Suggestions appear as you type. Use the up and down arrows to choose one and Enter to open it.

This page's audience our own tag's counts — open to see them
–Visits
–Page views
–Clicks to vendors
–Time on page
–Reading now
Clicks to vendors, by tool
  • –
Top countries
  • –
Devices
  • –

– · visits, page views and clicks counted by our own tag, which counts more than our checked analytics; every figure rounded down · how we count

Head-to-head · Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software

AhnLab AIPS vs Zscaler Cloud IPS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score AhnLab AIPS #5 in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit AhnLab
Zscaler Cloud IPS #9 in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Zscaler

AhnLab AIPS leads on 0 checks, Zscaler Cloud IPS on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAhnLab AIPS · 8.6/10

AhnLab AIPS scores higher on our rubric for intrusion detection and prevention software: 8.6 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #9.

On deployment model, AhnLab AIPS gives you Appliance where Zscaler Cloud IPS offers Cloud. On supported platforms, Zscaler Cloud IPS gives you Cloud where AhnLab AIPS offers Network.

AhnLab AIPS is the better fit for network appliances with detailed IPS controls. Zscaler Cloud IPS is the better fit for cloud IPS for distributed user traffic.

  • AhnLab AIPS fits best

    Network appliances with detailed IPS controls

  • Zscaler Cloud IPS fits best

    Cloud IPS for distributed user traffic

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature AhnLab AIPS 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Zscaler Cloud IPS 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.2
Ranking #5 in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software #9 in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software
Best for Network appliances with detailed IPS controls Cloud IPS for distributed user traffic
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Integrations 1 integrations 200+ integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Enterprise
Features AhnLab AIPS 3/4 · Zscaler Cloud IPS 3/4
Inline blocking ✓ ✓
Encrypted traffic inspection ✓ ✓
Cloud workload support — Not checked yet
Threat intelligence ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment model Appliance Cloud
Network scope Network Network
Supported platforms Network Cloud
Our review
Pros
  • Combines signature and behavior-based network attack detection
  • Inspects SSL traffic and supports inline, SPAN, and TAP modes
  • Controls applications, zones, URLs, and policies centrally via AhnLab TMS
  • Always-on protection regardless of user location or connection type
  • Inline anomaly detection with signature- and policy-based enforcement
  • SIEM, SOAR, and XDR integrations support security operations workflows
Cons
  • Designed for network appliances rather than cloud workloads
  • Purchasing requires a contact-sales process
  • Centralized management is provided through the AhnLab TMS integration
  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than showing numerical prices
  • The listed platform is web only
  • 24/7 support is limited to selected support offerings
Our verdict

AhnLab AIPS is a network intrusion prevention system for organizations and data-center environments. It detects and blocks network attacks, malware, vulnerability exploitation, malicious behavior, and command-and-control connections…

Read the review →

Zscaler Cloud IPS is a cloud-delivered intrusion prevention service for organizations that need traffic inspection and threat prevention across distributed users, applications, and internet connections. It filters traffic through Zscaler’s…

Read the review →
  1. AhnLab AIPSIntrusion Detection and Prevention Software 8.6Pricing on request
  2. Zscaler Cloud IPSIntrusion Detection and Prevention Software 8.2Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • AhnLab AIPS — where it wins

    • Combines signature and behavior-based network attack detection
    • Inspects SSL traffic and supports inline, SPAN, and TAP modes
    • Controls applications, zones, URLs, and policies centrally via AhnLab TMS

    Where it doesn't

    • Designed for network appliances rather than cloud workloads
    • Purchasing requires a contact-sales process
    • Centralized management is provided through the AhnLab TMS integration

  • Zscaler Cloud IPS — where it wins

    • Always-on protection regardless of user location or connection type
    • Inline anomaly detection with signature- and policy-based enforcement
    • SIEM, SOAR, and XDR integrations support security operations workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than showing numerical prices
    • The listed platform is web only
    • 24/7 support is limited to selected support offerings
  • AhnLab AIPS8.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A focused network IPS for appliance-based deployments and granular policy control.

    Visit AhnLabFull verdict →
  • Zscaler Cloud IPS8.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A cloud IPS for distributed users with inline detection, TLS inspection, and security integrations.

    Visit ZscalerFull verdict →

More comparisons

All intrusion detection and prevention software comparisons → · Full ranking →

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated · How we research and update