# Netskope One Platform, Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud vs Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps Comparison

| | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 74 | 43 | 53 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (59.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (47.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (54.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Call for quote | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Netskope One Platform

Pros:
- Ease of Use (5 reviews)
- Easy Integrations (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Configuration (5 reviews)
- Complex Implementation (4 reviews)

### Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud

Pros:
- Security (5 reviews)
- Threat Detection (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Access Control (1 reviews)
- Complex Configuration (1 reviews)

### Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

Pros:
- Security Protection (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (60 reviews) | 8.9 (33 reviews) | 8.2 (37 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (61 reviews) | 8.7 (33 reviews) | 8.4 (37 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (41 reviews) | 8.6 (21 reviews) | 7.8 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (31 reviews) | 8.4 (19 reviews) | 8.1 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (58 reviews) | 8.8 (30 reviews) | 8.0 (34 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (32 reviews) | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 8.2 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.6 (58 reviews) | 8.9 (31 reviews) | 9.4 (37 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Netskope One Platform

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Netskope Active Platform

Price: Call for quote

Description: The Netskope Active Platform take cloud app analytics to new levels and shows you details about how all cloud apps are being used, not just the ones you sanction. Find out specifics like “Who is sharing content outside of the company from any cloud storage app?” and enforce granular policies like “Don’t let anybody upload PCI to any finance cloud app except for our sanctioned one.”

Key Features:
- ARCHITECTURE - 100% for all cloud traffic
- CONTEXT - Enable apps; block risky activities
- DATA SECURITY - True enterprise-class DLP enforced with context for all apps

[Learn more about Netskope One Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/netskope-one-platform/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Workload Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Netskope One Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards and Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Administration Console** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Operations

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Logging and Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Controls 

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Netskope One Platform** | 8.5/10 | 25 |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Management** | 8.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Logs** | 8.6 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Governance

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Control** | 8.3 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 8.1 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visibility** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | 8.8 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | 8.1 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Breach Detection** | 8.6 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Zero Trust Networking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Netskope One Platform** | 8.7/10 | 16 |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps** | N/A | N/A |

#### Network Management

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Network Segmentation** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Mapping** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Analytics** | 8.6 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API/Integrations** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Security Automation** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Security** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workload Protection** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Protection** | 9.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity Management

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Access Control** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Identity Scoring** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Monitoring** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Generation** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Netskope One Platform** | 8.5/10 | 24 |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | 8.9/10 | 12 |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps** | 8.6/10 | 19 |

#### Analysis

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User Analytics** | 8.7 (17 reviews) | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | 8.1 (15 reviews) | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | 8.4 (15 reviews) | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Registry** | 8.5 (16 reviews) | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Device Mangement** | 7.7 (15 reviews) | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | 8.3 (16 reviews) | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | 8.8 (18 reviews) | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **Data Encryption/Security** | 8.8 (18 reviews) | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **Access Control** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 8.4 (16 reviews) | 

### Cloud Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Netskope One Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | 8.9/10 | 17 |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Protection

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Masking** | Not enough data | 8.8 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Encryption/Security** | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | Not enough data | 8.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | 9.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | 8.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | 9.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Migration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Netskope One Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Migration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts and Logging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Replication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access and Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Migration

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud File Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Netskope One Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps** | 8.3/10 | 16 |

#### Security

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encrypted Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (14 reviews) | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Breadth of Partner Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (13 reviews) | 
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 

#### Access Control

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **Access Rights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 

### Cloud Edge Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Netskope One Platform** | 8.5/10 | 14 |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | 8.5/10 | 6 |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multicloud Management** | 7.5 (10 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Scaling** | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Center Networking** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multicloud Visibility** | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Protection

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Firewall-as-a-Service** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Application Brokerage** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Web Gateway** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Access Control** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Microsegmentation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Netskope One Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dependency Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Enforcement

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Identity-Based Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Segmentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intelligent Segmentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workload Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Visibility

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Breach Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Observability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Netskope One Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps** | N/A | N/A |

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automatic Misconfiguration Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Permission Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Risk Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) Solutions Features

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sensitive Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Movement Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic Remediation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Secure Web Gateways

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Netskope One Platform** | 9.2/10 | 9 |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps** | N/A | N/A |

#### Web Content and Traffic Filtering - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSL/TLS Inspection** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Filtering** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **URL Filtering** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Traffic Inspection** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ad and Tracker Blocking** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Protection and Loss Prevention - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | 9.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Phishing Protection** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Protection** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Access Security** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Access Control and Authentication - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Application Control** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Authentication and Access Control** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User and Group Policies** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Performance and Management - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customizable Policy Enforcement** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bandwidth Management** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration Capabilities** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting and Logging** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Intelligence Integration** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Secure Service Edge (SSE) Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Netskope One Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps** | N/A | N/A |

#### Components - Secure Service Edge (SSE)

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Secure Web Gateway (SWG)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall as a Service** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Artificial Intelligence -Secure Service Edge (SSE)

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Threat Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Secure Service Edge (SSE)

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Netskope One Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Security Ecosystem Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Asset Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Policy Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access and Permissions Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Risk Assessment - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Risk Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Asset Posture Scoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Governance & Compliance - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI‑Generated Content Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Netskope One Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Netskope One Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Database Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security 

| Feature | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transport** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-access-security-broker-casb)

