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Put two or three cybersecurity products side by side and see how they differ on deployment, pricing, features, integrations and compliance.
| Product | Zscaler Private Access by Zscaler View product | Tailscale SSH by Tailscale View product |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| What it is | Zscaler Private Access by Zscaler is a zero trust network access. Key features include least privilege. Compare deployment, integrations and top Zero Trust alternatives. | Tailscale SSH helps teams with audit compliance. Explore features like MFA check-ins and keyless SSH access, cloud deployment and the closest ZTNA competitors. |
| Product type | Zero Trust Network Access | Identity-Aware Zero Trust SSH Access Solution |
| Best for | Cross-industry, Financial Services, Healthcare, High-Tech | Technology, DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, Financial Services, Healthcare, Software Development |
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing model | Contact Vendor | Contact Vendor |
| Free trial | Free trial: yes | Free trial: yes |
| Deployment | ||
| Deployment options | Cloud | Cloud |
| Deployment details | Cloud; Cloud broker with lightweight App Connectors | Cloud Control Plane / Mesh; Embedded in Tailscale client |
| Data residency | Global; US; EU; APAC | Metadata in cloud; traffic peer-to-peer |
| Key features | ||
| What it offers |
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| Platform & access | ||
| API access | API access: yes | API access: yes |
| Single sign-on (SSO) | SSO: yes | SSO: yes |
| Role-based access (RBAC) | RBAC: yes | RBAC: yes |
| Multi-tenant | Multi-tenant: yes | Multi-tenant: yes |
| Mobile app | Mobile app: yes | Mobile app: no |
| Supported platforms | CloudOn-premisesPrivate Clouds | Linux serversmacOSDeveloper workstations |
| Compliance | FedRAMPSOC 2ISO 27001PCI DSSHIPAA | SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001GDPR |
| Integrations & coverage | ||
| Integrations | Microsoft Entra IDOktaPing IdentityCrowdStrikeSplunk | Tailscale ACLsOktaMicrosoft Entra IDGoogle Workspace |
| Industries | Cross-industryFinancial ServicesHealthcareHigh-Tech | TechnologyDevOpsCloud InfrastructureFinancial ServicesHealthcareSoftware Development |
| Regions | Global | Global |
| Vendor | ||
| Company | Zscaler | Tailscale |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California, USA | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Company size | 7,000+ | 201-500 |
| Founded | 2007 | 2019 |
Overview
What it is
Zscaler Private Access
Zscaler Private Access by Zscaler is a zero trust network access. Key features include least privilege. Compare deployment, integrations and top Zero Trust alternatives.Tailscale SSH
Tailscale SSH helps teams with audit compliance. Explore features like MFA check-ins and keyless SSH access, cloud deployment and the closest ZTNA competitors.Product type
Zscaler Private Access
Zero Trust Network AccessTailscale SSH
Identity-Aware Zero Trust SSH Access SolutionBest for
Zscaler Private Access
Cross-industry, Financial Services, Healthcare, High-TechTailscale SSH
Technology, DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, Financial Services, Healthcare, Software DevelopmentPricing
Pricing model
Zscaler Private Access
Contact VendorTailscale SSH
Contact VendorFree trial
Zscaler Private Access
Free trial: yesTailscale SSH
Free trial: yesDeployment
Deployment options
Zscaler Private Access
Tailscale SSH
Deployment details
Zscaler Private Access
Cloud; Cloud broker with lightweight App ConnectorsTailscale SSH
Cloud Control Plane / Mesh; Embedded in Tailscale clientData residency
Zscaler Private Access
Global; US; EU; APACTailscale SSH
Metadata in cloud; traffic peer-to-peerKey features
What it offers
Zscaler Private Access
- Zero Trust Network Access
- Microsegmentation
- Private app cloaking
- Clientless browser portal
- Least privilege
- VPN replacement
- Private application microsegmentation
Tailscale SSH
- Keyless SSH access
- Identity provider authentication
- Declarative access control rules
- MFA check-ins
- Session recording and replay
- Tamper-proof audit trails
- Keyless SSH server management
- Centralized terminal access control
Platform & access
API access
Zscaler Private Access
API access: yesTailscale SSH
API access: yesSingle sign-on (SSO)
Zscaler Private Access
SSO: yesTailscale SSH
SSO: yesRole-based access (RBAC)
Zscaler Private Access
RBAC: yesTailscale SSH
RBAC: yesMulti-tenant
Zscaler Private Access
Multi-tenant: yesTailscale SSH
Multi-tenant: yesMobile app
Zscaler Private Access
Mobile app: yesTailscale SSH
Mobile app: noSupported platforms
Zscaler Private Access
Tailscale SSH
Compliance
Zscaler Private Access
Tailscale SSH
Integrations & coverage
Integrations
Zscaler Private Access
Tailscale SSH
Industries
Zscaler Private Access
Tailscale SSH
Regions
Zscaler Private Access
Tailscale SSH
Vendor
Company
Zscaler Private Access
ZscalerTailscale SSH
TailscaleHeadquarters
Zscaler Private Access
San Jose, California, USATailscale SSH
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaCompany size
Zscaler Private Access
7,000+Tailscale SSH
201-500Founded
Zscaler Private Access
2007Tailscale SSH
2019