Akamai App & API Protector vs Zscaler Private Access
Features, pricing model, deployment and platforms side by side, in Cloud Security. Only published information is shown; a dash means the company hasn't listed it.
| Company | Akamai Technologies | Zscaler |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | Web application firewall, bot and DDoS protection at the edge. | Zero-trust access to private applications instead of VPN. |
| Type | Cloud service | Cloud service |
| Category | Cloud Security | Cloud Security |
| Pricing | Price on request | Price on request |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Hybrid |
| Platforms | Web | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Best for | Mid-size, Enterprise | Mid-size, Enterprise |
| Company HQ | United States | United States |
| Founded | 1998 | 2007 |
| Information source | Official website | Official website |
| Web application firewall | Yes | Not listed |
| API protection | Yes | Not listed |
| Bot management | Yes | Not listed |
| DDoS mitigation | Yes | Not listed |
| Adaptive security engine | Yes | Not listed |
| App segmentation | Not listed | Yes |
| No inbound connections | Not listed | Yes |
| Browser access | Not listed | Yes |
| Private service edge | Not listed | Yes |
| User-to-app policies | Not listed | Yes |
| Screenshot | — | — |
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