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Head-to-head · Secure Web Gateway Software

Zscaler Internet Access vs Lookout Secure Internet Access

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 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
Lookout Secure Internet Access #8 in Secure Web Gateway Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Lookout

Zscaler Internet Access leads on 0 checks, Lookout Secure Internet Access on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 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

Zscaler Internet Access scores higher on our rubric for secure web gateway software: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Zscaler Internet Access is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise security teams. Lookout Secure Internet Access is the better fit for enterprises managing distributed internet access.

  • Zscaler Internet Access fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise security teams

  • Lookout Secure Internet Access fits best

    Enterprises managing distributed internet access

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Side by side

Feature Zscaler Internet Access 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Lookout Secure Internet Access 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.7
Ranking #1 in Secure Web Gateway Software #8 in Secure Web Gateway Software
Best for Mid-market and enterprise security teams Enterprises managing distributed internet access
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web
Support Phone, Tickets, Docs Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML
Integrations 7 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zscaler Internet Access 1/4 · Lookout Secure Internet Access 1/4
TLS inspection ✓ ✓
Malware scanning Not published Not published
Data loss controls Not published Not published
Managed service Not published Not published
Specs
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Policy controls Not published Not published
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 and non-web traffic with firewall controls and TLS/SSL inspection
  • Combines URL filtering, threat protection, DLP and shadow IT controls
  • Applies access policies using user, device and location risk
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 uses a contact-sales model
  • Cloud deployment may not fit organizations requiring another deployment model
  • Support channels are ticket and documentation, rather than a broader stated set
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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Lookout Secure Internet Access is a cloud-delivered secure web gateway within the Lookout Cloud Security Platform. It is aimed at mid-market and enterprise organizations protecting users, networks and corporate data as they access the…

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  1. Zscaler Internet AccessSecure Web Gateway Software 9.4Pricing on request
  2. Lookout Secure Internet AccessSecure Web Gateway Software 8.7Pricing 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
  • Lookout Secure Internet Access — where it wins

    • Inspects web and non-web traffic with firewall controls and TLS/SSL inspection
    • Combines URL filtering, threat protection, DLP and shadow IT controls
    • Applies access policies using user, device and location risk

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing uses a contact-sales model
    • Cloud deployment may not fit organizations requiring another deployment model
    • Support channels are ticket and documentation, rather than a broader stated set
  • Zscaler Internet Access9.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad cloud SWG with layered controls for distributed organizations.

    Contact ZscalerFull verdict →
  • Lookout Secure Internet Access8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A cloud secure web gateway combining traffic inspection, threat controls and risk-aware access.

    Visit LookoutFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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