Portnox ZTNA
Portnox ZTNA: A posture-aware ZTNA service with passwordless access, session controls, and broad integrations. Ranked #23 of 39 in Zero Trust Network Access Software by our editors (6.9/10); pricing: Free plan · 30-day trial; best for security-focused teams wanting session controls.
At a glance
- Editor score6.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 30-day trial
- Best forSecurity-focused teams wanting session controls
- Free planYes
- Access methodsBoth
- Founded2007 · Austin, Texas, United States
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Passwordless, certificate-based authentication with continuous posture checks
- Supports SaaS, private applications, RDP, SSH, VNC, and Telnet
- Session recording, remediation, audit trails, monitoring, and alerts
Where it doesn't
- The free version may have different feature scope from paid offerings
- Private resources require a Docker-based gateway for hosted access
- It is proprietary rather than open source
Our verdict on Portnox ZTNA
Portnox ZTNA is a cloud-native zero trust network access service for teams that need identity-aware, device-aware access to SaaS and private applications. It evaluates user identity, device certificates, and device security posture before granting access. Browser-based access covers web applications, while a Docker-based gateway supports private networks and hosted resources. The service is aimed at security-focused teams that need granular least-privilege policies, compliance remediation, audit trails, and controls for console-based access.
Its ecosystem fit is broad for a ZTNA deployment. Portnox integrates with Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, Okta, Microsoft Intune, Jamf, CrowdStrike, SAML, OpenID Connect, SIEM tools, and a REST API. Device evaluation can use Portnox AgentP or integrations with Microsoft Intune and Jamf. The supported platform list spans web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and self-hosted environments, giving teams several ways to connect users, devices, identity systems, and security workflows.
The standout depth is its combination of access control and session oversight. Policies can use device posture and risk assessment, while automated remediation addresses compliance issues before or during access workflows. Secure application portals, monitoring, alerts, and audit trails support ongoing review, and session recording is available for console applications. The service uses a freemium model with a free plan and a 30-day free capability period; the free version is described as covering unlimited users and unlimited web-based applications. Portnox ZTNA suits teams prioritizing passwordless access and session controls, while teams seeking an open-source product should choose another option.
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Portnox ZTNA pricing
Portnox ZTNA fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Deployment model | Hybrid |
| Access methods | Both |
| Device posture checks | Yes |
| Private app connectors | Not verified |
| Supported app protocols | RDP, SSH, VNC, Telnet |
| SIEM log export | Yes |
| Session recording | Yes |
| Free trial | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 10 integrations: Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, Okta, Microsoft Intune, Jamf, CrowdStrike … |
| Pricing | Free plan · 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | portnox.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Portnox ZTNA integrations
Portnox ZTNA lists 10 integrations on its own site.
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Google Workspace
- Okta
- Microsoft Intune
- Jamf
- CrowdStrike
- SAML
- OpenID Connect
- SIEM
- REST API
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- Zscaler Private AccessA broad ZTNA platform for enterprises needing application-level and privileged access controls.9.1
- Akamai Enterprise Application AccessA deep hybrid ZTNA service for complex private-app environments, with contact-sales pricing.9.0
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