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Head-to-head · WAN Edge Infrastructure Software

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN vs Huawei HiSec SASE Solution

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Fortinet Secure SD-WAN #1 in WAN Edge Infrastructure Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Fortinet
Huawei HiSec SASE Solution #8 in WAN Edge Infrastructure Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Contact Huawei

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN leads on 0 checks, Huawei HiSec SASE Solution 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 scoreFortinet Secure SD-WAN · 9.3/10
  • Free planonly Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
  • Most featuresFortinet Secure SD-WAN · 1 of 4

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN scores higher on our rubric for wan edge infrastructure software: 9.3 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN is the better fit for organizations seeking secure SD-WAN with automation. Huawei HiSec SASE Solution is the better fit for teams seeking SD-WAN within a broader SASE solution.

  • Fortinet Secure SD-WAN fits best

    Organizations seeking secure SD-WAN with automation

  • Huawei HiSec SASE Solution fits best

    Teams seeking SD-WAN within a broader SASE solution

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Side by side

Feature Fortinet Secure SD-WAN 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Huawei HiSec SASE Solution 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.4
Ranking #1 in WAN Edge Infrastructure Software #8 in WAN Edge Infrastructure Software
Best for Organizations seeking secure SD-WAN with automation Teams seeking SD-WAN within a broader SASE solution
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Features Fortinet Secure SD-WAN 1/4 · Huawei HiSec SASE Solution 0/4
SD-WAN management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Zero-touch provisioning ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Cloud connectivity Not checked yet Not checked yet
Policy-based routing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment model Hybrid Not checked yet
Managed sites Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Application SLA routing and dynamic WAN path remediation
  • Integrated next-generation firewall and security inspection
  • Cloud on-ramps plus REST API, Ansible, and Terraform automation
  • Pairs HQ-to-branch secure SD-WAN with SWG, CASB, and ZTNA.
  • Unifies management across LAN, WAN, security devices, and endpoints.
  • Includes AI-based threat detection and automated threat handling.
Cons
  • Advanced capabilities require paid services or subscriptions
  • Designed around FortiGate appliances and FortiManager orchestration
  • Not an open-source WAN software option
  • SD-WAN routing and provisioning details are limited.
  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan.
  • Its broad SASE scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking SD-WAN alone.
Our verdict

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN combines application-aware traffic steering, centralized management, and security inspection on FortiOS. It is designed for enterprises, branch offices, data centers, and cloud environments that need policy-based WAN…

Read the review →

Huawei HiSec SASE Solution combines secure SD-WAN for HQ-to-branch connectivity with cloud security services, remote access, and endpoint protection. It is aimed at organizations managing multiple branches, remote users, and hybrid cloud…

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  1. Fortinet Secure SD-WANWAN Edge Infrastructure Software 9.3Free plan
  2. Huawei HiSec SASE SolutionWAN Edge Infrastructure Software 8.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Fortinet Secure SD-WAN — where it wins

    • Application SLA routing and dynamic WAN path remediation
    • Integrated next-generation firewall and security inspection
    • Cloud on-ramps plus REST API, Ansible, and Terraform automation

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced capabilities require paid services or subscriptions
    • Designed around FortiGate appliances and FortiManager orchestration
    • Not an open-source WAN software option

  • Huawei HiSec SASE Solution — where it wins

    • Pairs HQ-to-branch secure SD-WAN with SWG, CASB, and ZTNA.
    • Unifies management across LAN, WAN, security devices, and endpoints.
    • Includes AI-based threat detection and automated threat handling.

    Where it doesn't

    • SD-WAN routing and provisioning details are limited.
    • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan.
    • Its broad SASE scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking SD-WAN alone.
  • Fortinet Secure SD-WAN9.3/10 · Free plan

    A FortiGate-based SD-WAN option for application steering, security inspection, and cloud connectivity.

    Visit FortinetFull verdict →
  • Huawei HiSec SASE Solution8.4/10 · Pricing on request

    Combines branch SD-WAN with remote access, cloud security, and endpoint management.

    Contact HuaweiFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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