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Proofpoint Enterprise DLP 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:
 

Categories and Ranking

Proofpoint Enterprise DLP
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
24th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
2
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
66
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (9th), Application Control (6th), ZTNA as a Service (1st), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (4th), Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category, the mindshare of Proofpoint Enterprise DLP is 1.2%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform is 4.4%, down from 6.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform4.4%
Proofpoint Enterprise DLP1.2%
Other94.4%
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2784738 - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Developer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Email defenses have reduced phishing impact and save our soc team significant investigation time
Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) should probably add something more into their case management process. There are certain things that Proofpoint lacks regarding case management. When incidents come in, it classifies a specific subcategory of what that incident is and creates a ticket for the SOC team. If they could provide more details on the type of incident filing in case management, that would be helpful. This is a hard ask because it requires some form of backend automation workflow. Many tools are starting to adopt their own automation workflows, which is pretty cool. Occasional mishaps arise related to users' devices affected by Proofpoint or when Proofpoint isn't logging specific device actions. The insider risk tool has been utilized effectively, which monitors employee actions every ten seconds, but there have been mishaps. Additionally, there are moments when specific servers require updates due to mismatched deployment updates, though this is not considered difficult because endpoint engineering counterparts assist, especially during Proofpoint calls.
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

"Proofpoint Enterprise DLP has positively impacted our organization in terms of now we are able to deal with our data sharing."
"Proofpoint adds value and proves its ROI based on the services they provide."
"The customer service and support are very good."
"The most valuable features of Zscaler Private Access are its ability to integrate with multiple IDPs and application segmentation."
"The in-line DLP feature is one of the most vital features"
"The tool's scalability is good."
"It does the job. What it is needed for. I can use it for VPN, I can use it for secure connections, I can use it as a firewall. So the solution does the job."
"It has some good data security and WIP features, providing secure Internet access."
"Has a good zero trust feature."
"As a cloud-based service, it is very easily implemented."
 

Cons

"Proofpoint Email Data Loss Prevention (DLP) should probably add something more into their case management process."
"Customer support is good."
"I rate it a seven because I am still working through some kinks from a performance and a support perspective."
"More on-prem infrastructure is required when Zscaler Private Access is to be implemented as a single point of entry."
"In the next release, I would like to see RE2 Regex supported."
"SCMP support would be one of the biggest improvements in my opinion. More speed improvements are also required."
"We have issues with the tool's maintenance and networking. It should be able to work in offline mode as well."
"There is some issue while accessing the portal. It takes too long."
"It needs to offer SSO, single sign-on, and items of that nature."
"Sometimes, support takes time since the solution has some bugs that need fixing."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

Information not available
"The technical support is good."
"It's expensive currently. But when purchasing for a large number of users, there's room to negotiate. It's really up to the procurement team."
"The solution is expensive."
"Zscaler Private Access is extremely expensive."
"The pricing is quite high, especially when it comes to the gateway."
"My company is a Zscaler Private Access partner, so the customers pay for the license fees."
"It's an affordable solution"
"Zscaler SASE software is quite expensive compared to other solutions"
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Educational Organization
8%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Insurance Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business16
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise42
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Proofpoint Enterprise DLP?
Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) should probably add something more into their case management process. There are certain things that Proofpoint lacks regarding case management. Whe...
What is your primary use case for Proofpoint Enterprise DLP?
Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is currently being used in parts. The email protection plan is used, though uncertainty exists about whether an added-on plan for the DLP specifical...
What advice do you have for others considering Proofpoint Enterprise DLP?
The overall review rating for this product is 8 out of 10.
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 do you like most about Zscaler SASE?
The most valuable features of Zscaler Private Access are reliability, scalability, and availability.
What needs improvement with Zscaler SASE?
The solution needs to improve a lot of aspects.
 

Also Known As

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

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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Siemens, AutoNation, GE, NOV
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