Cognitas CrossLink ZTNA is a commercial zero trust network access solution by Cognitas. Fortinet Universal ZTNA is a commercial zero trust network access solution by Fortinet. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
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Best for: FortiGate customers moving from VPN to ZTNA
It is on the list because Fortinet says ZTNA is built into FortiOS, so if you run FortiGate you can move from VPN to ZTNA at no added cost. The gateway sits on your own firewalls, which suits mid-market and enterprise sites that want access enforced on premises. If you do not run FortiGate, much of that case falls away.
From Best ZTNA Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
ZTNA platform for secure remote access replacing VPNs with zero-trust controls
Zero trust app access for remote and office users, built into FortiGate and FortiClient.
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Based on what each listing shows: deployment, company size, price and open source.
Cognitas CrossLink ZTNA fits if you want a cloud product and you are a small business.
Fortinet Universal ZTNA fits if you need both cloud and on-premises options.
Common questions when comparing Cognitas CrossLink ZTNA vs Fortinet Universal ZTNA for zero trust network access.
Cognitas CrossLink ZTNA: ZTNA platform for secure remote access replacing VPNs with zero-trust controls. Built by Cognitas.
Fortinet Universal ZTNA: Zero trust app access for remote and office users, built into FortiGate and FortiClient. Built by Fortinet.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Cognitas CrossLink ZTNA is made by Cognitas. Fortinet Universal ZTNA is made by Fortinet. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
Often, yes. Cognitas CrossLink ZTNA and Fortinet Universal ZTNA are both Zero Trust Network Access products, and both cover Remote Access, ZTNA. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
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