Microsoft Entra Private Access is a commercial zero trust network access solution by Microsoft. Zscaler Zero Trust Architecture for Private 5G is a commercial zero trust network access solution by Zscaler. 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.
Zero trust security architecture for private 5G network deployments
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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.
Zscaler Zero Trust Architecture for Private 5G fits if you want a cloud product.
Common questions when comparing Microsoft Entra Private Access vs Zscaler Zero Trust Architecture for Private 5G 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.
Zscaler Zero Trust Architecture for Private 5G: Zero trust security architecture for private 5G network deployments. Built by Zscaler.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Microsoft Entra Private Access is made by Microsoft. Zscaler Zero Trust Architecture for Private 5G is made by Zscaler. 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 Zscaler Zero Trust Architecture for Private 5G are both Zero Trust Network Access products. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
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