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Lookout vs Netskope comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Lookout
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP) (33rd), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (60th), Mobile Threat Defense (4th)
Netskope
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
46
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (4th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. Lookout is designed for Mobile Threat Defense and holds a mindshare of 17.7%, down 23.7% compared to last year.
Netskope, on the other hand, focuses on Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB), holds 13.2% mindshare, down 14.5% since last year.
Mobile Threat Defense Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Lookout17.7%
Zimperium22.9%
Check Point Harmony Mobile9.1%
Other50.300000000000004%
Mobile Threat Defense
Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Netskope13.2%
Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks12.2%
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform8.5%
Other66.1%
Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)
 

Q&A Highlights

TT
Information Security Specialist at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Nov 01, 2017
 

Featured Reviews

DB
IT Manager at NHS Trust
Enhanced mobile security with visibility into app and website usage, but installation challenges remain
We use Lookout for mobile devices, such as phones It has reduced our risk around mobile devices. I like the security features and being able to see what apps and websites people are using. There is nothing we have come across that we've desired. We have been using Lookout for one year. The…
AV
Cyber security consultant at L&T Technology Services
User-friendly console integrates robust security features for seamless traffic management
Netskope serves as a single web console carrying out multiple functionalities: Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Web DLP, and firewall services. I can toggle between these features on a single platform, enhancing ease of use. In comparison, Zscaler requires multiple consoles for managing similar features. Having these functionalities integrated into one dashboard makes Netskope efficient and user-friendly.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"We have not had any issues with bugs or breakdowns."
"The most valuable features are the antivirus as a whole, the anti-malware, and all of the protection features that scan our enterprise devices."
"The protection offered by the product is the most valuable feature. It detects vulnerabilities or traps on our users' phones and then prompts them to clean up their devices. Tools we used previously would only discover, which required us to gather information on the backend, so Lookout is a welcome upgrade."
"The agent is the easiest to deploy; once it's deployed, it is easy to enable features such as URL filtering, the interface is good, the onboarding process is pretty straightforward, the configuration is okay, and there are lots of great new features, making it one of the best solutions on the market."
"The most valuable feature of Netskope is that it is a SaaS-delivered solution."
"CASB has a lot of good features; their reporting and tracking mechanism is amazing."
"There are many, many different ways you can actually deploy the solution."
"<p>Netskope has positively impacted our organization by securing all our systems, and the response time is also less, with a high catch rate for any incident.</p>"
"Netskope has a diverse portfolio range, which includes cloud access security brokers, content filtering, behavior analytics, and security management."
"Technical support is pretty good."
"It is a very scalable tool."
 

Cons

"The initial setup requires a little bit of experience with configuration."
"From the analysis that we've done, they do seem to be maybe a step behind in trying to enter the market with a new solution. But when they do pick up, they do come out with some good products."
"We just submitted an enhancement request reflecting the main area we want to see improvement in; the APIs. Currently, we're able to build dashboards, but it's somewhat backward because we use our MDM API to create them. Lookout should provide API to customers so we can query our data and use it in our cloud, and this is the only outstanding area for improvement with the product right now."
"A bit of latency is observed in some of the applications."
"Deployment and policy tweaking were two areas where improvement needs to be made."
"The solution's documentation still needs to be improved."
"The CSPM model needs to improve."
"<p>Netskope's pricing is very high compared to other vendors, and compared to Zscaler, Netskope has less capability.</p>"
"There could be room for improvement in the subscription process."
"The right categorization of websites needs improvement. It is important for the solution to correctly categorize websites as genuine or non-genuine, fitting them into the right category."
"I haven’t been able to export that data out of the tool in the same way that I view it in the portal."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is fair; it's comparable to our previous solution, and we carried out multiple POCs and POVs (proof of value). The product is worth the money we pay for it."
"Lookout is definitely on the lower end when it comes to price point and that seems to be the only differentiator. The technology is in place in this space and it's really about who is coming in at the better price point now."
"The price is in the middle range compared to other solutions."
"There is a license required for this solution and there are many licensing models available. For example, what applications are covered as part of the license."
"Licensing fees are paid annually."
"The pricing is competitive."
"The price of the solution is fair but it depends on your use case."
"Netskope is a premium service, and its pricing ranges from medium to expensive."
"The tool's pricing is not too cheap or expensive. However, it can be costly for a small business."
"Licensing is on a yearly basis."
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Answers from the Community

TT
Information Security Specialist at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Nov 1, 2017
Nov 1, 2017
I have only done a peripheral review of CASB vendors in the past few months, but I do agree that the top ones to consider right now are Skyhigh Networks and Netskope. When looking at a CASB, be sure not only to consider if they offer all the right checkboxes, but take a look under the covers to see how they are handling those checkboxes. Sometimes, integration between the components is severe...
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SB
CTO at a tech company with 11-50 employees
Oct 3, 2017
We have used Skyhigh Networks for three years and very happy with it. Over the years they have added new capabilities. The original service provided an inventory of cloud applications that our internal people accessed as well as statistics and risk ratings and configuration guidance to block access. Over time they added more functions such as "protect" services for cloud applications like Microsoft O365 and Google Apps that provide protection for users regardless of whether they are on our network or anywhere on the Internet. We see the service as very effective and they have improved capabilities over the years such as improved reporting.
EC
President with 1-10 employees
Oct 3, 2017
No help on any of these, but thanks for the question. For a holistic approach (because anything less is insufficient), I've begun using Sophos appliances, services, and endpoint protection which all speak with each other and really fortify a network on all fronts. Services take up resources, so be sure to invest in an appliance powerful enough to serve all your endpoints effectively. Hope this helps.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
13%
Construction Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Construction Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business2
Large Enterprise5
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business15
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise25
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Lookout?
The pricing is a little expensive. We are currently looking at comparisons with other solutions, including Umbrella.
What needs improvement with Lookout?
There is nothing we have come across that we've desired.
What is your primary use case for Lookout?
We use Lookout for mobile devices, such as phones.
Which is better, Zscaler internet access or Netsckope CASB?
We researched Netskope but ultimately chose Zscaler. Netskope is a cloud access security broker that helps identify and manage cloud applications, protecting your sensitive data from exfiltration....
What needs improvement with Netskope CASB?
Netskope's pricing is very high compared to other vendors, and compared to Zscaler, Netskope has less capability.
 

Also Known As

CipherCloud
Netskope CASB
 

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Sample Customers

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NetApp, Genomic Health, Caterpillar, Apollo, Pandora, Continental Resources, Fractal, infinera, Tesla
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