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Head-to-head · Secure Access Service Edge Software

Fortinet Unified SASE vs Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Fortinet Unified SASE #4 in Secure Access Service Edge Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Fortinet

Fortinet Unified SASE leads on 0 checks, Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service 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 scoreFortinet Unified SASE · 8.9/10

Fortinet Unified SASE scores higher on our rubric for secure access service edge software: 8.9 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Fortinet Unified SASE is the better fit for fortinet-centric security and networking teams. Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service is the better fit for organizations wanting managed unified SASE.

  • Fortinet Unified SASE fits best

    Fortinet-centric security and networking teams

  • Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service fits best

    Organizations wanting managed unified SASE

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Side by side

Feature Fortinet Unified SASE 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.4
Ranking #4 in Secure Access Service Edge Software #8 in Secure Access Service Edge Software
Best for Fortinet-centric security and networking teams Organizations wanting managed unified SASE
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted 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, SSO/SAML SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Fortinet Unified SASE 4/4 · Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service 4/4
Branch connectivity ✓ ✓
Secure web gateway ✓ ✓
CASB ✓ ✓
Data loss prevention ✓ ✓
Specs
Delivery model Hybrid Hybrid
Endpoint platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Our review
Pros
  • Combines SD-WAN, SWG, CASB, DLP, ZTNA, and firewall services
  • Supports branches, remote users, campuses, cloud apps, and private apps
  • Integrates with Fortinet tools plus Microsoft Entra ID and Okta
  • 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 requires contact with sales
  • Its broad stack is primarily suited to Fortinet-centered environments
  • The unified offering combines FortiSASE with related Fortinet components
  • 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

Fortinet Unified SASE brings secure SD-WAN, zero-trust network access, firewall-as-a-service, secure web gateway, CASB, data loss prevention, and digital experience monitoring into one hybrid platform. It is designed for organizations…

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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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  1. Fortinet Unified SASESecure Access Service Edge Software 8.9Pricing on request
  2. Aryaka Unified SASE as a ServiceSecure Access Service Edge Software 8.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Fortinet Unified SASE — where it wins

    • Combines SD-WAN, SWG, CASB, DLP, ZTNA, and firewall services
    • Supports branches, remote users, campuses, cloud apps, and private apps
    • Integrates with Fortinet tools plus Microsoft Entra ID and Okta

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contact with sales
    • Its broad stack is primarily suited to Fortinet-centered environments
    • The unified offering combines FortiSASE with related Fortinet components
  • 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
  • Fortinet Unified SASE8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad hybrid SASE platform for teams already invested in Fortinet.

    Visit FortinetFull verdict →
  • 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 →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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