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KerioControl vs Zscaler Private Access

Both stand on business vpn software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

KerioControl

Free trial AndroidiPhoneLinux+4

KerioControl brings network security, traffic controls, filtering, and VPN connectivity into one deployable system. Its modular licensing and reseller purchasing model should be considered before adoption.

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Zscaler Private Access

Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

ZPA focuses on private app access while also covering workload segmentation, privileged access, and data inspection. Organizations should request pricing and check whether the listed plan scope fits their users.

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The facts

	KerioControl	Zscaler Private Access
Free plan	A free trial	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	2
Maker	Not published	Zscaler Private Access
Website	kerio.com	zscaler.com
On business vpn software	#64 of 94	#60 of 94

KerioControl: what it does well

Firewall, router, VPN, and intrusion prevention combined
Filtering spans 141 web and application categories
Supports client-to-site and site-to-site VPN
Active Directory and Open Directory integration
30-day trial available

What to know first

Pricing is available only on request
Antivirus is licensed separately
No free plan
Purchases must go through a reseller or distributor

Zscaler Private Access: what it does well

Direct user-to-app connections
AI-powered app discovery and segmentation recommendations
Clientless access to RDP, SSH, and VNC systems
Inline inspection and threat protection
Pricing is available on request

What to know first

No free plan
Pricing is on request
Standard plan is limited to 5% of users

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