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Head-to-head · Secure Access Service Edge Software

Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service vs Broadcom Symantec SASE

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service #8 in Secure Access Service Edge Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Aryaka

Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service leads on 0 checks, Broadcom Symantec SASE on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAryaka Unified SASE as a Service · 8.4/10

Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service scores higher on our rubric for secure access service edge software: 8.4 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #9.

Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service is the better fit for organizations wanting managed unified SASE. Broadcom Symantec SASE is the better fit for enterprises needing mature security controls.

  • Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service fits best

    Organizations wanting managed unified SASE

  • Broadcom Symantec SASE fits best

    Enterprises needing mature security controls

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Side by side

Feature Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service 8.4/10 Visit ↗ Broadcom Symantec SASE 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.3
Ranking #8 in Secure Access Service Edge Software #9 in Secure Access Service Edge Software
Best for Organizations wanting managed unified SASE Enterprises needing mature security controls
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Docs, Community
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS ISO 27001
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service 4/4 · Broadcom Symantec SASE 4/4
Branch connectivity ✓ ✓
Secure web gateway ✓ ✓
CASB ✓ ✓
Data loss prevention ✓ ✓
Specs
Delivery model Hybrid Hybrid
Endpoint platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, ChromeOS
Our review
Pros
  • Combines SD-WAN, private networking, security, and observability
  • Supports VPN, ZTNA, CASB, DLP, IPS, and secure web access
  • Offers self-managed, co-managed, and Aryaka-managed delivery
  • Combines SWG, CASB, firewall, ZTNA, isolation, and malware analysis
  • Supports cloud, self-hosted, branch, VPN/IPsec, and SD-WAN connectivity
  • Integrates with Symantec DLP Cloud and major business applications
Cons
  • Public pricing is not provided; purchasing requires contact with sales
  • CASB and DLP are positioned in the Advanced Security tier
  • Its broad stack may exceed the needs of narrow access deployments
  • Pricing requires contact with sales rather than a published self-service plan
  • Advanced CASB and DLP capabilities may depend on licensed Symantec components
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of organizations seeking a narrow tool
Our verdict

Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service brings networking and security into one cloud-delivered service for distributed enterprises. It combines SD-WAN, global private network connectivity, firewall, secure web gateway, intrusion prevention,…

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Broadcom Symantec SASE is a hybrid enterprise security platform for organizations protecting web traffic, private applications, branch locations, remote users, and mobile endpoints. Its coverage includes a cloud secure web gateway with…

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  1. Aryaka Unified SASE as a ServiceSecure Access Service Edge Software 8.4Pricing on request
  2. Broadcom Symantec SASESecure Access Service Edge Software 8.3Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service — where it wins

    • Combines SD-WAN, private networking, security, and observability
    • Supports VPN, ZTNA, CASB, DLP, IPS, and secure web access
    • Offers self-managed, co-managed, and Aryaka-managed delivery

    Where it doesn't

    • Public pricing is not provided; purchasing requires contact with sales
    • CASB and DLP are positioned in the Advanced Security tier
    • Its broad stack may exceed the needs of narrow access deployments
  • Broadcom Symantec SASE — where it wins

    • Combines SWG, CASB, firewall, ZTNA, isolation, and malware analysis
    • Supports cloud, self-hosted, branch, VPN/IPsec, and SD-WAN connectivity
    • Integrates with Symantec DLP Cloud and major business applications

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contact with sales rather than a published self-service plan
    • Advanced CASB and DLP capabilities may depend on licensed Symantec components
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of organizations seeking a narrow tool
  • Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service8.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A managed SASE stack that unifies private connectivity, security controls, and analytics.

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  • Broadcom Symantec SASE8.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad SASE platform for enterprises that need layered access and network security.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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