
Top picks: Fortra ZTNA, GoodAccess Zero Trust Architecture, QuantLayer Secure Remote Access — plus 45 more compared.
Network SecurityEvaluating Microsoft Entra Private Access alternatives comes down to matching Network Security capabilities to your environment, integrations, and budget rather than chasing feature parity. The options below are compared on what actually drives a switch: coverage, deployment fit, pricing, and real reviews from security teams. Independent and vendor-neutral: our scores and rankings are earned, never bought — sponsored placement is always labeled.
Microsoft Entra Private Access is a commercial Zero Trust Network Access tool developed by Microsoft. Security professionals most commonly compare it with Fortra ZTNA, GoodAccess Zero Trust Architecture, QuantLayer Secure Remote Access, Alkira Zero Trust Network Access, and Primary Zero Trust Policy Engine. All 48 alternatives are matched by shared capabilities, tags, and NIST CSF 2.0 coverage.
A closer look at the 8 most relevant alternatives and competitors to Microsoft Entra Private Access, including their key features and shared capabilities.
Zero trust network access solution for secure remote access to private apps
SaaS platform providing zero trust network access for secure remote access
Shares 4 capabilities with Microsoft Entra Private Access: ZTNA, Remote Access, SSO, BYOD
Passwordless, identity-first ZTNA replacing VPNs with per-resource access control.
Shares 4 capabilities with Microsoft Entra Private Access: Least Privilege, ZTNA, Remote Access, SSO
Cloud-based ZTNA solution providing identity-based access control for users and apps
Shares 3 capabilities with Microsoft Entra Private Access: Least Privilege, ZTNA, Remote Access
Zero Trust policy engine for enterprise user, device, data & network security.
Shares 3 capabilities with Microsoft Entra Private Access: Least Privilege, ZTNA, SSO
Zero trust access to private apps that replaces the legacy VPN.
Shares 3 capabilities with Microsoft Entra Private Access: ZTNA, Remote Access, BYOD
Cloud-delivered ZTNA 2.0 for private apps with app-level least-privilege access.
Shares 3 capabilities with Microsoft Entra Private Access: Least Privilege, ZTNA, Remote Access
ZTNA solution for remote access VPN replacement with data protection
Shares 3 capabilities with Microsoft Entra Private Access: ZTNA, Remote Access, BYOD
Zero trust network access solution for secure remote access to private apps
SaaS platform providing zero trust network access for secure remote access
Passwordless, identity-first ZTNA replacing VPNs with per-resource access control.
Cloud-based ZTNA solution providing identity-based access control for users and apps
Zero Trust policy engine for enterprise user, device, data & network security.
Zero trust access to private apps that replaces the legacy VPN.
Cloud-delivered ZTNA 2.0 for private apps with app-level least-privilege access.
ZTNA solution for remote access VPN replacement with data protection
Cloud-based ZTNA solution for SMBs providing secure remote access to resources
Clientless ZTNA solution for secure app access on managed, unmanaged, and BYOD.
Browser-based secure access to SaaS apps and servers with SSO, MFA, and DLP.
Zero Trust Network Access platform for remote access and identity-based control
ZTNA platform for secure remote access replacing VPNs with zero-trust controls
Clientless secure remote access platform with Zero Trust architecture
ZTNA solution providing secure user-to-app access without network exposure
Cloud-based ZTNA solution replacing legacy VPNs with zero-trust remote access
Remote access security solution with phishing-resistant MFA and device trust
Zero trust network access platform with granular access controls and P2P encryption
ZTNA solution combining VPN speed with zero trust security for remote access
ZTNA solution providing identity-based, continuous-verification network access control.
ZTNA platform with microsegmentation, VPN replacement, and GenAI analytics.
Clientless ZTNA platform for secure access to apps, OT, and ICS resources.
Zero Trust platform with dynamic access controls and posture monitoring.
Zero trust app access for remote and office users, built into FortiGate and FortiClient.
Zero Trust access platform for secure remote access to applications and networks
ZTNA solution providing identity-based access control to apps and resources
ZTNA solution with optimized tunnel for secure remote access to applications
Cloud-based ZTNA solution for secure remote access to applications
Cloud-native ZTNA solution for secure remote access to apps and resources
Zero trust access platform combining ZTNA, PAM, and microsegmentation
Identity-driven access platform for infrastructure without VPNs or passwords
Zero-trust, post-quantum secure connectivity for mission-critical environments.
ZTNA platform replacing VPNs with direct, policy-driven encrypted connectivity.
Secure remote access agent for legacy OT/BMS desktop apps via Neeve portal.
Hides VPN infrastructure from the internet, exposing it only to auth'd users.
VPN-alternative SDP providing zero-trust secure remote access via USB key.
Secure RDP access via ZTNA and centralized BitLocker mgmt for Windows.
Open-source WireGuard-based ZTNA platform for secure resource access.
Zero-open-port remote access via cryptographic identity-first connectivity.
AWS Verified Access is a zero trust security service that provides secure application access based on user identity and device security posture without requiring a VPN.
Direct-routed ZTNA solution for enterprise secure access control
Endian Switchboard is a centralized management platform that provides zero-trust security, secure remote access, and network monitoring for IT and OT environments through microsegmentation and identity management.
Zero Trust Access Gateway providing identity-based, per-app access control
Secure remote access solution for OT/ICS environments with zero trust
Secure remote access solution for cyber-physical systems (CPS)
Certificate-based ZTNA using dynamic PKI and real-time context signals
Common questions security professionals ask when evaluating alternatives and competitors to Microsoft Entra Private Access.
The most popular alternatives to Microsoft Entra Private Access include Fortra ZTNA, GoodAccess Zero Trust Architecture, QuantLayer Secure Remote Access, Alkira Zero Trust Network Access, and Primary Zero Trust Policy Engine. These Zero Trust Network Access tools offer similar capabilities and are frequently compared by security professionals evaluating their options.
There are 48 alternatives to Microsoft Entra Private Access listed on CybersecTools, all within the Zero Trust Network Access category. Each alternative is matched based on shared capabilities, tags, and NIST CSF coverage areas.
Microsoft Entra Private Access is a commercial Zero Trust Network Access tool. It requires a paid license or subscription. Both free and commercial alternatives are available for comparison.
Microsoft Entra Private Access is a Zero Trust Network Access tool within the broader Network Security category. It is used by security professionals for zero trust network access capabilities and can be compared against 48 similar tools.