**Unique to Netskope One Platform (7):** [Secure Service Edge (SSE) Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-service-edge-sse-solutions), [Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-loss-prevention-dlp), [Cloud Edge Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-edge-security), [Zero Trust Networking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/zero-trust-networking), [SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/saas-security-posture-management-sspm-solutions), [Secure Web Gateway Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-web-gateways), [AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-security-posture-management-ai-spm-tools)

**Unique to Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud (6):** [Cloud Data Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-data-security), [Microsegmentation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/microsegmentation), [Cloud Workload Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-workload-protection-platforms), [Cloud Migration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-migration), [Cloud Edge Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-edge-security), [AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-security-posture-management-ai-spm-tools)

**Unique to Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (1):** [Cloud File Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-file-security)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Netskope One Platform | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 8.7% | 28.9% | 17.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 31.9% | 23.7% | 28.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 59.4% | 47.4% | 54.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Netskope One Platform

- **Information Technology and Services:** 37.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 12.9%
- **Banking:** 7.1%
- **Computer Software:** 7.1%
- **Financial Services:** 7.1%
- **Accounting:** 2.9%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 2.9%
- **Oil & Energy:** 2.9%
- **Insurance:** 2.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 14.3%

#### Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud

- **Information Technology and Services:** 28.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 18.4%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 5.3%
- **Biotechnology:** 5.3%
- **Alternative Medicine:** 2.6%
- **Banking:** 2.6%
- **Broadcast Media:** 2.6%
- **Chemicals:** 2.6%
- **Computer Networking:** 2.6%
- **Financial Services:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 26.3%

#### Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 10.9%
- **Computer Software:** 10.9%
- **Financial Services:** 10.9%
- **Consulting:** 4.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.3%
- **Information Services:** 4.3%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 2.2%
- **Automotive:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 23.9%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Netskope One Platform

- [Cato SASE Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/cato-networks-cato-sase-cloud/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (83 reviews)
- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (219 reviews)
- [Zscaler Internet Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (196 reviews)
- [Cisco Umbrella](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-umbrella/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (284 reviews)
- [BetterCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/bettercloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (482 reviews)
- [Cisco Duo](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-duo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (516 reviews)
- [Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-email-collaboration/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (511 reviews)
- [iboss](https://www.g2.com/products/iboss/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (585 reviews)
- [Okta](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1228 reviews)

### Alternatives to Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud

- [HubSpot Data Hub](https://www.g2.com/products/hubspot-data-hub/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (576 reviews)
- [Cisco Duo](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-duo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (516 reviews)
- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (733 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1359 reviews)
- [Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-email-collaboration/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (511 reviews)
- [Wiz](https://www.g2.com/products/wiz-wiz/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (794 reviews)
- [FortiCNAPP](https://www.g2.com/products/forticnapp/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (386 reviews)
- [Agentforce 360 Platform (formerly Salesforce Platform)](https://www.g2.com/products/agentforce-360-platform-formerly-salesforce-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4003 reviews)
- [Sprinto](https://www.g2.com/products/sprinto-inc/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1652 reviews)
- [Virtru Email Encryption](https://www.g2.com/products/virtru-email-encryption/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (408 reviews)

### Alternatives to Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

- [Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-email-collaboration/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (511 reviews)
- [Trend Micro Cloud App Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trend-micro-cloud-app-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (44 reviews)
- [BetterCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/bettercloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (482 reviews)
- [Cisco Duo](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-duo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (516 reviews)
- [Virtru Email Encryption](https://www.g2.com/products/virtru-email-encryption/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (408 reviews)
- [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (391 reviews)
- [Safetica](https://www.g2.com/products/safetica/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (202 reviews)
- [Tresorit](https://www.g2.com/products/tresorit/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (257 reviews)
- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (219 reviews)
- [Coro Cybersecurity](https://www.g2.com/products/coro-cybersecurity/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (231 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Netskope One Platform

- Title: [Is Netskope a CASB?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-netskope-a-casb) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "yes, its one of many offerings "
- Title: [What is a cloud access security broker (CASB)?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/cloud-access-security-broker) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "By 2020, 60 percent of large enterprises will use a cloud access security broker.

According to Gartner, a cloud access security broker (CASB) is an..."

### Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud

- Title: [What cloud does zscaler use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-cloud-does-zscaler-use) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Zscaler having their own data centers over than 150+ data centers across all regions. For seamless SaaS application connectivity they having closest data..."
- Title: [What is unique about zscaler?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-unique-about-zscaler) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "100% SSL Inspection for all TCP, UDP and ICMP Protocols with full scalability, that having no limitation or restrictions like appliance or VM based proxy or..."

### Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

- Title: [What is Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-defender-for-cloud-apps-used-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "High level it's a CASB solution to manage shadow IT, but it has many capabilities including some DLP and posture management."
- Title: [What does Microsoft Cloud App Security do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-microsoft-cloud-app-security-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Education is necessary because through this you become an expert and get acknowledge about different important aspects. DumpsCafe products contain..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/netskope-one-platform-vs-zscaler-zero-trust-cloud-vs-microsoft-defender-for-cloud-apps)