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Duck Creek Policy vs Zscaler Internet Access

Duck Creek Policy logo

Duck Creek Policy

Insurance

Flexible policy administration for modern insurers

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zscaler Internet Access logo

Zscaler Internet Access

Cybersecurity

Secure cloud-native internet and SaaS access

From
$100/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Duck Creek Policy no pricing published on vendor website; enterprise solution requires custom engagement; Zscaler Internet Access the pricing page names two base tiers, Essentials Platform and Zscaler Platform, plus modular add ons including three Digital Experience Monitoring tiers, but publishes no dollar figures anywhere and routes buyers to a demo request for cost
  • They diverge on capability: Duck Creek Policy covers Policy lifecycle management, Zscaler Internet Access covers Secure web gateway.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Duck Creek Policy and Zscaler Internet Access actually diverge.

Attributes where Duck Creek Policy and Zscaler Internet Access differ
AttributeDuck Creek PolicyZscaler Internet Access
Starting priceOn request$100/year
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWebWeb, Desktop, Mobile
CategoryInsuranceCybersecurity
Founded20002007

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Duck Creek Policy

  • Policy lifecycle management
  • Product configuration
  • Rating engine
  • Underwriting workbench
  • Forms management
  • Billing integration
  • Multi-line support
  • Real-time quoting

Only in Zscaler Internet Access

  • Secure web gateway
  • Cloud firewall
  • URL filtering
  • Advanced threat protection
  • Data loss prevention
  • Cloud sandbox
  • Browser isolation
  • CASB

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Duck Creek Policy

  • Policy administrationnot Zscaler Internet Access
  • Underwriting workflowsnot Zscaler Internet Access
  • Rating and pricingnot Zscaler Internet Access
  • Claims managementnot Zscaler Internet Access
  • Billing operationsnot Zscaler Internet Access

Zscaler Internet Access

  • Cloud Securitynot Duck Creek Policy
  • Zero Trustnot Duck Creek Policy
  • Web Securitynot Duck Creek Policy

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Duck Creek Policy

  • No pricing published on vendor website; enterprise solution requires custom engagement
  • Modular product architecture means customers can mix/match components, making standard pricing impossible

Zscaler Internet Access

  • The pricing page names two base tiers, Essentials Platform and Zscaler Platform, plus modular add ons including three Digital Experience Monitoring tiers, but publishes no dollar figures anywhere and routes buyers to a demo request for cost

Pricing, plan by plan

Duck Creek Policy

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Duck Creek Policy review.

Zscaler Internet Access

$100/year
  • ZIA Business$100/year
    • Web security
    • URL filtering
    • Cloud firewall
  • ZIA Transformation$200/year
    • All Business features
    • Advanced threat protection
    • Cloud sandbox
  • ZIA Unlimited$350/year
    • All Transformation features
    • Cloud browser isolation
    • CASB

Which should you pick?

Choose Duck Creek Policy if

  • You need policy lifecycle management.
  • You also want product configuration.
Duck Creek Policy review

Choose Zscaler Internet Access if

  • You need secure web gateway.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want cloud firewall.
Zscaler Internet Access review

Questions people ask

Is Duck Creek Policy or Zscaler Internet Access better?
Neither clearly leads. Duck Creek Policy starts at On request and Zscaler Internet Access at $100/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Duck Creek Policy or Zscaler Internet Access?
Duck Creek Policy starts at On request and Zscaler Internet Access at $100/year.
Does Duck Creek Policy or Zscaler Internet Access run on more platforms?
Duck Creek Policy runs on Web. Zscaler Internet Access runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
What is Duck Creek Policy best used for?
Duck Creek Policy is most often used for policy administration, underwriting workflows, rating and pricing, claims management. Of those, policy administration and underwriting workflows are not what Zscaler Internet Access is typically brought in for.
What can Duck Creek Policy do that Zscaler Internet Access cannot?
Duck Creek Policy covers Policy lifecycle management, Product configuration, Rating engine, Underwriting workbench. Zscaler Internet Access covers Secure web gateway, Cloud firewall, URL filtering, Advanced threat protection. Both handle Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Duck Creek Policy: How much does Duck Creek Policy cost?

Duck Creek does not publish pricing. Policy is an enterprise solution for insurance carriers where implementation scope, data migration complexity, and customization requirements determine total cost of ownership. Interested prospects must contact Duck Creek's sales team through their 'Talk to Sales' call-to-action.

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Zscaler Internet Access: How many pricing tiers does Zscaler Internet Access offer?

Zscaler Internet Access offers two main platform bundles: the Essentials Platform (entry-level) and the Zscaler Platform (comprehensive). Specific pricing is not published online.

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Duck Creek Policy: Is Duck Creek Policy a modular system?

Yes, customers can adopt Duck Creek products individually (Policy, Rating, Billing, Claims, etc.) or in combination. This modularity means pricing varies based on which products and integration depth customers require.

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Zscaler Internet Access: Are there optional add-on modules available?

Yes. Zscaler offers extensive optional capabilities in five categories including Inline Cyberthreat Protection, Private Access enhancements, Data Security, Security Operations, and Zero Trust Branch.

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Zscaler Internet Access: How is Zscaler Zero Trust Branch priced?

Zero Trust Branch is sized by encrypted throughput (200 Mbps to 10 Gbps) or endpoint count (200 to 5,000 endpoints), with pricing varying by configuration.

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Zscaler Internet Access: How do I get Zscaler pricing?

Zscaler does not publish pricing online. You must request a demo or contact their sales team to receive a pricing quote.

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