Fortinet Secure SD-WAN vs Aryaka SD-WAN

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN9.2Visit Aryaka SD-WAN9.0Visit

Higher score Fortinet Secure SD-WAN #3 in SD-WAN Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Fortinet

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Aryaka SD-WAN #5 in SD-WAN Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Aryaka

• Fortinet Secure SD-WAN fits best

  Security-focused teams seeking strong value

• Aryaka SD-WAN fits best

  Managed WAN buyers needing optimization and backbone access

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Side by side

Feature	Fortinet Secure SD-WAN 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Aryaka SD-WAN 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	9.0
Ranking	#3 in SD-WAN Software	#5 in SD-WAN Software
Best for	Security-focused teams seeking strong value	Managed WAN buyers needing optimization and backbone access
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Integrations	11 integrations	10 integrations
Features Fortinet Secure SD-WAN 4/4 · Aryaka SD-WAN 4/4
Application-aware routing	✓	✓
Zero-touch provisioning	✓	✓
Integrated security	✓	✓
Cloud on-ramps	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment model	Hybrid	Hybrid
Site limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Basic SD-WAN is included on FortiGate models without an extra license. Application-aware routing supports SLA-based path selection and path remediation. Connects with major clouds and supports REST API, Ansible, and Terraform.	WAN optimization, compression, and application acceleration Private backbone, internet, MPLS, and multi-cloud connectivity Integrated firewall, segmentation, and IPsec encryption
Cons	The free offering covers basic SD-WAN functionality only. Advanced features require paid services or subscriptions. The platform is not open source.	Pricing requires contact with sales Web-based delivery may not fit teams seeking native client platforms Managed operations may not suit organizations wanting fully self-managed WAN control
Our verdict	Fortinet Secure SD-WAN combines application-aware traffic control, WAN path selection, centralized management, cloud connectivity, and next-generation firewall capabilities. It is designed for enterprises, branch offices, data centers, and… Read the review →	Aryaka SD-WAN is a managed, cloud-first networking service for distributed enterprises. It connects branch sites, users, applications, data centers, and cloud environments through Aryaka’s private global network, SD-WAN edge appliances,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Fortinet Secure SD-WAN — where it wins

  • Basic SD-WAN is included on FortiGate models without an extra license.
  • Application-aware routing supports SLA-based path selection and path remediation.
  • Connects with major clouds and supports REST API, Ansible, and Terraform.

  Where it doesn't

  • The free offering covers basic SD-WAN functionality only.
  • Advanced features require paid services or subscriptions.
  • The platform is not open source.

• Aryaka SD-WAN — where it wins

  • WAN optimization, compression, and application acceleration
  • Private backbone, internet, MPLS, and multi-cloud connectivity
  • Integrated firewall, segmentation, and IPsec encryption

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • Web-based delivery may not fit teams seeking native client platforms
  • Managed operations may not suit organizations wanting fully self-managed WAN control

• Fortinet Secure SD-WAN9.2/10 · Free plan

  A security-focused SD-WAN option with free basic functionality and extensive cloud connectivity.

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• Aryaka SD-WAN9.0/10 · Pricing on request

  A managed SD-WAN for distributed enterprises that need optimization and private-backbone access.

  Visit AryakaFull verdict →