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Compare Microsoft Entra ID and Zscaler Private Access 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.3% of reviews)
Enterprise (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Microsoft Entra ID
Star Rating
(798)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansZscaler Private Access
Star Rating
(119)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft Entra ID excels in providing a seamless integration experience, particularly for organizations already using Microsoft products. Users appreciate its ability to scale with growing demands and highlight the simple implementation process that allows for quick onboarding.
- Users say Zscaler Private Access stands out for its user-friendly interface and background operation, which eliminates the need for manual connections. This convenience allows users to focus on their work without the hassle of traditional VPNs, making it a preferred choice for those seeking efficiency.
- Reviewers mention that both products receive high marks for their security features, but Microsoft Entra ID is particularly noted for its application of Zero Trust principles. This robust security framework reassures users about identity management and access control.
- According to verified reviews, Zscaler Private Access is praised for its ability to provide users with access only to the applications they need, enhancing security and performance. This targeted access model is a significant advantage for organizations looking to streamline their network access.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both products have similar star ratings, Microsoft Entra ID benefits from a larger volume of reviews, indicating a broader user base and more consistent feedback. This can provide potential buyers with greater confidence in its reliability and performance.
- Users report that while Zscaler Private Access has a slight edge in ease of use and administration, Microsoft Entra ID's comprehensive feature set and integration capabilities make it a strong contender for enterprises looking for a robust identity solution.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Entra ID
Azure Active Directory Free
Free
The free edition of Azure AD is included with a subscription of a commercial online service such as Azure, Dynamics 365, Intune, Power Platform, and others.
- Partially Included: Authentication, single sign-on and multifactor authentication (MFA)
- Partially Included: Applications Access
- Partially Included: Authorization and Conditional Access
Zscaler Private Access
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft Entra ID
Free Trial is available
Zscaler Private Access
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
632
9.1
96
Ease of Use
8.8
636
8.9
99
Ease of Setup
8.6
359
8.7
70
Ease of Admin
8.8
346
9.0
31
Quality of Support
8.7
576
8.9
87
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
335
9.2
31
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
613
9.5
94
Features by Category
Authentication Options
9.0
212
8.9
30
8.9
201
8.9
29
9.3
203
9.2
29
8.8
203
9.2
28
8.7
171
8.6
25
8.8
161
8.7
25
Access Control Types
8.9
192
9.2
28
8.8
191
8.8
27
8.9
191
8.6
29
8.8
169
7.9
25
8.7
168
7.9
26
Administration
8.9
189
8.5
28
9.0
199
8.9
29
8.9
201
9.0
28
8.7
203
8.9
28
8.9
194
8.4
28
Platform
8.7
173
8.5
27
8.9
171
8.5
27
9.0
187
8.5
26
8.8
165
8.3
25
8.9
181
8.7
26
8.8
177
8.5
26
8.6
162
8.5
24
User on/off Boarding
8.9
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
70
|
Verified
Not enough data
User Maintenance
9.0
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
Governance
8.9
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.7
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
Authentication type
8.1
158
Not enough data
7.3
139
Not enough data
8.4
150
Not enough data
7.8
137
Not enough data
8.8
159
Not enough data
8.6
159
Not enough data
8.9
166
Not enough data
8.5
146
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
168
Not enough data
8.6
164
Not enough data
Implementation
8.9
181
Not enough data
8.2
144
Not enough data
8.1
132
Not enough data
Network Management
Not enough data
8.9
61
Not enough data
8.7
64
Not enough data
9.1
62
Not enough data
8.5
60
Security
Not enough data
9.1
64
Not enough data
9.2
66
Not enough data
8.6
61
Not enough data
9.3
64
Identity Management
Not enough data
9.0
62
Not enough data
9.0
61
Not enough data
9.0
63
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.9
39
Not enough data
7.8
39
Access Control
9.0
170
Not enough data
8.7
164
Not enough data
8.8
155
Not enough data
8.6
151
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
156
Not enough data
8.7
168
Not enough data
8.7
155
Not enough data
8.7
161
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
168
Not enough data
9.1
172
Not enough data
9.0
160
Not enough data
Administration
9.3
89
Not enough data
8.8
83
Not enough data
9.0
86
Not enough data
8.6
84
Not enough data
9.4
88
Not enough data
9.1
87
Not enough data
Functionality
9.5
87
Not enough data
9.4
88
Not enough data
9.1
77
Not enough data
8.9
82
Not enough data
9.3
87
Not enough data
9.3
88
Not enough data
9.0
85
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
81
Not enough data
9.2
81
Not enough data
Monitoring
9.2
87
Not enough data
9.2
87
Not enough data
9.0
83
Not enough data
Reporting
9.1
85
Not enough data
9.2
83
Not enough data
Functionality
8.6
85
Not enough data
8.8
91
Not enough data
9.1
111
Not enough data
7.6
100
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
226
Not enough data
8.7
193
Not enough data
9.2
224
Not enough data
8.9
216
Not enough data
9.3
225
Not enough data
9.2
223
Not enough data
Type
8.5
198
Not enough data
9.3
218
Not enough data
Reporting
8.8
203
Not enough data
8.8
212
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.7
6
Not enough data
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
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
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
Microsoft Entra ID and Zscaler Private Access are categorized as Single Sign-On (SSO)
Unique Categories
Microsoft Entra ID is categorized as Passwordless Authentication, Cloud Directory Services, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and User Provisioning and Governance Tools
Zscaler Private Access is categorized as Zero Trust Networking, Business VPN, Cloud Edge Security, and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Entra ID
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
26.3%
Computer Software
9.7%
Computer & Network Security
6.8%
Financial Services
4.6%
Hospital & Health Care
2.8%
Other
49.9%
Information Technology and Services
25.0%
Computer Software
12.0%
Financial Services
8.3%
Computer & Network Security
8.3%
Telecommunications
4.6%
Other
41.7%
Discussions
Which is better Google Authenticator or Microsoft authenticator?
3 Comments
SP
MS authenticator Read more
How good is Microsoft authenticator app?
4 Comments
AW
Easy to add accounts and hassle free for every authentication promptRead more
Is Azure Active Directory SaaS or PaaS?
2 Comments
SG
Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is primarily a SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) offering provided by Microsoft as a cloud-based identity and access management...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
What does zscaler software do?
1 Comment
SP
Used as VPN to secure internal network and used for cloud security Read more
Zscaler Private Access has no more discussions with answers
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