Compare Portnox and Zscaler Private Access 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (47.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us 50 Device
No pricing available
Portnox
Star Rating
(108)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us 50 Device
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansZscaler Private Access
Star Rating
(135)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.4% 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 Zscaler Private Access excels in user experience, with many users appreciating its seamless operation. One user highlighted that it runs in the background, eliminating the need for manual connections, which allows them to focus on their work without interruptions.
- Users say that Portnox offers a straightforward deployment process, particularly noting its cloud-hosted radius servers and agentless options. This feature allows for easy management without the need for extensive maintenance, which is a significant advantage for teams looking to streamline their network access control.
- Reviewers mention that Zscaler Private Access provides a more efficient access model, allowing users to connect only to the applications they need rather than the entire network. This targeted access not only enhances security but also improves performance, as users experience faster load times without the hassle of traditional VPNs.
- According to verified reviews, Portnox has received feedback about its updates being useful but somewhat minimal. Users are looking for enhanced UX features and increased security measures, indicating that while the product is functional, there is room for improvement in keeping up with user expectations.
- G2 reviewers highlight that both products have strong support ratings, but Zscaler Private Access edges out with a slightly higher score. Users appreciate the quality of support they receive, with Zscaler being noted for its responsiveness and helpfulness in resolving issues quickly.
- Users report that while Portnox provides good network access control, Zscaler Private Access stands out for its advanced security analytics and automation features. Reviewers have praised Zscaler for its robust security measures, which include identity scoring and adaptive access control, making it a preferred choice for organizations prioritizing security.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Portnox
RADIUS
Contact Us
50 Device
Cloud-Native RADIUS authentication Essentials
- Wireless, Wired, VPN Access
- Anti-Flood Protection Services
- RadSec Support
Zscaler Private Access
No pricing availableFree Trial
Portnox
Free Trial is available
Zscaler Private Access
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
82
9.1
102
Ease of Use
8.7
83
9.0
105
Ease of Setup
8.3
72
8.7
76
Ease of Admin
8.5
69
9.0
31
Quality of Support
8.8
75
8.9
92
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
70
9.2
31
Product Direction (% positive)
9.7
81
9.4
101
Features by Category
Authentication Options
Not enough data
9.0
31
Not enough data
8.9
30
Not enough data
9.2
30
Not enough data
9.2
28
Not enough data
8.6
25
Not enough data
8.7
25
Access Control Types
Not enough data
9.2
28
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.7
30
Not enough data
8.0
26
Not enough data
7.9
26
Administration
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
8.9
28
Not enough data
8.4
28
Platform
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.5
24
Data
8.2
57
Not enough data
7.8
59
Not enough data
9.2
68
Not enough data
Network
8.9
66
Not enough data
8.6
58
Not enough data
8.2
62
Not enough data
Logistics
7.9
59
Not enough data
8.6
60
Not enough data
8.1
54
Not enough data
Network Management
8.3
30
8.9
64
Feature Not Available
8.7
65
7.6
30
9.1
63
7.5
31
8.5
63
Security
7.8
31
9.1
65
Feature Not Available
9.3
70
7.7
28
8.6
61
Feature Not Available
9.3
65
Identity Management
7.8
31
9.0
64
7.7
30
9.0
61
8.1
31
9.0
64
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
7.9
39
Feature Not Available
7.9
40
Network Maintenance
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Network Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.0
14
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
Network Monitoring
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Monitoring - IT Risk Management
6.1
9
Not enough data
Agentic AI - IT Risk Management
6.5
9
Not enough data
6.5
9
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
Portnox and Zscaler Private Access are categorized as Zero Trust Networking
Unique Categories
Portnox is categorized as Network Access Control (NAC), IT Risk Management, and Network Security Policy Management (NSPM)
Zscaler Private Access is categorized as Business VPN, Single Sign-On (SSO), Cloud Edge Security, and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Portnox
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
19.4%
Financial Services
7.1%
Computer Software
6.1%
Construction
6.1%
Manufacturing
5.1%
Other
56.1%
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%
Discussions
Portnox has no discussions with answers
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
Zscaler Private Access has no more discussions with answers
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