Zscaler Zero Trust SASE vs Prisma SASE

Zscaler Zero Trust SASE9.0Visit Prisma SASE8.8Visit

Higher score Zscaler Zero Trust SASE #3 in Secure Access Service Edge Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Zscaler

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Prisma SASE #5 in Secure Access Service Edge Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Prisma SASE

• Zscaler Zero Trust SASE fits best

  Large enterprises prioritizing cloud security breadth

• Prisma SASE fits best

  Cloud-first enterprises seeking full SASE coverage

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Side by side

Feature	Zscaler Zero Trust SASE 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Prisma SASE 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.8
Ranking	#3 in Secure Access Service Edge Software	#5 in Secure Access Service Edge Software
Best for	Large enterprises prioritizing cloud security breadth	Cloud-first enterprises seeking full SASE coverage
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS	SOC 2
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zscaler Zero Trust SASE 4/4 · Prisma SASE 4/4
Branch connectivity	✓	✓
Secure web gateway	✓	✓
CASB	✓	✓
Data loss prevention	✓	✓
Specs
Delivery model	Cloud	Cloud
Endpoint platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, Chrome OS
Our review
Pros	Combines SWG, CASB, DLP, ZTNA, firewall, and branch security Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web access Connects with identity, SIEM, MDM, cloud, and networking tools	Combines ZTNA, SWG, CASB, DLP, firewall, and browser isolation Adds SD-WAN and secure connectivity for distributed branches Supports centralized management and endpoint posture reporting
Cons	Buying starts with a sales conversation Essentials includes alert-only Data Security capabilities The broad feature set may exceed focused security needs	Pricing requires contacting sales The broad feature set may exceed narrower access-security needs New Panorama multi-tenancy deployments are being phased out
Our verdict	Zscaler Zero Trust SASE is a cloud-delivered platform for connecting users, branches, devices, workloads, and applications through the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange. It is designed for enterprises modernizing network and security… Read the review →	Prisma SASE is Palo Alto Networks’ cloud-delivered secure access service edge platform for enterprises and distributed organizations. It combines Prisma Access and Prisma SD-WAN to protect users, private applications, data, devices, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Zscaler Zero Trust SASE — where it wins

  • Combines SWG, CASB, DLP, ZTNA, firewall, and branch security
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web access
  • Connects with identity, SIEM, MDM, cloud, and networking tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Buying starts with a sales conversation
  • Essentials includes alert-only Data Security capabilities
  • The broad feature set may exceed focused security needs

• Prisma SASE — where it wins

  • Combines ZTNA, SWG, CASB, DLP, firewall, and browser isolation
  • Adds SD-WAN and secure connectivity for distributed branches
  • Supports centralized management and endpoint posture reporting

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • The broad feature set may exceed narrower access-security needs
  • New Panorama multi-tenancy deployments are being phased out

• Zscaler Zero Trust SASE9.0/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad cloud SASE platform for enterprises consolidating network and security controls.

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• Prisma SASE8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad cloud SASE platform for enterprises that need access, security, and branch connectivity together.

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