Microsoft Entra Private Access vs Zscaler Private Access:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Microsoft Entra Private Access had more branded searches than Zscaler Private Access among zero trust network access platforms in New Zealand. Microsoft Entra Private Access had about 30 branded searches, while Zscaler Private Access had 10. Microsoft Entra Private Access made up 0.5% of all zero trust network access platform searches we track, and Zscaler Private Access accounted for 0.17%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about zero trust network access platforms, Microsoft Entra Private Access and Zscaler Private Access each appeared in three of the five answers. Zscaler Private Access was mentioned before Microsoft Entra Private Access in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Microsoft Entra Private Access, about 3 searches for every 1 for Zscaler Private Access
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Zscaler Private Access, named ahead of Microsoft Entra Private Access in every answer
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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, Microsoft Entra Private Access and Zscaler Private Access were each mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Zscaler Private Access was listed before Microsoft Entra Private Access in every answer.
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.
- Microsoft Entra Private Access3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Zscaler Private Access3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Cloudflare One2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tailscale1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Twingate1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
OpenVPN0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
NordLayer0 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 in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best zero trust network access platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best zero trust network access platform in New Zealand for secure remote access?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“zero trust network access platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best remote access software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Microsoft Entra Private Access or Zscaler Private Access more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Microsoft Entra Private Access and Zscaler Private Access by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight zero trust network access platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Microsoft Entra Private Access, Zscaler Private Access. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Tailscale | OpenVPN | Twingate | Cloudflare One | Microsoft Entra Private Access | NordLayer | GoodAccess | Zscaler Private Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 76.7% | 12.7% | 8.5% | 0.26% | 0.53% | 0.53% | 0.26% | 0.53% |
| Nov 2025 | 79.2% | 13.1% | 5.7% | 0.55% | 0.27% | 0.55% | 0.27% | 0.27% |
| Dec 2025 | 79.9% | 13.2% | 4.7% | 0.55% | 0.28% | 0.83% | 0.28% | 0.28% |
| Jan 2026 | 81.4% | 10.9% | 5.9% | 0.68% | 0.23% | 0.45% | 0.23% | 0.23% |
| Feb 2026 | 82% | 10.9% | 4.8% | 0.68% | 0.68% | 0.46% | 0.23% | 0.23% |
| Mar 2026 | 84.6% | 9.2% | 4% | 0.77% | 0.38% | 0.58% | 0.19% | 0.19% |
| Apr 2026 | 85.4% | 9.3% | 3.3% | 0.78% | 0.39% | 0.39% | 0.19% | 0.19% |
| May 2026 | 83.8% | 9.1% | 4% | 1.3% | 0.57% | 0.76% | 0.19% | 0.19% |
| Jun 2026 | 83.7% | 9.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.76% | 0.57% | 0.19% | 0.38% |
| Jul 2026 | 88.5% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.49% | 0.49% | 0.16% | 0.16% |
| Aug 2026 | 87.4% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.32% | 0.49% | 0.16% | 0.16% |
| Sep 2026 | 89.3% | 6.4% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
How has the Microsoft Entra Private Access and Zscaler Private Access comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Microsoft Entra Private Access was ahead of Zscaler Private Access in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Microsoft Entra Private Access’ share of searches among zero trust network access platforms in New Zealand moved from 0.53% to 0.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20 to 30.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zscaler Private Access’ share of searches among zero trust network access platforms in New Zealand moved from 0.53% to 0.17%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20 to 10.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand zero trust network access platforms in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Microsoft Entra Private Access rose from 6th to 5th among zero trust network access platforms in New Zealand.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Zscaler Private Access in New Zealand fell 50% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 10 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Microsoft Entra Private Access’ 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.
Microsoft Entra Private Access
1 branded search term
- microsoft entra private access
Zscaler Private Access
1 branded search term
- zscaler private access
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