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# Twingate vs Zscaler Private Access Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Twingate** [

4.6/5(83)

](https://www.g2.com/products/twingate/reviews#reviews)

**Zscaler Private Access** [

4.4/5(159)

](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-private-access/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Twingate**
Free Trial

**Starting at $10.00** 1 user, per month · Business

**Zscaler Private Access**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Twingate**
1 monthFaster

Based on 17 responses

**Zscaler Private Access**
3 months

Based on 7 responses

Return on Investment

**Twingate**
6 months3 months sooner

Based on 17 responses

**Zscaler Private Access**
9 months

Based on 7 responses

Perceived Cost

**Twingate**
$$$$$

**Zscaler Private Access**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Twingate**
28%17% more

**Zscaler Private Access**
11%

Pros & Cons

**Twingate**
[
Security (6)
](https://www.g2.com/products/twingate/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1315315&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/twingate/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1314751&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Performance Issues (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/twingate/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1315279&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Update Issues (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/twingate/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1314568&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

**Twingate**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_56db399f44b6fabb7c667f09bc770579/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform.png "Product Avatar Image")

CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint...

](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_07449ef432117c81c69595549a649a16/devin-ai.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Devin AI

](https://www.g2.com/products/devin-ai/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_8ec3c17e3fb1df25b6a8bd7cc69cf2d1/github.png "Product Avatar Image")

GitHub

](https://www.g2.com/products/github/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)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/twingate/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

**Twingate**
 ![Twingate 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/1438991/Screenshot-00.png)

**Zscaler Private Access**
No screenshot available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Twingate**

9.0

9.060

**Zscaler Private Access**

9.1

9.1115

Ease of Use

**Twingate**

9.6

9.661

**Zscaler Private Access**

8.9

8.9120

Ease of Setup

**Twingate**

9.3

9.354

**Zscaler Private Access**

8.7

8.791

Ease of Admin

**Twingate**

9.2

9.253

**Zscaler Private Access**

8.9

8.938

Quality of Support

**Twingate**

9.0

9.053

**Zscaler Private Access**

8.8

8.8105

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Twingate**

9.3

9.351

**Zscaler Private Access**

9.1

9.138

Product Direction (% positive)

**Twingate**

9.2

9.256

**Zscaler Private Access**

9.5

9.5114

Features

Zero Trust Networking[Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features](javascript:void(0);)

7.7

38

8.8

89

Network Management

Network Segmentation

9.1(tied score)

33

9.1(tied score)

71

Network Mapping

8.3

24

8.7(won by 0.4)

67

Security Analytics

8.5

19

9.1(won by 0.6)

63

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

API/Integrations

8.3

24

8.5(won by 0.2)

62

Security

Security Automation

8.3

22

9.1(won by 0.8)

65

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Application Security

8.9

25

9.3(won by 0.4)

77

Workload Protection

8.8(won by 0.2)

23

8.6

62

Data Protection

8.4

23

9.3(won by 0.9)

66

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Identity Management

Adaptive Access Control

8.6

20

9.0(won by 0.4)

68

Identity Scoring

7.7

17

9.0(won by 1.3)

61

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

User Monitoring

7.4

19

9.0(won by 1.6)

64

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

4.4

6

7.9(won by 3.5)

39

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

AI Text Generation

3.9

6

7.9(won by 4.0)

40

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Single Sign-On (SSO)[Hide 56 FeaturesShow 56 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

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

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

32

Supports Required Authentication systems

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

31

Multi-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

32

Supports Required Authentication Methods/Protocols

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

29

Federation/SAML support (idp)

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

26

Federation/SAML support (sp)

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

26

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Control Types

Endpoint access

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

29

Local Access

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

28

Remote Access

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

31

Partner Access

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

26

Supports BYOD users

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

26

Administration

Ease of installation on server

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

28

Password Policy Enforcement

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

29

Administration Console

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

28

Ease of connecting applications

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

28

Self Service Password Administration

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

28

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Multiple Operating system support

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

27

Multi-Domain Support

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

27

Cross Browser support

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

26

Fail over protection

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

25

Reporting

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

26

Auditing

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

26

Third Party Web Services support

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

24

Network Access Control (NAC)[Hide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.9

16

Not enough data

Data

Data Protection

9.0(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Remote Access

9.4(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Network Access

9.2(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Network

Security

9.3(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Scaling

9.1(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Audit

8.8(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Logistics

Processes

8.5(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Blockage

8.6(won by default)

11

Not enough data

IoT

8.1(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Policy Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Authentication Methods

Not enough data

Not enough data

Profiling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Device Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Continuous Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Prevention System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP)[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.8

19

Not enough data

Administration

Network Segmentation

9.1(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Scalability

9.0(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Global Access

9.0(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Protection

Policy Enforcement

9.2(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Security Audit

8.5(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Access Control

9.4(won by default)

14

Not enough data

User Authentication

9.7(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Monitoring

Compliance Monitoring

8.1(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Configuration Monitoring

7.9(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Observability

7.9(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Vulnerability Monitoring

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Cloud Edge Security[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

