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Head-to-head · Data Loss Protection Software

Zscaler Data Loss Prevention vs Trellix Data Loss Prevention

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
Higher score Zscaler Data Loss Prevention #3 in Data Loss Protection Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Zscaler
Trellix Data Loss Prevention #6 in Data Loss Protection Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Contact Trellix

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreZscaler Data Loss Prevention · 9.2/10

Zscaler Data Loss Prevention scores higher on our rubric for data loss protection software: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

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

Zscaler Data Loss Prevention is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise DLP teams. Trellix Data Loss Prevention is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise teams needing broad DLP controls.

  • Zscaler Data Loss Prevention fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise DLP teams

  • Trellix Data Loss Prevention fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise teams needing broad DLP controls

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Side by side

Feature Zscaler Data Loss Prevention 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Trellix Data Loss Prevention 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.8
Ranking #3 in Data Loss Protection Software #6 in Data Loss Protection Software
Best for Mid-market and enterprise DLP teams Mid-market and enterprise teams needing broad DLP controls
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 Windows, macOS
Support Phone, Tickets, Docs Tickets, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Integrations 8 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zscaler Data Loss Prevention 0/5 · Trellix Data Loss Prevention 0/5
Endpoint coverage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Email coverage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cloud app coverage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Network coverage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Policy templates Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment Cloud Hybrid
Our review
Pros
  • Centralizes policies across web, endpoints, email, SaaS, cloud, and BYOD
  • Uses exact data matching, document fingerprinting, and OCR for discovery
  • Includes incident dashboards, automated remediation, and workflow automation
  • Classifies sensitive data across more than 400 file types
  • Controls endpoint, removable-media, email, and web data channels
  • Adds user coaching, incident tracking, and compliance reporting
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Essentials Platform includes alert-only Data Security capabilities
  • Broad platform scope may exceed teams seeking a narrow DLP tool
  • Pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Cloud-app protection is described through Skyhigh Security integration
  • Listed integrations focus on three named products
Our verdict

Zscaler Data Loss Prevention is a cloud-delivered enterprise DLP solution for mid-market and enterprise organizations protecting data across distributed users, devices, applications, and cloud environments. It brings policies together…

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Trellix Data Loss Prevention discovers, classifies, monitors, and protects sensitive information across endpoints, gateways, networks, storage, and cloud-connected environments. Its product family includes Endpoint Complete, Device…

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  1. Zscaler Data Loss PreventionData Loss Protection Software 9.2Pricing on request
  2. Trellix Data Loss PreventionData Loss Protection Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zscaler Data Loss Prevention — where it wins

    • Centralizes policies across web, endpoints, email, SaaS, cloud, and BYOD
    • Uses exact data matching, document fingerprinting, and OCR for discovery
    • Includes incident dashboards, automated remediation, and workflow automation

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Essentials Platform includes alert-only Data Security capabilities
    • Broad platform scope may exceed teams seeking a narrow DLP tool
  • Trellix Data Loss Prevention — where it wins

    • Classifies sensitive data across more than 400 file types
    • Controls endpoint, removable-media, email, and web data channels
    • Adds user coaching, incident tracking, and compliance reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales conversation
    • Cloud-app protection is described through Skyhigh Security integration
    • Listed integrations focus on three named products
  • Zscaler Data Loss Prevention9.2/10 · Pricing on request

    Broad, cloud-delivered DLP for organizations protecting data across distributed environments.

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  • Trellix Data Loss Prevention8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    Broad endpoint and gateway controls with centralized policies and incident tracking.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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