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Netwrix Endpoint Protector vs Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.1
Netwrix Endpoint Protector provides compliance, data security, and reduced IT workload, preventing breaches and satisfying auditors.
Sentiment score
7.3
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange enhances ROI through cost savings, improved security, productivity, and reduced operational expenses and support issues.
When I see that I am trying to cut costs, for example, even when replacing Prisma, we have managed to save about over half a million dollars a year.
Cybersecurity Senior Program Manager at Dayforce
In terms of time savings, since users no longer manually connect to the VPN, access became seamless, improving user productivity, especially for remote users.
Technical Team Lead - Content Security at Valuepoint Systems
We don't have to purchase many components such as load balancers and proxy servers that were necessary in traditional setups.
Lead Engineer at FIS Global
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.7
Netwrix Endpoint Protector support receives mixed reviews, praised for responsiveness, but some cite delays and communication issues.
Sentiment score
4.9
Zscaler's support is praised for knowledge and responsiveness but varies in resolution time and regional quality.
I would rate the technical support for Netwrix Endpoint Protector as a nine because we have trained engineers, and I am also trained.
Head of Sales and Technical - Malaysia at Halodata
I never needed to contact the vendor for technical support because we faced very few issues.
Senior System Administrator at Exotel Techcom Pvt. Ltd
The support engineers are technically knowledgeable, particularly for Zscaler Private Access related issues, providing clear guidance and documentation for troubleshooting.
Technical Team Lead - Content Security at Valuepoint Systems
Sometimes, support takes time since the solution has some bugs that need fixing.
architect at Tata Consultancy
They have provided the numbers and contact supports, and it is almost immediate.
Cybersecurity Senior Program Manager at Dayforce
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
Netwrix Endpoint Protector is efficient and scalable, though some face challenges with policy management and non-Windows OS compatibility.
Sentiment score
7.6
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange is scalable and cloud-native, facilitating easy, hardware-free user expansion with high performance and adaptability.
Everything starts from the endpoint, and we maintain the Endpoint DLP in many cases while working alongside existing DLP systems.
Head of Sales and Technical - Malaysia at Halodata
This solution is scalable because prior to onboarding it, we took references from the vendor, the implementation vendor, and the CoSoSys team.
Senior System Administrator at Exotel Techcom Pvt. Ltd
The only limitation I was mentioning is that it was unable to identify the sources of vulnerability, which they are going to embed by the mid of this year.
Cybersecurity Senior Program Manager at Dayforce
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform is highly scalable, primarily because it is built on a cloud-native, globally distributed architecture.
Technical Team Lead - Content Security at Valuepoint Systems
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
Netwrix Endpoint Protector is praised for high stability, reliable performance, minimal downtime, and excellent support across environments.
Sentiment score
7.8
Zscaler’s platform is highly reliable and stable, with minor connectivity issues and occasional slight latency during data transfers.
The product has been around for over 15 years now and is very stable because I started using them from version three.
Head of Sales and Technical - Malaysia at Halodata
Stability-wise, the solution is stable; we experienced no downtimes during our two years of usage.
Senior System Administrator at Exotel Techcom Pvt. Ltd
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform is very stable, especially in enterprise environments.
Technical Team Lead - Content Security at Valuepoint Systems
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform is very stable.
Cybersecurity Senior Program Manager at Dayforce
 

Room For Improvement

Netwrix Endpoint Protector needs improvements in customization, installation, UI consistency, alert notifications, and network DLP features across platforms.
Zscaler's platform needs latency and usability improvements, better multi-tenancy and support, clearer pricing, and enhanced SIEM integration.
Netwrix is known as the best DLP for Apple Macintosh computers, which is noteworthy.
Head of Sales and Technical - Malaysia at Halodata
Not all the policies applied to the Linux clients were as effective as those for Mac and Windows.
Senior System Administrator at Exotel Techcom Pvt. Ltd
It would be beneficial to have more granular centralized visibility, allowing for quick end-to-end tracing of a user request from authentication to application access without switching between multiple views.
Technical Team Lead - Content Security at Valuepoint Systems
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform probably needs to be more efficient because scanning takes a lot of time.
Cybersecurity Senior Program Manager at Dayforce
They might be able to identify if something is missing with Zscaler.
architect at Tata Consultancy
 

Setup Cost

Netwrix Endpoint Protector offers competitive pricing, flexible subscriptions, and aligns costs with features for organizations of various sizes.
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform has high subscription costs but offers ROI by reducing infrastructure needs and enhancing security.
There is minimal setup cost since it is a cloud-delivered platform, eliminating the need to invest in additional hardware such as VPN gateways or maintain infrastructure.
Technical Team Lead - Content Security at Valuepoint Systems
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform is much, much cheaper when comparing price.
Cybersecurity Senior Program Manager at Dayforce
 

