Compare NetScaler and Zscaler Private Access 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (63.3% of reviews)
Enterprise (50.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 0 Throughput, ADC Instances Per Year
No pricing available
NetScaler
Star Rating
(84)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (63.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 0 Throughput, ADC Instances Per Year
Browse all 3 pricing plansZscaler Private Access
Star Rating
(64)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Zscaler Private AccessSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that NetScaler excels in Application Security with a score of 9.4, while Zscaler Private Access also performs well but slightly lower at 9.4, indicating both products are strong in this area but NetScaler has a slight edge in user satisfaction.
- Reviewers mention that Zscaler Private Access offers superior Ease of Setup with a score of 8.9 compared to NetScaler's 8.3, suggesting that users find Zscaler easier to implement in their environments.
- G2 users highlight that NetScaler's Administration Console is rated highly at 9.3, which users appreciate for its user-friendly interface, while Zscaler's console is also effective but does not receive the same level of praise.
- Users on G2 report that Zscaler Private Access shines in Multi-Factor Authentication with a score of 8.5, indicating robust security features that users find essential for their operations, while NetScaler's score in this area is not specified.
- Reviewers say that NetScaler's Network Segmentation capabilities are rated at 8.9, which is crucial for enterprise-level security, while Zscaler's performance in this area is not highlighted, suggesting a potential gap in functionality.
- Users report that Zscaler Private Access has a perfect score of 10.0 in Product Direction, indicating strong confidence in its future development and enhancements, while NetScaler's score of 8.5 suggests room for improvement in this area.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
NetScaler
Advanced Edition
Free Trial
0 Throughput, ADC Instances Per Year
Advanced Edition is available in either a hardware or software-based appliance.
Hardware options include single and multi-tenant devices, in addition to FIPS compliant and high SSL appliances.
Software-based options include virtual hypervisor-based and bare metal software offerings.
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- Surge protection and priority queuing
- TriScale Clustering
Zscaler Private Access
No pricing availableFree Trial
NetScaler
Free Trial is available
Zscaler Private Access
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
57
9.0
50
Ease of Use
8.6
58
8.9
52
Ease of Setup
8.3
34
8.9
25
Ease of Admin
8.8
34
8.9
14
Quality of Support
8.4
54
8.9
47
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
35
8.5
14
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
53
10.0
48
Features by Category
Authentication Options
Not enough data
9.1
18
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.6
14
Access Control Types
Not enough data
9.6
16
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
8.0
14
Not enough data
7.6
14
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
9.1
17
Not enough data
9.4
16
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
8.5
16
Platform
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.6
12
Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Controls
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Protection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Network Management
Not enough data
8.9
23
Not enough data
8.8
25
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
8.6
23
Security
Not enough data
9.1
24
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
9.2
25
Identity Management
Not enough data
9.0
23
Not enough data
9.1
22
Not enough data
9.1
25
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Usability - Load Balancing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance Optimization - Load Balancing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security & Compliance - Load Balancing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
NetScaler and Zscaler Private Access are categorized as Zero Trust Networking
Unique Categories
NetScaler is categorized as Container Security, Web Application Firewall (WAF), Load Balancing, and Container Networking
Zscaler Private Access is categorized as Single Sign-On (SSO) and SAP Store
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
NetScaler
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zscaler Private Access
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
13.9%
Hospital & Health Care
13.9%
Financial Services
7.6%
Banking
5.1%
Pharmaceuticals
3.8%
Other
55.7%
Information Technology and Services
24.6%
Computer Software
14.8%
Computer & Network Security
8.2%
Financial Services
6.6%
Computer Networking
6.6%
Other
39.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
NetScaler
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Oil & Energy
I am able to access my operational database and also update it remotely on need basis even when not in office thereby enabling continuous monitoring , which many other firms give only to select accounts.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
i dont know about dislikes for this product. becuase am using only this one from past many years
Zscaler Private Access
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
It is a straightforward way to ensure that private access is only granted to authorized users. Additional security built-in, because every week, users are required to authenticate weekly. Zscaler allows users access to various programs such as Jira and moveit/
Most Helpful Critical Review
Ziva M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It seems to change the network ip address. This causes me to be unable to connect or find out the true iP address. This has made it difficult to use remote access software or include this info in my tickets. If this was fixed it be perfect
Verified User in Oil & Energy
I am able to access my operational database and also update it remotely on need basis even when not in office thereby enabling continuous monitoring , which many other firms give only to select accounts.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
It is a straightforward way to ensure that private access is only granted to authorized users. Additional security built-in, because every week, users are required to authenticate weekly. Zscaler allows users access to various programs such as Jira and moveit/
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
i dont know about dislikes for this product. becuase am using only this one from past many years
Ziva M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It seems to change the network ip address. This causes me to be unable to connect or find out the true iP address. This has made it difficult to use remote access software or include this info in my tickets. If this was fixed it be perfect
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Discussions
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1 comment
VJ
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What does zscaler software do?
1 comment
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Used as VPN to secure internal network and used for cloud security Read more
Zscaler Private Access has no more discussions with answers
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