Cato SASE Platform vs Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service

CSCato SASE Platform9.2Visit Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service8.4Visit

Higher score CS Cato SASE Platform #2 in Secure Access Service Edge Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Cato Networks

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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

• Cato SASE Platform fits best

  Enterprises needing complete cloud-native SASE

• Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service fits best

  Organizations wanting managed unified SASE

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Side by side

Feature	CSCato SASE Platform 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.4
Ranking	#2 in Secure Access Service Edge Software	#8 in Secure Access Service Edge Software
Best for	Enterprises needing complete cloud-native SASE	Organizations wanting managed unified SASE
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	—
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Built for	Enterprise, Mid-market	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cato SASE Platform 4/4 · Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service 4/4
Branch connectivity	✓	✓
Secure web gateway	✓	✓
CASB	✓	✓
Data loss prevention	✓	✓
Specs
Delivery model	Cloud	Hybrid
Endpoint platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Our review
Pros	Combines private backbone connectivity, SD-WAN, security, and zero-trust access Covers SWG, CASB, DLP, firewall, threat prevention, and analytics Supports endpoint clients, APIs, and integrations across major enterprise tools	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
Cons	Pricing is contact-sales only Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of narrowly focused teams Branch connectivity requires physical or virtual Cato Sockets	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
Our verdict	Cato SASE Platform combines enterprise networking, security, and access in a cloud-native service. It is designed for enterprise IT and security teams connecting branches, data centers, cloud environments, private applications, and users.… Read the review →	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,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Cato SASE Platform — where it wins

  • Combines private backbone connectivity, SD-WAN, security, and zero-trust access
  • Covers SWG, CASB, DLP, firewall, threat prevention, and analytics
  • Supports endpoint clients, APIs, and integrations across major enterprise tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is contact-sales only
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of narrowly focused teams
  • Branch connectivity requires physical or virtual Cato Sockets

• 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

• CSCato SASE Platform9.2/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad cloud SASE platform for enterprises that need networking and security together.

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• Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service8.4/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit AryakaFull verdict →