Head-to-head · Secure Web Gateway Software
Zscaler Internet Access vs Lookout Secure Internet Access
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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
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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