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Head-to-head · Connectivity Solutions

Cloudflare One vs Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Cloudflare One #1 in Connectivity Solutions 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Cloudflare
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN #2 in Connectivity Solutions 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Fortinet

Cloudflare One leads on 0 checks, Fortinet Secure SD-WAN on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCloudflare One · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth

Cloudflare One scores higher on our rubric for connectivity solutions: 9.4 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Cloudflare One is the better fit for teams seeking broad SASE and app integrations. Fortinet Secure SD-WAN is the better fit for secure SD-WAN with cloud on-ramps.

  • Cloudflare One fits best

    Teams seeking broad SASE and app integrations

  • Fortinet Secure SD-WAN fits best

    Secure SD-WAN with cloud on-ramps

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Side by side

Feature Cloudflare One 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Fortinet Secure SD-WAN 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.2
Ranking #1 in Connectivity Solutions #2 in Connectivity Solutions
Best for Teams seeking broad SASE and app integrations Secure SD-WAN with cloud on-ramps
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web
Integrations 12 integrations 11 integrations
Features Cloudflare One 0/4 · Fortinet Secure SD-WAN 0/4
SSO support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Private app access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Split tunneling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Audit logs Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Connectivity model Not checked yet Not checked yet
Device limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Gateway regions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines private app access, web filtering, CASB, DLP, and browser isolation
  • Free plan supports proof-of-concept deployments and small teams
  • Integrates with services including Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Slack
  • Routes traffic using application policies and application SLAs
  • Includes zero-touch provisioning and centralized FortiManager management
  • Connects to AWS, Azure, Alibaba, Oracle, and Google Cloud
Cons
  • Free plan retains standard logs for up to 24 hours
  • Full-featured DLP and unlimited out-of-band CASB integrations are add-ons
  • Remote Browser Isolation is an add-on on Pay-as-you-go
  • Basic SD-WAN is the only included offering; advanced features need paid services
  • Paid services and subscriptions are sold through Fortinet or resellers
  • Management and automation rely on FortiManager, APIs, Ansible, or Terraform
Our verdict

Cloudflare One brings private application access, secure web gateway inspection, CASB monitoring, data loss prevention, device posture checks, and remote browser isolation into a cloud-based SASE platform. It is aimed at organizations…

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Fortinet Secure SD-WAN combines application-aware traffic steering with FortiGate firewall and security inspection capabilities. It is aimed at enterprises, branch offices, data centers, and cloud environments that need to manage WAN…

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  1. Cloudflare OneConnectivity Solutions 9.4Free plan
  2. Fortinet Secure SD-WANConnectivity Solutions 9.2Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cloudflare One — where it wins

    • Combines private app access, web filtering, CASB, DLP, and browser isolation
    • Free plan supports proof-of-concept deployments and small teams
    • Integrates with services including Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Slack

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan retains standard logs for up to 24 hours
    • Full-featured DLP and unlimited out-of-band CASB integrations are add-ons
    • Remote Browser Isolation is an add-on on Pay-as-you-go

  • Fortinet Secure SD-WAN — where it wins

    • Routes traffic using application policies and application SLAs
    • Includes zero-touch provisioning and centralized FortiManager management
    • Connects to AWS, Azure, Alibaba, Oracle, and Google Cloud

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic SD-WAN is the only included offering; advanced features need paid services
    • Paid services and subscriptions are sold through Fortinet or resellers
    • Management and automation rely on FortiManager, APIs, Ansible, or Terraform
  • Cloudflare One9.4/10 · Free plan

    Broad SASE coverage with a free plan and integrations across common business apps.

    Visit CloudflareFull verdict →
  • Fortinet Secure SD-WAN9.2/10 · Free plan

    A FortiGate-based SD-WAN option for organizations connecting branches, data centers, and clouds.

    Visit FortinetFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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