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Azure Bastion vs. Zscaler Private Access

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Azure Bastion
Score 7.7 out of 10
N/A
Azure Bastion is a managed service that provides more secure and seamless Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and Secure Shell Protocol (SSH) access to virtual machines (VMs) without any exposure through public IP addresses.
$0.19
per hour
Zscaler Private Access
Score 9.1 out of 10
N/A
Zscaler Private Access™ (ZPA) gives users secure access to private apps and OT devices while enabling zero trust connectivity for workloads.N/A
Pricing
Azure BastionZscaler Private Access
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
No answers on this topic
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Azure BastionZscaler Private Access
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
Azure BastionZscaler Private Access
Features
Azure BastionZscaler Private Access
Identity Management
Comparison of Identity Management features of Product A and Product B
Azure Bastion
-
Ratings
Zscaler Private Access
10.0
1 Ratings
10% above category average
Multi-Factor Authentication00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Endpoint Security
Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Product A and Product B
Azure Bastion
-
Ratings
Zscaler Private Access
10.0
1 Ratings
5% above category average
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Threat Intelligence
Comparison of Threat Intelligence features of Product A and Product B
Azure Bastion
-
Ratings
Zscaler Private Access
10.0
2 Ratings
13% above category average
Network Analytics00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Threat Recognition00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Vulnerability Classification00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Automated Alerts and Reporting00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Threat Analysis00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Threat Intelligence Reporting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Automated Threat Identification00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Zero Trust Security
Comparison of Zero Trust Security features of Product A and Product B
Azure Bastion
-
Ratings
Zscaler Private Access
9.9
2 Ratings
8% above category average
Continuous Verification00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Secure Web Gateways00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Network Flow Control00 Ratings9.42 Ratings
Network Traffic Analysis00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Segmentation Leveraging00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Admin Access Control00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Network Data Encryption00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Network Topology Mapping00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
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User Ratings
Azure BastionZscaler Private Access
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(1 ratings)
9.3
(6 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Azure BastionZscaler Private Access
Likelihood to Recommend
Microsoft
It is the best suited to access your Azure VM's fast, secure and with a reliable connection. It may be less suitable then and RDP connection in case you need more customization with your networking especcially with your subnets. Also copy paste feature can be a limitation.
Verified User
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Zscaler
Well Suited: - Work from home scenario - While working with confidential data - While working with financial data - Office intranet Less Suited: - Reduces internet speed - If the user gets a password, can exit/close the app.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Pros
Microsoft
  • Fast browser based connection
  • Secure and Reliable
  • Ease of use
Verified User
Anonymous
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Zscaler
  • Access control for overall organization, follows the ZTNA model.
  • Better speed for remote users compared with legacy remote solutions.
  • Better visibility on ZScaler portal, thus better control from central space.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Cons
Microsoft
  • Flexibility in copy paste feature (resticts it)
  • More control during the boot of VMs
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Anonymous
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Zscaler
  • Sometimes the interface crashes and I need to kill it and restart
  • It can unintentionally block some services like dropbox
  • I don't get a notification when I need to re-authenticate
Verified User
Anonymous
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Usability
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
Zscaler
When I deployed machine tunnel, it solved a lot of issues. I've been a big fan ever since.
BN
Bob Nolan
Network Consultant
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Alternatives Considered
Microsoft
Bastion is like one of the best feature of Azure portal as it enables a very easy browser based connection to your VM's in your Azure subscription. It is easier and faster to use RDP .
Verified User
Anonymous
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Zscaler
Well ZPA is a good solution, however everyone has their own advantage and disadvantages, with ZPA you can deploy ZTNA model, which will help you better control on access, however Palo Alto, Fortinet they are also market leading firewall solution, and you can not deny if they are not providing the same features.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Return on Investment
Microsoft
  • Very positive as it enabled our admins to connect to servers of our clients from any devices
  • Security and speed
  • Copy Paste needs to be solved
Verified User
Anonymous
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Zscaler
  • The business was able to run with everyone working remotely
  • We consolidated into one tool for VPN and internet security
  • Less downtime spent configuring and connecting with the tool
Verified User
Anonymous
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ScreenShots

Zscaler Private Access Screenshots

Screenshot of how ZPA provides access for all users while minimizing the attack surface, eliminating lateral movement, and stopping zero day threats. A cloud native service, ZPA can be deployed in just hours to replace legacy remote access tools like VPNs and VDIs.