| User Experience |
Native browsing, no visual lag, works with users' preferred browsers. |
Delayed UX: pixel-streaming or DOM rewrite, breakage with WebGL/VoIP, high latency (>200ms). |
Fast but requires users to adopt a new browser (e.g. Island, Talon). Some sites/extensions may not work. |
| Zero-Day Exploit Protection |
Yes. Moving target defense blocks unknown browser exploits on the endpoint. |
Yes. Threats executed in a remote container, isolated from endpoint. |
Depends on vendor. Some focus on policy, not exploit mitigation. |
| Phishing & Social Engineering |
Real-time page analysis, blocks phishing and fake OAuth/logins before form fill. |
Does not analyze page intent; users can still submit credentials to fake sites. |
Depends. Some support phishing detection; coverage varies. |
| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) |
Granular control: copy/paste, download/upload, screen-capture, watermarking, extension use. |
Generally no DLP; focus is only on malware isolation. |
Rich DLP features: clipboard, uploads, session control (depending on vendor). |
| Deployment |
Lightweight agent or browser extension; deploy to any browser, any OS, including BYOD and 3rd parties. |
Cloud-based isolation farm, requires proxying all web traffic. |
Installs as a full Chromium-based browser (like Island, Talon), replacing users' default. |
| Performance Impact |
<2ms latency, no perceptible lag for users or apps. |
150-400ms typical latency, significant for interactive apps, heavy on bandwidth. |
Native speed, but performance depends on browser engine and policies. |
| Cost & TCO |
No new infra; leverages existing browsers; lowest TCO. |
Requires cloud render farms, high recurring cost, scales poorly for large workforces. |
Medium: license per user, but support and migration overhead. |
| Third-Party / Contractor Access |
Yes. Secure access via agent/extension for any browser or unmanaged device. |
Possible, but requires proxy config or VDI/RBI session. |
Possible if 3rd party adopts and installs the EB client. |
| Visibility & Telemetry |
DOM-level event streaming to SIEM/EDR for every session, real time. |
Limited to proxy logs; no DOM/UX context. |
Varies: many export logs and session details, depends on vendor depth. |