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Head-to-head · Zero Trust Architecture Software

Prisma Access vs HPE Aruba Networking SSE

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Prisma Access #4 in Zero Trust Architecture Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Prisma Access
HPE Aruba Networking SSE #7 in Zero Trust Architecture Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit HPE Aruba SSE

Prisma Access leads on 0 checks, HPE Aruba Networking SSE on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePrisma Access · 9.0/10
  • Most featuresPrisma Access · 2 of 4

Prisma Access scores higher on our rubric for zero trust architecture software: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

Prisma Access is the better fit for enterprises securing private access and web traffic. HPE Aruba Networking SSE is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise cloud SSE adoption.

  • Prisma Access fits best

    Enterprises securing private access and web traffic

  • HPE Aruba Networking SSE fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise cloud SSE adoption

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Side by side

Feature Prisma Access 9.0/10 Visit ↗ HPE Aruba Networking SSE 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.9
Ranking #4 in Zero Trust Architecture Software #7 in Zero Trust Architecture Software
Best for Enterprises securing private access and web traffic Mid-market and enterprise cloud SSE adoption
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Tickets, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Integrations 9 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Prisma Access 2/4 · HPE Aruba Networking SSE 0/4
Device posture checks Not checked yet Not checked yet
Private app access ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Secure web gateway ✓ (best) Not checked yet
CASB controls Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment model Not checked yet Not checked yet
Identity providers Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines ZTNA and ZTNA Connector for private application access
  • Pairs SWG, CASB, DLP, and browser isolation in one platform
  • Supports centralized management through Strata Cloud Manager or Panorama
  • 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
Cons
  • Pricing is handled through sales rather than a public price list
  • Capabilities may depend on license edition and add-on subscriptions
  • Listed platform coverage is limited to web
  • Pricing requires a custom quote through sales
  • Cloud firewall functionality is limited to specified packages
  • SD-WAN requires the separate EdgeConnect product
Our verdict

Prisma Access is Palo Alto Networks’ cloud-delivered SASE platform for organizations securing remote users, branch networks, internet traffic, SaaS, and private applications. Its scope makes it relevant to mid-market and enterprise teams…

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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,…

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  1. Prisma AccessZero Trust Architecture Software 9.0Pricing on request
  2. HPE Aruba Networking SSEZero Trust Architecture Software 8.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Prisma Access — where it wins

    • Combines ZTNA and ZTNA Connector for private application access
    • Pairs SWG, CASB, DLP, and browser isolation in one platform
    • Supports centralized management through Strata Cloud Manager or Panorama

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through sales rather than a public price list
    • Capabilities may depend on license edition and add-on subscriptions
    • Listed platform coverage is limited to web

  • 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
  • Prisma Access9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad cloud security platform pairing private-app ZTNA with web and data controls.

    Visit Prisma AccessFull verdict →
  • HPE 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.

    Visit HPE Aruba SSEFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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