Link copied to clipboard # Microsoft Entra ID vs Zscaler Private Access Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/microsoft-entra-id/zscaler-private-access/export.csv) Microsoft Entra IDZscaler Private Access[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **Microsoft Entra ID** [ 4.5/5(915) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews#reviews) **Zscaler Private Access** [ 4.4/5(159) ](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-private-access/reviews#reviews) Pricing **Microsoft Entra ID** Free Trial **Free** · Azure Active Directory Free **Zscaler Private Access** No pricing available **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **Microsoft Entra ID** 3 months Based on 72 responses **Zscaler Private Access** 3 months Based on 7 responses Return on Investment **Microsoft Entra ID** 13 months Based on 59 responses **Zscaler Private Access** 9 months4 months sooner Based on 7 responses Perceived Cost **Microsoft Entra ID** $$$$$ **Zscaler Private Access** $$$$$ Average Discount **Microsoft Entra ID** 13%2% more **Zscaler Private Access** 11% ![Microsoft Entra ID](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a8a99a96fda235658139f710592f8a53/microsoft-entra-id.svg "Microsoft Entra ID") ![Zscaler Private Access](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f063065622874e0a8214c8615c634d1e/zscaler-private-access.svg "Zscaler Private Access") G2 offers free advice on this comparison. 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Pros & Cons **Microsoft Entra ID** [ Ease of Use (129) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1216818&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Security (122) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1215375&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Complexity (56) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1214005&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Expensive (53) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1213542&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **Zscaler Private Access** [ Security (64) ](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-private-access/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1619268&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Ease of Use (53) ](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-private-access/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1618380&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Connection Issues (24) ](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-private-access/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1619549&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Error Handling (21) ](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-private-access/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1619532&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **Microsoft Entra ID** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_aa32fa23598dc6c153bb17435c1c1d13/activedirectory-domain-controller-for-windows-2016.png "Product Avatar Image") ActiveDirectory Domain... ](https://www.g2.com/products/activedirectory-domain-controller-for-windows-2016/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_5a7938ffd6497884772dc39786f9e1e2/adobe-analytics.png "Product Avatar Image") Adobe Analytics ](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-analytics/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_e8556e2066b427bbe86f729effc6bef0/azure-kubernetes-service-aks.png "Product Avatar Image") Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) ](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-kubernetes-service-aks/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_2ac0e7b10e1efb64107026cb2b241d53/azure-pipelines.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Azure Pipelines ](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-pipelines/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/integrations) **Zscaler Private Access** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_f176b4154a751d10150daa67a57b7dc5/azure-active-directory-domain-services.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Azure Active Directory... ](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-active-directory-domain-services/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_cea80d6b6ff4b0a70edf9cb08a67b8d6/gapps-manager-sso-for-g-suite.png "Product Avatar Image") GApps Manager SSO for G Suite ](https://www.g2.com/products/gapps-manager-sso-for-g-suite/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_99cb722fb43074ad0429bafaa469868a/ibm-terraform-formerly-hashicorp-terraform.png "Product Avatar Image") IBM Terraform (formerly HashiCorp Terraform) ](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-terraform-formerly-hashicorp-terraform/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_ebfae2a9075850f9fa094c23484ef258/microsoft-entra-id.