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Head-to-head · Network as a Service (NaaS) Platforms

Alkira vs Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Alkira #2 in Network as a Service (NaaS) Platforms 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Alkira
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN #3 in Network as a Service (NaaS) Platforms 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Fortinet

Alkira leads on 0 checks, Fortinet Secure SD-WAN on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAlkira · 8.9/10
  • Free planonly Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
  • Most featuresAlkira · 1 of 5

Alkira scores higher on our rubric for network as a service (naas) platforms: 8.9 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Alkira is the better fit for enterprises orchestrating multicloud networks. Fortinet Secure SD-WAN is the better fit for secure SD-WAN with broad cloud on-ramps.

  • Alkira fits best

    Enterprises orchestrating multicloud networks

  • Fortinet Secure SD-WAN fits best

    Secure SD-WAN with broad cloud on-ramps

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Side by side

Feature Alkira 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Fortinet Secure SD-WAN 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.5
Ranking #2 in Network as a Service (NaaS) Platforms #3 in Network as a Service (NaaS) Platforms
Best for Enterprises orchestrating multicloud networks Secure SD-WAN with broad cloud on-ramps
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Integrations 14 integrations 11 integrations
Features Alkira 1/5 · Fortinet Secure SD-WAN 0/5
SD-WAN included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Secure access/SASE Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cloud firewall Not checked yet Not checked yet
Network monitoring ✓ (best) Not checked yet
API access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Connectivity type Not checked yet Not checked yet
Managed sites Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Connects workloads across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
  • Combines segmentation, firewalls, monitoring and troubleshooting in a cloud control plane
  • Supports Terraform automation plus VPN, IPSec and SD-WAN connectivity
  • Application SLA-based path selection and dynamic WAN steering
  • Integrated firewall inspection with centralized monitoring and analytics
  • Cloud on-ramps for AWS, Azure, Alibaba, Oracle, and Google
Cons
  • Custom-quoted pricing makes cost comparison less direct
  • Enterprise focus may not suit smaller organizations seeking a lighter network tool
  • Depends on integrations for IPAM/DDI and load-balancing capabilities
  • Advanced features require paid services or subscriptions
  • Physical and virtual appliance options are centered on FortiGate
  • No standard public price for paid services
Our verdict

Alkira is a cloud network infrastructure-as-a-service platform for enterprises managing connectivity across public clouds, sites, data centers and WAN environments. Its centralized control plane supports network design, provisioning,…

Read the review →

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN combines application-aware traffic steering, centralized management, cloud connectivity, and next-generation firewall capabilities on FortiOS. It is aimed at enterprises, branch offices, data centers, and cloud…

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  1. AlkiraNetwork as a Service (NaaS) Platforms 8.9Pricing on request
  2. Fortinet Secure SD-WANNetwork as a Service (NaaS) Platforms 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Alkira — where it wins

    • Connects workloads across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
    • Combines segmentation, firewalls, monitoring and troubleshooting in a cloud control plane
    • Supports Terraform automation plus VPN, IPSec and SD-WAN connectivity

    Where it doesn't

    • Custom-quoted pricing makes cost comparison less direct
    • Enterprise focus may not suit smaller organizations seeking a lighter network tool
    • Depends on integrations for IPAM/DDI and load-balancing capabilities

  • Fortinet Secure SD-WAN — where it wins

    • Application SLA-based path selection and dynamic WAN steering
    • Integrated firewall inspection with centralized monitoring and analytics
    • Cloud on-ramps for AWS, Azure, Alibaba, Oracle, and Google

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced features require paid services or subscriptions
    • Physical and virtual appliance options are centered on FortiGate
    • No standard public price for paid services
  • Alkira8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    Centralized orchestration connects cloud, sites and WAN with security and visibility services.

    Visit AlkiraFull verdict →
  • Fortinet Secure SD-WAN8.5/10 · Free plan

    Secure SD-WAN with cloud connectivity, centralized management, and basic functionality included on FortiGate.

    Visit FortinetFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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