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Head-to-head · Data Loss Prevention Software

Zscaler Data Loss Prevention vs FortiDLP

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Zscaler Data Loss Prevention #2 in Data Loss Prevention Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Zscaler
FortiDLP #6 in Data Loss Prevention Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit FortiDLP

Zscaler Data Loss Prevention leads on 0 checks, FortiDLP on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreZscaler Data Loss Prevention · 9.2/10
  • Most featuresZscaler Data Loss Prevention · 6 of 6

Zscaler Data Loss Prevention scores higher on our rubric for data loss prevention software: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Zscaler Data Loss Prevention is the better fit for cloud-first organizations with broad DLP needs. FortiDLP is the better fit for insider-risk-focused endpoint DLP.

  • Zscaler Data Loss Prevention fits best

    Cloud-first organizations with broad DLP needs

  • FortiDLP fits best

    Insider-risk-focused endpoint DLP

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Side by side

Feature Zscaler Data Loss Prevention 9.2/10 Visit ↗ FortiDLP 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.8
Ranking #2 in Data Loss Prevention Software #6 in Data Loss Prevention Software
Best for Cloud-first organizations with broad DLP needs Insider-risk-focused endpoint DLP
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Phone, Tickets, Docs Email, Phone, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001
Integrations 8 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zscaler Data Loss Prevention 6/6 · FortiDLP 5/6
Endpoint controls ✓ ✓
Network controls ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Cloud app controls ✓ ✓
Data discovery ✓ ✓
Removable media control ✓ ✓
Incident workflows ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Our review
Pros
  • Centralizes DLP policies across web, endpoint, email, SaaS, cloud, and BYOD
  • Combines AI discovery, Exact Data Match, document matching, and OCR
  • Adds remediation, incident forensics, and workflow automation
  • Covers Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoint controls
  • Tracks data origin and lineage across movement paths
  • Adds behavioral analytics, adaptive actions, and forensics
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Essentials Platform provides alert-only Data Security capabilities
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of narrow DLP deployments
  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • Cloud-only deployment has no on-premises option
  • New customers require Best Practices Service in year one
Our verdict

Zscaler Data Loss Prevention is a cloud-delivered enterprise DLP solution for organizations that need consistent controls across distributed users, devices, applications, and cloud environments. It centralizes policies across web traffic,…

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FortiDLP is a cloud-native endpoint data loss prevention product for organizations protecting sensitive information across Windows, macOS, Linux, cloud drives, SaaS applications, and GenAI tools. It is aimed at security teams that need…

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  1. Zscaler Data Loss PreventionData Loss Prevention Software 9.2Pricing on request
  2. FortiDLPData Loss Prevention Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zscaler Data Loss Prevention — where it wins

    • Centralizes DLP policies across web, endpoint, email, SaaS, cloud, and BYOD
    • Combines AI discovery, Exact Data Match, document matching, and OCR
    • Adds remediation, incident forensics, and workflow automation

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Essentials Platform provides alert-only Data Security capabilities
    • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of narrow DLP deployments

  • FortiDLP — where it wins

    • Covers Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoint controls
    • Tracks data origin and lineage across movement paths
    • Adds behavioral analytics, adaptive actions, and forensics

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contact with sales
    • Cloud-only deployment has no on-premises option
    • New customers require Best Practices Service in year one
  • Zscaler Data Loss Prevention9.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad cloud DLP platform for organizations protecting data across distributed environments.

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  • FortiDLP8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad endpoint DLP platform for teams focused on insider risk and data movement.

    Visit FortiDLPFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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