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft Entra ID ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-private-access/integrations) Screenshots **Microsoft Entra ID** ![Microsoft Entra ID screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/196921/AAD.jpg) **Zscaler Private Access** No screenshot available Ratings Meets Requirements **Microsoft Entra ID** 9.1 9.1716 **Zscaler Private Access** 9.1 9.1115 Ease of Use **Microsoft Entra ID** 8.8 8.8721 **Zscaler Private Access** 8.9 8.9120 Ease of Setup **Microsoft Entra ID** 8.6 8.6444 **Zscaler Private Access** 8.7 8.791 Ease of Admin **Microsoft Entra ID** 8.8 8.8398 **Zscaler Private Access** 8.9 8.938 Quality of Support **Microsoft Entra ID** 8.7 8.7655 **Zscaler Private Access** 8.8 8.8105 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Microsoft Entra ID** 9.0 9.0384 **Zscaler Private Access** 9.1 9.138 Product Direction (% positive) **Microsoft Entra ID** 9.4 9.4694 **Zscaler Private Access** 9.5 9.5114 Features Single Sign-On (SSO)[Hide 56 FeaturesShow 56 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.9 273 8.7 35 Additional Functionality Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Multiple User Accounts Not enough data Not enough data Data Verification Not enough data Not enough data Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Biometrics Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Data Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Employee Onboarding Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Credential Management Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Options Authentication User experience 9.1(won by 0.1) 238 9.0 32 Supports Required Authentication systems 8.9 206 9.0(won by 0.1) 31 Multi-Factor Authentication 9.3(tied score) 225 9.3(tied score) 32 Supports Required Authentication Methods/Protocols 8.8 209 9.2(won by 0.4) 29 Federation/SAML support (idp) 8.8(won by 0.1) 178 8.7 26 Federation/SAML support (sp) 8.9(won by 0.1) 165 8.8 26 Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Access Control Types Endpoint access 8.9 202 9.3(won by 0.4) 29 Local Access 8.9(won by 0.1) 196 8.8 28 Remote Access 9.0(won by 0.3) 198 8.7 31 Partner Access 8.8(won by 0.8) 173 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.0 26 Supports BYOD users 8.8(won by 0.9) 172 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.9 26 Administration Ease of installation on server 8.9(won by 0.4) 195 8.5 28 Password Policy Enforcement 9.0(won by 0.1) 204 8.9 29 Administration Console 8.8 219 9.0(won by 0.2) 28 Ease of connecting applications 8.7 215 8.9(won by 0.2) 28 Self Service Password Administration 9.0(won by 0.6) 200 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.4 28 Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Platform Multiple Operating system support 8.8(won by 0.3) 177 8.5 27 Multi-Domain Support 8.9(won by 0.4) 174 8.5 27 Cross Browser support 9.0(won by 0.5) 192 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.5 26 Fail over protection 8.8(won by 0.5) 169 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.3 25 Reporting 8.9(won by 0.2) 188 8.7 26 Auditing 8.7(won by 0.2) 187 8.5 26 Third Party Web Services support 8.7(won by 0.2) 166 8.5 24 User Provisioning and Governance Tools[Hide 48 FeaturesShow 48 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.9 94 Not enough data Additional Functionality Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data User Defined Attributes Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Automated Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Data Verification Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Biometrics Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Risk Analysis Not enough data Not enough data User on/off Boarding Self Service Access requests 8.9(won by default) 72 | Verified Not enough data Smart/Automated Provisioning 8.8(won by default) 77 | Verified Not enough data Role Management 9.1(won by default) 82 | Verified Not enough data Policy Management 9.2(won by default) 85 | Verified Not enough data Access Termination 9.0(won by default) 80 | Verified Not enough data Approval Workflows 8.9(won by default) 71 | Verified Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Template Management Not enough data Not enough data Application Management Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Management Not enough data Not enough data User Maintenance Self Service Password Reset 9.0(won by default) 77 | Verified Not enough data Bulk Changes 8.5(won by default) 74 | Verified Not enough data Bi-directional Identity Synchronization 8.7(won by default) 73 | Verified Not enough data Governance Identifies and Alerts for Threats 9.0(won by default) 80 | Verified Not enough data Compliance Audits 8.9(won by default) 74 | Verified Not enough data Administration Reporting 8.7(won by default) 81 | Verified Not enough data Mobile App 8.4(won by default) 67 | Verified Not enough data Ease of set up for target systems 8.9(won by default) 83 | Verified Not enough data APIs 8.9(won by default) 74 | Verified Not enough data Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)[Hide 60 FeaturesShow 60 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.4 213 Not enough data Authentication type SMS-Based 8.1(won by default) 160 Not enough data Voice-Based Telephony 7.3(won by default) 141 Not enough data Email-Based 8.5(won by default) 155 Not enough data Hardware Token-Based 7.9(won by default) 140 Not enough data Software Token 8.8(won by default) 162 Not enough data Biometric Factor 8.7(won by default) 162 Not enough data Mobile-Push 8.9(won by default) 170 Not enough data Risk-Based Authentication 8.5(won by default) 151 Not enough data