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Head-to-head · Zero Trust Network Access Software

Zscaler Private Access vs Check Point SASE Private Access

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Zscaler Private Access #2 in Zero Trust Network Access Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Zscaler
Check Point SASE Private Access #5 in Zero Trust Network Access Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Check Point

Zscaler Private Access leads on 0 checks, Check Point SASE Private Access on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreZscaler Private Access · 9.1/10
  • Most featuresZscaler Private Access · 3 of 3

Zscaler Private Access scores higher on our rubric for zero trust network access software: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

On access methods, Zscaler Private Access gives you Both where Check Point SASE Private Access offers Browser.

Zscaler Private Access is the better fit for enterprises needing privileged access controls. Check Point SASE Private Access is the better fit for browser-centric enterprises needing session controls.

  • Zscaler Private Access fits best

    Enterprises needing privileged access controls

  • Check Point SASE Private Access fits best

    Browser-centric enterprises needing session controls

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Side by side

Feature Zscaler Private Access 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Check Point SASE Private Access 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.8
Ranking #2 in Zero Trust Network Access Software #5 in Zero Trust Network Access Software
Best for Enterprises needing privileged access controls Browser-centric enterprises needing session controls
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Tickets, Phone, Community, Docs Phone, Tickets · 24/7
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zscaler Private Access 3/3 · Check Point SASE Private Access 2/3
Device posture checks ✓ ✓
SIEM log export ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Session recording ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment model Hybrid Hybrid
Access methods Both Browser
Private app connectors Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported app protocols HTTP, HTTPS, RDP, SSH, VNC HTTP/S, RDP, SSH
Our review
Pros
  • Application-specific access with segmentation and context-aware policies
  • Clientless and Client Connector access for managed and unmanaged devices
  • Privileged access, SIEM streaming, and session recording capabilities
  • Continuous device posture checks and application-level access policies
  • Agentless browser access for unmanaged devices
  • Session recording, data isolation, and copy/paste restrictions
Cons
  • Contact-sales pricing limits cost transparency
  • Web-only listed platform coverage
  • Session recording is described under Privileged Remote Access add-ons
  • Web is the only listed platform
  • Pricing uses a contact-sales model
  • No integrations are listed
Our verdict

Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) provides zero trust network access to private applications, workloads, and operational technology. It brokers one-to-one connections between authorized users and specific applications rather than placing users…

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Check Point SASE Private Access provides identity-centric, application-level access to on-premises and cloud resources. It is designed for enterprises, remote workforces, third parties, and branch offices that need browser-based access…

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  1. Zscaler Private AccessZero Trust Network Access Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. Check Point SASE Private AccessZero Trust Network Access Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zscaler Private Access — where it wins

    • Application-specific access with segmentation and context-aware policies
    • Clientless and Client Connector access for managed and unmanaged devices
    • Privileged access, SIEM streaming, and session recording capabilities

    Where it doesn't

    • Contact-sales pricing limits cost transparency
    • Web-only listed platform coverage
    • Session recording is described under Privileged Remote Access add-ons

  • Check Point SASE Private Access — where it wins

    • Continuous device posture checks and application-level access policies
    • Agentless browser access for unmanaged devices
    • Session recording, data isolation, and copy/paste restrictions

    Where it doesn't

    • Web is the only listed platform
    • Pricing uses a contact-sales model
    • No integrations are listed
  • Zscaler Private Access9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad ZTNA platform for enterprises needing application-level and privileged access controls.

    Visit ZscalerFull verdict →
  • Check Point SASE Private Access8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A browser-centric zero trust access service with strong session and posture controls.

    Visit Check PointFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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