Zero Trust Network Access Platforms in AI answers

Data as of Oct 21, 2026Based on 431 AI responsesReviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky

AI summary

Twingate holds a narrow lead over Zscaler Private Access for replacing corporate VPNs with straightforward zero-trust access. When buyers want a secure gateway to access internal tools without a VPN, Cloudflare Access is the usual answer.

What’s changing · since July

Since July, Tailscalerising has seen broader visibility across the market. Twingaterising has become one of the three most named options for remote-first teams replacing traditional VPNs.

Most-mentioned brands

Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5

#	Brand	Recommended for	Mentioned in
1	Zscaler Private AccessZscaler product line 54% enterprise-scale zero-trust access with broad security service edge integration	enterprise-scale zero-trust access with broad security service edge integration	54%
1	Twingate 54% straightforward VPN replacement with fast deployment for remote-first teams	straightforward VPN replacement with fast deployment for remote-first teams	54%
3	Tailscale 46% lightweight WireGuard mesh networking for developer and engineering teams	lightweight WireGuard mesh networking for developer and engineering teams	46%
4	Cloudflare AccessCloudflare product line 33% identity-based clientless gateways for internal web applications	identity-based clientless gateways for internal web applications	33%
4	Cloudflare 33% global network edge security and zero-trust suite deployments	global network edge security and zero-trust suite deployments	33%
4	Palo Alto Networks Prisma AccessPalo Alto Networks product line 32% continuous Layer 7 application inspection for large enterprises	continuous Layer 7 application inspection for large enterprises	32%
4	Palo Alto Networks 32% deep threat verification across hybrid enterprise networks	deep threat verification across hybrid enterprise networks	32%
4	Zscaler 30% cloud-native private application brokering across global enterprise workforces	cloud-native private application brokering across global enterprise workforces	30%
9	Microsoft 25% native identity-driven access for existing Microsoft environments	native identity-driven access for existing Microsoft environments	25%
9	Cloudflare Zero TrustCloudflare product line 22% unified access and browser isolation for small businesses	unified access and browser isolation for small businesses	22%
9	Netskope 21%		21%
12	Microsoft Entra Private AccessMicrosoft product line 19%		19%
12	Cato Networks 16%		16%
12	Cloudflare OneCloudflare product line 16%		16%
12	Netskope Private AccessNetskope product line 16%		16%
16	Microsoft Entra Connect SyncMicrosoft product line 15%		15%
16	Cisco Secure AccessCisco product line 15%		15%
16	Palo Alto Networks Prisma SASEPalo Alto Networks product line 13%		13%
19	Okta 12%		12%
19	Zscaler Zero Trust ExchangeZscaler product line 11%		11%
19	Cisco 11%		11%
19	NordLayer 10%		10%
23	Fortinet 8%		8%
23	Cato SASE CloudCato Networks product line 7%		7%
23	Perimeter 81 6%		6%
23	Netskope OneNetskope product line 6%		6%
23	Fortinet FortiSASEFortinet product line 6%		6%
28	AppGate 5%		5%
28	Netbird 5%		5%
28	Teleport 5%		5%
28	Versa Networks 4%		4%
28	Google WorkspaceAlphabet product line 4%		4%
28	Check Point Harmony SASECheck Point product line 4%		4%
28	Palo Alto Networks PrismaPalo Alto Networks product line 4%		4%
28	Duo 4%		4%
28	Headscale 4%		4%
28	Cloudflare TunnelCloudflare product line 3%		3%
38	Pomerium 3%		3%
38	Microsoft EntraMicrosoft product line 3%		3%
38	Google Cloud BeyondCorp Enterprise 3%		3%
38	OpenZitiNetFoundry product line 3%		3%
38	Check Point 3%		3%
38	Microsoft Entra Global Secure AccessMicrosoft product line 2%		2%
38	Microsoft IntuneMicrosoft product line 2%		2%
38	Netmaker 2%		2%
38	CrowdStrike 2%		2%
38	Check Point MDR/MPRCheck Point product line 2%		2%
38	AWSAmazon product line 2%		2%
38	Zscaler Digital ExperienceZscaler product line 2%		2%
38	NetFoundry 2%		2%
38	FortiGateFortinet product line 2%		2%
52	JumpCloud 2%		2%
52	WireGuard 2%		2%
52	Microsoft 365 AppsMicrosoft product line 2%		2%
52	Fortinet FortiGateFortinet product line 2%		2%
52	Ping 2%		2%
52	Zscaler ZPAZscaler product line 1%		1%
52	ZeroTier 1%		1%
52	SlackSalesforce product line 1%		1%
52	Ping Identity 1%		1%
52	Microsoft AzureMicrosoft product line 1%		1%
52	OpenVPN 1%		1%
52	Nebula (Slack)1%		1%
52	Fortinet FortiZTNAFortinet product line 1%		1%
52	Microsoft 365Microsoft product line 1%		1%
52	FortiClientFortinet product line 1%		1%
52	Microsoft Entra Conditional AccessMicrosoft product line 1%		1%
52	CybeleSoft 1%		1%
52	Fortinet Unified SASEFortinet product line 1%		1%
52	Google Cloud PlatformAlphabet product line 1%		1%
52	Firezone 1%		1%
52	GoogleOwned by Alphabet 1%		1%
52	Apache GuacamoleApache Software Foundation product line 1%		1%
52	Zscaler Internet AccessZscaler product line 1%		1%
52	ThousandEyesOwned by Cisco 1%		1%
52	Akamai Enterprise Application AccessAkamai product line 1%		1%
52	Jamf 1%		1%
52	Akamai 1%		1%
52	FIDO Alliance 1%		1%
52	WebAuthnWorld Wide Web Consortium (W3C) product line 1%		1%
52	Duo Network GatewayDuo product line 1%		1%
52	Microsoft Entra SuiteMicrosoft product line 1%		1%
52	Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM)Alabama product line 1%		1%
52	Netskope NewEdgeNetskope product line 1%		1%
52	GoodAccess 1%		1%
52	Cloudflare One ClientCloudflare product line 1%		1%
52	Portnox 1%		1%
52	Keycloak 1%		1%
52	Palo Alto Networks Prisma SD-WANPalo Alto Networks product line 1%		1%
52	ThinfinityCybeleSoft product line 1%		1%
52	FortiOS 1%		1%
52	SentinelOne 1%		1%
52	SonicWall 1%		1%
52	Proofpoint 1%		1%
52	Hewlett Packard Enterprise 1%		1%
52	HashiCorp 1%		1%
52	Devolutions GatewayDevolutions product line 1%		1%
52	Salesforce Sales CloudSalesforce product line 1%		1%
52	Authentik 1%		1%
52	Microsoft DefenderMicrosoft product line 1%		1%

