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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX)

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AZscaler digital experience is a cloud-native service, part of the Zscaler security cloud, that analyzes, troubleshoots, and resolves user experience issues. Zscaler Digital Experience is part of the comprehensive Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform, which enables fast, secure connections and allows employees to work from anywhere using the internet as the corporate network. Based on least-privileged access, it provides comprehensive security using context-based identity and policy…N/A

    Zscaler Internet Access

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/AZscaler 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
    Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX)Zscaler Internet Access
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX)Zscaler Internet 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
    Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX)Zscaler Internet Access
    Considered Both Products
    Zscaler
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    Zscaler
    Chose Zscaler Internet Access
    We use Zscaler Internet Access along with Zscaler Private Access and they integrate really well. Zid is also something that we are planning to implement. Zscaler Digital Experience could not replace the tools we already have like Thousand Eyes as it provides the same data and …
    Incentivized
    Chose Zscaler Internet Access
    Our use-case was stronger for Zscaler Internet Access, but as we get rid of our VPN and hope to use ZPA browser access for B2B connections, our use case will strengthen for ZPA.
    Incentivized
    Chose Zscaler Internet Access
    Good product compared to Prisma. Excellent support teams.
    Incentivized
    Chose Zscaler Internet Access
    Netskope was good however did not have all the features Zscaler had. Zscaler provides the same type of protection as Netskope but more. We also found the netskope agent used a lot of resoures on devices. ZCC was very light-weight and did not consume a lot of resources on laptops.
    Incentivized
    Chose Zscaler Internet Access
    Zscaler Internet Access is most akin to ZPA - we bought both at the same time to handle all traffic internally and externally. In terms of quality - I would make the statement that Zscaler Internet Access is a simpler product but that's also cause there are no App Connectors …
    Incentivized
    Chose Zscaler Internet Access
    It is useful for firewall control.
    Incentivized
    Chose Zscaler Internet Access
    Our organization chose Zscaler Internet Access because, in our opinion, Zscaler Internet Access is Easy to impllement
    Incentivized
    Chose Zscaler Internet Access
    Zscaler Internet Access has significantly more configuration and capability in the platform, and can scale much better with large organizations. It is also much more affordable for our environment and gives us greater flexibility to grow into the Zscaler Platform.
    Incentivized
    Chose Zscaler Internet Access
    Zscaler Internet Access is Best suited for my needs
    Incentivized
    Chose Zscaler Internet Access
    Zscaler performs much better than Forcepoint that we had previously.
    Incentivized
    Chose Zscaler Internet Access
    easier way to manage in one location. The PAC file editor is great especially when creating changes and having check my work.
    Incentivized
    Chose Zscaler Internet Access
    We previously used Bluecoat proxies which were on prem and very out dated. Using ZIA with the ZCC client has improved our internet access security for our end users.
    Incentivized
    Chose Zscaler Internet Access
    Much better customer support
    Incentivized
    Chose Zscaler Internet Access
    Both products identify traffic and the application that is being used. Zscaler excels in zero-trust security and its user interface.
    Incentivized
    Chose Zscaler Internet Access
    La herramienta está en desarrollo y le falta mucho recorrido para compararse con ZIA.

    The plant is under development, and there is still a long way to go to compare it with ZIA.
    Incentivized
    Chose Zscaler Internet Access
    All the different technologies from zscaler runs on a single client, what is called the zscaler client connector and all the technologies operate together using the same client which gives the tool the scalability and flexibility you need for enterprise deployments. Also the …
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    99%
    Would buy again
    284 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    245 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    99%
    Happy with the feature set
    284 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    207 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    93%
    Implementation went as expected
    227 Answers
    Features
    Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX)Zscaler Internet Access
    Identity Management
    Comparison of Identity Management features of Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX) and Zscaler Internet Access
    Feature
    Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX)
    -
    Ratings
    Zscaler Internet Access
    5.0
    2 Ratings
    55% below category average
    Multi-Factor Authentication00 Ratings5.02 Ratings
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX) and Zscaler Internet Access
    Feature
    Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX)
    -
    Ratings
    Zscaler Internet Access
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Threat Intelligence
    Comparison of Threat Intelligence features of Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX) and Zscaler Internet Access
    Feature
    Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX)
    -
    Ratings
    Zscaler Internet Access
    8.5
    216 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Network Analytics00 Ratings8.7217 Ratings
    Threat Recognition00 Ratings8.3214 Ratings
    Vulnerability Classification00 Ratings8.5191 Ratings
    Automated Alerts and Reporting00 Ratings8.2205 Ratings
    Threat Analysis00 Ratings8.8203 Ratings
    Threat Intelligence Reporting00 Ratings8.5199 Ratings
    Automated Threat Identification00 Ratings8.5192 Ratings
    Zero Trust Security
    Comparison of Zero Trust Security features of Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX) and Zscaler Internet Access
    Feature
    Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX)
    -
    Ratings
    Zscaler Internet Access
    8.9
    262 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Continuous Verification00 Ratings8.7245 Ratings
    Secure Web Gateways00 Ratings9.0236 Ratings
    Network Flow Control00 Ratings8.1217 Ratings
    Network Traffic Analysis00 Ratings8.8219 Ratings
    Segmentation Leveraging00 Ratings8.6194 Ratings
    Admin Access Control00 Ratings9.1230 Ratings
    Network Data Encryption00 Ratings8.8207 Ratings
    Network Topology Mapping00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX)Zscaler Internet Access
    Small Businesses
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    Medium-sized Companies
    Catchpoint
    Score8.5 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
    Enterprises
    Nexthink
    Score7.3 out of 10
    Forescout Vistaro Platform
    Score6.7 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX)Zscaler Internet Access
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.7
    (3 ratings)
    9.0
    (295 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.4
    (6 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    8.8
    (279 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.5
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.1
    (10 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.3
    (2 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.3
    (2 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.3
    (3 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX)Zscaler Internet Access
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Zscaler
    We specifically use Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX) for monitoring critical apps and apps that are known for having connection issues. Some critical SaaS apps for example would be Zoom (call quality), Genesys (call quality), Microsoft Services, Service Now, etc. Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX) is perfect for quick troubleshooting and providing a quick Mean-time to Innocence (MTTI) for Zscaler since it is often blamed for issues given it is our forward proxy and primary means of internet security.
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    Zscaler
    I feel the product is very good to set up basic standards and go beyond that in many aspects. However, due to being sometimes too simple, it limits the ability to do some other complex changes. Having the ability to do both would be ideal for some, if not all, of the products within Zscaler Internet Access. A simple setup to have it stand-up, and more advanced settings for those more experienced.
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    Pros
    Zscaler
    • To check user public IP for troubleshooting
    • DNS configured on his device
    • Add applications and monitor the performance
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    Zscaler
    • Provides a secure VPN connection point for endpoint connectivity.
    • Provides the VPN connectivity in a fast and reliable connection state.
    • Very dependable, once connected the connection stays up and there's no fuss.
    • Very good at letting you know when you are not authenticated.
    • Very easy to authenticate and regain access when your session times out.
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    Cons
    Zscaler
    No answers on this topic
    Zscaler
    • ZS CLI support to turn off ZIA and ZDX service specifically on mac.
    • Better visibility into failed posture devices, including a timeline and the reason the posture failed (This is about the Zscaler mobile portal: Enrolled devices --> Failed posture devices).
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Zscaler
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Zscaler
    Feels often hard to discern what tab one needs to be in to see relevant information. If I am in applications looking at it and I find a few people have issues, I then have to leave the applications tab to go to each individual user and discern why they are having issues instead of being able to select all of those individuals and lump them together. It does do geo grouping though which sometimes helps.
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    Zscaler
    Getting started was pretty straightforward. We can tell the product is way more robust than we are using it. It started as a replacement for previous DNS-blocking content filtering, but we're exploring how this will add value with an upcoming DLP redesign and with traffic optimization at some of our remote sites with severe bandwidth limits.
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    Performance
    Zscaler
    No answers on this topic
    Zscaler
    There are often performance issues reported
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    Support Rating
    Zscaler
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Implementation Rating
    Zscaler
    No answers on this topic
    Zscaler
    good the engineer give excellent support and eplanation
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    Alternatives Considered
    Zscaler
    We have also used Cisco Thousand Eyes and NextThink. Imagine a product that offers the best of both worlds and is still somehow more powerful and easier to deploy than either one- that is Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX).
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    Zscaler
    The overall user community and scope of supportability outweighed the others on our short list. Netskope was a close second, but the risk, though small, was greater than that of bringing Zscaler aboard. We were looking for a mature, well-supported, highly functional, and fine-grained solution that met all our user and information security requirements.
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    Return on Investment
    Zscaler
    • Excellent end to end visibility
    • Proactive issue detection
    • User friendly dashboards
    Incentivized
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    Zscaler
    • I would say it has a very good ROI, as whenever someone can't access something, they submit a ticket to our network engineer, and within minutes, the site is safely added to ZIA with best-practice configurations. After seeing a little of the UI from the Zenith event, it seems very user-friendly to control these policies.
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    ScreenShots

    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.