Knowledge-Based Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Functionality Multi-Device Sync 8.9(won by default) 170 Not enough data Backup 8.6(won by default) 166 Not enough data Implementation Easy Setup 8.8(won by default) 192 Not enough data Mobile SDK 8.2(won by default) 144 Not enough data Web SDK 8.1(won by default) 132 Not enough data Additional Functionality Credential Management Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Remote Access/Control Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Social Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Fraud Detection Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Member Accounts Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Data Verification Not enough data Not enough data Biometrics Not enough data Not enough data Multiple User Accounts Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Risk Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Push Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Access Control Not enough data Not enough data Email Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Knowledge Base Management Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Multiple Authentication Methods Not enough data Not enough data Zero Trust Networking[Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.8 89 Network Management Network Segmentation Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 71 Network Mapping Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 67 Security Analytics Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 63 API/Integrations Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 62 Security Security Automation Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 65 Application Security Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 77 Workload Protection Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 62 Data Protection Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 66 Identity Management Adaptive Access Control Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 68 Identity Scoring Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 61 User Monitoring Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 64 Generative AI AI Text Summarization Not enough data 7.9(won by default) 39 AI Text Generation Not enough data 7.9(won by default) 40 Cloud Directory Services[Hide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.8 205 Not enough data Access Control Directory Listing Management 9.1(won by default) 176 Not enough data Access Termination 8.7(won by default) 165 Not enough data Remote Access 8.8(won by default) 158 Not enough data Partner Access 8.6(won by default) 151 Not enough data Reviews Management Not enough data Not enough data Advertising Management Not enough data Not enough data SEO Management Not enough data Not enough data Administration Smart/Automated Provisioning 8.6(won by default) 160 Not enough data Policy Management 8.8(won by default) 174 Not enough data On-premise identity repositories supported 8.7(won by default) 159 Not enough data Ease of Connecting Applications 8.7(won by default) 165 Not enough data Functionality SSO 9.1(won by default) 179 Not enough data Multi-Factor Authentication 9.2(won by default) 183 Not enough data Supports Required Authentication systems 9.0(won by default) 162 Not enough data Additional Functionality Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Profile Change Approvals Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Payment Processing Not enough data Not enough data Profile Visibility Controls Not enough data Not enough data Profile Templates Not enough data Not enough data Layout & Design Not enough data Not enough data Customer Portal Not enough data Not enough data Privileged Access Management (PAM)[Hide 62 FeaturesShow 62 Features](javascript:void(0);) 9.1 102 Not enough data Administration Policy, User, and Role Management 9.3(won by default) 89 Not enough data Approval Workflows 8.8(won by default) 83 Not enough data Automated Provisioning 9.0(won by default) 87 Not enough data Bulk Changes 8.6(won by default) 84 Not enough data Centralized Management 9.4(won by default) 90 Not enough data Self-Service Access Requests 9.1(won by default) 87 Not enough data Configurable Workflow Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data User Session Management Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Management Not enough data Not enough data Functionality Multi-Factor Authentication 9.5(won by default) 87 Not enough data Single Sign-On 9.4(won by default) 90 Not enough data BYOD support 9.1(won by default) 77 Not enough data Password Vault 8.9(won by default) 82 Not enough data Centralized management 9.3(won by default) 87 Not enough data Role-based security 9.3(won by default) 88 Not enough data Live notifications 9.0(won by default) 85 Not enough data Hide passwords 9.1(won by default) 81 Not enough data Temporary, time-limited privilege 9.2(won by default) 81 Not enough data Live session recording & playback Feature Not Available Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Remote Monitoring & Management Not enough data Not enough data Credential Management Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Network Security Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Audit Logging 9.2(won by default) 88 Not enough data Activity Logging 