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Head-to-head · Zero Trust Architecture Software

Prisma SASE vs HPE Aruba Networking SSE

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Prisma SASE #3 in Zero Trust Architecture Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Prisma SASE
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 SASE 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 SASE · 9.1/10
  • Most featuresPrisma SASE · 2 of 4

Prisma SASE scores higher on our rubric for zero trust architecture software: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

Prisma SASE is the better fit for organizations needing cloud-delivered SASE and branch. HPE Aruba Networking SSE is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise cloud SSE adoption.

  • Prisma SASE fits best

    Organizations needing cloud-delivered SASE and branch

  • HPE Aruba Networking SSE fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise cloud SSE adoption

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Side by side

Feature Prisma SASE 9.1/10 Visit ↗ HPE Aruba Networking SSE 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.9
Ranking #3 in Zero Trust Architecture Software #7 in Zero Trust Architecture Software
Best for Organizations needing cloud-delivered SASE and branch 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, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance SOC 2 GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Prisma SASE 2/4 · HPE Aruba Networking SSE 0/4
Device posture checks Not checked yet Not checked yet
Private app access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Secure web gateway ✓ (best) Not checked yet
CASB controls ✓ (best) 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 private-app access with SWG, CASB, DLP, and firewall as a service
  • Includes SD-WAN and secure branch connectivity under centralized cloud management
  • Supports endpoint connectivity across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
  • 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 requires contacting sales rather than comparing public plan prices
  • Cloud-only deployment does not suit organizations seeking another delivery model
  • Legacy Panorama multi-tenancy is being phased out for new deployments
  • 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 SASE is Palo Alto Networks’ cloud-delivered secure access service edge platform, combining Prisma Access and Prisma SD-WAN capabilities for enterprises and distributed organizations. Its scope extends from zero-trust access to…

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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 SASEZero Trust Architecture Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. HPE Aruba Networking SSEZero Trust Architecture Software 8.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Prisma SASE — where it wins

    • Combines private-app access with SWG, CASB, DLP, and firewall as a service
    • Includes SD-WAN and secure branch connectivity under centralized cloud management
    • Supports endpoint connectivity across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than comparing public plan prices
    • Cloud-only deployment does not suit organizations seeking another delivery model
    • Legacy Panorama multi-tenancy is being phased out for new deployments

  • 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 SASE9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad cloud SASE suite pairing zero-trust access with web, data, and branch security.

    Visit Prisma SASEFull 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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