Kitecyber: Best Netskope Alternative
Best Netskope Alternative & Competitor
Secure data, internet, and SaaS apps directly on endpoints as opposed to network. Eliminate the need of using cloud-gateways and cut costs by 60%.
- Lightweight AI Copilot
- Quick setup in just minutes
- Remote Access VPN
- Endpoint DLP
Trusted by Renowned Customers & Partners
Kitecyber is the Best Netskope Competitor
As a top Netskope competitor, Kitecyber delivers continuous endpoint protection, monitoring email clients, SaaS apps,internet access, and more.
Our endpoint-based security solution includes advanced data loss prevention, remote access VPN, secure web gateway, and sensitive data
detection.
Why Companies Switch from Netskope to Kitecyber?
Network-based SSE solutions like Netskope introduce complexity, create security gaps, and can disrupt SaaS app performance. Kitecyber simplifies this. No external gateways. No extra points of failure. Just seamless, secure internet traffic. Compared to Netskope, Kitecyber offers:
- Simple Pricing
- Proactive data leak detection
- All-in-one dashboard
- Multi-OS Configuration
- Endpoints Monitoring
- Compliance Control
What are some Limitations of
Network-based SSE Solutions like Netskope?
- Creates security gaps (see examples in table below)
- Creates security gaps (see examples in table below)
- Requires multiple consoles to manage different products
- Increases points of failure with cloud-based gateways
- Interferes with app performance, causing connection failures and compatibility issues with apps on non-standard ports
- Limited data protection due to app inspection bypass and lack of data context from endpoints
- Limited data protection due to app inspection bypass and lack of data context from endpoints
- High cost (includes fees for cloud infrastructure and management)
How Kitecyber Stands Out
among Netskope Competitors?
- Enhanced security
- Direct access to SaaS apps and internet, no extra hops
- Lower costs by eliminating expensive cloud infrastructure
- No cloud infrastructure required, reducing points of failure
- Uses OS signals for user and data context, protecting against credential theft and unauthorized data transfers
Kitecyber vs Netskope Capabilities Comparison
| Capabilities | Kitecyber | Netskope |
|---|---|---|
Compliance
| Yes | No |
Device Management
| Yes | No |
Zero Trust Private Access
| Yes | Partial(Click here for Details) |
Bring your Own Keys & Infrastructure
| Yes | Partial(Click here for Details) |
User Credential Theft Prevention
| Yes | Partial(Click here for Details) |
Data Security
| Yes | Partial(Click here for Details) |
Kitecyber vs Netskope Feature Comparison
| Capabilities | Kitecyber | Netskope |
|---|---|---|
Invisible SaaS apps
| Yes | No |
Invisible User Activity
| Yes | No |
Invisible Data Activity
| Yes | No |
Kitecyber vs Netskope Feature Comparison
| Features | Kitecyber Data Shield | Netskope DLP |
|---|---|---|
Data Detection & Security | HighWorks without exceptions | WeakDoes not work for End-to-End encrypted apps or data that's password protected or encrypted |
Data Lineage | ComprehensiveAt rest on user device user activity and network activity | PartialLimited to networks visible activity for non-encrypted data |
Privacy | YesSelf hosted or SaaS | NoThird party cloud |
Compliance | Covered | GapsDoes not work for End-to-End encrypted apps or data that's password protected or encrypted |
Performance and Scaling | High, infinitely scalable | Unpredictable performanceShared ZEN infrastructure leads to latency,Multiple levels of traffic redirections with decryption and re-encryption |
Onboarding | SimpleZero Touch Provisioning in minutes | ComplexRequires skilled professional services with weeks to deploy |
Cost | CheaperLeverages edge compute | ExpensiveCustomers pay for Cloud infrastructure |
Kitecyber vs Netskope: Private Infrastructure Access
| Features | Kitecyber Device Shield | Netskope ZTNA |
|---|---|---|
Protection from credential theft | YesPasswordless | NoRequires Password |
Security and Privacy | HighSelf hosted or SaaS, End-to-End encrypted | Low3rd party Cloud and decryption |
Integrated SaaS Internet & Private Access Security | Yes | Yes |
Performance and Scaling | High | Poor Scaling & PerformanceDecryption, re-encryption and traffic hair pinning |