11

Not enough data

Management

Multicloud Management

8.8(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Dynamic Scaling

8.3(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Policy Enforcement

9.1(won by default)

9

Not enough data

DLP Configuration

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Monitoring

Multicloud Visibility

8.8(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Anomaly Detection

7.1(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Data Center Networking

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Protection

Web Gateway

9.1(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Adaptive Access Control

8.2(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Firewall-as-a-Service

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Cloud Application Brokerage

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Business VPN[Hide 50 FeaturesShow 50 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.4

34

Not enough data

Usage

Multi-Device Usage

9.4(won by default)

31

Not enough data

Multiple Concurrent Connections

8.9(won by default)

29

Not enough data

Unlimited Bandwidth

8.8(won by default)

30

Not enough data

Varied Server Locations

8.8(won by default)

26

Not enough data

Protocol Choices

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

No Log Storage

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Unlimited Server Switches

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Miscellaneous

Live Customer Support

7.0(won by default)

23

Not enough data

Multiple Payment Methods

7.4(won by default)

19

Not enough data

Open Source Code

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

DNS Leak Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Inspection

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Uptime Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Kill Switch

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

VPN Tunneling

Not enough data

Not enough data

No-log VPN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Firewalls

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Browsing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anonymous Browsing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rules-Based Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad Blocker

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

IP Masking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geo-spoofing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 4 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

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 enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Security Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Twingate](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4b993c31c59e3d51739c62f2cadf0cea/twingate.svg "Twingate")](https://www.g2.com/products/twingate/reviews)

Twingate

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

42.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

52.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

5.0%

[![Zscaler Private Access](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f063065622874e0a8214c8615c634d1e/zscaler-private-access.svg "Zscaler Private Access")](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-private-access/reviews)

Zscaler Private Access

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

21.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

33.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

45.0%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

42.5%

21.4%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

52.5%

33.6%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

5.0%

45.0%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Twingate](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4b993c31c59e3d51739c62f2cadf0cea/twingate.svg "Twingate")](https://www.g2.com/products/twingate/reviews)
Twingate

Information Technology and Services

16.3%

Computer & Network Security

15.0%

Computer Software

13.8%

Financial Services

12.5%

Marketing and Advertising

5.0%

Other

37.5%

[![Zscaler Private Access](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f063065622874e0a8214c8615c634d1e/zscaler-private-access.svg "Zscaler Private Access")](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-private-access/reviews)
Zscaler Private Access

Information Technology and Services

21.7%

Computer Software

10.9%

Financial Services

9.3%

Computer & Network Security

8.5%

Telecommunications

5.4%

Other

44.2%

FAQs

## Twingate vs Zscaler Private Access FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Zscaler Private Access vs Twingate?

Zscaler Private Access and Twingate differ most clearly in their G2 ratings, with Twingate rated higher for Ease of Use and Setup, while Zscaler Private Access is more established in the enterprise segment and cited more frequently for security.

| | [Zscaler Private Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-private-access/reviews) | [Twingate](https://www.g2.com/products/twingate/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.5/5 (135 reviews) | 4.7/5 (77 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Enterprise | Mid-Market |
| Ease of Setup score | 8.8 | 9.2 |
| Quality of Support score | 8.9 | 9.1 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Security (64 all-time mentions) | Security (6 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of Zscaler Private Access and Twingate compare?

Twingate is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to Zscaler Private Access.

- **Zscaler Private Access:** Reviewers frequently mention that Zscaler Private Access can be expensive, with 18 all-time mentions of cost as a trade-off, but some note the value is justified by its security and operational benefits.
- **Twingate:** In recent reviews, Twingate is praised for being low cost and offering strong value, especially for startups and small teams.
- **Switching reasons:** Several reviewers cite moving to Twingate from traditional VPNs or bastion hosts due to easier setup and better cost efficiency.

### What are the best alternatives to Zscaler Private Access and Twingate?

The top three alternatives to Zscaler Private Access and Twingate are Check Point SASE, Microsoft Entra ID, and Okta.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Zscaler Private Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-private-access/reviews) | 4.5/5 (135 reviews) | Enterprise | Can be expensive, but delivers strong security value | Security (64 all-time mentions) |
| [Twingate](https://www.g2.com/products/twingate/reviews) | 4.7/5 (77 reviews) | Mid-Market | Praised for low cost and strong value | Security (6 all-time mentions) |
| [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) | 4.5/5 (227 reviews) | — | — | — |
| [Microsoft Entra ID](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews) | 4.5/5 (912 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Okta](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1371 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |

### Which Zero Trust Networking features should I prioritize when comparing Zscaler Private Access and Twingate?

Buyers should prioritize Security, Ease of Use, Ease of Setup, Access Management, and Integration capabilities when comparing Zscaler Private Access and Twingate.

- **Security:** Zscaler Private Access (64 all-time mentions), Twingate (6 all-time mentions)
- **Ease of Use:** Zscaler Private Access (53 all-time mentions, 9.0 score), Twingate (5 all-time mentions, 9.7 score)
- **Ease of Setup:** Zscaler Private Access (8.8 score), Twingate (9.2 score)
- **Access Management:** Twingate reviewers highlight granular access controls and group-based resource management; Zscaler Private Access is cited for granular access control and user segmentation.
- **Integration capabilities:** Twingate is noted for integration with Google Workspace and GitHub; Zscaler Private Access is cited for integration with identity providers like Okta and Beyond Identity.

