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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.2% of reviews)
Enterprise (51.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User per month
No pricing available
Okta
Star Rating
(1,036)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User per month
Browse all 2 pricing plansZscaler Private Access
Star Rating
(116)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (51.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
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 both Okta and Zscaler Private Access have strong authentication user experiences, with Okta scoring 9.3 and Zscaler at 9.0. Reviewers mention that Okta's seamless integration with various applications enhances user satisfaction.
- Reviewers mention that Okta excels in multi-factor authentication with a score of 9.3, while Zscaler Private Access follows closely at 9.2. Users appreciate Okta's adaptive authentication features that provide an extra layer of security.
- Users on G2 highlight Okta's ease of use, scoring 9.3 compared to Zscaler's 8.9. Reviewers say that Okta's intuitive interface simplifies user management and onboarding processes, making it a preferred choice for mid-market companies.
- Reviewers mention that Zscaler Private Access shines in endpoint access with a score of 9.4, while Okta scores 9.1. Users report that Zscaler's ability to provide secure access to applications from any device is a significant advantage for remote work environments.
- Users say that Okta's federation/SAML support (idp) is robust, scoring 9.1, while Zscaler's is lower at 8.7. Reviewers appreciate Okta's extensive documentation and support for various identity providers, which simplifies integration.
- G2 users report that both products have comparable quality of support, each scoring 8.9. However, reviewers mention that Zscaler Private Access has a slight edge in product direction with a score of 9.6, indicating a strong commitment to future enhancements and user feedback.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Okta
Starter
$6.00
1 User per month
Starting your Identity journey? Put a strong foundation in place.
- Universal Directory
- Workflows - 5 flows
- Single Sign-On
Zscaler Private Access
No pricing availableFree Trial
Okta
No trial information availableZscaler Private Access
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
775
9.1
92
Ease of Use
9.3
796
8.9
95
Ease of Setup
8.9
310
8.7
66
Ease of Admin
9.0
181
8.9
28
Quality of Support
8.9
579
8.9
83
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
176
9.2
28
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
751
9.5
90
Features by Category
Authentication Options
9.3
423
8.9
28
Feature Not Available
8.9
27
9.3
409
9.1
27
Feature Not Available
9.3
27
9.2
294
8.6
24
9.2
284
8.8
24
Access Control Types
9.2
317
9.2
26
9.2
345
8.8
25
9.2
352
8.5
26
9.0
257
8.0
24
9.0
270
7.8
24
Administration
9.1
279
8.5
26
9.2
321
9.0
27
9.1
272
9.0
26
9.2
332
8.9
26
9.2
320
8.3
26
Platform
9.2
324
8.5
25
9.2
288
8.5
25
9.2
321
8.5
24
9.0
262
8.4
24
8.9
255
8.7
25
8.9
251
8.6
25
9.0
269
8.4
22
User on/off Boarding
9.1
95
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
91
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
95
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
93
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
91
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
85
|
Verified
Not enough data
User Maintenance
9.3
105
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
87
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
Governance
8.9
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.9
86
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
98
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
90
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
84
|
Verified
Not enough data
Network Management
9.1
32
8.9
60
8.8
32
8.7
62
9.0
34
9.1
61
9.1
33
8.5
59
Security
9.3
35
9.1
63
9.2
37
9.2
64
9.1
32
8.6
60
9.2
36
9.3
61
Identity Management
9.2
32
9.0
60
9.1
31
9.0
59
9.2
36
9.0
61
Generative AI
6.3
14
7.9
39
6.7
14
7.8
39
Access Control
9.3
60
Not enough data
9.4
63
Not enough data
9.4
62
Not enough data
9.3
55
Not enough data
Administration
9.5
60
Not enough data
9.5
59
Not enough data
9.4
54
Not enough data
9.4
67
Not enough data
Functionality
9.5
73
Not enough data
9.6
74
Not enough data
9.4
66
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
100
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
107
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
103
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
99
|
Verified
Not enough data
AI Authentication Risk Management - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
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
AI Biometric & Behavioral Analysis - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Context-Aware Security Controls - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
9.3
172
Not enough data
9.2
174
Not enough data
9.5
185
Not enough data
9.4
169
Not enough data
9.5
184
Not enough data
9.4
177
Not enough data
Type
9.0
141
Not enough data
9.3
166
Not enough data
Reporting
9.1
156
Not enough data
9.2
155
Not enough data
9.0
43
Not enough data
9.1
43
Not enough data
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.0
43
Not enough data
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
9.2
43
Not enough data
9.0
42
Not enough data
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
8.7
43
Not enough data
8.9
43
Not enough data
9.1
43
Not enough data
Management
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
Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Remediation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) PlatformsHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Components - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
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
Artificial Intelligence - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) SolutionsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Lifecycle & Provisioning - Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) Solutions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Access, Authentication & Authorization - Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) Solutions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visibility, Governance & Compliance - Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) Solutions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Usage
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Miscellaneous
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Okta and Zscaler Private Access are categorized as Zero Trust Networking and Single Sign-On (SSO)
Unique Categories
Okta is categorized as Cloud Directory Services, Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), Other Development, Identity and Access Management (IAM), User Provisioning and Governance Tools, Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM) Solutions, and AWS Marketplace
Zscaler Private Access is categorized as Business VPN, Cloud Edge Security, and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Okta
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
Computer Software
17.8%
Information Technology and Services
15.4%
Financial Services
6.1%
Internet
5.0%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Other
51.8%
Information Technology and Services
23.1%
Computer Software
11.5%
Financial Services
8.7%
Computer & Network Security
8.7%
Telecommunications
4.8%
Other
43.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is there a way to access your applications on a mobile device?
5 Comments
EC
There is an Okta Mobile app from which you can access your work applications, but it requires a little extra setup and not all organization use it....Read more
How many applications?
2 Comments
GP
Doesn’t it always, though? ;-)
Key factors to consider aside from number of applications you’d want to streamline access to via SSO for would be:
-How...Read more
Does Okta have a plugin for integration with Spring Boot and Spring Security?
2 Comments
US
Spring security plugin is available to do user management, take a look at it https://bintray.com/grails/plugins/spring-security-core/viewRead more
What is private access zscaler?
1 Comment
VJ
In Simple form, its sort of VPN connectivity but provide access to only application which user requires and secondly it is controlled by access policy...Read more
What does zscaler software do?
1 Comment
SP
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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