What does AI recommend for zero trust network access platforms?

Zscaler continues to lead AI recommendations for Zero Trust Network Access platforms, frequently cited for enterprise-scale deployments. Beneath the surface, brands like Twingate and Microsoft have gained significant traction by addressing needs for easier deployment and ecosystem integration, respectively.

Which zero trust network access platforms brands appear most in AI answers?

Across 3,638 AI responses, Zscaler is mentioned most, named in 58% of them, followed by Cloudflare (54%) and Twingate (49%).

How does Parse rank these brands?

Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 3,638 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.

How does a brand enter this ranking?

Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.

Best zero trust network access platforms, according to AI

Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 3,638 AI responses · See how Parse measures this

Zero Trust Network Access Platforms

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Measured across ChatGPT & Google AI

Best Zero Trust Network Access Platforms, According to ChatGPT & Google AI | Parse

#	Brand	What AI says	Mention rate
1	ZscalerThe top-cited leader, consistently framed as the enterprise-grade, cloud-native ZTNA solution.	The top-cited leader, consistently framed as the enterprise-grade, cloud-native ZTNA solution.	58%
2	CloudflareA leading ZTNA choice known for speed, ease of deployment, and global reach.	A leading ZTNA choice known for speed, ease of deployment, and global reach.	54%
3	TwingateA rising VPN replacement praised for its simplicity and rapid, software-only deployment.	A rising VPN replacement praised for its simplicity and rapid, software-only deployment.	49%
4	Palo Alto NetworksA top contender, frequently recommended for its comprehensive SASE platform, Prisma Access.	A top contender, frequently recommended for its comprehensive SASE platform, Prisma Access.	39%
5	MicrosoftGaining ground with Microsoft Entra Private Access, noted for its ecosystem integration.	Gaining ground with Microsoft Entra Private Access, noted for its ecosystem integration.	29%
6	Check PointOften cited for its Harmony SASE platform, especially for small business users.	Often cited for its Harmony SASE platform, especially for small business users.	25%
7	Fortinet		20%
8	NordLayerFrequently suggested as a user-friendly ZTNA solution for small to mid-sized businesses.	Frequently suggested as a user-friendly ZTNA solution for small to mid-sized businesses.	20%
9	Okta		19%
10	TailscaleThe go-to mesh VPN for ease of use and strong identity-based controls.	The go-to mesh VPN for ease of use and strong identity-based controls.	18%
11	Netskope		18%
12	Cato NetworksDominant recommendation for SASE, praised for its ground-up, cloud-native platform.	Dominant recommendation for SASE, praised for its ground-up, cloud-native platform.	15%
13	ZeroTierA popular mesh VPN alternative offering advanced flexibility for complex networking needs.	A popular mesh VPN alternative offering advanced flexibility for complex networking needs.	14%
14	Netbird		12%
15	Duo		11%
16	Cisco		11%
17	AppGate		10%
18	Netmaker		8%
19	Headscale		8%
20	StrongDM		7%
21	Alphabet		7%
22	Teleport		6%
23	Google Cloud BeyondCorp Enterprise		6%
24	Pomerium		5%
25	WireGuard		5%
26	Portnox		5%
27	OpenVPN		5%
28	GoodAccess		5%
29	NetFoundry		4%
30	Versa Networks		4%
31	Akamai		4%
32	Zero Networks		4%
33	CybeleSoft		3%
34	JumpCloud		3%
35	Nebula (Slack)		3%
36	Sophos		3%
37	Citrix		2%
38	Broadcom		2%
39	Rippling		2%
40	Forcepoint		2%
41	Amazon		2%
42	Kitecyber		2%
43	CrowdStrike		1%
44	Seraphic Security		1%
45	Apache Software Foundation		1%
46	Splashtop		1%
47	Absolute		1%
48	Beyondtrust		1%
49	Nord Security		1%
50	Cloudbrink		<1%
51	Proofpoint		<1%
52	Sangfor		<1%
53	Venn		<1%
54	HashiCorp		<1%
55	Agilicus		<1%
56	iboss		<1%
57	Skyhigh Security		<1%
58	Pritunl		<1%
59	Ping Identity		<1%
60	Zentera		<1%
61	Enclave		<1%
62	Timus Networks		<1%
63	Fortra		<1%
64	Firezone		<1%
65	GitHub		<1%
66	Devolutions		<1%
67	Aryaka		<1%
68	MiniOrange		<1%
69	Admin By Request		<1%
70	Terrazone		<1%
71	Ivanti		<1%
72	Ping		<1%
73	Jamf		<1%
74	Opswat		<1%
75	SentinelOne		<1%
76	SonicWall		<1%
77	Tempered Networks		<1%
78	InstaSafe		<1%
79	Cyolo		<1%
80	BastionZero		<1%
81	Barracuda		<1%
82	Todyl		<1%
83	ExpressVPN		<1%
84	Cybersecurity Insiders		<1%
85	Manageengine		<1%
86	Cradlepoint		<1%
87	Cloudbric		<1%
88	Menlo Security		<1%
89	Hewlett Packard Enterprise		<1%
90	remote.it		<1%
91	Nebula		<1%
92	Surfshark		<1%
93	CyberArk		<1%
94	TruGrid		<1%
95	Genua		<1%
96	ThreatLocker		<1%
97	ZPE Systems		<1%
98	Gartner		<1%
99	Securden		<1%
100	Perimeter 81		<1%