# Zscaler Private Access, Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud vs NetScaler Comparison

| | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 135 | 43 | 85 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (47.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (47.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (62.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | Free Trial 0 Throughput, ADC Instances Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Zscaler Private Access

Pros:
- Security (64 reviews)
- Ease of Use (53 reviews)

Cons:
- Connection Issues (24 reviews)
- Error Handling (21 reviews)

### Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud

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

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

### NetScaler

Pros:
- Ease of Management (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (1 reviews)
- Expensive Licensing (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (102 reviews) | 8.9 (33 reviews) | 9.1 (58 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (105 reviews) | 8.7 (33 reviews) | 8.6 (59 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (76 reviews) | 8.6 (21 reviews) | 8.2 (35 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (31 reviews) | 8.4 (19 reviews) | 8.8 (35 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (92 reviews) | 8.8 (30 reviews) | 8.4 (55 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (31 reviews) | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 8.8 (36 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (101 reviews) | 8.9 (31 reviews) | 8.3 (54 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Zscaler Private Access

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### NetScaler

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Advanced Edition

Price: Free Trial 0 Throughput, ADC Instances Per Year

Description: Advanced Edition is available in either a hardware or software-based appliance. 

Hardware options include single and multi-tenant devices, in addition to FIPS compliant and high SSL appliances. 

Software-based options include virtual hypervisor-based and bare metal software offerings. 

Key Features:
- https://www.citrix.com/lp/try/citrix-networking-vpx-express.html
- Surge protection and priority queuing
- TriScale Clustering

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/netscaler/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Single Sign-On (SSO)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Zscaler Private Access** | 8.7/10 | 33 |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **NetScaler** | N/A | N/A |

#### Authentication Options

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Authentication User experience** | 9.0 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Supports Required Authentication systems** | 8.9 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | 9.2 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Supports Required Authentication Methods/Protocols** | 9.2 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Federation/SAML support (idp)** | 8.6 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Federation/SAML support (sp)** | 8.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Access Control Types

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint access** | 9.2 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Local Access** | 8.8 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Access** | 8.7 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Partner Access** | 8.0 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Supports BYOD users** | 7.9 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of installation on server** | 8.5 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Password Policy Enforcement** | 8.9 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Administration Console** | 9.0 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ease of connecting applications** | 8.9 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self Service Password Administration** | 8.4 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multiple Operating system support** | 8.5 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Domain Support** | 8.5 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross Browser support** | 8.5 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fail over protection** | 8.3 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Auditing** | 8.5 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third Party Web Services support** | 8.5 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Workload Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Zscaler Private Access** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **NetScaler** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Web Application Firewall (WAF)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Zscaler Private Access** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **NetScaler** | N/A | N/A |

#### Analysis

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Logging and Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Controls

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Application-Layer Controls ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Traffic Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Extensibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bot Traffic** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Container Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Zscaler Private Access** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **NetScaler** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Risk Scoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secrets Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Image Assurance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Behavior Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Observability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Protection

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dynamic Image Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Runtime Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workload Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Segmentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Zero Trust Networking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Zscaler Private Access** | 8.8/10 | 77 |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **NetScaler** | N/A | N/A |

#### Network Management

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Network Segmentation** | 8.9 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Mapping** | 8.7 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Analytics** | 9.1 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API/Integrations** | 8.5 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Security Automation** | 9.1 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Security** | 9.3 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workload Protection** | 8.6 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Protection** | 9.3 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity Management

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Access Control** | 9.0 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Identity Scoring** | 9.0 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Monitoring** | 9.0 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.9 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Generation** | 7.9 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Zscaler Private Access** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | 8.9/10 | 12 |
| **NetScaler** | N/A | N/A |

#### Analysis

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | Not enough data | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | 8.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Device Mangement** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | 8.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Encryption/Security** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Zscaler Private Access** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | 8.9/10 | 17 |
| **NetScaler** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Protection

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Zscaler Private Access** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **NetScaler** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Migration

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 Edge Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Zscaler Private Access** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | 8.5/10 | 6 |
| **NetScaler** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multicloud Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Scaling** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Center Networking** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multicloud Visibility** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Protection

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Firewall-as-a-Service** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Application Brokerage** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Web Gateway** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Access Control** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Microsegmentation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Zscaler Private Access** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **NetScaler** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Load Balancing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Zscaler Private Access** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **NetScaler** | N/A | N/A |

#### Usability - Load Balancing

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User Interface Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Setup Simplicity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Platform Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Container Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Performance Optimization - Load Balancing

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Global Load Balancing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Server Health Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security & Compliance - Load Balancing

