Head-to-head · Zero Trust Network Access Software
Zscaler Private Access vs Lookout Secure Private Access
Zscaler Private Access leads on 0 checks, Lookout Secure 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 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
On deployment model, Zscaler Private Access gives you Hybrid where Lookout Secure Private Access offers Cloud.
Zscaler Private Access is the better fit for enterprises needing privileged access controls. Lookout Secure Private Access is the better fit for ZTNA with layered data and threat inspection.
- Zscaler Private Access fits best
Enterprises needing privileged access controls
- Lookout Secure Private Access fits best
ZTNA with layered data and threat inspection
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Side by side
| Feature | Zscaler Private Access 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Lookout Secure Private Access 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #2 in Zero Trust Network Access Software | #8 in Zero Trust Network Access Software |
| Best for | Enterprises needing privileged access controls | ZTNA with layered data and threat inspection |
| 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, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Tickets, Phone, Community, Docs | Tickets |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Zscaler Private Access 3/3 · Lookout Secure Private Access 2/3 | ||
| Device posture checks | ✓ | ✓ |
| SIEM log export | ✓ | ✓ |
| Session recording | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment model | Hybrid | Cloud |
| Access methods | Both | Both |
| Private app connectors | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Supported app protocols | HTTP, HTTPS, RDP, SSH, VNC | web, TCP, UDP, ICMP |
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| 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… Read the review → |
Lookout Secure Private Access is a cloud-delivered zero trust network access solution for organizations protecting private applications hosted on premises or in public clouds. It provides application-level access instead of broad network… Read the review → |
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
Lookout Secure Private Access — where it wins
- Agent and browser access supports managed and unmanaged users
- Combines posture, segmentation, DLP, rights management, and malware inspection
- Inspects web, TCP, UDP, and ICMP traffic with adaptive risk controls
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Platform coverage is web
- The feature set may exceed the needs of narrow ZTNA deployments
- Zscaler Private Access9.1/10 · Pricing on request
A broad ZTNA platform for enterprises needing application-level and privileged access controls.
Visit ZscalerFull verdict → - Lookout Secure Private Access8.5/10 · Pricing on request
Layered access, posture, data, and threat controls for private applications.
Visit LookoutFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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