Who leads each AI engine

ChatGPT SearchChatGPT Search: Zscaler Private Access
Google AI ModeGoogle AI Mode: Twingate

Mentioned in on each engineChatGPT SearchGoogle AI Mode

Widest split: Cloudflare Access, 42% on ChatGPT Search and 24% on Google AI Mode.

Mentioned in on each AI engine, by brand
Brand	ChatGPT Search	Google AI Mode
Zscaler Private Access	60%	48%
Twingate	51%	57%
Tailscale	47%	44%
Cloudflare Access	42%	24%
Cloudflare	31%	35%
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access	35%	29%
Palo Alto Networks	29%	34%
Zscaler	31%	30%
Cloudflare Zero Trust	18%	25%
Netskope	28%	14%

Latest insights

Weeks of Aug 24 – Sep 6, 2026 · Since Jul 5

Zscaler Private Access Gap between platforms: A 10.2-point platform gap for Zscaler Private Access in Zero Trust Network Access Platforms: ChatGPT Search 60.5%, Google AI Mode 50.3%
Twingate Gap between platforms: Google AI Mode now mentions Twingate 22.6 points more often than ChatGPT Search in Zero Trust Network Access Platforms, a widened gap
Zscaler Private Access Gaining: Zscaler Private Access now leads Okta in Zero Trust Network Access Platforms, #3 to #4
Netskope Gap between platforms: The platform gap for Netskope in Zero Trust Network Access Platforms widened to 16 points, ChatGPT Search ahead
Cato Networks Gap between platforms: A 7.8-point platform gap for Cato Networks in Zero Trust Network Access Platforms: ChatGPT Search 20%, Google AI Mode 12.2%

and 7 more insightssee the ranking

Market map

Mentioned in · since Jul 5

Leading brands by topic

Combined ztna and device managementFew answersLed byNordLayer
Zero trust network access platformsLed byZscaler

Questions by topic1

Combined ztna and device management
- Can you recommend zero trust network access platforms that combine device management with identity-based access control and MFA requirements?
- I need a ZTNA solution that handles device posture checks, integrates with my identity provider, and enforces MFA for all access requests.
- I need a ZTNA solution that handles device posture checks, integrates with my identity provider, and enforces MFA for access. What are my options?

We're a remote-first company. What's a good Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution to replace our legacy VPN?
Which Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution is the best replacement for a traditional corporate VPN?
I'm looking to replace our legacy MPLS network. What's the best Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platform for a global enterprise?
Who provides a secure gateway for accessing internal tools without a vpn?
We are ditching our physical VPN hardware. Who offers a software-defined perimeter (Zero Trust) solution?
My goal is to ensure our remote employees have secure access to our network. What's the best Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution for a small business?
For a distributed workforce, which VPN or zero-trust network access solutions provide the best user experience and security?

Sources AI cites99

44% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. youtube.com, reddit.com, gartner.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.