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Head-to-head · Zero Trust Network Access Software

Zscaler Private Access vs Forcepoint ZTNA

  • 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
Forcepoint ZTNA #7 in Zero Trust Network Access Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Forcepoint

Zscaler Private Access leads on 0 checks, Forcepoint ZTNA 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 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Zscaler Private Access is the better fit for enterprises needing privileged access controls. Forcepoint ZTNA is the better fit for teams prioritizing private-app data protection.

  • Zscaler Private Access fits best

    Enterprises needing privileged access controls

  • Forcepoint ZTNA fits best

    Teams prioritizing private-app data protection

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Side by side

Feature Zscaler Private Access 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Forcepoint ZTNA 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.6
Ranking #2 in Zero Trust Network Access Software #7 in Zero Trust Network Access Software
Best for Enterprises needing privileged access controls Teams prioritizing private-app data protection
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, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS
Support Tickets, Phone, Community, Docs Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zscaler Private Access 3/3 · Forcepoint ZTNA 1/3
Device posture checks ✓ ✓
SIEM log export ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Session recording ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment model Hybrid Hybrid
Access methods Both Both
Private app connectors Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported app protocols HTTP, HTTPS, RDP, SSH, VNC SSH, RDP, HTTP, HTTPS, SMB, SFTP
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
  • Agentless web and agent-based non-web application access
  • Contextual policies use user, device, location, and behavior signals
  • DLP, malware scanning, MFA escalation, and unified reporting
Cons
  • Contact-sales pricing limits cost transparency
  • Web-only listed platform coverage
  • Session recording is described under Privileged Remote Access add-ons
  • Non-web agent access is described for managed Windows and macOS devices
  • Deployment requires connectors in private environments
  • Pricing uses a contact-sales model
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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Forcepoint ZTNA provides controlled remote access to private applications hosted in internal data centers and private clouds. It is designed for organizations that need to protect private-application data while supporting both…

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  1. Zscaler Private AccessZero Trust Network Access Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. Forcepoint ZTNAZero Trust Network Access Software 8.6Pricing 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

  • Forcepoint ZTNA — where it wins

    • Agentless web and agent-based non-web application access
    • Contextual policies use user, device, location, and behavior signals
    • DLP, malware scanning, MFA escalation, and unified reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • Non-web agent access is described for managed Windows and macOS devices
    • Deployment requires connectors in private environments
    • Pricing uses a contact-sales model
  • Zscaler Private Access9.1/10 · Pricing on request

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

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  • Forcepoint ZTNA8.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A focused ZTNA option for protecting private-app data with contextual controls.

    Visit ForcepointFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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