Cloudflare One vs SAP Access Control comparison

Cloudflare and SAP are both solutions in the Access Management category. Cloudflare is ranked #10 with an average rating of 9.0, while SAP is ranked #28. Cloudflare holds a 3.9% mindshare in AM, compared to SAP’s 0.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Cloudflare users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of SAP users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 4, 2026

SAP Access Control and Cloudflare One compete in security management, with the latter holding an upper hand in network security features while SAP Access Control dominates in compliance and risk management.

Features: SAP Access Control includes automated compliance checks, risk analysis, and user access management, suited for regulatory compliance. Cloudflare One provides DDoS protection, secure web gateways, and zero trust network solutions, ideal for internet security and traffic handling.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SAP Access Control's deployment tends to be more complex, often needing dedicated resources, but offers specialized compliance support. Cloudflare One has a simpler cloud-based model for quicker implementation and network security support, reflecting a streamlined approach.

Pricing and ROI: SAP Access Control requires a higher initial investment focusing on long-term compliance ROI. Cloudflare One usually has a lower startup cost, emphasizing immediate returns via effective threat protection and fast deployment. The distinction lies in SAP's focus on long-term savings versus Cloudflare's swift security benefits.

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Categories and Ranking

Cloudflare One

Ranking in Access Management

10th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Email Security (21st), Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (16th), Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (21st), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (11th), Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Protection (7th), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (13th), Bot Management (3rd), ZTNA as a Service (8th), ZTNA (2nd), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (10th), Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) (3rd)

SAP Access Control

Ranking in Access Management

28th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

3.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Access Management category, the mindshare of Cloudflare One is 3.9%, up from 3.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Access Control is 0.7%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Access Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Cloudflare One	3.9%
SAP Access Control	0.7%
Other	95.4%

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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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reviewer2129061

Sap Its Workstream Manager at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees

Centralized access control has improved risk detection and streamlined multi-system user provisioning

Having one tool to populate many systems for one user is one of the most beneficial aspects of the product, along with the audit part. When using Firefighter, we could have information about what a user modified or did in production because we sometimes have to use an SU01 transaction, so in that case, we use Firefighter. The main benefit for me is that it is a global system to manage the user in many systems, and also the assessment of risk with GRC. We are using Access Request to onboard people. I see some potential improvements for stability because sometimes we do not know why the approval workflow of GRC stops in the middle. When we have a look in GRC, we see that the validation is finished, but that is not the case. Sometimes, we have to check and relaunch GRC. It helps in risk detection. The benefits of SAP Access Control's user permissions management are measured through the reports in GRC. Time savings are obvious. In one request, we are able to create a user in a different system, so it is a time saving. It is a money saving as well because the access manager spends less time creating a user in a different system.

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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

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

"The solution has different options that can be used to differentiate DDoS attacks."

"Cloudflare is simple to use."

"This solution is easy to understand and easy to configure."

"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."

"For Cloudflare Access, I am using the free plan...The most valuable feature is their protection."

"The blocking feature is very good."

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

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"It is an SAP product, so it integrates very well with other SAP products."

"Having one tool to populate many systems for one user is one of the most beneficial aspects of the product, along with the audit part."

Cons

"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."

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

"The initial onboarding was causing us some confusion."

"Feedback could be enhanced."

"The onboarding process can be improved a little bit."

"Operating and tuning the product is difficult."

"The software has automated alerts, but the automated alerts are not available in the mobile app."

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

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"Because it took time to get advice on a tricky issue, the support from SAP could be better."

"It would be better if we could also manage other systems with it. Currently, you have to purchase plugins for it to work with other non-SAP systems. It would be good if there is an easy way to integrate SAP Access Control with other non-SAP systems."

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 solution's pricing lacks transparency."

"The prices are slightly expensive."

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

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

"The solution is not that expensive."

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

"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."

"It is a part of our package with SAP. There is no extra cost in addition to the license."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

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Company Size

By reviewers

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	10

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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

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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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As you begin your digital transformation journey, you need robust access governance technologies to bring digital services and applications to em-ployees and business partners without exposing sensitive information to the wrong eyes. Using the SAP Access Control application as the back-bone of access governance, you can automate and accelerate administration of user access while securing your applications, processes, and data against the risk of unauthorized use.

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