GoodAccess vs Zscaler Private Access:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, GoodAccess and Zscaler Private Access were level in searches among zero trust network access platforms worldwide, with an estimated 1.6K branded searches each, at 0.09% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about zero trust network access platforms, Zscaler Private Access appeared in four of the five answers and GoodAccess in none.
Who do people search for more?
GoodAccess and Zscaler Private Access are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Zscaler Private Access, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, GoodAccess in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Zscaler Private Access, the only one of the two named
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Top zero trust network access platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Zscaler Private Access was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. GoodAccess did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Twingate4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Zscaler Private Access4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tailscale3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
NordLayer1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
OpenVPN0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
GoodAccess0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which zero trust network access platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best zero trust network access platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best zero trust network access platform for secure remote access?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“zero trust network access platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best zero trust platform”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is GoodAccess or Zscaler Private Access more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for GoodAccess and Zscaler Private Access by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven zero trust network access platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for GoodAccess, Zscaler Private Access. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Tailscale | OpenVPN | Twingate | NordLayer | GoodAccess | Zscaler Private Access | Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 59% | 34% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 0.17% | 0.2% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 64.6% | 30.1% | 3.9% | 0.96% | 0.15% | 0.23% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.1% | 30.4% | 3.2% | 0.96% | 0.13% | 0.15% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 71.5% | 22.8% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 0.14% | 0.16% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 76.6% | 19.8% | 2.5% | 0.76% | 0.1% | 0.15% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 72.8% | 23% | 3% | 0.89% | 0.12% | 0.14% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 76.7% | 19.7% | 2.5% | 0.77% | 0.1% | 0.15% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 76.7% | 19.7% | 2.5% | 0.77% | 0.12% | 0.12% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 76.8% | 19.6% | 2.5% | 0.76% | 0.12% | 0.12% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 82.8% | 14.4% | 1.8% | 0.68% | 0.11% | 0.11% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 83% | 14.3% | 1.8% | 0.68% | 0.11% | 0.09% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | 85.8% | 11.9% | 1.6% | 0.57% | 0.09% | 0.09% | 0.02% |
How has the GoodAccess and Zscaler Private Access comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: GoodAccess took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GoodAccess’ share of searches among zero trust network access platforms worldwide moved from 0.17% to 0.09%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zscaler Private Access’ share of searches among zero trust network access platforms worldwide moved from 0.2% to 0.09%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 1.6K.
How did search popularity change for zero trust network access platforms worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Zscaler Private Access worldwide fell 15.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 1.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using GoodAccess’ and Zscaler Private Access’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
GoodAccess
1 branded search term
- goodaccess
Zscaler Private Access
1 branded search term
- zscaler private access
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