9.2(won by default) 88 Not enough data Anomaly Detection 9.0(won by default) 83 Not enough data Reporting Audit log 9.1(won by default) 85 Not enough data Reporting 9.2(won by default) 83 Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Data Verification Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Behavioral Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Application Access Control Not enough data Not enough data Multiple User Accounts Not enough data Not enough data PCI Compliance Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data User Activity Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Device Auto Discovery Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Network Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Threat Intelligence Not enough data Not enough data Passwordless Authentication[Hide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.6 120 Not enough data Functionality FIDO2-compliant 8.7(won by default) 86 Not enough data Works with hardware security keys 8.8(won by default) 93 Not enough data Multiple authentication methods 9.1(won by default) 113 Not enough data Offline or no-phone solution 7.6(won by default) 100 Not enough data Identity and Access Management (IAM)[Hide 51 FeaturesShow 51 Features](javascript:void(0);) 9.1 324 Not enough data Functionality User provisioning 9.1(won by default) 246 Not enough data Password manager 8.7(won by default) 198 Not enough data Single Sign-on 9.3(won by default) 271 Not enough data Enforces policies 9.0(won by default) 268 Not enough data Authentication 9.4(won by default) 262 Not enough data Multi-factor authentication 9.3(won by default) 267 Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Type On-premises solution 8.5(won by default) 208 Not enough data Cloud-solution 9.3(won by default) 243 Not enough data Reporting Activity Tracking 8.8(won by default) 213 Not enough data Reporting 8.8(won by default) 222 Not enough data Access & Permission Change Reporting 9.7(won by default) 12 Not enough data Compliance & Audit Trail Export 8.6(won by default) 16 Not enough data Ad hoc Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM) Adaptive & Contextual Access Control 9.4(won by default) 36 Not enough data Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM) Identity Lifecycle Management 9.3(won by default) 27 Not enough data Self‑Service Account Management 9.3(won by default) 12 Not enough data Member Accounts Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Multiple User Accounts Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM) AI‑Driven Access Anomaly Detection 8.6(won by default) 14 Not enough data Automated Policy Tuning 8.5(won by default) 9 Not enough data Predictive Role Recommendations 9.2(won by default) 8 Not enough data Additional Functionality Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data User Defined Attributes Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Automated Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Data Verification Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Biometrics Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Risk Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Show 6 feature categories with incomplete data Identity Management[Hide 44 FeaturesShow 44 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Fraud Detection Not enough data Not enough data PCI Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Application Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Privileged Account Management Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Member Accounts Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Self-Service Access Request Not enough data Not enough data User Provisioning Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Unified Directory Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Biometrics Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Credential Management Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Certification Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Network Security[Hide 40 FeaturesShow 40 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Penetration Testing Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Anti Virus Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Remote Monitoring & Management Not enough data Not enough data VPN Not enough data Not enough data Behavior Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Patch Management Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Anomaly/Malware Detection Not enough data Not enough data DNS Leak Protection Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Server Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Network Provisioning Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Email Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Intrusion Detection System Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Firewalls Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Anti Spam Not enough data Not enough data Threat Response Not enough data Not enough data Activity Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Risk Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Data Loss Prevention Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Intrusion Prevention System Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Edge