Microsoft Entra Private Access is a commercial zero trust network access solution by Microsoft. NordLayer Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) is a commercial zero trust network access solution by Nord Security. 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.
Identity-based zero trust access to private apps that replaces the legacy VPN.
ZTNA solution providing identity-based access control to apps and resources
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Based on what each listing shows: deployment, company size, price and open source.
Microsoft Entra Private Access fits if you need both cloud and on-premises options.
NordLayer Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) fits if you want a cloud product and you are a small business.
Common questions when comparing Microsoft Entra Private Access vs NordLayer Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) for zero trust network access.
Microsoft Entra Private Access: Identity-based zero trust access to private apps that replaces the legacy VPN. Built by Microsoft.
NordLayer Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA): ZTNA solution providing identity-based access control to apps and resources. Built by Nord Security.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Microsoft Entra Private Access is made by Microsoft. NordLayer Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) is made by Nord Security. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
Often, yes. Microsoft Entra Private Access and NordLayer Zero Trust Network Access (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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