ThreatLocker vs. Zscaler Internet Access

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ThreatLocker
Score 9.4 out of 10
N/A
ThreatLocker Inc. is a security platform used to stop misuse and vulnerable software as well as control application elevation, storage and network traffic.N/A
Zscaler Internet Access
Score 8.7 out of 10
N/A
Zscaler Internet Access™ (ZIA) is a secure web gateway (SWG), delivering cloud native cyberthreat protection and zero trust access to the internet and SaaS apps.N/A
Pricing
ThreatLockerZscaler Internet Access
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ThreatLockerZscaler Internet Access
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
ThreatLockerZscaler Internet Access
Features
ThreatLockerZscaler Internet Access
Endpoint Security
Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Product A and Product B
ThreatLocker
7.7
8 Ratings
10% below category average
Zscaler Internet Access
10.0
2 Ratings
10% above category average
Anti-Exploit Technology8.58 Ratings00 Ratings
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)7.67 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Centralized Management8.38 Ratings00 Ratings
Hybrid Deployment Support8.65 Ratings00 Ratings
Infection Remediation6.57 Ratings00 Ratings
Vulnerability Management7.46 Ratings00 Ratings
Malware Detection7.28 Ratings00 Ratings
Identity Management
Comparison of Identity Management features of Product A and Product B
ThreatLocker
-
Ratings
Zscaler Internet Access
5.0
2 Ratings
56% below category average
Multi-Factor Authentication00 Ratings5.02 Ratings
Threat Intelligence
Comparison of Threat Intelligence features of Product A and Product B
ThreatLocker
-
Ratings
Zscaler Internet Access
8.4
137 Ratings
8% above category average
Network Analytics00 Ratings8.4137 Ratings
Threat Recognition00 Ratings8.2134 Ratings
Vulnerability Classification00 Ratings8.4120 Ratings
Automated Alerts and Reporting00 Ratings8.4130 Ratings
Threat Analysis00 Ratings8.8128 Ratings
Threat Intelligence Reporting00 Ratings8.6127 Ratings
Automated Threat Identification00 Ratings8.5124 Ratings
Zero Trust Security
Comparison of Zero Trust Security features of Product A and Product B
ThreatLocker
-
Ratings
Zscaler Internet Access
8.9
160 Ratings
2% above category average
Continuous Verification00 Ratings8.6147 Ratings
Secure Web Gateways00 Ratings8.9142 Ratings
Network Flow Control00 Ratings8.8132 Ratings
Network Traffic Analysis00 Ratings8.6133 Ratings
Segmentation Leveraging00 Ratings8.2119 Ratings
Admin Access Control00 Ratings9.0141 Ratings
Network Data Encryption00 Ratings8.9129 Ratings
Network Topology Mapping00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
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ThreatLockerZscaler Internet Access
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Score 9.4 out of 10
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Score 9.1 out of 10
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Score 8.3 out of 10
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BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management
Score 9.9 out of 10
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User Ratings
ThreatLockerZscaler Internet Access
Likelihood to Recommend
9.6
(10 ratings)
8.9
(183 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(1 ratings)
8.0
(4 ratings)
Usability
8.8
(6 ratings)
8.4
(167 ratings)
Availability
10.0
(1 ratings)
7.3
(1 ratings)
Performance
10.0
(1 ratings)
5.5
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
8.2
(8 ratings)
In-Person Training
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
10.0
(1 ratings)
7.3
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
7.3
(1 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
10.0
(1 ratings)
7.3
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
10.0
(1 ratings)
7.3
(2 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
10.0
(1 ratings)
7.3
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
ThreatLockerZscaler Internet Access
Likelihood to Recommend
ThreatLocker
Threatlocker does exactly as it advertises. I would recommend it to anyone seeking a comprehensive solution for managing software approvals. It is also very easy to use with an online support team, or Cyberheros, as they call it, that is very quick and responsive. The preset programs are also a nice touch, making deployment easy.
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Zscaler
It's best suited for a distributed remote workforce, securing internet access for users from anywhere. Suitable for highly regulated industries, such as banking and Healthcare. Not a good fit for an organisation where most of its legacy is in an on-premises environment. Bandwidth-intensive industries like media/entertainment firms.
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Pros
ThreatLocker
  • Application whitelisting.
  • Unified audits of everything network & application.
  • Clean and concise portal to manage the same.
  • Dynamic ability to allow users to request more apps.
  • Security and a sense of complete control.
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Zscaler
  • Single Pane of Glass Management - Everything is very easy to access and monitor the entire environment from an internet security perspective.
  • Install Flexibility - We can and do install Zscaler Internet Access on both our client devices as well as our SD-WAN appliances and servers. This allows us to control internet security even on devices without an agent in our networks.
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Cons
ThreatLocker
  • When running the Unified Audit, I like to use certain filters. I wish there as a way to save those filters, so I don't have to select them every time I do a Unified Audit.
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Zscaler
  • The logs feel kind of lack luster
  • When issues are arising with SSL Inspection, logs show everything working despite end user experience
  • Could use some kind of global find functionality or something that would allow you to search the entire configuration for matching URLs and the like
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Likelihood to Renew
ThreatLocker
ThreaLocker has done its job and has prevented malware from executing. It has stopped an encryption process once already. It has kept a user from going to a bad website. He tried twice and was wondering why he was getting an error message from ThreatLocker and ESET both.
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Zscaler
While Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) delivers critical value in cloud security and RBI compliance, I rate renewal likelihood 7/10 due to evolving needs versus platform limitations. Below is my rationale:
Key Gaps:
1. Advanced Threat Costs:
ZIA’s add-ons (e.g., Advanced DLP, Sandboxing) incur 35%+ cost premiums – straining budgets as transaction volumes (UPI/iMobile) grow 50% YoY.
2. API Banking Scalability:
ZIA’s API rate limits throttle real-time policy sync during UPI peaks (10K+ TPS), forcing workarounds for finacle integrations.
3. RBI Future-Proofing:
Limited native support for upcoming digital rupee (CBDC) security rules requires custom development, increasing compliance overhead.
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Usability
ThreatLocker
Technician and Analyst alike will love this tool as long as they learn to use it. They have fantastic study material that breaks everything down on it where to find settings and how to best manage the tool. End users are the only complaints we get only because they sometimes don't understand that installing a PDF convertor that is labeled as Free on the internet isn't always in their best interest.
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Zscaler
The application is easy to install and configure on all Windows devices. To troubleshoot any internet issue, we can easily collect all the relevant logs from Zscaler and check the exact issue. The only problem is with the uninstall, as a dedicated crew needs to provide the password.
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Reliability and Availability
ThreatLocker
There is rarely ever an outage. I have seen slowness in ThreatLocker service. But that is very rare too!
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Zscaler
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Performance
ThreatLocker
ThreatLocker is always available. The admin's console loads very fast and report runs almost instantly. It does not interfere with operating system.
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Zscaler
There are often performance issues reported
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Support Rating
ThreatLocker
You can email, call or do online chat with tech support. I love their online chat. They are quick and friendly. Also, if you need to show them something, you can give the chat technician permission from your Chat box to allow the tech access to your computer. They also can pull out your admin console on their side. They can look at your "Unified Audit" log and see the same thing that you can. They have a good KnowledgeBase that you can look for answers. They have what is called "ThreatLocker University" where you can go through tutorials and take tests.
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Zscaler
Zscaler's ZIA support is quick and knowledgable. They respond within 1-2 hours of you submitting your ticket. They are very thorough and are typically ready to jump on a live troubleshooting session. Our ZIA platform and how we use is it unique so at times tickets can be open for weeks but we alway get quality support compared to other unrelated product support in our enterprise
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In-Person Training
ThreatLocker
The owners and co-founders work with you through Zoom Meetings. They walk you through how to use and setup ThreatLocker. They also have webinars. You also can go through ThreatLocker University online training.
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Zscaler
No answers on this topic
Online Training
ThreatLocker
Using ThreatLocker University online training is very easy and informative. You take online tests to see how well you learned the material. It is great!
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Zscaler
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Implementation Rating
ThreatLocker
ThreatLocker is a family ran business. The owners, co-founders work with you to ensure you are up and running as quickly as possible. They went to ensure your success with ThreatLocker.
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Zscaler
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Alternatives Considered
ThreatLocker
Prior to buying ThreatLocker, we evaluated Tanium's whitelisting module. We felt that ThreatLocker's method of baselining existing applications and comparing them to known IoC's made for an easier implementation. To be fair, this was solely based on demonstrations by each vendor and not by actual PoC's. The implementation for ThreatLocker went smoothly and we have very few issues with the product that require support intervention. When support is needed, it is readily available via chat.
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Zscaler
Zscaler Intenet Access outperformed the competition due to its lightning-fast policy delivery and cross-compatibility. It is easy to track employee usage and block unnecessary websites, reducing company internet usage. Zscalar installed on every system increases cloud-based software bandwidth, decreasing user turnaround time and increasing efficiency.
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Scalability
ThreatLocker
ThreatLocker is very easy to add new ThreatLocker agents on computers and servers. It is very easy to do. You can install an agent on a computer or server in about 2 minutes or less.
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Zscaler
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Return on Investment
ThreatLocker
  • Allowed us to deliver zero-trust at an affordable cost
  • Can be managed with existing skillset
  • Most cost effective application control for small businesses
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Zscaler
  • Has allowed us to remove other products that were suboptimal
  • Saved us money overall by stacking it with other Zscaler products
  • Created a more secure work environment for our users through intelligent internet policies that are not needlessly restrictive while still maintaining security best practices
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ScreenShots

ThreatLocker Screenshots

Screenshot of ThreatLocker

Zscaler Internet Access Screenshots

Screenshot of an overview of Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), a cloud native security service edge (SSE) solution that builds on a decade of secure web gateway leadership. Offered as a scalable SaaS platform through Zscaler's security cloud, it replaces legacy network security solutions, preventing advanced attacks and data loss with a comprehensive zero trust approach. ZIA is integrated into the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ to provide superior defense-in-depth, secure connectivity, end user experience, and administrative visibility and control.