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Zscaler Private Access alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Zscaler Private Access alternative is Twingate (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Zscaler Private Access compared with 5 alternatives: Twingate, Absolute Secure Access, Ivanti Connect Secure, FortiClient and Teleport.

Zscaler Private Access's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Zscaler Private AccessThis toolPaidNoWeb
TwingateFree plan · from $5/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Absolute Secure AccessPaidNoWindows
Ivanti Connect SecurePaidNoWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
FortiClientFree planYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
TeleportFree planYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux

How each one differs from Zscaler Private Access

  1. Twingate

    Zero trust network access to replace a company VPN

    • Twingate starts at $5 per user / month (page's yearly view; monthly not shown).
    • Twingate has a free plan, which Zscaler Private Access lacks.
    • Twingate also lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
    • Twingate lists no web app, which Zscaler Private Access has.
    • Twingate does not cover remote desktop, which Zscaler Private Access does.

    Suits: Teams retiring a legacy VPN for access to private resources

    Twingate vs Zscaler Private AccessTwingate pricing and details

  2. Absolute Secure Access

    Zero trust network access and SSE for hybrid workers

    • Absolute Secure Access also lists a Windows app.
    • Absolute Secure Access lists no web app, which Zscaler Private Access has.
    • Absolute Secure Access also covers dashboards.
    • Absolute Secure Access does not cover remote desktop, which Zscaler Private Access does.

    Suits: Organizations with mobile and field workers on unreliable networks

    Absolute Secure Access vs Zscaler Private AccessAbsolute Secure Access pricing and details

  3. Ivanti Connect Secure

    Enterprise SSL VPN gateway for secure remote access

    • Ivanti Connect Secure also lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Ivanti Connect Secure also covers reports.
    • Ivanti Connect Secure does not cover remote desktop, which Zscaler Private Access does.

    Suits: Enterprises that run their own VPN gateways on appliances or cloud

    Ivanti Connect Secure vs Zscaler Private AccessIvanti Connect Secure pricing and details

  4. FortiClient

    Fortinet endpoint agent for VPN, ZTNA and endpoint protection

    • FortiClient has a free plan, which Zscaler Private Access lacks.
    • FortiClient also lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • FortiClient lists no web app, which Zscaler Private Access has.
    • FortiClient also covers reports and malware protection.
    • FortiClient does not cover remote desktop, which Zscaler Private Access does.

    Suits: Organizations that already run Fortinet firewalls

    FortiClient vs Zscaler Private AccessFortiClient pricing and details

  5. Teleport

    Identity-based access to servers, databases and Kubernetes

    • Teleport has a free plan, which Zscaler Private Access lacks.
    • Teleport also lists macOS, Linux and Windows apps.
    • Teleport is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Teleport does not cover vPN and remote desktop, which Zscaler Private Access does.

    Suits: Engineering teams replacing bastion hosts and shared credentials

    Teleport vs Zscaler Private AccessTeleport pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Zscaler Private Access

  • No prices are published; the page offers a demo request and sales contact only.
  • The product page does not list supported client platforms or a free trial.
  • It is a business security service, not a tool for remotely controlling a personal computer.
Zscaler Private Access pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Zscaler Private Access?

The alternatives to Zscaler Private Access in this directory are Twingate, Absolute Secure Access, Ivanti Connect Secure, FortiClient and Teleport. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Zscaler Private Access.

Is there a free alternative to Zscaler Private Access?

Yes. Twingate, FortiClient and Teleport have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Zscaler Private Access alternatives work on Windows?

The Zscaler Private Access listing does not include a Windows app. Twingate, Absolute Secure Access, Ivanti Connect Secure, FortiClient and Teleport list one.

Which Zscaler Private Access alternatives work on macOS?

The Zscaler Private Access listing does not include a macOS app. Twingate, Ivanti Connect Secure, FortiClient and Teleport list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Zscaler Private Access?

Teleport is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Nov 13, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.