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Head-to-head · WAN Edge Infrastructure Software

HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN vs Huawei HiSec SASE Solution

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN #3 in WAN Edge Infrastructure Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request · 90-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit HPE
Huawei HiSec SASE Solution #8 in WAN Edge Infrastructure Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Contact Huawei

HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect 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 scoreHPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN · 9.1/10
  • Free trialonly HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN
  • Most featuresHPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN · 1 of 4

HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN scores higher on our rubric for wan edge infrastructure software: 9.1 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN is the better fit for enterprises needing SD-WAN and multi-cloud connectivity. Huawei HiSec SASE Solution is the better fit for teams seeking SD-WAN within a broader SASE solution.

  • HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN fits best

    Enterprises needing SD-WAN and multi-cloud connectivity

  • Huawei HiSec SASE Solution fits best

    Teams seeking SD-WAN within a broader SASE solution

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Side by side

Feature HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Huawei HiSec SASE Solution 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.4
Ranking #3 in WAN Edge Infrastructure Software #8 in WAN Edge Infrastructure Software
Best for Enterprises needing SD-WAN and multi-cloud connectivity Teams seeking SD-WAN within a broader SASE solution
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request · 90-day trial Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial 90 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Features HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect 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
  • Business Intent Overlays pair application policies with traffic steering.
  • Link bonding, path conditioning, and failover support WAN resilience.
  • Connects with major cloud platforms and third-party SSE providers.
  • 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
  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan.
  • No free plan is offered; evaluation is limited to a 90-day trial.
  • Broad networking capabilities may exceed simpler branch WAN needs.
  • 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

HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN connects branch offices, data centers, and cloud environments through centralized orchestration and application-aware routing. It is aimed at enterprises operating hybrid WANs or multi-cloud…

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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. HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WANWAN Edge Infrastructure Software 9.1Pricing on request · 90-day trial
  2. Huawei HiSec SASE SolutionWAN Edge Infrastructure Software 8.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN — where it wins

    • Business Intent Overlays pair application policies with traffic steering.
    • Link bonding, path conditioning, and failover support WAN resilience.
    • Connects with major cloud platforms and third-party SSE providers.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan.
    • No free plan is offered; evaluation is limited to a 90-day trial.
    • Broad networking capabilities may exceed simpler branch WAN needs.

  • 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.
  • HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN9.1/10 · Pricing on request · 90-day trial

    An enterprise SD-WAN suite for hybrid WANs, with centralized policy, traffic steering, and cloud links.

    Visit HPEFull 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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