Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange vs Forcepoint Data Security Cloud

Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange9.3Visit Forcepoint Data Security Cloud8.8Visit

Higher score Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange #1 in Security Service Edge Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Zscaler

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Forcepoint Data Security Cloud #4 in Security Service Edge Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Forcepoint

• Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange fits best

  Enterprise-grade complete SSE

• Forcepoint Data Security Cloud fits best

  Data-centric SSE programs

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Side by side

Feature	Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Forcepoint Data Security Cloud 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Security Service Edge Software	#4 in Security Service Edge Software
Best for	Enterprise-grade complete SSE	Data-centric SSE programs
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS
Support	Tickets, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7	Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	200+ integrations	11 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange 6/6 · Forcepoint Data Security Cloud 6/6
Secure web gateway	✓	✓
Private-app access	✓	✓
Cloud access security	✓	✓
Data loss prevention	✓	✓
Remote browser isolation	✓	✓
Device posture checks	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Covers SWG, private-app access, CASB, DLP, isolation, and posture checks Supports web, desktop, mobile, Linux, and Chrome extension access Integrates with Okta, Microsoft Entra, AWS, Google, Salesforce, and ServiceNow	Covers SWG, CASB, DLP, ZTNA, isolation, and posture checks AI-assisted discovery and classification support data-centric controls Integrates with identity, cloud, productivity, and service platforms
Cons	Pricing is subscription-based and requires contact with sales No free plan is available Essentials Platform provides limited private-app access	Pricing requires contacting sales Remote browser isolation is an add-on or licensed option Its broad feature set is aimed at enterprise and government organizations
Our verdict	Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange is a cloud-delivered security platform for enterprises managing users, devices, workloads, and applications across hybrid workforces, cloud environments, branches, and business partners. It combines secure web… Read the review →	Forcepoint Data Security Cloud is a cloud-delivered security platform for enterprises and government organizations. It brings together secure web gateway capabilities, CASB controls, data loss prevention, zero trust network access, browser… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange — where it wins

  • Covers SWG, private-app access, CASB, DLP, isolation, and posture checks
  • Supports web, desktop, mobile, Linux, and Chrome extension access
  • Integrates with Okta, Microsoft Entra, AWS, Google, Salesforce, and ServiceNow

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is subscription-based and requires contact with sales
  • No free plan is available
  • Essentials Platform provides limited private-app access

• Forcepoint Data Security Cloud — where it wins

  • Covers SWG, CASB, DLP, ZTNA, isolation, and posture checks
  • AI-assisted discovery and classification support data-centric controls
  • Integrates with identity, cloud, productivity, and service platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Remote browser isolation is an add-on or licensed option
  • Its broad feature set is aimed at enterprise and government organizations

• Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange9.3/10 · Pricing on request

  A complete SSE platform covering web, private-app, SaaS, data, and device access controls.

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• Forcepoint Data Security Cloud8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  Broad SSE coverage with centralized data controls for enterprise security teams.

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