Proofpoint Web Security vs. Zscaler Workload Communications

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Proofpoint Web Security
Score 9.0 out of 10
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Proofpoint Web Security, based on Meta Networks which was acquired by Proofpoint in 2019, is a Software-Defined Perimeter delivered as a service, designed to provide a zero-trust alternative to VPN for secure remote access to any application, anywhere.N/A
Zscaler Workload Communications
Score 9.0 out of 10
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Zscaler Workload Communications (replacing the former Zscaler Cloud Protection) delivers an approach that aims to take the operational complexity and headaches out of cloud workload security. The Zscaler zero trust architecture reduces business risk by automatically remediating security gaps, minimizing the attack surface, and eliminating lateral threat movement.N/A
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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9.0
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User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
Proofpoint
I think [Proofpoint Meta (formerly Meta Networks)] is a pretty robust VPN solution that would be good for most [organizations].
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Zscaler
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Pros
Proofpoint
  • Stable VPN - 99.999 uptime
  • Fast connection - have POP all around the world
  • Enhanced security - flexible user policy.
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Zscaler
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Cons
Proofpoint
  • Faster SSL vpn would be nice.
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Zscaler
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Alternatives Considered
Proofpoint
Meta was agile and gave us the product we were looking for. the other vendors were lacking a lot of features or had a difficult deployment.
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Zscaler
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Return on Investment
Proofpoint
  • Positive - it let the company WFH in a pretty decent manner so no [work] hours were lost.
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Zscaler
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