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Head-to-head · Zero Trust Network Access Software

Zscaler Private Access vs Twingate

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 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
Twingate #14 in Zero Trust Network Access Software 7.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Twingate

Zscaler Private Access leads on 0 checks, Twingate on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 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
  • Free planonly Twingate
  • Free trialonly Twingate

Zscaler Private Access scores higher on our rubric for zero trust network access software: 9.1 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #14.

On access methods, Zscaler Private Access gives you Both where Twingate offers Agent.

Zscaler Private Access is the better fit for enterprises needing privileged access controls. Twingate is the better fit for teams seeking affordable agent-based private access.

  • Zscaler Private Access fits best

    Enterprises needing privileged access controls

  • Twingate fits best

    Teams seeking affordable agent-based private access

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Side by side

Feature Zscaler Private Access 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Twingate 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 7.9
Ranking #2 in Zero Trust Network Access Software #14 in Zero Trust Network Access Software
Best for Enterprises needing privileged access controls Teams seeking affordable agent-based private access
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request $5/user/mo
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Tickets, Phone, Community, Docs Email, Docs
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zscaler Private Access 3/3 · Twingate 3/3
Device posture checks ✓ ✓
SIEM log export ✓ ✓
Session recording ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment model Hybrid Hybrid
Access methods Both Agent
Private app connectors Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported app protocols HTTP, HTTPS, RDP, SSH, VNC TCP, UDP, ICMP
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
  • Free plan plus a $5 annual per-user entry tier
  • Device posture checks, conditional access, and resource-level policies
  • Connectors support Docker, Helm, Terraform, and hybrid deployments
Cons
  • Contact-sales pricing limits cost transparency
  • Web-only listed platform coverage
  • Session recording is described under Privileged Remote Access add-ons
  • Access is primarily agent-based
  • Starter is limited to 5 users and 50 Resources
  • Enterprise pricing and account sizes are custom
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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Twingate is a zero trust network access platform for organizations replacing legacy VPNs and controlling access to private applications and networks. It binds connections to verified identities, applies resource-level policies, and…

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  1. Zscaler Private AccessZero Trust Network Access Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. TwingateZero Trust Network Access Software 7.9Free plan · 14-day trial

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

  • Twingate — where it wins

    • Free plan plus a $5 annual per-user entry tier
    • Device posture checks, conditional access, and resource-level policies
    • Connectors support Docker, Helm, Terraform, and hybrid deployments

    Where it doesn't

    • Access is primarily agent-based
    • Starter is limited to 5 users and 50 Resources
    • Enterprise pricing and account sizes are custom
  • Zscaler Private Access9.1/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit ZscalerFull verdict →
  • Twingate7.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    Affordable agent-based private access with posture checks, connectors, and policy controls.

    Visit TwingateFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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