Kasm Workspaces vs. Zscaler Comparison


Kasm Workspaces Kasm Technologies	Zscaler	+	+
Visit Website	Learn More Update Features	Add To Compare	Add To Compare



About Kasm Workspaces streams your workplace environment directly to your web browser…on any device and from any location. Kasm uses our high-performance streaming and secure isolation technology to provide web-native Desktop as a Service (DaaS), application streaming, and secure/private web browsing. Kasm is not just a service; it is a highly configurable platform with a robust developer API and devops-enabled workflows that can be customized for your use-case, at any scale. Workspaces can be deployed in the cloud (Public or Private), on-premise (Including Air-Gapped Networks or your Homelab), or in a hybrid configuration.		About Zscaler, creator of the Zero Trust Exchange platform, uses the largest security cloud on the planet to make doing business and navigating change a simpler, faster, and more productive experience. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange enables fast, secure connections and allows your employees to work from anywhere using the internet as the corporate network. Based on the zero trust principle of least-privileged access, it provides comprehensive security using context-based identity and policy enforcement. The Zero Trust Exchange operates across 150 data centers worldwide, ensuring that the service is close to your users, co-located with the cloud providers and applications they are accessing, such as Microsoft 365 and AWS. It guarantees the shortest path between your users and their destinations, providing comprehensive security and an amazing user experience. Use our free service, Internet Threat Exposure Analysis. It’s fast, safe, and confidential.
Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Supported Linux Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Supported Chromebook Supported		Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported
Audience Kasm Workspaces was developed by a team of cybersecurity experts to meet the most demanding secure collaboration and remote workforce requirements of the US Government, but is now available for organizations of all sizes and industries. Workspaces makes use of the latest technology in high-performance rendering, workload orchestration, and devops pipelines to deliver an architecture that is highly efficient, scalable and customizable.		Audience IT security teams in search of a solution to improve all their network operations and increase security
Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported		Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Supported Online Supported
API Offers API Supported		API Offers API Not Supported
Screenshots and Videos View more images or videos		Screenshots and Videos View more images or videos
Pricing $0 Free Community Edition Kasm is highly cost-effective and can be deployed on-premise, cloud or as a managed SaaS. Free Version Supported Free Trial Supported		Pricing No information available. Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Not Supported
Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.8 / 5 ease 4.7 / 5 features 4.6 / 5 design 4.7 / 5 support 4.6 / 5 Read all reviews		Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 5.0 / 5 features 5.0 / 5 design 5.0 / 5 support 4.7 / 5 Read all reviews
Pros from Real Users Pros It can be used as a virtual lab where you can experiment a lot of things without worrying for the security or integrity of the system. When working in cybersecurity it's really great thing to have the possibility to launch a new and fresh desktop session of Kali Linux or Parrot OS, you don't need to install it anymore or run virtual machines, and the fact that those sessions are throwable is very useful for pentesting environment. Also, the fact that all of this work in the browser make it very versatile to be able to work anywhere even if you're not on your own computer, you can retrieve your personal desktop session in the cloud, and you can also use it to bypass network firewall at school or work. Setup was very easy. I was looking for a disposable desktop and Kasm was the first I tried. I never explored other options since Kasm was exactly what I was looking for. - Zero Setup, it was instant - The needed Images for all software i need (mainly browsers) - Ease of Use Ease of use: The platform is intuitive and easy to navigate, with a clean and modern interface. This makes it simple for team members to access and work on their files and projects from any location. Accessibility: An emulator allows you to access an operating system from any device with a browser, which can be convenient if you need to use specific software or access specific files that are only available on a particular operating system. Allows you to use software or access files that are not compatible with your current operating system. Can be a quick and easy way to access an operating system without having to install it on your device. One of the main benefits of Kasm is improved security. By isolating older, potentially insecure versions of browsers and plugins in virtualized environments, it helps to protect the rest of the system from potential vulnerabilities. Supports multiple browsers, including Internet Explorer, Edge, Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Allows users to run multiple versions of each browser on the same machine. Provides a user-friendly interface for configuring and managing browser settings. Improves security by isolating older, potentially insecure versions of browsers and plugins from the rest of the system. Ease of use, great functionality and straightforward setup. The ui is very easy to use, modules are easy to install and security it well designed. Easy to use and works pretty well has a nice user interface and doesn't require much knowledge to use. it is pretty easy to use. as everything is significantly configurable and that it only takes a few clicks to get the VM ready for you and it brings a free trial so you can experiment with all the options with Kasm.		Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros 1) Zscaler provides a Secure Web Gateway to protect users from malicious internet traffic, phishing, malware, and other online threats. It performs deep inspection of web traffic (including SSL/TLS encryption) and enforces security policies for safe browsing. This functionality is key to mitigating web-based threats for remote and mobile users 2) Zscaler offers a cloud-based next-gen firewall with advanced capabilities such as application-based control, intrusion prevention, URL filtering, and DNS filtering. The firewall is capable of securing both north-south (data center-to-cloud) and east-west (internal network) traffic. It’s highly scalable, eliminating the need for on-premises firewall appliances 3) Zscaler includes DLP capabilities that help organizations prevent sensitive data from leaving the network. This feature works across web, cloud, and email traffic to enforce policies on data sharing, ensuring that no unauthorized data is uploaded or shared 4) Zscaler employs advanced threat detection techniques, including threat intelligence, anomaly detection, and machine learning, to identify and mitigate sophisticated cyberattacks. By monitoring traffic in real time, it can detect and block malware, ransomware, and other malicious activities 5) Zscaler enables secure access to private applications without the need for a VPN. By using Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), users can securely connect to internal applications (both legacy and cloud-based) from any device or location, reducing the complexity of managing VPNs Zscaler Proxy operates entirely in the cloud, eliminating the need for on-premises hardware or complex infrastructure. This allows for easy scalability and a simplified architecture, which is particularly advantageous for organizations with remote or distributed teams. As a next-gen proxy, Zscaler Proxy offers real-time security inspection of all web traffic, ensuring protection from malware, ransomware, phishing, and other cyber threats. It uses advanced threat intelligence and machine learning to detect and block malicious activity before it can reach users or critical systems. Zscaler’s proxy ensures that users experience minimal latency while their web traffic is being secured. Since the service is cloud-based, users are automatically routed through the nearest data center, ensuring fast and uninterrupted access to web resources. The platform provides robust policy control, allowing organizations to enforce detailed security rules for web traffic, such as access restrictions, content filtering, data loss prevention (DLP), and URL categorization. Administrators can configure policies based on user identity, location, device type, and more, ensuring tailored protection. Since Zscaler Proxy routes traffic through its globally distributed cloud platform, it can improve network performance and reduce latency. By caching frequently accessed content at local points of presence, Zscaler ensures fast delivery of content while optimizing bandwidth usage. Very fast set up and it connects right away. Great VPN to use and is user friendly. Also has great connection! Cons 1) Since Zscaler is a cloud-based security solution, it requires an active internet connection to function. If users are offline or disconnected from the Zscaler cloud infrastructure, they may lose access to security features, leaving them vulnerable. This can be a disadvantage for users in remote locations or those with intermittent network access 2) Zscaler's cloud-based architecture means that data is processed and stored in its global data centers. This could raise concerns for organizations with strict data residency or compliance requirements, particularly in highly regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, finance, government). Some organizations may prefer on-premises or private cloud solutions for better control over data location and storage As a cloud-based solution, Zscaler Proxy is heavily reliant on internet connectivity. While the global infrastructure is designed to mitigate connectivity issues, any internet outages or disruptions could potentially impact traffic inspection and user access to the web. While basic configurations are straightforward, some of the more advanced settings (such as SSL inspection, custom policies, and integration with third-party systems) can be challenging for new users. The learning curve may require dedicated resources to fully utilize the platform’s capabilities. Sometimes I notice my pages take a little longer to load but other than that I have no cons I can name.
Training Documentation Supported Webinars Not Supported Live Online Supported In Person Not Supported		Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported
Company Information Kasm Technologies Founded: 2017 United States kasm.com		Company Information Zscaler Founded: 2008 United States www.zscaler.com
Alternatives WebCatalog Desktop WebCatalog		Alternatives Kitecyber
Apozy Airlock Apozy		Cloudbrink
Neverinstall		Cisco Duo Cisco
Cameyo		Netskope
Thinfinity Workspace Cybele Software, Inc. View All		Check Point SASE Check Point Software View All
Categories Application Virtualization Supported Browser Isolation Supported Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) Supported Cloud Workload Protection Supported Co-Browsing Supported Container Management Supported Container Orchestration Supported Container Security Supported Data Loss Prevention Supported Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Supported DevOps Supported Digital Workplace Supported Platform as a Service (PaaS) Supported Remote Desktop Supported Sandbox Supported Secure Web Gateways Supported Virtual Desktop (VDI) Supported Virtualization Supported Web Browsers Supported Web Content Filtering Supported Zero Trust Security Supported		Categories AI Cybersecurity Supported AI Usage Control Supported Application Control Supported Browser Isolation Supported Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) Supported Cloud Edge Security Supported Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) Supported Cloud Security Supported Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Supported DNS Filtering Supported Firewall Supported IT Security Supported Microsegmentation Supported Network Security Supported OT Secure Remote Access Supported SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) Supported Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Supported Secure Web Gateways Supported Shadow AI Detection Supported Shadow IT Discovery Supported Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) Supported Threat Hunting Supported Zero Trust Security Supported
