuring ease of use. With real-time data management and centralized administration, businesses experience minimized maintenance effort. Despite needing improvements in reporting, account management, and mobile integration, its robust risk scoring and lightweight clients offer substantial benefits. Designed for corporate and HIPAA-related data, it aids recovery from device losses and strengthens data loss prevention, integrating well into egress strategies.

What are the key features of Mimecast?

Automated Backups: Ensures data is backed up seamlessly with minimal intervention.
Real-time Data Management: Provides up-to-date data access and processing.
Cross-platform Support: Maintains functionality across different systems and devices.
Intuitive Interfaces: Easy navigation improves user experience.
Centralized Administration: Allows for streamlined management of data and security measures.
Risk Scoring: Customizable settings for enhanced data protection.

Which benefits and ROI should users consider?

Ease of Use: Simplifies complex data protection tasks with intuitive processes.
Maintenance Efficiency: Reduces manual effort through automated features.
Resource Utilization: Optimizes device and cloud resources for better performance.
Robust Support: Ensures help is readily available to address issues.

Industries like healthcare and legal benefit from Mimecast's data recovery support for HIPAA-compliance and large-scale unstructured data management. The platform is adaptable for both on-premises and cloud-based deployments, essential for maintaining security in high-risk environments such as during legal investigations.

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Sample Customers

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Adobe, Okta, Samsung, Taylormade, Boston University, Lending Club, North Highland, Stanford University, Ping Identity, Qualcomm, Pandora.

Cloudflare One vs. Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection