Cato Universal ZTNA vs Portnox ZTNA

CUCato Universal ZTNA8.0Visit Portnox ZTNA6.9Visit

Higher score CU Cato Universal ZTNA #13 in Zero Trust Network Access Software 8.0/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Cato

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Portnox ZTNA #23 in Zero Trust Network Access Software 6.9/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Portnox

• Cato Universal ZTNA fits best

  Enterprises needing cloud-native full ZTNA

• Portnox ZTNA fits best

  Security-focused teams wanting session controls

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Side by side

Feature	CUCato Universal ZTNA 8.0/10 Visit ↗	Portnox ZTNA 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.0	6.9
Ranking	#13 in Zero Trust Network Access Software	#23 in Zero Trust Network Access Software
Best for	Enterprises needing cloud-native full ZTNA	Security-focused teams wanting session controls
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Pricing on request · 30-day trial	Free plan · 30-day trial
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	9 integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cato Universal ZTNA 2/3 · Portnox ZTNA 3/3
Device posture checks	✓	✓
SIEM log export	✓	✓
Session recording	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment model	Cloud	Hybrid
Access methods	Both	Both
Private app connectors	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported app protocols	HTTP/S, TCP/IP, UDP, RDP, SSH	RDP, SSH, VNC, Telnet
Our review
Pros	Supports both browser-based and Cato Client endpoint access Applies risk-based policies with continuous device posture evaluation Exports SIEM events to platforms including Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel	Passwordless, certificate-based authentication with continuous posture checks Supports SaaS, private applications, RDP, SSH, VNC, and Telnet Session recording, remediation, audit trails, monitoring, and alerts
Cons	Pricing requires contact with Cato representatives or partners No perpetual free plan is available Cloud deployment may not suit self-hosted requirements	The free version may have different feature scope from paid offerings Private resources require a Docker-based gateway for hosted access It is proprietary rather than open source
Our verdict	Cato Universal ZTNA provides identity- and context-based access to enterprise and private applications. It is designed for organizations that need cloud-delivered zero trust network access across managed endpoints, unmanaged devices,… Read the review →	Portnox ZTNA is a cloud-native zero trust network access service for teams that need identity-aware, device-aware access to SaaS and private applications. It evaluates user identity, device certificates, and device security posture before… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Cato Universal ZTNA — where it wins

  • Supports both browser-based and Cato Client endpoint access
  • Applies risk-based policies with continuous device posture evaluation
  • Exports SIEM events to platforms including Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contact with Cato representatives or partners
  • No perpetual free plan is available
  • Cloud deployment may not suit self-hosted requirements

• Portnox ZTNA — where it wins

  • Passwordless, certificate-based authentication with continuous posture checks
  • Supports SaaS, private applications, RDP, SSH, VNC, and Telnet
  • Session recording, remediation, audit trails, monitoring, and alerts

  Where it doesn't

  • The free version may have different feature scope from paid offerings
  • Private resources require a Docker-based gateway for hosted access
  • It is proprietary rather than open source

• CUCato Universal ZTNA8.0/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  A cloud-native ZTNA service combining clientless access, endpoint controls, and continuous inspection.

  Visit CatoFull verdict →
• Portnox ZTNA6.9/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A posture-aware ZTNA service with passwordless access, session controls, and broad integrations.

  Visit PortnoxFull verdict →