### What are the pros and cons of Zscaler Private Access vs Twingate?

Zscaler Private Access is most frequently praised for its security, while Twingate is highlighted for ease of use and fast setup.

- **Zscaler Private Access strengths:** Security (64 all-time mentions), ease of use (53), secure access (49), VPN efficiency (30), reliability (25), time-saving (22), easy access (21), cloud services (16), efficiency (16), convenience (13).
- **Zscaler Private Access trade-offs:** Connection issues (24), error handling (21), slow loading (20), expensive (18), slow internet (16), difficult learning curve (14), slow performance (14), delay issues (12), difficult configuration (12), complex administration (11).
- **Twingate strengths:** Security (6 all-time mentions), ease of use (5), device connectivity (4), protection (4), secure access (4), VPN efficiency (4), connectivity stability (3), implementation ease (3), internet security (3), monitoring (3), performance efficiency (3), reliability (3).
- **Twingate trade-offs:** Performance issues (5), update issues (3), complex configuration (2), complex implementation (2), complex setup (2).

### Is Zscaler Private Access or Twingate better for small businesses?

Twingate is the better fit for small businesses, with reviewers highlighting its ease of setup, low cost, and suitability for startups and smaller teams.

- **Zscaler Private Access:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers note higher cost and complexity, which may be less suitable for small businesses.
- **Twingate:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers consistently praise its ease of setup, affordability, and value for small and growing businesses.

### Which Zero Trust Networking platform has better integrations?

Twingate is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing its compatibility with Google Workspace and GitHub.

- **Zscaler Private Access:** Reviewers mention integration with Okta and Beyond Identity in recent reviews.
- **Twingate:** Reviewers highlight integration with Google Workspace and GitHub, with recent mentions of Terraform and GitHub Actions as well.

### How do Zscaler Private Access and Twingate compare on customer support?

Twingate and Zscaler Private Access are rated in near-parity for Quality of Support, with Twingate at 9.1 and Zscaler Private Access at 8.9, a difference below the materiality threshold.

- **Zscaler Private Access:** Reviewers describe support as generally helpful and responsive, though some note variability in response times and complexity in resolving advanced issues.
- **Twingate:** Reviewers praise Twingate's support for being attentive and helpful, with several citing positive experiences and quick onboarding assistance.

### Which is easier to implement, Zscaler Private Access or Twingate?

Twingate is rated higher for Ease of Setup, with a 9.2 score compared to Zscaler Private Access's 8.8, a difference above the materiality threshold.

- **Zscaler Private Access:** Reviewers note that initial setup can be complex and time-consuming, especially for policy configuration and onboarding, but once configured, ongoing management is straightforward.
- **Twingate:** Reviewers consistently highlight easy and fast setup, with many stating that deployment is straightforward and can be completed in minutes or hours, even for teams without extensive technical expertise.

### Which product has better Security?

Zscaler Private Access is cited more frequently for Security, with 64 all-time mentions compared to Twingate's 6.

- **Zscaler Private Access:** Security (64 all-time mentions), 9.1 Meets Requirements score, reviewers highlight granular access control, zero trust model, and strong protection against lateral movement.
- **Twingate:** Security (6 all-time mentions), 9.1 Meets Requirements score, reviewers note strong security posture, granular access controls, and device compliance features.

Alternatives

**Twingate Alternatives**

 ![Check Point SASE](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/64ff8da1b6e6ffabf4336ae2510e8e3e/check-point-sase.svg "Check Point SASE")

[
Check Point SASE
](/products/check-point-sase/reviews)

 ![NordLayer](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/77315138e4f5b891f13d50bf2e624a62/nordlayer.svg "NordLayer")

[
NordLayer
](/products/nordlayer/reviews)

 ![Okta](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fc3b8f792177eb1565971fd0bb450896/okta.svg "Okta")

[
Okta
](/products/okta/reviews)

 ![Cisco Duo](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0c4cbb48b5fd0e4e0c50c0a558e4898e/cisco-duo.svg "Cisco Duo")

[
Cisco Duo
](/products/cisco-duo/reviews)

**Zscaler Private Access Alternatives**

 ![Microsoft Entra ID](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a8a99a96fda235658139f710592f8a53/microsoft-entra-id.svg "Microsoft Entra ID")

[
Microsoft Entra ID
](/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews)

 ![Okta](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fc3b8f792177eb1565971fd0bb450896/okta.svg "Okta")

[
Okta
](/products/okta/reviews)

 ![Check Point SASE](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/64ff8da1b6e6ffabf4336ae2510e8e3e/check-point-sase.svg "Check Point SASE")

[
Check Point SASE
](/products/check-point-sase/reviews)

 ![JumpCloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fa23ee0364cbcc0d2ea2729498b45992/jumpcloud.svg "JumpCloud")

[
JumpCloud
](/products/jumpcloud/reviews)