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Guidewire InsuranceNow vs Zscaler Internet Access

Guidewire InsuranceNow logo

Guidewire InsuranceNow

Insurance

Cloud platform for modern insurance operations

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: Guidewire InsuranceNow pricing is not published; sold by quote through a sales process; 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: Guidewire InsuranceNow covers Policy administration, 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 Guidewire InsuranceNow and Zscaler Internet Access actually diverge.

Attributes where Guidewire InsuranceNow and Zscaler Internet Access differ
AttributeGuidewire InsuranceNowZscaler Internet Access
Starting priceOn request$100/year
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWebWeb, Desktop, Mobile
CategoryInsuranceCybersecurity
Founded20032007

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 Guidewire InsuranceNow

  • Policy administration
  • Claims management
  • Billing
  • Customer portal
  • Digital underwriting
  • Mobile capabilities
  • Real-time analytics
  • Document management

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

  • ServiceNow
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

Guidewire InsuranceNow

  • Policy administrationnot Zscaler Internet Access
  • Claims managementnot Zscaler Internet Access
  • Rapid implementation for regional and super-regional insurersnot Zscaler Internet Access
  • Cost reduction and operational efficiencynot Zscaler Internet Access

Zscaler Internet Access

  • Cloud Securitynot Guidewire InsuranceNow
  • Zero Trustnot Guidewire InsuranceNow
  • Web Securitynot Guidewire InsuranceNow

Where each one falls short

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

Guidewire InsuranceNow

  • Pricing is not published; sold by quote through a sales process
  • Cloud-only deployment; no on-premises option

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

Guidewire InsuranceNow

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Guidewire InsuranceNow 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 Guidewire InsuranceNow if

  • You need policy administration.
  • You also want claims management.
Guidewire InsuranceNow 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 Guidewire InsuranceNow or Zscaler Internet Access better?
Neither clearly leads. Guidewire InsuranceNow 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, Guidewire InsuranceNow or Zscaler Internet Access?
Guidewire InsuranceNow starts at On request and Zscaler Internet Access at $100/year.
Does Guidewire InsuranceNow or Zscaler Internet Access run on more platforms?
Guidewire InsuranceNow runs on Web. Zscaler Internet Access runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
What is Guidewire InsuranceNow best used for?
Guidewire InsuranceNow is most often used for policy administration, claims management, rapid implementation for regional and super-regional insurers, cost reduction and operational efficiency. Of those, policy administration and claims management are not what Zscaler Internet Access is typically brought in for.
What can Guidewire InsuranceNow do that Zscaler Internet Access cannot?
Guidewire InsuranceNow covers Policy administration, Claims management, Billing, Customer portal. Zscaler Internet Access covers Secure web gateway, Cloud firewall, URL filtering, Advanced threat protection. Both handle ServiceNow, Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Guidewire InsuranceNow: How much does Guidewire InsuranceNow cost?

Guidewire InsuranceNow does not publish pricing on their product page. The product uses a custom enterprise pricing model that requires direct contact with sales.

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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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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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