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Head-to-head · Secure Web Gateway Software

Forcepoint Web Security vs Prisma Access

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Forcepoint Web Security #4 in Secure Web Gateway Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Forcepoint
Prisma Access #5 in Secure Web Gateway Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Contact Palo Alto

Forcepoint Web Security leads on 3 checks, Prisma Access on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreForcepoint Web Security · 9.1/10
  • Most featuresForcepoint Web Security · 3 of 4

Forcepoint Web Security scores higher on our rubric for secure web gateway software: 9.1 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

Forcepoint Web Security offers tls inspection; Prisma Access doesn't publish it. Forcepoint Web Security offers malware scanning; Prisma Access doesn't publish it. Forcepoint Web Security offers data loss controls; Prisma Access doesn't publish it.

Forcepoint Web Security is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise hybrid deployments. Prisma Access is the better fit for enterprises wanting SWG within a broad cloud stack.

  • Forcepoint Web Security fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise hybrid deployments

  • Prisma Access fits best

    Enterprises wanting SWG within a broad cloud stack

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Side by side

Feature Forcepoint Web Security 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Prisma Access 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 9.0
Ranking #4 in Secure Web Gateway Software #5 in Secure Web Gateway Software
Best for Mid-market and enterprise hybrid deployments Enterprises wanting SWG within a broad cloud stack
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux Web
Support Docs Tickets, Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Forcepoint Web Security 3/4 · Prisma Access 0/4
TLS inspection ✓ (best) Not published
Malware scanning ✓ (best) Not published
Data loss controls ✓ (best) Not published
Managed service Not published Not published
Specs
Deployment Hybrid Not published
Policy controls All three Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Inspects web content and files for malware, phishing and web exploits
  • Applies inline DLP to uploads, forms and cloud storage traffic
  • Combines cloud and on-premises policy enforcement
  • Combines URL and DNS security with threat prevention and malware analysis
  • Adds ZTNA, CASB, DLP, and remote browser isolation capabilities
  • Centralized management through Strata Cloud Manager or Panorama
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Support channels listed are limited to documentation
  • SSL inspection may require bypass options for some encrypted traffic
  • Pricing is handled through sales rather than published standard plans
  • Some capabilities depend on license edition or add-on subscriptions
  • Its broad SASE scope may exceed needs for SWG-only deployments
Our verdict

Forcepoint Web Security is a secure web gateway for organizations that need to control web access while reducing exposure to online threats and data loss. Its fit is strongest for mid-market and enterprise teams managing users across cloud…

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Prisma Access brings secure web gateway capabilities into Palo Alto Networks’ cloud-delivered SASE platform. It is aimed at enterprises and mid-market organizations securing remote users, branch networks, internet traffic, SaaS, and…

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  1. Forcepoint Web SecuritySecure Web Gateway Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. Prisma AccessSecure Web Gateway Software 9.0Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Forcepoint Web Security — where it wins

    • Inspects web content and files for malware, phishing and web exploits
    • Applies inline DLP to uploads, forms and cloud storage traffic
    • Combines cloud and on-premises policy enforcement

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Support channels listed are limited to documentation
    • SSL inspection may require bypass options for some encrypted traffic

  • Prisma Access — where it wins

    • Combines URL and DNS security with threat prevention and malware analysis
    • Adds ZTNA, CASB, DLP, and remote browser isolation capabilities
    • Centralized management through Strata Cloud Manager or Panorama

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through sales rather than published standard plans
    • Some capabilities depend on license edition or add-on subscriptions
    • Its broad SASE scope may exceed needs for SWG-only deployments

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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