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Head-to-head · Zero Trust Network Access Software

Netskope One Private Access vs Cato Universal ZTNA

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Netskope One Private Access #12 in Zero Trust Network Access Software 8.1/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Netskope
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

Netskope One Private Access leads on 0 checks, Cato Universal ZTNA 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 scoreNetskope One Private Access · 8.1/10
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresNetskope One Private Access · 3 of 3

Netskope One Private Access scores higher on our rubric for zero trust network access software: 8.1 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #12 and #13.

On deployment model, Netskope One Private Access gives you Hybrid where Cato Universal ZTNA offers Cloud.

Netskope One Private Access is the better fit for security teams needing DLP and threat detection. Cato Universal ZTNA is the better fit for enterprises needing cloud-native full ZTNA.

  • Netskope One Private Access fits best

    Security teams needing DLP and threat detection

  • Cato Universal ZTNA fits best

    Enterprises needing cloud-native full ZTNA

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Side by side

Feature Netskope One Private Access 8.1/10 Visit ↗ Cato Universal ZTNA 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.1 8.0
Ranking #12 in Zero Trust Network Access Software #13 in Zero Trust Network Access Software
Best for Security teams needing DLP and threat detection Enterprises needing cloud-native full ZTNA
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request · 14-day trial Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days 30 days
Free trial length 14 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Netskope One Private Access 3/3 · Cato Universal ZTNA 2/3
Device posture checks ✓ ✓
SIEM log export ✓ ✓
Session recording ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment model Hybrid Cloud
Access methods Both Both
Private app connectors Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported app protocols SSH, RDP, VoIP, SCCM HTTP/S, TCP/IP, UDP, RDP, SSH
Our review
Pros
  • Application-level least-privilege access with agent and browser options
  • Supports legacy apps, on-premises systems, and OT environments
  • Includes DLP, threat detection, session recording, and SIEM streaming
  • 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
Cons
  • Pricing is user-based and quotation-dependent
  • A 14-day trial is the only stated trial or plan option
  • Its broad feature set may exceed simpler access-control needs
  • Pricing requires contact with Cato representatives or partners
  • No perpetual free plan is available
  • Cloud deployment may not suit self-hosted requirements
Our verdict

Netskope One Private Access is a zero trust network access solution for organizations securing private applications across data centers, public clouds, on-premises environments, IoT, and OT. It is designed for security teams supporting…

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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,…

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  1. Netskope One Private AccessZero Trust Network Access Software 8.1Pricing on request · 14-day trial
  2. Cato Universal ZTNAZero Trust Network Access Software 8.0Pricing on request · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Netskope One Private Access — where it wins

    • Application-level least-privilege access with agent and browser options
    • Supports legacy apps, on-premises systems, and OT environments
    • Includes DLP, threat detection, session recording, and SIEM streaming

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is user-based and quotation-dependent
    • A 14-day trial is the only stated trial or plan option
    • Its broad feature set may exceed simpler access-control needs

  • 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
  • Netskope One Private Access8.1/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

    A broad hybrid ZTNA platform for teams that need DLP, posture checks, and threat detection.

    Visit NetskopeFull verdict →
  • Cato 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 →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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