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Best Secure Web Gateway Software in 2026

Secure web gateways mediate internet access by screening and governing traffic from users.

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    Cloudflare Gateway

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
    7.5 Free plan · paid from $7/user/mo Visit site
  2. 2

    Barracuda Secure SD-WAN

    by Barracuda Secure SD-WAN
    Free trial APILinuxMac+2

    Barracuda Secure SD-WAN links traffic optimization, cloud connectivity, and layered firewall controls.

    6.5 Pricing on request · 14-day trial 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
  4. 4

    dope.swg

    Free plan MacWebWindows
    6.2 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
  5. 5

    Microsoft Defender for Business

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

    by Prisma Access
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Choose Prisma Access if you need a cloud-delivered security service spanning remote and branch users, private apps, SaaS, web traffic, and network controls.

    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
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    e2guardian

    Free plan Linux
    5.9 Free plan Visit site
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    SonicWall Cloud Secure Edge

    Free trial AndroidAPIExtension+6

    Choose SonicWall Cloud Secure Edge if your organization needs private access and internet security controls in one product, with a choice of VPN-style access or ZTNA to named resources.

    5.9 Pricing on request Visit site
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    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.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  10. 10

    SafeSquid Secure Web Gateway

    Paid LinuxSelf-hostedWeb+1

    SafeSquid brings web controls, scanning, and upload restrictions together with several deployment options. Buyers should account for its annual subscription renewal requirement and request pricing.

    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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    Cato Secure Web Gateway

    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    5.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Check Point Hybrid Secure Web Gateway

    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    5.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Menlo Security Secure Web Gateway

    Paid Web

    Menlo Browser SSE brings several browser and network security controls into a cloud-delivered service.

    5.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Airtel Secure Service Edge

    Paid Web
    4.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Cisco Secure Web Gateway

    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    4.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Aryaka Secure Web Gateway

    Paid Web
    4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Zscaler Internet Access

    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    FortiSASE

    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    4.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Comodo Dome Secure Web Gateway

    Paid Web
    4.4 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Ericom Secure Web Gateway

    Paid Web
    4.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Versa Secure Web Gateway

    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
    4.4 Pricing on request · 90-day trial Visit site
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    F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager

    Paid
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    FortiProxy

    Paid
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Lookout Secure Internet Access

    Paid Web
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site

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Use this list to compare security and policy deployments across web, Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android.

Compare free plans, trial terms, and paid starting prices where stated. Review deployment type, TLS inspection, malware scanning, data-loss safeguards, policy features, and managed-service availability. If you need to read or change code, review the licence.

Questions

Is secure web gateway software available for free?

Yes. Items on this list include free plans and a free product option. Check the limits and terms before selecting one.

Do any gateways offer a free trial?

Yes. Comodo Dome Secure Web Gateway shows a 30-day trial. Trial availability and terms can vary by product.

What platforms do these gateways support?

Entries cover web, Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android, although each product has its own device coverage.

What security controls should I compare?

Assess TLS inspection, malware scanning, data-loss safeguards, and policy features, together with deployment and managed-service choices.

Are prices published for these products?

Some products publish prices or free plans, while others list pricing on request. Cloudflare Gateway shows paid access starting at $7 per user per month.

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