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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Microsoft Entra Private Access

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Entra Private Access is the company's identity-centric Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution. Built on Zero Trust principles, it helps quickly and securely connect users to private apps—on-premises and across any cloud.N/A

    Zscaler Private Access

    Score9.4 out of 10
    N/AZscaler Private Access™ (ZPA) gives users secure access to private apps and OT devices while enabling zero trust connectivity for workloads.N/A
    Pricing
    Microsoft Entra Private AccessZscaler Private Access
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Microsoft Entra Private AccessZscaler 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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    Microsoft
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    Zscaler
    Chose Zscaler Private Access
    Those were much more complicated and lacked the wildcard app discovery method.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    99%
    Would buy again
    84 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    67 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    99%
    Happy with the feature set
    84 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    59 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    91%
    Implementation went as expected
    68 Answers
    Features
    Microsoft Entra Private AccessZscaler Private Access
    Identity Management
    Comparison of Identity Management features of Microsoft Entra Private Access and Zscaler Private Access
    Feature
    Microsoft Entra Private Access
    9.5
    2 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Zscaler Private Access
    9.2
    58 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Multi-Factor Authentication9.52 Ratings9.258 Ratings
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Microsoft Entra Private Access and Zscaler Private Access
    Feature
    Microsoft Entra Private Access
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Zscaler Private Access
    8.8
    27 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)9.02 Ratings8.827 Ratings
    Threat Intelligence
    Comparison of Threat Intelligence features of Microsoft Entra Private Access and Zscaler Private Access
    Feature
    Microsoft Entra Private Access
    9.1
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Zscaler Private Access
    8.6
    65 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Network Analytics9.02 Ratings8.961 Ratings
    Threat Recognition10.02 Ratings9.053 Ratings
    Vulnerability Classification9.02 Ratings8.442 Ratings
    Automated Alerts and Reporting9.02 Ratings8.255 Ratings
    Threat Analysis8.52 Ratings8.748 Ratings
    Threat Intelligence Reporting9.02 Ratings8.245 Ratings
    Automated Threat Identification9.52 Ratings8.643 Ratings
    Zero Trust Security
    Comparison of Zero Trust Security features of Microsoft Entra Private Access and Zscaler Private Access
    Feature
    Microsoft Entra Private Access
    8.9
    2 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Zscaler Private Access
    9.1
    78 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Continuous Verification9.52 Ratings9.171 Ratings
    Secure Web Gateways8.52 Ratings9.353 Ratings
    Network Flow Control8.52 Ratings9.158 Ratings
    Network Traffic Analysis8.52 Ratings9.165 Ratings
    Segmentation Leveraging9.02 Ratings9.264 Ratings
    Admin Access Control10.02 Ratings9.368 Ratings
    Network Data Encryption9.02 Ratings9.260 Ratings
    Network Topology Mapping8.52 Ratings8.752 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Microsoft Entra Private AccessZscaler Private Access
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.4
    (85 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.4
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    8.5
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (80 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Microsoft Entra Private AccessZscaler Private Access
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    Well suited for employees working remotely who need access to internal applications without connecting to a traditional VPN.
    Incentivized
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    Zscaler
    Zscaler Private Access works really well in environments setup for FQDNs and where you know what users should/shouldn't be accessing on what ports. You can use Zscaler Private Access to figure out these kinds of features but that doesn't always mean you'll be correct. It also provides a consistent experience for users as they can access their materials anywhere. It also makes the user the last line of defense. If a user's account is compromised then the attacker has access to everything they already did. It doesn't work great in OT environments or Server based environments. Flows have to be initiated from the client and not the server for stuff to behave properly.
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    Pros
    Microsoft
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    Zscaler
    • Connecting users remotely with a secure connection. I am a service desk agent who works with end users, and if there is an issue due to ZPA, it's most likely due to configuration. A really good service.
    • Logging, I believe, works well as I troubleshoot end users and can gather extra details for my network admin. IP.zscaler.com, and the debug logs are nice. Additionally, I like how it shows the App policy assigned to the user's machine ECT.
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Zscaler
    • Needs an interface for Support Desk/Help Desk to more easily understand that the problem is a lack of an FQDN or access is not allowed due to policy, not because of a technical shortcoming in ZPA.
    • Documentation of the BC solution is not well-detailed.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Zscaler
    When it works - it works incredibly slick. It's only L4 which seems like a downgrade of security from solutions that promote L7.
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    Usability
    Microsoft
    Entra provides a convinient way to authorised user to access the internal applications securely.Provides the secure application gateway and protects the application from unauthorised users and user accessing from unfamilar location.Also there can be more improvement in initial configurations and troubleshooting can be somewhat complex to the users.
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    Zscaler
    The environment feels more secure, and we are seeing that users are adapting to it fast. The fact that we have tools to assist the users with their day-to-day access helps, as we can hand it off to the helpdesk without any escalations to the Network team. It is a work in progress for our agency, but we are seeing the benefits from the solution.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    More reliable as azure framework is used within the orgs
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    Zscaler
    ZPA is where the bulk of zero-trust access is found. While the functionality for ZIA is excellent, the policy we implement for internet access is more focused on threat prevention and not narrowly scoped access.
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    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Zscaler
    • We used to get anywhere from 30 to 50 tickets surrounding our previous VPN solution every month. We now average 3-5 tickets regarding remote connectivity, and of those, only 1 or 2 are actual issues with ZPA.
    • Using ZPA Access Policies, we can now block endpoints that have outdated security software from ever connecting to our environment. This was simply not possible with our previous solution.
    • Some of our employee base skews older and had a harder time understanding the change from VPN to Zscaler.
    • There is significantly less downtime with ZPA when compared to other VPN solutions.
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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.