Kitecyber: Best Zscaler Alternative
A smarter way to secure your sensitive data.
Kitecyber goes beyond traditional network-based security. By protecting data directly at endpoints, we deliver unparalleled visibility, compliance, and ease of use. No need for cloud gateways. No compromises on performance.
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Built for Data Security, Scalability, & Performance
Kitecyber is your ultimate Zscaler alternative. It delivers endpoint-based security with continuous protection. Safeguard email, SaaS apps, internet access, and more.Enjoy advanced data loss prevention. Detect sensitive data with ease. Get secure web gateways and remote access VPN.Kitecyber scales effortlessly to keep your data safe—no matter the size of your business. Designed for performance. Built for trust.
Endpoint-first security
Enforce data protection directly at endpoints. Detect threats, secure sensitive data, and block unauthorized access—all without relying on external gateways. It’s lightweight, reliable, and powerful.
Real-time compliance
Stay ahead of regulatory demands. Kitecyber simplifies compliance with industry standards like GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC2, ensuring your business meets global benchmarks without extra effort.
Cost-effective & Scalable
With Kitecyber, you get multiple security solutions for the cost of one. Reduce complexity and cut infrastructure costs by up to 60% compared to Zscaler.
Why Do Companies Choose Kitecyber Over Zscaler?
Network-based SSE solutions like Zscaler add complexity, create security gaps, and disrupt SaaS app performance. Kitecyber changes this. No need for external gateways. No added points of failure. Just seamless, secure internet traffic. In comparison to Zscaler, Kitecyber offers
No cloud gateways. No slowdowns.
Lack of cloud-gateways eliminate extra internet hop, ensuring faster and more secure connections.
Unified dashboard for all tools
From SWG to VPN to DLP, Kitecyber simplifies product management with an all-in-one console.
Deeper visibility and protection
Get endpoint-level insights and detect threats with advanced app inspection and real-time data monitoring.
Proactive data leak detection
Identify data leakage from endpoint, SaaS, email, and internet level insights.
Multi-OS Configuration
Tighten up data security on your windows, mac, & linux devices. MDM support available!
Lightweight AI Copilot
Get seamless installation on endpoints with only 1% CPU consumption & 200 MB RAM.
Zscaler vs Kitecyber: Architecture Comparison
Architecture and limitations of network based solutions like Zscaler
Unprotected areas
Leaving data vulnerabilities exposed increases security risks.
Connection challenges
Compatibility problems and non-standard ports lead to connectivity failures.
Endpoint blind spots
Lack of visibility into user activities and operations reduces security context.
No app or data inspection
Absence of application inspection or endpoint data compromises security posture.
Fragmented management
Requires juggling multiple consoles for different tools, complicating operations.
Performance bottlenecks
Extra steps to access the Internet slow down user performance.
Cloud risks and costs
Cloud gateways introduce downtime risks, while infrastructure and management expenses escalate costs.
How Kitecyber is better?
Zero security gaps
Enforces access control and security directly at endpoints, ensuring no vulnerabilities.
Compliance struggle
Just-in-time connectivity provides secure access only when needed, minimizing exposure.
More context on endpoints
Captures detailed user activity directly from endpoint operations for greater insight.
Enhanced data protection
Deep application inspection and endpoint-level data visibility provide superior security.
Simplified product management
Unified console simplifies the configuration and management of all security tools.
Direct Internet access
Eliminates unnecessary steps, ensuring faster and more efficient connections.
Reliable infrastructure
No reliance on cloud gateways, reducing risks of downtime or failures.
Cost-effective solution
Cuts costs by eliminating the need for expensive cloud infrastructure and management.
Kitecyber vs Zscaler: Key Capabilities
| Capabilities | Kitecyber | Zscaler |
|---|---|---|
Compliance
| Yes | No |
Device Management
| Yes | No |
Zero Trust Private Access
| Yes | Partial(Click here for Details) |
SaaS, Gen AI, Agentic AI, Supply Chain API Visibility
| 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 Zscaler: Compliance
| Capabilities | Kitecyber | Zscaler |
|---|---|---|
Invisible SaaS apps
| Yes | No |
Invisible User Activity
| Yes | No |
Invisible Data Activity
| Yes | No |
Kitecyber vs Zscaler: DLP Comparison
| Features | Kitecyber Data Shield | Zscaler 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 network 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 Zscaler: Private Infrastructure Access
| Features | Kitecyber Device Shield | Zscaler ZTNA |
|---|---|---|
Protection from credential theft | YesPasswordless | NoRequires Password |
Security and Privacy | HighSelf hosted or SaaS, End-to-End encrypted | LowData gets decrypted in zscaler cloud, sensitive data can be exposed |
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 Zscaler: Safe Internet Access
| Features | Kitecyber User Shield | Zscaler 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 timeSelf hosted or SaaS, End-to-End encrypted | Static URL ListReputation based |
User Experience | Excellent | PoorHigher latency due to hairpinning, a cloud outage can bring down all access |
Onboarding | SimpleZero Touch Provisioning in minutes | ComplexRequires skilled professional services with weeks to deploy |
Cost | CheaperLeverages edge compute | ExpensiveCustomer pays for cloud gateways and their reliability |
Kitecyber vs Zscaler: SaaS, Gen AI, Agentic AI, Supply Chain API
| Features | Kitecyber App Shield | Zscaler 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 | YesYes, if known to SSO, SaaS API and SaaS access logs availability |
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."
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How it works
Frequently asked questions
Zscaler is a network-based SSE that secures the entire network infrastructure against unauthorized access and breaches. However, this approach often leads to latency issues, high costs, and complex administration. In contrast, endpoint security solutions like Kitecyber focus on protecting individual devices—computers and servers—against threats like malware and unauthorized access. Kitecyber also identifies sensitive data on endpoints, tracking its flow across the network. This unified view of data and its movement enables effective threat analysis and response.
It’s 60% more cost-effective than other vendors and eliminates multiple-point solutions. The AI copilot takes about 200 MB and 1% CPU. The installation process is seamless and takes only a few minutes.
Yes, Kitecyber is a good alternative to Zscaler. The free trial is for 14 days.
Yes, Kitecyber offers a remote access VPN which is free for 14 days. When compared to Zscaler, it’s lightweight, passwordless, zero-touch provisioning & highly scalable.
