Best Microsegmentation Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Zscaler Private Access is ranked #1 of 28 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of ColorTokens Xshield and Trellix Data Loss Prevention. The best-ranked option with a free plan is VMware Workstation Pro. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Hopr at $35/mo.
Microsegmentation software concerns how you define and apply boundaries around workloads and their communications. Compared on workload coverage, policy granularity, identity-based rules, and policy simulation, the entries also differ in cloud environment, Kubernetes enforcement, and deployment model. These details can help you assess whether an option fits the infrastructure and controls you need. Check free-plan availability and paid starting prices as well. Zscaler Private Access, ColorTokens Xshield, and Trellix Data Loss Prevention are among the names included, alongside Calico Open Source and Istio. Consider the workloads in scope and compare the listed policy and environment details against your requirements.
28 microsegmentation software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
28ranked
6free plans on this page
$35/molowest paid tier
4 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Microsegmentation Software 25 channels on this page · 76 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromDeployment modelWorkload coveragePolicy granularityKubernetes enforcementPolicy simulationIdentity-based rules Spec sheet Score
01 Zscaler Private Access Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeployment modelagent basedWorkload coveragemixedPolicy granularityprocessKubernetes enforcementYesPolicy simulationYesIdentity-based rulesYes 6/8spec lines stated 7.4
02 ColorTokens Xshield Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeployment modelhybridWorkload coveragemixedPolicy granularityidentityKubernetes enforcementYesPolicy simulationYesIdentity-based rulesYes 6/8spec lines stated 7.3
03 Trellix Data Loss Prevention Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeployment modelhybridWorkload coveragemixedPolicy granularityworkloadKubernetes enforcementnot statedPolicy simulationnot statedIdentity-based rulesnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 7.0
04 VMware Workstation Pro Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeployment modelagentlessWorkload coveragemixedPolicy granularityidentityKubernetes enforcementYesPolicy simulationnot statedIdentity-based rulesYes 5/8spec lines stated 6.9
05 Calico Open Source Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDeployment modelnot statedWorkload coveragenot statedPolicy granularitynot statedKubernetes enforcementnot statedPolicy simulationnot statedIdentity-based rulesnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.8
06 HashiCorp Nomad Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDeployment modelhybridWorkload coveragenot statedPolicy granularitynot statedKubernetes enforcementnot statedPolicy simulationnot statedIdentity-based rulesnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.8
07 Istio Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDeployment modelnot statedWorkload coveragenot statedPolicy granularitynot statedKubernetes enforcementnot statedPolicy simulationnot statedIdentity-based rulesnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.8
08 OVN-Kubernetes Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDeployment modelnot statedWorkload coveragenot statedPolicy granularitynot statedKubernetes enforcementnot statedPolicy simulationnot statedIdentity-based rulesnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.7
09 Zentera CoIP Access Platform Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeployment modelhybridWorkload coveragemixedPolicy granularityprocessKubernetes enforcementYesPolicy simulationYesIdentity-based rulesYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.7
10 Antrea Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeployment modelhybridWorkload coveragenot statedPolicy granularitynot statedKubernetes enforcementnot statedPolicy simulationnot statedIdentity-based rulesnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.6
11 Cilium Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeployment modelhybridWorkload coveragenot statedPolicy granularitynot statedKubernetes enforcementnot statedPolicy simulationnot statedIdentity-based rulesnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.6
12 Aviatrix Zero Trust for Workloads Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeployment modelagentlessWorkload coveragemixedPolicy granularityidentityKubernetes enforcementYesPolicy simulationnot statedIdentity-based rulesYes 5/8spec lines stated 6.5
13 Calico Enterprise Free planNoPaid fromnot statedDeployment modelhybridWorkload coveragenot statedPolicy granularitynot statedKubernetes enforcementnot statedPolicy simulationnot statedIdentity-based rulesnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.4
14 Elisity Microsegmentation Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeployment modelagentlessWorkload coveragemixedPolicy granularityidentityKubernetes enforcementnot statedPolicy simulationYesIdentity-based rulesYes 5/8spec lines stated 6.4
15 Zero Networks Segment Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeployment modelhybridWorkload coveragemixedPolicy granularityidentityKubernetes enforcementYesPolicy simulationYesIdentity-based rulesYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.3
16 Tetrate Service Bridge Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeployment modelhybridWorkload coveragenot statedPolicy granularitynot statedKubernetes enforcementnot statedPolicy simulationnot statedIdentity-based rulesnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.2
17 Juniper Security Director Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeployment modelhybridWorkload coveragenot statedPolicy granularitynot statedKubernetes enforcementnot statedPolicy simulationnot statedIdentity-based rulesnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.1
18 Illumio Segmentation Free planNoPaid fromnot statedDeployment modelnot statedWorkload coveragenot statedPolicy granularitynot statedKubernetes enforcementnot statedPolicy simulationnot statedIdentity-based rulesnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.0
19 SUSE Multi-Linux Manager Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeployment modelnot statedWorkload coveragenot statedPolicy granularitynot statedKubernetes enforcementnot statedPolicy simulationnot statedIdentity-based rulesnot stated 0/8spec lines stated 5.9
20 Hillstone Security Management Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeployment modelagentlessWorkload coverageserversPolicy granularityworkloadKubernetes enforcementNoPolicy simulationnot statedIdentity-based rulesnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.8
21 VMware vDefend Distributed Firewall Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeployment modelagentlessWorkload coveragemixedPolicy granularityidentityKubernetes enforcementYesPolicy simulationnot statedIdentity-based rulesYes 5/8spec lines stated 5.8
22 Xage Critical Asset Protection Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeployment modelagentlessWorkload coveragemixedPolicy granularityidentityKubernetes enforcementnot statedPolicy simulationnot statedIdentity-based rulesYes 4/8spec lines stated 5.8
23 Akamai Guardicore Segmentation Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeployment modelnot statedWorkload coveragenot statedPolicy granularitynot statedKubernetes enforcementnot statedPolicy simulationnot statedIdentity-based rulesnot stated 0/8spec lines stated 5.7
24 Hopr Free planYesPaid from$35/moDeployment modelagent basedWorkload coveragemixedPolicy granularityidentityKubernetes enforcementYesPolicy simulationnot statedIdentity-based rulesYes 7/8spec lines stated 5.7
25 Cyninges TITAN Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeployment modelagentlessWorkload coveragenot statedPolicy granularityworkloadKubernetes enforcementnot statedPolicy simulationnot statedIdentity-based rulesnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 5.5
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Questions about this list
Which microsegmentation software is ranked first on Specifiction?
Zscaler Private Access is ranked #1 of 28 with a score of 7.4. ColorTokens Xshield is second and Trellix Data Loss Prevention third.
How many of these have a free plan?
6 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Hopr has the lowest first paid tier we found: $35/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.
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