HPE Aruba Networking SSE vs Akamai Enterprise Application Access

HAHPE Aruba Networking SSE8.9Visit Akamai Enterprise Application Access8.8Visit

Higher score HA HPE Aruba Networking SSE #7 in Zero Trust Architecture Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit HPE Aruba SSE

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Akamai Enterprise Application Access #8 in Zero Trust Architecture Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Akamai

• HPE Aruba Networking SSE fits best

  Mid-market and enterprise cloud SSE adoption

• Akamai Enterprise Application Access fits best

  Enterprises needing flexible private-app access controls

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Side by side

Feature	HAHPE Aruba Networking SSE 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Akamai Enterprise Application Access 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.8
Ranking	#7 in Zero Trust Architecture Software	#8 in Zero Trust Architecture Software
Best for	Mid-market and enterprise cloud SSE adoption	Enterprises needing flexible private-app access controls
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs	Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	4 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Enterprise, Mid-market
Features HPE Aruba Networking SSE 0/4 · Akamai Enterprise Application Access 0/4
Device posture checks	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Private app access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Secure web gateway	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
CASB controls	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment model	Not checked yet	Hybrid
Identity providers	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	ZTNA, SWG, CASB, and experience monitoring in one interface Global traffic routing with session-level analytics and logs Cloud, mobile, desktop, and Linux platform coverage	Offers clientless web access and client-based access for TCP and UDP apps Applies device-posture assessments and adaptive access policies Supports SSH audits, session recording, and SIEM export
Cons	Pricing requires a custom quote through sales Cloud firewall functionality is limited to specified packages SD-WAN requires the separate EdgeConnect product	Pricing is available through contact with sales Requires connectors in protected on-premises or cloud application environments Supported protocols can vary by application type
Our verdict	HPE Aruba Networking SSE is a cloud-delivered security service edge platform for organizations controlling access by users, devices, and applications. It is aimed at mid-market and enterprise teams adopting cloud SSE across web, Windows,… Read the review →	Akamai Enterprise Application Access provides identity-based access to private applications hosted on-premises, in public clouds, or across hybrid environments. It is aimed at enterprises and mid-market organizations that need to control… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• HPE Aruba Networking SSE — where it wins

  • ZTNA, SWG, CASB, and experience monitoring in one interface
  • Global traffic routing with session-level analytics and logs
  • Cloud, mobile, desktop, and Linux platform coverage

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a custom quote through sales
  • Cloud firewall functionality is limited to specified packages
  • SD-WAN requires the separate EdgeConnect product

• Akamai Enterprise Application Access — where it wins

  • Offers clientless web access and client-based access for TCP and UDP apps
  • Applies device-posture assessments and adaptive access policies
  • Supports SSH audits, session recording, and SIEM export

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is available through contact with sales
  • Requires connectors in protected on-premises or cloud application environments
  • Supported protocols can vary by application type

• HAHPE Aruba Networking SSE8.9/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad cloud SSE platform for teams combining private-app access with web, SaaS, and branch controls.

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• Akamai Enterprise Application Access8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  Flexible private-app access with posture policies, broad protocol support, and SIEM export.

  Visit AkamaiFull verdict →