Valuable Features

Netwrix Endpoint Protector offers device control, content-aware protection, robust compliance, and security controls for cross-platform data protection.
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange offers scalable security with zero trust access, app segmentation, and flexible identity-based control for organizations.
Assuming if there's a breach, we will be able to know exactly where the breach has occurred and what has occurred, and they are quite granular in how they report their information, including their logs.
Head of Sales and Technical - Malaysia at Halodata
Netwrix Endpoint Protector works on Linux and macOS to block USB ports, control internet access, and manage other peripheral ports.
Head of IT Infrastructure at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
License utilization was a concern as when we were changing the hostname from asset category to asset tag and from personal hostnames to asset tags, it started taking multiple licenses.
Senior System Administrator at Exotel Techcom Pvt. Ltd
The solution is cloud-based with the latest inspection engines, which I find to be amazing.
architect at Tata Consultancy
We have excellent account management, smooth marketplace engagement, and processing in how my team or organization uses Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform.
Manager, Software Development at a outsourcing company with 201-500 employees
Since we started using Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform, it has auto-configuration, and wherever we have deployed the auto-configuration, we have not encountered any problem.
Cybersecurity Senior Program Manager at Dayforce
 

Categories and Ranking

Netwrix Endpoint Protector
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
15th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange...
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
67
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (8th), Application Control (5th), ZTNA as a Service (1st), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (2nd), Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category, the mindshare of Netwrix Endpoint Protector is 1.7%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform is 4.0%, down from 5.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform4.0%
Netwrix Endpoint Protector1.7%
Other94.3%
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
 

Featured Reviews

Sivakumar Mahathevan - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Sales and Technical - Malaysia at Halodata
Provides robust compliance with advanced threat protection and user-friendly interfaces
The features of Netwrix Endpoint Protector that I have found most valuable so far are the two main key modules which are Content Aware Protection (CAP) and Device Control (DC), which is the hottest selling item from my perspective as a consultant. I find CAP and DC valuable because they are very granular in nature and it's easily understood and easily configured. That's why it's easy for us to actually position this product to any organizations with no complications. My impression on the multi-layered protection features of this solution is quite positive because now they've expanded to more things in the DLP itself, that are as good as an enterprise DLP solution. Therefore, I feel that in terms of its pricing values and so on, it is very competitive. I assess the value of the comprehensive reporting and auditing capabilities provided by Netwrix Endpoint Protector as very good because I am a user myself prior to this, before becoming a reseller and now a distributor. I am actually a walking dictionary for this particular product. The comprehensive reporting and auditing capabilities are quite granular in terms of gaining insights. We can actually deep dive into quite a lot of things and find a lot of information that they already have. Assuming if there's a breach, we will be able to know exactly where the breach has occurred and what has occurred, and they are quite granular in how they report their information, including their logs. Therefore, they conform to all compliance regulatory bodies too. My impression of the centralized management console feature of Netwrix Endpoint Protector is that it is one of the simplest centralized monitoring features that even a kid would understand, which is what we need in today's world—nothing complicated. My impression of the data encryption and control over portable storage devices features of this solution is that they are very good, especially the device controls, which I really enjoy using, particularly when it comes to portable devices USBs and the encryption tools that they have, which is another module called E-lock, or enforce encryption, that they do have. They are well-protected along those lines.
Vibin Thomas - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Team Lead - Content Security at Valuepoint Systems
Zero trust access has transformed remote connectivity and now simplifies secure app usage
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform, especially Zscaler Private Access, is very strong, though there are a few areas where improvements can be made. One challenge observed is around initial troubleshooting and visibility. While Zscaler Private Access provides logs, it can sometimes take time to pinpoint the exact cause of access issues, especially in complex environments with multiple policies and identity integration. Another area is the dependency on identity and connector health. Since Zscaler Private Access is heavily reliant on app connectors and identity providers, any issues with these components can impact user access, making proper monitoring critical. During the initial setup, policy configuration and application onboarding require careful planning, especially for larger environments with many applications. These challenges are manageable with proper design and monitoring. Overall, the platform delivers strong security and user experience. I would recommend a few improvements, especially around user interface, reporting, and troubleshooting experience. From a user interface perspective, while the platform is powerful, the policy configuration and navigation can feel complex, especially for new users. A more simplified and intuitive layout for policy mapping and application access would help reduce the learning curve. In terms of reporting, Zscaler Private Access provides logs, but having more built-in customizable dashboards and analytics would be very helpful. Better visibility into user access patterns, application performance, and real-time troubleshooting insights would improve operational efficiency. From a support and troubleshooting standpoint, it would be beneficial to have more granular centralized visibility, allowing for quick end-to-end tracing of a user request from authentication to application access without switching between multiple views. These improvements would make the platform even more efficient, especially for large-scale enterprise environments.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Construction Company
10%
Healthcare Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business16
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise7
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise45
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Endpoint Protector?
When we started, the price was reasonable, but it has been increasing over time. I rate the price as four, indicating it is a bit high.
What needs improvement with Endpoint Protector?
The licensing issue was eventually resolved by the team, but the Linux client issue persisted. Not all the policies applied to the Linux clients were as effective as those for Mac and Windows. That...
What is your primary use case for Endpoint Protector?
Our main use case involved compliance requirements stating that we wanted to have DLP functionality on our endpoint devices, mainly regarding device control for USB peripheral ports. We wanted to p...
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

CoSoSys Endpoint Protector
Zscaler SASE, Zscaler DLP, Zscaler CASB, Zscaler CSPM, Zscaler Browser Isolation, Zscaler Posture Control
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Samsung, Toyota, Philips, Zeppelin, Western Union, eBay
Siemens, AutoNation, GE, NOV
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