Security[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Management Multicloud Management Not enough data Not enough data DLP Configuration Not enough data Not enough data Dynamic Scaling Not enough data Not enough data Policy Enforcement Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Data Center Networking Not enough data Not enough data Multicloud Visibility Not enough data Not enough data Anomaly Detection Not enough data Not enough data Protection Firewall-as-a-Service Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Application Brokerage Not enough data Not enough data Web Gateway Not enough data Not enough data Adaptive Access Control Not enough data Not enough data Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Components - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Not enough data Not enough data Wide Area Network (WAN) Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Not enough data Not enough data Secure Web Gateway (SWG) Not enough data Not enough data Firewall as a Service Not enough data Not enough data Artificial Intelligence - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Predictive Capabilities Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Threat Detection Not enough data Not enough data Automation Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Cross-system Integration Not enough data Not enough data Proactive Assistance Not enough data Not enough data Decision Making Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Security[Hide 48 FeaturesShow 48 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Visibility Data Discovery Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Registry Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Gap Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Security Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Data loss Prevention Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Application Security Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Identity SSO Not enough data Not enough data Governance Not enough data Not enough data User Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Visual Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Management Not enough data Not enough data Intrusion Detection System Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not 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Microsoft Entra ID and Zscaler Private Access differ most clearly in their core use case focus and integration strengths, with Microsoft Entra ID excelling in centralized identity management and Zscaler Private Access leading in secure, VPN-free application access. | [Microsoft Entra ID](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews) | [Zscaler Private Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-private-access/reviews) | | --- | --- | | 4.5/5 (912 reviews) | 4.5/5 (135 reviews) | | Enterprise | Enterprise | | 8.6 | 8.8 | | 8.7 | 8.9 | | Centralized identity management and deep Microsoft ecosystem integration | Zero Trust security and VPN-free, application-level access | ### How do the pricing models of Microsoft Entra ID and Zscaler Private Access compare? Zscaler Private Access is rated higher for value, with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than Microsoft Entra ID. - **Microsoft Entra ID:** Reviewers frequently cite high licensing costs and complex tiering as trade-offs, especially for advanced security features. - **Zscaler Private Access:** While some reviewers mention higher costs, many highlight the value delivered by eliminating VPN infrastructure and improving security, with fewer complaints about pricing relative to benefits. ### What are the best alternatives to Microsoft Entra ID and Zscaler Private Access? The top three alternatives to Microsoft Entra ID and Zscaler Private Access are Twingate, JumpCloud, and CyberArk Workforce Identity. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Microsoft Entra ID](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews) | 4.5/5 (912 reviews) | Enterprise | High licensing costs for advanced features | Centralized identity management and Microsoft ecosystem integration | | [Zscaler Private Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-private-access/reviews) | 4.5/5 (135 reviews) | Enterprise | Higher cost than VPN, but strong value for security and remote access | Zero Trust security and VPN-free application access | | [Twingate](https://www.g2.com/products/twingate/reviews) | 4.7/5 (77 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Modern remote access and ease of use | | [JumpCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/jumpcloud/reviews) | 4.5/5 (4064 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Comprehensive directory and device management | | [CyberArk Workforce Identity](https://www.g2.com/products/cyberark-workforce-identity/reviews) | 4.5/5 (130 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Enterprise-grade security and privileged access management | ### Which Identity and Access Management (IAM) features should I prioritize when comparing Microsoft Entra ID and Zscaler Private Access? Buyers should prioritize Authentication, Integration Capabilities, Security Controls, Ease of Setup, and Access Management when comparing Microsoft Entra ID and Zscaler Private Access. - **Authentication:** Microsoft Entra ID has 61 all-time