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Best Cloud Access Security Broker Software in 2026

Cloud access security broker software concerns controls applied to access to cloud services. Compared on API-based and inline controls, app connectors, and DLP controls, the entries give you several ways to consider how access and data protections are represented. Cloudflare Access, Netskope One CASB, and Versa Cloud Access Security Broker are among the named options. Shadow IT discovery and threat detection add further security criteria, while deployment model helps distinguish operating approaches. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing offer cost details to weigh. Focus on the controls and deployment considerations relevant to your environment when comparing the listed products.

  1. 1

    Octelium

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Choose Octelium if you need an open-source, self-hosted access platform with application-layer policies and support for a wide range of services.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Check Point Harmony SASE

    by Check Point Harmony SASE
    Free trial AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Harmony SASE brings several network and security functions under one management console, with integrations and agent support across listed systems.

    6.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  3. 3

    Cisco Secure Access

    Free trial AndroidAPIExtension+5

    Cisco Secure Access brings several access and security controls into one cloud-managed service.

    6.4 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
  4. 4

    Dope Security CASB Neural

    Free trial MacWebWindows

    CASB Neural focuses on identifying exposed sensitive files in Microsoft 365 and Google cloud apps, with one-click privacy remediation and API-based app discovery.

    6.2 Pricing on request Visit site
  5. 5

    Microsoft Defender for Business

    by Microsoft Defender for Business
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+2
    6.2 From $3/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
  6. 6

    Cisco Catalyst Center

    Paid APILinuxMac+3
    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
  7. 7

    DoControl

    Free trial Web

    DoControl combines SaaS inventory, sensitive-data detection, risk alerts, and policy workflows in an API-based platform.

    5.9 Pricing on request Visit site
  8. 8

    iboss Cloud

    by iboss Cloud
    Paid AndroidAPIExtension+5

    Choose iboss Cloud if your organization needs a broad Zero Trust SASE platform with tiered web, application, identity, and data protection controls.

    5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    QAuth

    Paid LinuxMacWeb+1

    QAuth combines single sign-on, access controls, and DLP across cloud services. Organizations should request per-user pricing and confirm which plan includes the controls they need.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Symantec IT Management Suite

    Paid APILinuxMac+3

    Choose Symantec IT Management Suite if you need cloud-based management across Windows, macOS, and Linux with patching, deployment, and security controls.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Lookout Secure Cloud Access

    Paid Web

    Lookout Secure Cloud Access combines data protection, access policies, and threat scanning for cloud and SaaS environments.

    5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Open Systems CASB

    Paid Web

    Open Systems CASB combines cloud-application discovery with inline policy controls and centralized monitoring.

    5.1 Visit site
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    Cloudflare WAN (formerly Magic WAN)

    Paid Web
    4.9 Pricing on request Visit site
  14. 14

    Airtel Secure Service Edge

    Paid Web
    4.8 Pricing on request Visit site
  15. 15

    Cato CASB

    Paid Web
    4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Forcepoint ONE CASB

    Paid MacWebWindows

    Choose Forcepoint ONE CASB if your organization needs cloud access controls alongside DLP, shadow IT discovery, and threat detection in a hybrid deployment.

    4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Netskope One CASB

    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Microsoft Sentinel

    Paid Web
    4.5 31-day trial Visit site
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    Cisco Meraki Dashboard

    Paid Web
    4.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    FortiCASB

    Paid Web
    4.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Fortra CASB

    Paid Web
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Versa Cloud Access Security Broker

    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Zscaler CASB

    Paid Web
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation CASB

    Paid Web

    Next-Generation CASB combines two control approaches with DLP, shadow IT discovery, and threat detection.

    4.2 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Palo Alto Networks SaaS Security

    Paid Web

    The listed capabilities cover multiple security controls and detection functions, with hybrid deployment. Buyers need to request pricing to assess the commercial fit.

    4.1 Pricing on request Visit site

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