Side-by-side record

Drainware vs. Symantec Cloud Secure Web Gateway

Built from each tool’s researched, reviewed record. Figures are checked against public pricing pages at research time — always confirm current pricing with the vendor before buying.

The short version

Symantec Cloud Secure Web Gateway starts at $10 per seat, versus Drainware at Custom pricing.

Full comparison

	Drainwarefrom Custom pricing	Symantec Cloud Secure Web Gatewayfrom $10 per month
Audyense Score	15AS*Low	29AS*Low
Positioning	Advanced threat endpoint protection.	Symantec Cloud Secure Web Gateway is a powerful software that provides essential protection to cloud, web, and mobile traffic.
Free tier	No	Yes
Deployment	Cloud / SaaS	Cloud / SaaS
Best fit	Startup, SMB, Mid-market	Startup, SMB, Mid-market
Pricing plans	Starting planCustom pricing Higher tiersCustom pricing	Free or entry planFree Higher tiersCustom pricing
Comprehensive Endpoint Security	YesDocumented in the SaaSHub profile or its source category listing.	—
Cloud-Based Solution	YesDocumented in the SaaSHub profile or its source category listing.	—
User-friendly interface	YesDocumented in the SaaSHub profile or its source category listing.	—
Scalability	YesDocumented in the SaaSHub profile or its source category listing.	—
Enterprise security	YesDocumented in the SaaSHub profile or its source category listing.	—
Information Security	YesDocumented in the SaaSHub profile or its source category listing.	—
IT And Cybersecurity	YesDocumented in the SaaSHub profile or its source category listing.	—
Security	YesDocumented in the SaaSHub profile or its source category listing.	—
Cyber security.	YesDocumented in the SaaSHub profile or its source category listing.	—
IT and security	YesDocumented in the SaaSHub profile or its source category listing.	—
Cloud application	YesDocumented in the SaaSHub profile or its source category listing.	—
Encrypted traffic management	—	YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Secure web gateway (SWG) solutions	—	YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
CASB Cloud security	—	YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Cloud-delivered web security services	—	YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Web application firewall and reverse proxy	—	YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Network performance optimization	—	YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Content and malware analysis	—	YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Network forensics and security analytics	—	YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Web isolation.	—	YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Integrations verified	—	—
Aggregate rating	— · No reviews yet	9.6 · No reviews yet
Integrations	—	—
Security & compliance	—	—
Pros	Public profile provides a named product summary Documented capability: Comprehensive Endpoint Security Documented capability: Cloud-Based Solution Documented capability: User-Friendly Interface Documented capability: Scalability.	Independent review documents a concrete business workflow Documented capability: Encrypted traffic management Documented capability: Secure web gateway (SWG) solutions Documented capability: CASB Cloud security Documented capability: Cloud-delivered web security services
Cons	Pricing and usage limits should be checked against the exact plan Implementation effort depends on the team's data and process maturity Reported outcomes should be validated with the buyer's own data	Pricing and usage limits should be checked against the exact plan Implementation effort depends on the team's data and process maturity Reported outcomes should be validated with the buyer's own data
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Editorial read of this comparison

The table summarizes structured facts; this section explains what the differences mean for a real buying decision.

Where each tool fits, and where it may not

Drainware

Advanced threat endpoint protection. The profile identifies capabilities including Comprehensive Endpoint Security, Cloud-Based Solution, User-Friendly Interface, and Scalability.. It is categorized for Enterprise Security, Information Security, IT And Cybersecurity workflows.

A particularly good fit for: B2B teams evaluating IT and security software Enterprise Security and Information Security workflows Organizations willing to validate plan limits and implementation effort

May be a poor fit if: Teams seeking a workflow outside the product's documented focus Teams requiring a permanent free tier

Symantec Cloud Secure Web Gateway

Symantec Cloud Secure Web Gateway is a powerful software that provides essential protection to cloud, web, and mobile traffic. It is a reliable application that leverages advanced proxy architecture to protect users from malicious downloads and compromised websites. The solution unifies information security, access governance, and threats protection to allow users to control, track, and implement Acceptable User Policies for business users whether in the office or on the go. Symantec Cloud Secure Web Gateway is an ideal software for businesses looking to attain secure web use. It protects against critical data loss and delivers always-on, innovative malware protection with add-on services to empower roaming users. Some of its salient protection essentials include encrypted traffic management, CASB Cloud Security, Web Application Firewall & Reverse proxy, network performance optimizations, secure web gateway (SWG), Content & malware analysis, web isolation, network forensics & security analytics, and cloud-delivered web security services.

A particularly good fit for: B2B teams evaluating IT and security software Teams that need documented workflow capabilities and fit guidance Organizations willing to validate implementation and plan limits

May be a poor fit if: Teams seeking a workflow outside the product's documented focus Teams needing unlimited usage without plan limits

Pricing and plan structure

Drainware: Published starting price Custom pricing

Starting planCustom pricing
Higher tiersCustom pricing

Symantec Cloud Secure Web Gateway: Published starting price $10 per month

Free or entry planFree
Higher tiersCustom pricing

Capabilities worth validating

Drainware: Comprehensive Endpoint Security, Cloud-Based Solution, User-friendly interface, Scalability, Enterprise security
Symantec Cloud Secure Web Gateway: Encrypted traffic management, Secure web gateway (SWG) solutions, CASB Cloud security, Cloud-delivered web security services, Web application firewall and reverse proxy

Questions to answer before switching

Does Drainware's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
Does Symantec Cloud Secure Web Gateway's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
Which systems must exchange data with the tool, and is that connection native or dependent on middleware?
Is a hosted-only deployment acceptable for the team and customers who will use this system?

How to evaluate this shortlist

A useful comparison turns the differences between IT & Security tools into a concrete test. Use these steps to avoid choosing from a feature table or the lowest headline price alone.

Start with a representative IT & Security workflow, not a feature checklist. Define who will use it, what data goes in, and what outcome the team needs.
Test the connections and exports the team actually needs; an unverified integration in this record does not prove that the vendor does not support it.
Compare the cost of the real scenario, including users, usage, storage, support, and contract requirements. The entry price alone does not measure adoption cost.
Before switching, list the evidence gaps, request a demo of the critical workflow, and confirm security, data residency, export, and support with each vendor.

Structured signals help narrow the shortlist, but a trial with a real workflow is still the best way to validate the decision.

Research basis

Last checked: 2026-08-25. Pricing, integrations, feature support, and review signals can change, so treat this as a research snapshot and verify the final decision with the vendor.

Sources consulted: Drainware product site, SaaSHub product profile, SaaSHub category listing; Symantec Cloud Secure Web Gateway product site, FinancesOnline review, Vendor website