Compare Cisco Duo and Zscaler Private Access 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.2% of reviews)
Enterprise (47.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Cisco Duo
Star Rating
(510)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansZscaler Private Access
Star Rating
(135)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Zscaler Private AccessSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Cisco Duo excels in user experience, particularly with its seamless integration across devices. Users appreciate how it provides notifications on their phones and wearables, making authentication hassle-free and enhancing security confidence.
- Users say that Zscaler Private Access offers a smooth remote work experience by enforcing Zero Trust Security and eliminating the need for traditional VPNs. This feature is highlighted as a significant advantage, making access to internal applications straightforward and reliable.
- Reviewers mention that Cisco Duo's ease of use is a standout feature, with many noting that once set up, it simplifies access to multiple solutions without repeated authentication prompts. This convenience is a major plus for daily operations.
- According to verified reviews, Zscaler Private Access is praised for its efficiency, with users noting that it does not require constant refreshing once connected, which enhances productivity and reduces frustration during remote work.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both products have similar star ratings, Cisco Duo has a larger volume of recent reviews, indicating a more consistent user satisfaction level. This suggests that it may be more reliable for organizations looking for proven performance.
- Users express that Cisco Duo's multi-factor authentication capabilities are particularly strong, with many feeling secure due to its robust features. In contrast, while Zscaler Private Access also offers solid security, some users feel it may not match the same level of confidence in authentication methods.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cisco Duo
Duo Free
Free
Protect access to federated cloud and on-premises applications with Duo's easy-to-use two-factor authentication.
- Add up to 10 users
- Strong MFA
- Seamless integrations
Zscaler Private Access
No pricing availableFree Trial
Cisco Duo
Free Trial is available
Zscaler Private Access
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.4
398
9.1
102
Ease of Use
9.3
404
9.0
105
Ease of Setup
9.0
160
8.7
76
Ease of Admin
9.3
94
9.0
31
Quality of Support
8.9
305
8.9
92
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
92
9.2
31
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
385
9.4
101
Features by Category
Authentication Options
9.3
98
9.0
31
9.3
96
8.9
30
9.6
100
9.2
30
9.4
89
9.2
28
9.1
68
8.6
25
9.4
66
8.7
25
Access Control Types
9.6
82
9.2
28
9.3
84
8.8
27
9.5
90
8.7
30
9.1
69
8.0
26
9.2
73
7.9
26
Administration
9.1
78
8.5
28
9.4
77
8.9
29
9.3
75
9.0
28
9.3
78
8.9
28
9.0
77
8.4
28
Platform
9.4
85
8.5
27
9.5
80
8.5
27
9.4
79
8.5
26
9.1
68
8.3
25
9.1
71
8.7
26
9.0
67
8.5
26
9.1
71
8.5
24
Authentication type
8.4
145
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
127
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
121
Not enough data
8.2
124
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
140
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
122
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
161
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
121
|
Verified
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
130
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
118
Not enough data
Implementation
9.1
155
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
116
Not enough data
8.2
113
Not enough data
Network Management
8.6
22
8.9
64
8.5
24
8.7
65
8.7
24
9.1
63
8.8
37
8.5
63
Security
9.0
24
9.1
65
9.5
42
9.3
70
8.6
23
8.6
61
9.2
26
9.3
65
Identity Management
8.9
26
9.0
64
8.5
24
9.0
61
8.7
25
9.0
64
Generative AI
6.9
12
7.9
39
7.1
12
7.9
40
Data Protection
8.9
29
Not enough data
9.1
34
Not enough data
9.0
32
Not enough data
8.7
30
Not enough data
9.4
33
Not enough data
Analysis
8.5
31
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
8.9
31
Not enough data
Administration
8.8
29
Not enough data
8.4
28
Not enough data
8.9
30
Not enough data
Integration
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Administration
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Administration
9.4
18
Not enough data
9.1
21
Not enough data
9.1
19
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
9.4
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
Administration
9.6
15
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
Access Control
9.7
15
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
34
Not enough data
8.8
34
Not enough data
9.2
41
Not enough data
8.0
38
Not enough data
Functionality
9.6
8
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
9.7
13
Not enough data
10.0
16
Not enough data
Type
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
Reporting
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Protection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) PlatformsHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Components - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
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
Artificial Intelligence - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity and Access Management - Zero Trust Platforms
9.7
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Security - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application Visibility - Zero Trust Platforms
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
Reporting and Policies - Zero Trust Platforms
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
Agentic AI - Zero Trust Platforms
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
Usage
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Miscellaneous
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cisco Duo and Zscaler Private Access are categorized as Zero Trust Networking and Single Sign-On (SSO)
Unique Categories
Zscaler Private Access is categorized as Business VPN, Cloud Edge Security, and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cisco Duo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zscaler Private Access
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
17.3%
Higher Education
12.2%
Computer Software
5.6%
Hospital & Health Care
5.1%
Financial Services
4.9%
Other
54.8%
Information Technology and Services
23.5%
Computer Software
12.2%
Financial Services
8.7%
Computer & Network Security
7.8%
Telecommunications
5.2%
Other
42.6%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Duo Security used for?
3 Comments
SP
Comment deleted by user.Read more
What does zscaler software do?
1 Comment
SP
Used as VPN to secure internal network and used for cloud security Read more
What is private access zscaler?
1 Comment
VJ
In Simple form, its sort of VPN connectivity but provide access to only application which user requires and secondly it is controlled by access policy...Read more
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