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSL/TLS Termination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Firewall Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DDoS Mitigation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IP Whitelisting/Blacklisting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Zscaler Private Access** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **NetScaler** | N/A | N/A |

#### Components - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Wide Area Network (WAN)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **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 | 

#### Artificial Intelligence - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Threat Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Zscaler Private Access** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **NetScaler** | N/A | N/A |

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

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Zscaler Private Access** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **NetScaler** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Business VPN

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Zscaler Private Access** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **NetScaler** | N/A | N/A |

#### Usage

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Device Usage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Concurrent Connections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Protocol Choices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unlimited Bandwidth** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **No Log Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Varied Server Locations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unlimited Server Switches** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Miscellaneous

| Feature | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Live Customer Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Open Source Code** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Payment Methods** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Zscaler Private Access (5):** [Zero Trust Networking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/zero-trust-networking), [Business VPN Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-vpn), [Single Sign-On (SSO) Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/single-sign-on-sso), [Cloud Edge Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-edge-security), [Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-access-service-edge-sase-platforms)

**Unique to Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud (7):** [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), [Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-access-security-broker-casb), [AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-security-posture-management-ai-spm-tools)

**Unique to NetScaler (5):** [Zero Trust Networking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/zero-trust-networking), [Container Security Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-security-tools), [Web Application Firewalls (WAF)](https://www.g2.com/categories/web-application-firewall-waf), [Load Balancing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/load-balancing), [Container Networking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-networking)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Zscaler Private Access | Zscaler Zero Trust Cloud | NetScaler | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 19.7% | 28.9% | 8.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 33.3% | 23.7% | 28.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 47.0% | 47.4% | 62.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Zscaler Private Access

- **Information Technology and Services:** 23.5%
- **Computer Software:** 12.2%
- **Financial Services:** 8.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 7.8%
- **Telecommunications:** 5.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.3%
- **Computer Networking:** 3.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.5%
- **Insurance:** 2.6%
- **Banking:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 26.1%

#### 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%

#### NetScaler

- **Hospital & Health Care:** 13.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 13.8%
- **Financial Services:** 7.5%
- **Banking:** 5.0%
- **Automotive:** 3.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.8%
- **Computer Software:** 3.8%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.8%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 3.8%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 38.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Zscaler Private Access

- [Twingate](https://www.g2.com/products/twingate/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (76 reviews)
- [Microsoft Entra ID](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (908 reviews)
- [Okta](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1226 reviews)
- [JumpCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/jumpcloud/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3968 reviews)
- [Cisco Duo](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-duo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (514 reviews)
- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (215 reviews)
- [Keeper Password Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/keeper-password-manager/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1196 reviews)
- [BetterCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/bettercloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (482 reviews)
- [ThreatLocker Allowlisting](https://www.g2.com/products/threatlocker-allowlisting/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (474 reviews)
- [LastPass](https://www.g2.com/products/lastpass/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2043 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 (514 reviews)
- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (731 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1339 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 (790 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 (4000 reviews)
- [Sprinto](https://www.g2.com/products/sprinto-inc/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1638 reviews)
- [Virtru Email Encryption](https://www.g2.com/products/virtru-email-encryption/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (407 reviews)

### Alternatives to NetScaler

- [HAProxy](https://www.g2.com/products/haproxy/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (901 reviews)
- [Azure Application Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-application-gateway/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (160 reviews)
- [F5 NGINX](https://www.g2.com/products/f5-nginx/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (107 reviews)
- [Cloudflare Application Security and Performance](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (601 reviews)
- [Hostwinds](https://www.g2.com/products/hostwinds/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (438 reviews)
- [Cisco Duo](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-duo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (514 reviews)
- [Okta](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1226 reviews)
- [Wiz](https://www.g2.com/products/wiz-wiz/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (790 reviews)
- [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (583 reviews)
- [BetterCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/bettercloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (482 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Zscaler Private Access

- Title: [What does zscaler software do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/zscaler-private-access-what-does-zscaler-software-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Used as VPN to secure internal network and used for cloud security "
- Title: [What is private access zscaler?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-private-access-zscaler) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "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..."

### 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..."

### NetScaler

- Title: [Is Citrix ADC the same as NetScaler?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-citrix-adc-the-same-as-netscaler) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, Citrix ADC is the same as NetScaler. Here's why we went back to original NetScaler name: https://www.citrix.com/blogs/2022/10/03/netscaler-is-back/"
- Title: [What operating system is Citrix ADC?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-operating-system-is-citrix-adc) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Free BSD"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/zscaler-private-access-vs-zscaler-zero-trust-cloud-vs-netscaler)