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Head-to-head · Browser Isolation Software

Zscaler Zero Trust Browser vs Kasm Workspaces

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Zscaler Zero Trust Browser #2 in Browser Isolation Software 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Zscaler
Kasm Workspaces #7 in Browser Isolation Software 7.0/10 Free plan · paid from $10/user Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Kasm

Zscaler Zero Trust Browser leads on 0 checks, Kasm Workspaces on 3, and 1 is 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 Zero Trust Browser · 8.2/10
  • Free planonly Kasm Workspaces
  • Most featuresKasm Workspaces · 3 of 4

Zscaler Zero Trust Browser scores higher on our rubric for browser isolation software: 8.2 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Kasm Workspaces offers free plan; Zscaler Zero Trust Browser doesn't publish it. Kasm Workspaces offers file transfer controls; Zscaler Zero Trust Browser doesn't publish it. Kasm Workspaces offers session recording; Zscaler Zero Trust Browser doesn't publish it.

Zscaler Zero Trust Browser is the better fit for zero Trust teams needing broad endpoint coverage. Kasm Workspaces is the better fit for budget-conscious teams wanting a free starting point.

  • Zscaler Zero Trust Browser fits best

    Zero Trust teams needing broad endpoint coverage

  • Kasm Workspaces fits best

    Budget-conscious teams wanting a free starting point

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Side by side

Feature Zscaler Zero Trust Browser 8.2/10 Visit ↗ Kasm Workspaces 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 7.0
Ranking #2 in Browser Isolation Software #7 in Browser Isolation Software
Best for Zero Trust teams needing broad endpoint coverage Budget-conscious teams wanting a free starting point
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Chrome extension
Support Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Community, Docs
Built for Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zscaler Zero Trust Browser 1/4 · Kasm Workspaces 3/4
Malware scanning Not published Not published
File transfer controls Not published ✓ (best)
Data loss prevention ✓ ✓
Session recording Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Isolation mode Not published Remote
Deployment model Not published Hybrid
Our review
Pros
  • Covers desktop and mobile platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
  • Combines browser isolation, threat response, DLP, and private application access
  • Controls copy, paste, upload, download, printing, screenshots, and keystrokes
  • Free Community Edition for individuals, nonprofits, and business testing
  • Strong transfer controls, URL policies, and session recording
  • Cloud, self-hosted, and hybrid deployment options
Cons
  • Pricing is subscription-based and handled through sales
  • The platform is closed source
  • Its broad enterprise scope may exceed narrower browser isolation needs
  • Starter pricing depends on named-user licensing
  • Cloud plans impose monthly hour and timeout limits
  • Malware scanning for web content or downloads is not a defined function
Our verdict

Zscaler Zero Trust Browser is an enterprise browser security platform for organizations that need protected web access, private application access, and browser-level data controls. It is designed for global enterprises managing managed,…

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Kasm Workspaces delivers remote containerized browsers and workspaces through a local browser. It is designed for individuals, nonprofits, teams, IT departments, security operations, contractors, and enterprise environments that need to…

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  1. Zscaler Zero Trust BrowserBrowser Isolation Software 8.2Pricing on request
  2. Kasm WorkspacesBrowser Isolation Software 7.0Free plan · paid from $10/user

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zscaler Zero Trust Browser — where it wins

    • Covers desktop and mobile platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
    • Combines browser isolation, threat response, DLP, and private application access
    • Controls copy, paste, upload, download, printing, screenshots, and keystrokes

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is subscription-based and handled through sales
    • The platform is closed source
    • Its broad enterprise scope may exceed narrower browser isolation needs
  • Kasm Workspaces — where it wins

    • Free Community Edition for individuals, nonprofits, and business testing
    • Strong transfer controls, URL policies, and session recording
    • Cloud, self-hosted, and hybrid deployment options

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter pricing depends on named-user licensing
    • Cloud plans impose monthly hour and timeout limits
    • Malware scanning for web content or downloads is not a defined function
  • Zscaler Zero Trust Browser8.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad enterprise browser security platform with strong access and data controls.

    Visit ZscalerFull verdict →
  • Kasm Workspaces7.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $10/user

    A flexible browser isolation platform with a free edition and cloud plans from $10 monthly.

    Visit KasmFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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