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Head-to-head · Data Loss Prevention Software

Zscaler Data Loss Prevention vs OpenText Data Loss Prevention

  • 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
OpenText Data Loss Prevention #7 in Data Loss Prevention Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit OpenText

Zscaler Data Loss Prevention leads on 0 checks, OpenText Data Loss Prevention 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 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

On deployment, OpenText Data Loss Prevention gives you Hybrid where Zscaler Data Loss Prevention offers Cloud.

Zscaler Data Loss Prevention is the better fit for cloud-first organizations with broad DLP needs. OpenText Data Loss Prevention is the better fit for large data estates with extensive repositories.

  • Zscaler Data Loss Prevention fits best

    Cloud-first organizations with broad DLP needs

  • OpenText Data Loss Prevention fits best

    Large data estates with extensive repositories

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Side by side

Feature Zscaler Data Loss Prevention 9.2/10 Visit ↗ OpenText Data Loss Prevention 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.7
Ranking #2 in Data Loss Prevention Software #7 in Data Loss Prevention Software
Best for Cloud-first organizations with broad DLP needs Large data estates with extensive repositories
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Support Phone, Tickets, Docs Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations 8 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Enterprise, Mid-market
Features Zscaler Data Loss Prevention 6/6 · OpenText Data Loss Prevention 5/6
Endpoint controls ✓ ✓
Network controls ✓ ✓
Cloud app controls ✓ ✓
Data discovery ✓ ✓
Removable media control ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Incident workflows ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment Cloud Hybrid
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
  • Searches more than 160 repository sources and 1,900 file types
  • Covers endpoints, networks, clouds, files, databases, communications, and email
  • Automates blocking, encryption, quarantine, alerts, and incident workflows
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Essentials Platform provides alert-only Data Security capabilities
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of narrow DLP deployments
  • Enterprise-scale coverage may exceed the needs of smaller teams
  • Exact packaging can vary across related OpenText components
  • Integrations are described by platform category rather than named products
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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OpenText Data Loss Prevention is a hybrid data loss prevention platform for enterprises and organizations handling intellectual property, customer records, regulated data, and other sensitive information. It discovers and classifies data…

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  1. Zscaler Data Loss PreventionData Loss Prevention Software 9.2Pricing on request
  2. OpenText Data Loss PreventionData Loss Prevention Software 8.7Pricing 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

  • OpenText Data Loss Prevention — where it wins

    • Searches more than 160 repository sources and 1,900 file types
    • Covers endpoints, networks, clouds, files, databases, communications, and email
    • Automates blocking, encryption, quarantine, alerts, and incident workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Enterprise-scale coverage may exceed the needs of smaller teams
    • Exact packaging can vary across related OpenText components
    • Integrations are described by platform category rather than named products
  • 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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  • OpenText Data Loss Prevention8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad DLP platform for enterprises managing sensitive data across many repositories.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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