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Head-to-head · Data Security Posture Management Software

Zscaler Data Security vs Onam Security DSPM

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Zscaler Data Security #9 in Data Security Posture Management Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Zscaler
Onam Security DSPM #13 in Data Security Posture Management Software 8.2/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Onam Security

Zscaler Data Security leads on 0 checks, Onam Security DSPM on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 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 Security · 8.6/10
  • Free planonly Onam Security DSPM
  • Free trialonly Onam Security DSPM

Zscaler Data Security scores higher on our rubric for data security posture management software: 8.6 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #13.

On data classification, Zscaler Data Security gives you Ai-assisted where Onam Security DSPM offers Ml-assisted.

Zscaler Data Security is the better fit for organizations combining DSPM with DLP. Onam Security DSPM is the better fit for budget-conscious cloud DSPM adopters.

  • Zscaler Data Security fits best

    Organizations combining DSPM with DLP

  • Onam Security DSPM fits best

    Budget-conscious cloud DSPM adopters

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Side by side

Feature Zscaler Data Security 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Onam Security DSPM 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.2
Ranking #9 in Data Security Posture Management Software #13 in Data Security Posture Management Software
Best for Organizations combining DSPM with DLP Budget-conscious cloud DSPM adopters
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $22/unit/mo
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Support Tickets, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Community · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML
Integrations 150+ integrations 3 integrations
Built for Enterprise, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zscaler Data Security 4/4 · Onam Security DSPM 4/4
Sensitive data discovery ✓ ✓
Exposure analysis ✓ ✓
Permission analysis ✓ ✓
Remediation workflows ✓ ✓
Specs
Data classification Ai-assisted Ml-assisted
Cloud coverage Cloud-and-saas Cloud-and-saas
Data-store connectors Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines DSPM, DLP, classification, and remediation workflows
  • Analyzes exposure, permissions, misconfigurations, and compliance posture
  • Covers cloud, SaaS, on-premises, endpoints, and GenAI environments
  • Discovers diverse cloud stores, including shadow stores and backups
  • Classifies PII, PCI, PHI, and other sensitive data
  • Maps exposure, access paths, controls, and prioritized findings
Cons
  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • Essentials includes alert-only Data Security
  • The broad platform focus may exceed narrower DSPM needs
  • Free plan is limited to one cloud account
  • On-premises deployment is available only on Enterprise
  • DSPM is presented as part of the broader Onam platform
Our verdict

Zscaler Data Security is a cloud-delivered data protection platform for enterprise security teams. It combines data security posture management, sensitive-data discovery, AI-powered and LLM-based classification, inline data loss…

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Onam Security DSPM is a data security posture management engine within the Onam cloud security platform. It is designed for security, cloud infrastructure, and compliance teams managing multi-cloud environments. The engine discovers object…

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  1. Zscaler Data SecurityData Security Posture Management Software 8.6Pricing on request
  2. Onam Security DSPMData Security Posture Management Software 8.2Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zscaler Data Security — where it wins

    • Combines DSPM, DLP, classification, and remediation workflows
    • Analyzes exposure, permissions, misconfigurations, and compliance posture
    • Covers cloud, SaaS, on-premises, endpoints, and GenAI environments

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contact with sales
    • Essentials includes alert-only Data Security
    • The broad platform focus may exceed narrower DSPM needs

  • Onam Security DSPM — where it wins

    • Discovers diverse cloud stores, including shadow stores and backups
    • Classifies PII, PCI, PHI, and other sensitive data
    • Maps exposure, access paths, controls, and prioritized findings

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to one cloud account
    • On-premises deployment is available only on Enterprise
    • DSPM is presented as part of the broader Onam platform

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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