Onboarding | SimpleZero Touch Provisioning in minutes | ComplexRequires skilled professional services with weeks to deploy |
Upgrades | SimpleSeamless without user intervention | SimpleSeamless without user intervention |
Kitecyber vs Netskope: Internet access
| Features | Kitecyber User Shield | Netskope Secure Web Gateways |
|---|---|---|
User identity threats
| High Efficacy | Low EfficacyIf reputation is known and no direct internet access aka split tunnel |
Prevention Technique | AI based in Real time | Static URL ListReputation based |
User Experience | Excellent | Poormultiple levels of rediretions with decryption and re-encryption |
Onboarding | SimpleZero Touch Provisioning in minutes | ComplexRequires skilled professional services with weeks to deploy |
Cost | CheaperLeverage edge compute | ExpensiveCustomer pays for cloud gateways and their reliability |
Kitecyber vs Netskope: SaaS, Gen AI, Agentic AI, Supply Chain API
| Features | Kitecyber App Shield | Netskope CASB & SSPM CASB & SSPM |
|---|---|---|
Discovery & Inventory | YesSanctioned, Unsanctioned and previously not see | PartialSanctioned & Unsanctioned SaaS apps known to SSO or visibility from email providers |
Sensitive Data Recovery | Yes | PartialYes, if known to SSO, SaaS API and SaaS access logs availability |
Security: SaaS Access & Data Leak | Prevention | DetectionPrevention, if known to SSO or SaaS API availability |
SaaS App configuration posture | No | Yes |
Integrated SaaS, Internet & Private Access Security | Yes | No |
Audit Trails & Compliance Policies | Yes | Yes |
Governance (Onboarding & Off boarding) | Yes | PartialYes, if known to SSO, SaaS API and SaaS access logs availability |
Our Success Stories
Testimonials
Amit Verma
“Kitecyber has been a game changer for our IT and security teams. Now they don’t operate in silos and can see a unified dashboard. We feel much better in our security posture and are saving almost 20 hrs a week in dealing with issues and tickets related to previous solutions. We also saved 50% in our total cost of ownership.”
Venkat Thiruvengadam
“Kitecyber helped us with IT, security and compliance as a unified solution. It saved us almost 50% in overall cost as compared to our previous solutions, while significantly improving our security and compliance. the builtin device management and IAM integrations, also optimized our onboarding and offboarding workflows.”
Drew Danner
“Kitecyber has been amazing for our SMB customers, who can now enjoy enterprise grade security with a simple and cost effective solution. Instead of dealing with multiple complex solutions, with Kitecyber they can get advanced security with ease using a single copilot”
Aayush Ghosh Choudhury
“No single product prior to Kitecyber could meet so many of the compliance controls while providing advanced SSE protection to SMBs. We are glad to partner with them and integrate with our GRC solution to simplify SMB security and compliance.”
Gunjan
"After being scammed online, we decided to use Kitecyber and it has been awesome to find such a simple and effective security solution with so much coverage. One of the best solutions if you have remote teams who need protection and you need better sleep."
Take control of your data security. Discover how Kitecyber discovers and protects sensitive data, streamlines compliance, and reduces risk.
How it works
Frequently asked questions
Netskope is a network-based SSE that secures the entire network infrastructure against unauthorized access and breaches. However, this can result in latency, high costs, and complex management. On the other hand, Kitecyber focuses on endpoint security, protecting devices like computers and servers from malware and unauthorized access. Kitecyber also tracks sensitive data across endpoints, providing a unified view of data flow and enabling better threat analysis and response.
Kitecyber is 60% more cost-effective than other vendors and eliminates the need for multiple-point solutions. The AI copilot requires about 200 MB of space and 1% CPU. Installation is quick, taking just a few minutes.
Yes, Kitecyber is a great alternative to Netskope. It offers a 14-day free trial.
Yes, Kitecyber provides a remote access VPN, free for 14 days. Compared to Netskope, Kitecyber’s VPN is lightweight, passwordless, zero-touch, and highly scalable.
