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Absolute Secure Access Alternatives

Should you replace Absolute Secure Access?

Netskope Private Access is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for Absolute Secure Access.

Absolute Secure Access

Current
Seat-based Payg
4.7/5
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This catalog view compares public market data and does not include organization spend or usage.

Absolute Secure Access alternatives

See how Absolute Secure Access compares to 6 alternative apps you can switch to.

Netskope ...Best FitSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$120/yrNetskope Private Access is a good fit if: you need to eliminate legacy VPNs and enable zero-trust access to private applications.
Zscaler P...Worth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$72/yrZscaler Private Access is a good fit if: you are eliminating traditional VPN to implement zero trust architecture for hybrid work.
Cloudflar...Strong ContenderSeat-basedAvg. switch cost--Cloudflare Access is a good fit if: your organization wants to eliminate VPNs and secure internal apps with identity-based zero trust access.
Perimeter...Worth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Perimeter 81 is a good fit if: you require Zero Trust network access and unified SSE for distributed cloud-first workforce.
Citrix Se...Worth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$180/yrCitrix Secure Private Access is a good fit if: you need to eliminate traditional VPN and secure access to internal web apps with zero-trust policies.
Cisco Sec...Worth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$144/yrCisco Secure Access is a good fit if: you are replacing legacy VPN with zero trust architecture for a hybrid workforce.

Netskope Private Access and Zscaler Private Access selected for comparison.

Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
Absolute ...

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Standard

Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.

Netskope ...

$120

Netskope One Platform - Private Access Module

Public catalog pricing estimate.

Zscaler P...

$72

Business Edition

Public catalog pricing estimate.

3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
Absolute ...

$0

No migration in the current app baseline.

Netskope ...

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After $8,000 estimated migration cost.

Zscaler P...

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After $12,000 estimated migration cost.

Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
Absolute ...

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Netskope ...

78/100

Essential for zero-trust VPN replacement, complex for small teams

Zscaler P...

78/100

Essential for distributed enterprises, overkill for simple site-to-site needs

Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
Absolute ...

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Public adoption signal for the current app.

Netskope ...

medium

Netskope Private Access is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $8,000 one-time cost.

Zscaler P...

high

Zscaler Private Access is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 8 weeks and $12,000 one-time cost.

User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
Absolute ...

4.7/5.0

225 reviews

Netskope ...

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1250 reviews

Zscaler P...

4.5/5.0

1850 reviews

Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
Absolute ...

No migration needed

Netskope ...

4 weeks

Medium

Netskope Private Access is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $8,000 one-time cost.

Zscaler P...

8 weeks

High

Zscaler Private Access is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 8 weeks and $12,000 one-time cost.

Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
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Netskope ...

$8,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Zscaler P...

$12,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
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Netskope ...

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Supports 400 native integrations.

Zscaler P...

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Supports 350 native integrations.

Feature Match (%)How closely the app matches current feature needs, including notable gaps or risks.
Absolute ...

100%

Netskope ...

85%

Zscaler P...

80%

CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
Absolute ...
SOC 2ISO 27001FedRAMPHIPAAGDPR
Netskope ...
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001ISO 27017ISO 27018FedRAMP HighGDPRHIPAAPCI DSS
Zscaler P...
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001ISO 27017ISO 27018FedRAMP HighHIPAAGDPRPCI DSSIRAPCSA STAR Level 2
Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
Absolute ...

You already standardize on this app.

Netskope ...

You need to eliminate legacy VPNs and enable zero-trust access to private applications

Zscaler P...

You are eliminating traditional VPN to implement zero trust architecture for hybrid work

Avoid This IfThe conditions where this app is likely to create cost, workflow, or adoption risk.
Absolute ...

Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.

Netskope ...

Your organization lacks identity management expertise or requires only basic site-to-site connectivity

Zscaler P...

You need cheap site-to-site connectivity for non-user devices or lack resources to manage cloud-delivered policies

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