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At a Glance
Azure Firewall
Azure Firewall
Star Rating
(29)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Zscaler Internet Access
Zscaler Internet Access
Star Rating
(156)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (54.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Zscaler Internet Access
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Zscaler Internet Access excels in its SSL/TLS Inspection capabilities, providing robust security for encrypted traffic, while Azure Firewall's inspection features are noted to be slightly less comprehensive, leading to some concerns about potential vulnerabilities.
  • Reviewers mention that Zscaler's Data Loss Prevention (DLP) features are highly effective, with a strong emphasis on Sensitive Data Compliance, which is rated at 9.1, whereas Azure Firewall's DLP capabilities, while solid, do not match the same level of user satisfaction, particularly in sensitive data handling.
  • G2 users highlight Zscaler's superior Global Access functionality, which is rated lower at 7.5, indicating some limitations in accessibility compared to Azure Firewall, which offers better global reach and connectivity options.
  • Users on G2 appreciate Zscaler's Policy Management features, scoring 8.7, but they note that Azure Firewall shines with a higher score of 9.3, indicating a more user-friendly and flexible policy configuration experience.
  • Reviewers say that Zscaler's Intrusion Prevention system is robust, scoring 9.3, while Azure Firewall's system, rated at 8.5, is seen as less effective in real-time threat detection, leading to a preference for Zscaler among security-focused users.
  • Users report that Zscaler's Activity Monitoring features are highly praised, with a score of 9.3, providing detailed insights into user behavior, while Azure Firewall's monitoring capabilities, although good, are perceived as less comprehensive, scoring 8.8.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Firewall
No pricing available
Zscaler Internet Access
No pricing available
Free Trial
Azure Firewall
No trial information available
Zscaler Internet Access
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
22
8.8
122
Ease of Use
8.7
23
8.7
125
Ease of Setup
8.5
13
8.5
79
Ease of Admin
8.8
12
8.9
47
Quality of Support
9.0
21
8.7
115
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
11
8.9
44
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
21
9.3
121
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.8
25
Sandbox
Not enough data
8.8
20
Evaluation
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
9.1
20
Not enough data
8.6
20
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
9.0
34
Administration
Not enough data
9.0
26
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.0
26
Governance
Not enough data
9.3
27
Not enough data
9.2
25
Not enough data
9.1
27
Security
Not enough data
9.3
26
Not enough data
8.9
26
Not enough data
9.2
27
Not enough data
9.1
27
8.9
15
9.0
51
Administration
9.3
14
8.8
42
9.0
14
9.2
41
9.3
14
9.1
42
9.2
14
9.1
41
Agentic AI - Firewall Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
14
9.2
39
9.2
13
9.0
39
9.1
13
9.2
41
9.2
14
9.1
40
Monitoring
9.4
14
9.0
42
8.8
14
9.1
41
8.5
13
9.3
42
8.0
14
9.2
41
Generative AI
7.8
9
8.0
15
Artificial Intelligence - Firewall
Not enough data
9.7
5
Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.4
9
Administration
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Protection
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.0
33
Web Content and Traffic Filtering - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
9.2
32
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
9.0
32
Not enough data
8.5
32
Data Protection and Loss Prevention - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
9.2
31
Not enough data
9.0
31
Not enough data
9.2
30
Not enough data
8.9
30
Access Control and Authentication - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
9.2
31
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
9.2
31
Performance and Management - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
8.9
31
Not enough data
8.8
30
Not enough data
8.7
32
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
8.9
32
Not enough data
9.2
6
Identity and Access Management - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Security - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Data Security - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Application Visibility - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Reporting and Policies - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Agentic AI - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Secure Service Edge (SSE) SolutionsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Components - Secure Service Edge (SSE)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence -Secure Service Edge (SSE)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Secure Service Edge (SSE)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Firewall
Azure Firewall
Zscaler Internet Access
Zscaler Internet Access
Azure Firewall and Zscaler Internet Access are categorized as Firewall Software
Unique Categories
Azure Firewall
Azure Firewall has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Firewall
Azure Firewall
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
24.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
48.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
28.0%
Zscaler Internet Access
Zscaler Internet Access
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
17.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
54.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Azure Firewall
Azure Firewall
Information Technology and Services
40.0%
Computer Networking
8.0%
Computer & Network Security
8.0%
Medical Practice
4.0%
Market Research
4.0%
Other
36.0%
Zscaler Internet Access
Zscaler Internet Access
Information Technology and Services
23.6%
Computer Software
10.0%
Computer & Network Security
7.9%
Financial Services
7.1%
Hospital & Health Care
4.3%
Other
47.1%
Alternatives
Azure Firewall
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Zscaler Internet Access
Zscaler Internet Access Alternatives
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Discussions
Azure Firewall
Azure Firewall Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Azure Firewall has no discussions with answers
Zscaler Internet Access
Zscaler Internet Access Discussions
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