Best Zero Trust Vendors: 10 Platforms for Identity, Network and Endpoint Verification

Zero trust is an architecture, not a product. The NIST Special Publication 800-207 defines it as a set of principles that move defenses from network perimeters to users, assets and resources, with no implicit trust based on network location. Vendors therefore cover different parts of the same model.

The CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model organizes that work into five pillars: identity, devices, networks, applications and workloads, and data. We use those pillars below to show where each vendor is strongest. A representative example of an identity-first approach is Okta, while firewall vendors anchor the network pillar.

For a scaling B2B SaaS stack, zero trust decisions touch SSO, HRIS joiner-mover-leaver flows, ITSM approvals and the data warehouse, so integration breadth matters as much as features. Our guide to enterprise SSO solutions covers the identity layer in more depth.

What Zero Trust Vendors Actually Provide

Zero trust vendors provide the policy decision and enforcement points that NIST describes: they authenticate users, assess device posture, and allow or deny each request to a resource. Coverage differs by vendor, so map each product to a pillar before comparing.

• Identity: strong authentication, SSO, adaptive access and lifecycle management.
• Devices: inventory, health checks and compliance signals fed into access decisions.
• Networks: segmentation, secure remote access and traffic inspection.
• Workloads and data: least-privilege access to servers, databases and files, with logging.

How We Chose These Vendors

We selected vendors listed on SaaSPodium in the identity, firewall and cybersecurity categories, then mapped each to the CISA maturity pillars it supports and compared deployment model and pricing signal. Ratings and review counts are not yet populated, so we did not rank by score.

Order below follows the pillars rather than a quality ranking. Browse the Cybersecurity Software category and our overview of the best cybersecurity software tools for B2B for adjacent options.

1. Okta Workforce Identity: identity-first access

Okta Workforce Identity acts as a central identity provider with SSO, multifactor authentication and lifecycle automation. It anchors the identity pillar and feeds user context to other enforcement points.

• Details: see the Okta Workforce Identity listing on SaaSPodium.
• Architecture: cloud identity service with a large integration catalog.
• Fit: organizations with many SaaS applications to federate.
• Pricing model: paid, per user subscription.

2. Microsoft Entra ID: conditional access in the Microsoft stack

Microsoft Entra ID evaluates sign-in risk, device compliance and location through conditional access policies. It is a natural fit where Microsoft 365 and Azure already hold the workforce directory.

• Details: see the Microsoft Entra ID listing on SaaSPodium.
• Architecture: cloud directory with device registration and policy engine.
• Fit: Microsoft-centric enterprises.
• Pricing model: freemium listing, with paid tiers for advanced features.

3. Ping Identity Platform: federation for complex estates

Ping Identity focuses on identity federation and access management across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, which helps when legacy and modern applications must share one policy.

• Details: see the Ping Identity listing on SaaSPodium.
• Architecture: SaaS and software deployment options for hybrid use.
• Fit: large enterprises with mixed application portfolios.
• Pricing model: paid, quote based.

4. CyberArk Identity: privilege and identity together

CyberArk Identity brings workforce identity and adaptive authentication together with CyberArk's privileged access heritage, covering the least-privilege requirement for administrator accounts, where a single compromised credential can do the most damage to the business.

• Details: see the CyberArk Identity listing on SaaSPodium.
• Architecture: cloud identity service integrated with privileged access controls.
• Fit: security teams prioritizing privileged account protection.
• Pricing model: paid subscription.

5. StrongDM: access to infrastructure without standing credentials

StrongDM brokers access to databases, servers and Kubernetes clusters through a policy layer with session logging, replacing shared credentials with per-request authorization, so teams can show exactly who reached which system and when during an audit.

• Details: see the StrongDM listing on SaaSPodium.
• Architecture: proxy-based access gateway with audit logs.
• Fit: engineering and DevOps teams protecting production data.
• Pricing model: paid subscription.

6. JumpCloud Directory Platform: directory and device trust

JumpCloud combines a cloud directory with device management and SSO, giving smaller teams identity and device signals without running on-premises directory servers, which reduces the infrastructure a small IT team must patch and secure every month.

• Details: see the JumpCloud listing on SaaSPodium.
• Architecture: cloud directory with agents on managed devices.
• Fit: small and mid-size companies consolidating IT tools.
• Pricing model: paid, per user.

7. Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall: segmentation at the network layer

Palo Alto Networks NGFW enforces application and user-aware policies at network boundaries and between segments, supporting the network pillar and microsegmentation designs that limit how far an intruder can move after compromising a single host.

• Details: see the Palo Alto Networks NGFW listing on SaaSPodium.
• Architecture: hardware, virtual and cloud firewall form factors.
• Fit: enterprises with data center and branch segmentation needs.
• Pricing model: custom quotes.

8. Fortinet FortiGate: firewall with secure access options

Fortinet FortiGate pairs next-generation firewalling with remote access capabilities, which makes it a practical enforcement point for distributed offices that need consistent policy, remote access and traffic inspection without separate products for each site.

• Details: see the Fortinet FortiGate listing on SaaSPodium.
• Architecture: appliances and virtual editions, integrated with Fortinet's wider portfolio.
• Fit: organizations wanting network security and SD-WAN from one vendor.
• Pricing model: paid, listed from $500 on SaaSPodium.

9. Check Point Quantum: threat prevention at the gateway

Check Point Quantum delivers gateway security with threat prevention and centralized policy management, reinforcing network enforcement points in a zero trust design, with the same policy applied across data centers, branches and cloud gateways.

• Details: see the Check Point Quantum listing on SaaSPodium.
• Architecture: gateways and a central management console.
• Fit: enterprises needing consistent policy across many sites.
• Pricing model: paid, listed from $800 on SaaSPodium.

10. Trend Micro Vision One: endpoint and XDR signals

Trend Micro Vision One correlates endpoint, email and network telemetry for detection and response, supplying the risk signals zero trust policies depend on, such as a compromised device that should lose access until it is remediated.

• Details: see the Trend Micro Vision One listing on SaaSPodium.
• Architecture: cloud platform with agents and sensors.
• Fit: security operations teams consolidating detection tools.
• Pricing model: paid, listed from $100 on SaaSPodium.

How to Build a Zero Trust Shortlist

Build a shortlist by assessing your current maturity per pillar, choosing one pillar to strengthen first, and picking the vendor whose policy engine integrates with the systems you already run. Avoid buying overlapping platforms for the same pillar.

• Inventory users, devices, applications and data stores.
• Start with identity and multifactor authentication, then add device posture.
• Segment the highest-value systems before the whole network.
• Require logging that exports to your SIEM.
• Pilot with one team and measure access friction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which zero trust vendor should we start with?
Most organizations start with identity, because every access decision depends on knowing who the user is. Pair a strong identity provider with multifactor authentication, then add device posture checks and network segmentation as your maturity grows.

How much does a zero trust program cost?
Cost depends on the pillars you cover and user count. SaaSPodium lists paid entry prices such as Trend Micro Vision One from $100, Fortinet FortiGate from $500 and Check Point Quantum from $800, while firewall vendors often quote custom pricing, so budget for several tools.

Can one vendor deliver full zero trust?
Rarely. NIST SP 800-207 describes an architecture with several components, and vendors typically cover identity, network or endpoint strongly but not all three. Plan for integration and choose products with open APIs and standards such as SAML, OIDC and SCIM.