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LayerX vs Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform comparison

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Categories and Ranking

LayerX
Ranking in Remote Browser Isolation (RBI)
6th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Browsers (5th), Generative AI Security (10th)
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange...
Ranking in Remote Browser Isolation (RBI)
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
67
Ranking in other categories
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (5th), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (9th), Application Control (6th), ZTNA as a Service (1st), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) category, the mindshare of LayerX is 3.2%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform is 26.0%, down from 30.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform26.0%
LayerX3.2%
Other70.8%
Remote Browser Isolation (RBI)
 

Featured Reviews

MR
Iam Analyst at a renewables & environment company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Browser controls have protected sensitive data and maintain strong audit-ready compliance
LayerX helps to maintain the IT compliance of the company while also protecting the company's data going over the internet or into the wrong hands, preventing the sharing of data over the internet or any open AI-based application, any third-party software, or sharing the data outside of the company, thereby securing the environment. The best features LayerX offers include the browser extension because many open AI applications are used through the browser, so the extension gives an alert and at the same time stops the sharing of data over the internet, making the extension the best feature. I would also say that LayerX endpoint is excellent if an organization uses it, as it gives an in-depth idea of how the users are sharing the data over the internet, what they are searching, and also helps us to control the device.
Zaheer_Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
Cybersecurity Senior Program Manager at Dayforce
Secure access has improved remote work and has reduced vulnerabilities across our workforce
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform probably needs to be more efficient because scanning takes a lot of time. Some vulnerabilities create issues, and when we wanted to identify the source of the vulnerabilities, specifically focusing on mobile ID and related areas, it was unable to provide assistance. However, according to discussions with Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform, they said that by the end of mid-2026, they are exploring these features, and probably those features can be incorporated or embedded into this particular system. That is the only major negative point.In terms of responses, Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform is good. In terms of controlling vulnerability, it is good. The only cons I have noticed is that it is a bit slower, and sometimes it is unable to identify the source. These are the key areas for improvement.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"I have seen a return on investment, as it has really helped us a lot in safeguarding the company's data and user data as well as making the environment and the company compliant."
"The UI is easy to use."
"I would recommend Zscaler Cloud DLP to others because it's the best proxy product in the market at the moment."
"This is a very good and stable solution that has all the requirements for your security solutions."
"The initial setup is easy."
"The most valuable features of Zscaler Private Access are its ability to integrate with multiple IDPs and application segmentation."
"Yes, it is very stable. I have never seen it go down, not once."
"Its impressive scalability allows the combination of multiple dictionaries and using them as one engine, resulting in narrower data loss gaps."
"The ZPA is a unique feature which offers VPN along with all the additional security needed."
 

Cons

"LayerX can be improved, as many times it hampers users' searches."
"It has massive room for improvement. The Zscaler product itself is okay, but it doesn't give enough granularity for us as an organization to stipulate rules or processes, especially for data-driven services."
"The area that requires improvement is their support. The current support is lacking."
"The solution's granularity should be improved because it has limited granular options to control, visible, allow, block, delay, and receive."
"This is a great solution, I'm just searching for an alternative because the costing or the commercials for this type of solution tends to be a little high, although we have been using it for a year already."
"The pre-defined dictionaries could be improved."
"It needs to offer SSO, single sign-on, and items of that nature."
"The interface needs a bit of work."
"Setup is a bit complex because there are many steps that need to be taken before onboarding and activating the solution."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"My company is a Zscaler Private Access partner, so the customers pay for the license fees."
"Zscaler Cloud DLP is moderately priced. We pay around 2 million rupees per year."
"The solution is expensive."
"The solution has increased prices this year."
"Zscaler DLP solution is expensive, with a fixed pricing structure that is billed annually and monthly. There are no additional costs for licenses."
"Zscaler Private Access can be an expensive solution, depending on the license type you will purchase."
"The technical support is good."
"The cost is expensive. It depends on the number of users."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise45
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for LayerX?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for LayerX has been quite good, as the licensing part is very genuine and can be afforded by any type of organization, whether it is a mid-leve...
What needs improvement with LayerX?
LayerX can be improved, as many times it hampers users' searches. If we fill the application with a lot of keywords and restrict it significantly, it often hampers the searching capability of any u...
What is your primary use case for LayerX?
My main use case for LayerX is that we are a part of IT compliance, and we check the logs, we check the user details, we check the LayerX endpoint, and how our users are interacting within the inte...
What is the better solution - Prisma Access or Zscaler Private Access?
We looked into Prisma Access before choosing Zscaler Private Access (ZPA). Palo Alto’s Prisma Access is a secure access service edge (SASE) designed to deliver network security in a cloud-deliver...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zscaler Cloud Protection?
This is an area where I have candid feedback from our organization regarding pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform. Overall, I would assess the pricing as a si...
What needs improvement with Zscaler Cloud Protection?
After three years of working with Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform, I do have genuine feedback on areas where I feel there is room for improvement. The initial configuration complexity is one a...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Zscaler SASE, Zscaler DLP, Zscaler CASB, Zscaler CSPM, Zscaler Browser Isolation, Zscaler Posture Control
 

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Sample Customers

Information Not Available
Siemens, AutoNation, GE, NOV
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