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Head-to-head · Secure Access Service Edge Software

Zscaler Zero Trust SASE vs VersaONE Universal SASE Platform

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
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

Zscaler Zero Trust SASE leads on 0 checks, VersaONE Universal SASE Platform on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 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 SASE · 9.0/10

Zscaler Zero Trust SASE scores higher on our rubric for secure access service edge software: 9.0 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

On delivery model, VersaONE Universal SASE Platform gives you Hybrid where Zscaler Zero Trust SASE offers Cloud.

Zscaler Zero Trust SASE is the better fit for large enterprises prioritizing cloud security breadth. VersaONE Universal SASE Platform is the better fit for hybrid enterprises needing unified policy control.

  • Zscaler Zero Trust SASE fits best

    Large enterprises prioritizing cloud security breadth

  • VersaONE Universal SASE Platform fits best

    Hybrid enterprises needing unified policy control

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Side by side

Feature Zscaler Zero Trust SASE 9.0/10 Visit ↗ VersaONE Universal SASE Platform 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.7
Ranking #3 in Secure Access Service Edge Software #6 in Secure Access Service Edge Software
Best for Large enterprises prioritizing cloud security breadth Hybrid enterprises needing unified policy control
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 Phone, Docs
Integrations 150+ integrations 8 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zscaler Zero Trust SASE 4/4 · VersaONE Universal SASE Platform 4/4
Branch connectivity ✓ ✓
Secure web gateway ✓ ✓
CASB ✓ ✓
Data loss prevention ✓ ✓
Specs
Delivery model Cloud Hybrid
Endpoint platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebook, iOS, Android
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 SWG, CASB, DLP, ZTNA, microsegmentation, and SD-WAN
  • Supports cloud, on-premises, and blended deployment models
  • Connects with identity, device management, endpoint, and threat tools
Cons
  • Buying starts with a sales conversation
  • Essentials includes alert-only Data Security capabilities
  • The broad feature set may exceed focused security needs
  • Contact-sales purchasing can make evaluation and budgeting less direct
  • Broad coverage may be more than narrowly focused teams need
  • Requires choosing between agent-based and agentless access approaches
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…

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VersaONE Universal SASE Platform brings networking and security controls into one software platform for enterprises and service providers. It connects users, devices, branches, applications, workloads, and clouds through centralized policy…

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  1. Zscaler Zero Trust SASESecure Access Service Edge Software 9.0Pricing on request
  2. VersaONE Universal SASE PlatformSecure Access Service Edge Software 8.7Pricing on request

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
  • VersaONE Universal SASE Platform — where it wins

    • Combines SWG, CASB, DLP, ZTNA, microsegmentation, and SD-WAN
    • Supports cloud, on-premises, and blended deployment models
    • Connects with identity, device management, endpoint, and threat tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Contact-sales purchasing can make evaluation and budgeting less direct
    • Broad coverage may be more than narrowly focused teams need
    • Requires choosing between agent-based and agentless access approaches
  • 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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  • VersaONE Universal SASE Platform8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad hybrid SASE platform for enterprises that need unified policy control.

    Visit VersaONEFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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