Cognitas CrossLink ZTNA is a commercial zero trust network access solution by Cognitas. Microsoft Entra Private Access is a commercial zero trust network access solution by Microsoft. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
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Best for: Companies that run identity on Microsoft Entra ID
If identity already runs on Entra ID, this reuses your Conditional Access rules as access rules, so there is no second policy engine to run. The MFA for legacy protocols suits mid-market and enterprise estates with older Windows apps. Check licensing first, because users also need Entra ID P1 or P2.
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
Identity-based zero trust access to private apps that replaces the legacy VPN.
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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.
Microsoft Entra Private Access fits if you need both cloud and on-premises options.
Common questions when comparing Cognitas CrossLink ZTNA vs Microsoft Entra Private Access for zero trust network access.
Cognitas CrossLink ZTNA: ZTNA platform for secure remote access replacing VPNs with zero-trust controls. Built by Cognitas.
Microsoft Entra Private Access: Identity-based zero trust access to private apps that replaces the legacy VPN. Built by Microsoft.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Cognitas CrossLink ZTNA is made by Cognitas. Microsoft Entra Private Access is made by Microsoft. 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 Microsoft Entra Private Access 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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