Show More Features Application Virtualization Features Conflict Prevention Not Supported Cross-Platform Support Supported Dashboard Supported Debugging Supported Incident Management Not Supported Legacy App Support Supported Memory Protection Not Supported Multiple App Instances Supported Cloud Workload Protection Features Anomaly Detection Not Supported Asset Discovery Not Supported Cloud Gap Analysis Not Supported Cloud Registry Supported Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Supported Data Security Not Supported Governance Not Supported Logging & Reporting Supported Machine Learning Not Supported Security Audit Not Supported Workload Diversity Not Supported Container Management Features Access Control Supported Application Development Supported Automatic Scaling Supported Build Automation Not Supported Container Health Management Not Supported Container Storage Not Supported Deployment Automation Supported File Isolation Not Supported Hybrid Deployments Supported Network Isolation Supported Orchestration Supported Shared File Systems Not Supported Version Control Supported Virtualization Supported Container Security Features Access Roles / Permissions Supported Application Performance Tracking Not Supported Centralized Policy Management Supported Container Stack Scanning Not Supported Image Vulnerability Detection Not Supported Reporting Not Supported Testing Supported View Container Metadata Not Supported Data Loss Prevention Features Compliance Reporting Not Supported Incident Management Not Supported Policy Management Supported Sensitive Data Identification Not Supported Web Threat Management Not Supported Whitelisting / Blacklisting Supported Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Features Admin Console Supported Application Management Supported Backup & Recovery Supported BYOL Management Not Supported Cloud Encryption Supported Device Management Not Supported File Management Supported GPU Virtualization Supported Multi-Factor Authentication Supported Policy Management Supported Single Sign On Supported User Provisioning Supported DevOps Features Approval Workflow Not Supported Dashboard Supported KPIs Not Supported Policy Management Supported Portfolio Management Not Supported Prioritization Supported Release Management Supported Timeline Management Not Supported Troubleshooting Reports Not Supported Digital Workplace Features Activity / News Feed Not Supported Calendar Management Not Supported Chat / Messaging Supported Content Management Not Supported Document Management Not Supported Employee Directory Not Supported File Sharing Supported Knowledge Management Not Supported Surveys & Feedback Not Supported Task Management Not Supported Remote Desktop Features Chat Supported Cross-Platform Access Supported File Transfer Supported Group View Supported Mobile Device Access Supported Multi Monitor Support Not Supported Record Remote Sessions Supported Remote Print Supported Remote Wake Not Supported User Management Supported Virtual Desktop (VDI) Features Desktop-as-a-Service Supported Load Balancing Supported Multi-Device Support Supported Multi-Factor Authentication Supported Permissions / Access Controls Supported Self Service Portal Supported Third Party Integration Supported Virtualization Features Archiving & Retention Not Supported Capacity Monitoring Supported Data Mobility Supported Desktop Virtualization Supported Disaster Recovery Supported Namespace Management Supported Performance Management Supported Version Control Supported Virtual Machine Monitoring Supported Web Content Filtering Features Antivirus Supported Automated Blacklist Supported Browser-based Management Portal Not Supported Category / Keyword Filters Supported LDAP Integration Supported Multi-Language Filtering Not Supported Reporting / Analytics Not Supported Roles / Permissions Supported SSL Inspection Not Supported Time-based Controls Not Supported VPN Blocking Not Supported White Label Supported Whitelisting Supported		Show More Features Cloud Security Features Antivirus Supported Application Security Supported Behavioral Analytics Supported Encryption Supported Endpoint Management Not Supported Incident Management Not Supported Intrusion Detection System Supported Threat Intelligence Supported Two-Factor Authentication Not Supported Vulnerability Management Supported Firewall Features Alerts / Notifications Supported Application Visibility / Control Supported Automated Testing Supported Intrusion Prevention Supported LDAP Integration Supported Physical / Virtual Environment Supported Sandbox / Threat Simulation Supported Threat Identification Supported
Integrations AWS Marketplace Not Supported Arctic Wolf Not Supported ConnectProtect Managed Detection and Response Not Supported DatAnswers Not Supported Discord Supported Fedora CoreOS Supported GigaSECURE Not Supported Indent Not Supported Insomnia Supported Intezer AI SOC Not Supported Keycloak Supported Microsoft Edge Supported Optiv Managed XDR Not Supported Revelstoke Not Supported Rocky Linux Supported Skycloak Supported The Respond Analyst Not Supported TrustCloud Not Supported Ubuntu for Raspberry Pi Supported openSUSE Leap Supported Show More Integrations View All 62 Integrations		Integrations AWS Marketplace Supported Arctic Wolf Supported ConnectProtect Managed Detection and Response Supported DatAnswers Supported Discord Not Supported Fedora CoreOS Not Supported GigaSECURE Supported Indent Supported Insomnia Not Supported Intezer AI SOC Supported Keycloak Not Supported Microsoft Edge Not Supported Optiv Managed XDR Supported Revelstoke Supported Rocky Linux Not Supported Skycloak Not Supported The Respond Analyst Supported TrustCloud Supported Ubuntu for Raspberry Pi Not Supported openSUSE Leap Not Supported Show More Integrations View All 61 Integrations
		Claim Zscaler and update features and information Claim Zscaler and update features and information