mentions for MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) and 58 for MFA Security; Zscaler Private Access is frequently cited for secure access and identity-based controls. - **Integration Capabilities:** Microsoft Entra ID has 80 all-time mentions for Integrations and 73 for Easy Integrations; Zscaler Private Access integrates with identity providers and security tools, with 16 all-time mentions for Cloud Services. - **Security Controls:** Microsoft Entra ID has 122 all-time mentions for Security and 66 for Secure Access; Zscaler Private Access has 64 for Security and 49 for Secure Access. - **Ease of Setup:** Microsoft Entra ID scores 8.6; Zscaler Private Access scores 8.8. - **Access Management:** Microsoft Entra ID has 89 all-time mentions for Identity Management and 55 for Access Control; Zscaler Private Access is cited for granular, application-level access and Zero Trust enforcement. ### What are the pros and cons of Microsoft Entra ID vs Zscaler Private Access? Microsoft Entra ID's headline strength is centralized identity management with deep Microsoft ecosystem integration, while Zscaler Private Access excels in Zero Trust security and VPN-free application access. - **Microsoft Entra ID strengths:** 129 all-time mentions for Ease of Use, 122 for Security, 90 for Single Sign-On, 89 for Identity Management, 80 for Integrations, 61 for MFA, and 66 for Secure Access. - **Microsoft Entra ID trade-offs:** 56 all-time mentions for Complexity and 53 for being Expensive, with reviewers noting a steep learning curve, fragmented licensing, and higher costs for advanced features. - **Zscaler Private Access strengths:** 64 all-time mentions for Security, 53 for Ease of Use, 49 for Secure Access, 30 for VPN Efficiency, and 25 for Reliability, with reviewers highlighting Zero Trust, application-level access, and improved remote work experience. - **Zscaler Private Access trade-offs:** 24 all-time mentions for Connection Issues, 21 for Error Handling, 20 for Slow Loading, 18 for being Expensive, and 14 for Difficult Learning Curve, with reviewers citing initial setup complexity, occasional connectivity issues, and higher costs compared to traditional VPNs. ### Is Microsoft Entra ID or Zscaler Private Access better for small businesses? JumpCloud is the top-ranked alternative with the strongest small-business fit, but between Microsoft Entra ID and Zscaler Private Access, neither is primarily focused on small business, with both products' largest segment being Enterprise. - **Microsoft Entra ID:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers note a steep learning curve and complex licensing, which can be challenging for small businesses. - **Zscaler Private Access:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers mention higher costs and setup complexity, which may not align with small-business needs. ### Which Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform has better integrations? Microsoft Entra ID is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integration mentions and broader ecosystem coverage. - **Microsoft Entra ID:** Integrates with Microsoft 365 (41 all-time mentions) and Okta (6 all-time mentions), with 80 all-time mentions for Integrations and 73 for Easy Integrations. - **Zscaler Private Access:** Integrates with identity providers and security tools, with 16 all-time mentions for Cloud Services and recent reviews citing integration with Okta and Beyond Identity. ### How do Microsoft Entra ID and Zscaler Private Access compare on customer support? Zscaler Private Access scores slightly higher on Quality of Support (8.9 vs 8.7), but the difference is below the 0.2-point materiality threshold, indicating near-parity in support satisfaction. - **Microsoft Entra ID:** Reviewers describe support as generally helpful but note occasional delays and challenges with complex issues, with 8.7 for Quality of Support. - **Zscaler Private Access:** Reviewers highlight responsive and efficient support, with some noting variability in response times for complex cases, scoring 8.9 for Quality of Support. ### Which is easier to implement, Microsoft Entra ID or Zscaler Private Access? Zscaler Private Access has a marginally higher Ease of Setup score (8.8 vs 8.6), but the difference is below the 0.2-point threshold, indicating both products are rated similarly for implementation. - **Microsoft Entra ID:** Reviewers mention a learning curve and complex configuration, especially for advanced features, but also note improvements in setup experience over time. - **Zscaler Private Access:** Reviewers cite straightforward initial setup for most users, with complexity arising mainly in policy design and advanced configuration. ### Which product has better Authentication? Microsoft Entra ID is more frequently cited for Authentication, with higher all-time mention counts for MFA and authentication-related features. - **Microsoft Entra ID:** 61 all-time mentions for MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication), 58 for MFA Security, and frequent reviewer praise for authentication and SSO capabilities. - **Zscaler Private Access:** Reviewers highlight secure, identity-based access and integration with SSO providers, but with fewer all-time mentions for authentication-specific features. 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