Head-to-head · Browser Isolation Software
Zscaler Zero Trust Browser vs Kasm Workspaces
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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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,… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
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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