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Head-to-head · Secure Web Gateway Software

Zscaler Internet Access vs Forcepoint Web Security

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Zscaler Internet Access #1 in Secure Web Gateway Software 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Contact Zscaler
Forcepoint Web Security #4 in Secure Web Gateway Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Forcepoint

Zscaler Internet Access leads on 0 checks, Forcepoint Web Security on 2, and 2 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 scoreZscaler Internet Access · 9.4/10
  • Most featuresForcepoint Web Security · 3 of 4

Zscaler Internet Access scores higher on our rubric for secure web gateway software: 9.4 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

On deployment, Forcepoint Web Security gives you Hybrid where Zscaler Internet Access offers Cloud. Forcepoint Web Security offers malware scanning; Zscaler Internet Access doesn't publish it. Forcepoint Web Security offers data loss controls; Zscaler Internet Access doesn't publish it.

Zscaler Internet Access is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise security teams. Forcepoint Web Security is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise hybrid deployments.

  • Zscaler Internet Access fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise security teams

  • Forcepoint Web Security fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise hybrid deployments

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Side by side

Feature Zscaler Internet Access 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Forcepoint Web Security 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.1
Ranking #1 in Secure Web Gateway Software #4 in Secure Web Gateway Software
Best for Mid-market and enterprise security teams Mid-market and enterprise hybrid deployments
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, Linux
Support Phone, Tickets, Docs Docs
Integrations 7 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zscaler Internet Access 1/4 · Forcepoint Web Security 3/4
TLS inspection ✓ ✓
Malware scanning Not published ✓ (best)
Data loss controls Not published ✓ (best)
Managed service Not published Not published
Specs
Deployment Cloud Hybrid
Policy controls Not published All three
Our review
Pros
  • Combines URL filtering, TLS inspection, DNS security, sandboxing, and IPS
  • Adds inline DLP, CASB functionality, and browser isolation
  • Supports SIEM, SOAR, XDR, SD-WAN, and named security integrations
  • Inspects web content and files for malware, phishing and web exploits
  • Applies inline DLP to uploads, forms and cloud storage traffic
  • Combines cloud and on-premises policy enforcement
Cons
  • Pricing requires a sales conversation
  • The Essentials Platform limits Data Security to alert-only
  • Standard support is 8x5; round-the-clock support is limited to some paid tiers
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Support channels listed are limited to documentation
  • SSL inspection may require bypass options for some encrypted traffic
Our verdict

Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) is a cloud-delivered secure web gateway and security service edge platform for organizations protecting internet and SaaS access. It routes user and device traffic through Zscaler’s cloud, making it suited to…

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Forcepoint Web Security is a secure web gateway for organizations that need to control web access while reducing exposure to online threats and data loss. Its fit is strongest for mid-market and enterprise teams managing users across cloud…

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  1. Zscaler Internet AccessSecure Web Gateway Software 9.4Pricing on request
  2. Forcepoint Web SecuritySecure Web Gateway Software 9.1Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zscaler Internet Access — where it wins

    • Combines URL filtering, TLS inspection, DNS security, sandboxing, and IPS
    • Adds inline DLP, CASB functionality, and browser isolation
    • Supports SIEM, SOAR, XDR, SD-WAN, and named security integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales conversation
    • The Essentials Platform limits Data Security to alert-only
    • Standard support is 8x5; round-the-clock support is limited to some paid tiers

  • Forcepoint Web Security — where it wins

    • Inspects web content and files for malware, phishing and web exploits
    • Applies inline DLP to uploads, forms and cloud storage traffic
    • Combines cloud and on-premises policy enforcement

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Support channels listed are limited to documentation
    • SSL inspection may require bypass options for some encrypted traffic
  • Zscaler Internet Access9.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad cloud SWG with layered controls for distributed organizations.

    Contact ZscalerFull verdict →
  • Forcepoint Web Security9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    Hybrid web security combines threat inspection, access policies and inline DLP.

    Visit ForcepointFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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