Head-to-head · Secure Access Service Edge Software
Zscaler Zero Trust SASE vs Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service
Zscaler Zero Trust 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 scoreZscaler Zero Trust SASE · 9.0/10
Zscaler Zero Trust SASE scores higher on our rubric for secure access service edge software: 9.0 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
On delivery model, Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service gives you Hybrid where Zscaler Zero Trust SASE offers Cloud.
Zscaler Zero Trust SASE is the better fit for large enterprises prioritizing cloud security breadth. Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service is the better fit for organizations wanting managed unified SASE.
- Zscaler Zero Trust SASE fits best
Large enterprises prioritizing cloud security breadth
- Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service fits best
Organizations wanting managed unified SASE
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Side by side
| Feature | Zscaler Zero Trust SASE 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #3 in Secure Access Service Edge Software | #8 in Secure Access Service Edge Software |
| Best for | Large enterprises prioritizing cloud security breadth | Organizations wanting managed unified SASE |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Zscaler Zero Trust SASE 4/4 · Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service 4/4 | ||
| Branch connectivity | ✓ | ✓ |
| Secure web gateway | ✓ | ✓ |
| CASB | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data loss prevention | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Delivery model | Cloud | Hybrid |
| Endpoint platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
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| Our verdict | Zscaler Zero Trust SASE is a cloud-delivered platform for connecting users, branches, devices, workloads, and applications through the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange. It is designed for enterprises modernizing network and security… Read the review → |
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,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Zscaler Zero Trust SASE — where it wins
- Combines SWG, CASB, DLP, ZTNA, firewall, and branch security
- Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web access
- Connects with identity, SIEM, MDM, cloud, and networking tools
Where it doesn't
- Buying starts with a sales conversation
- Essentials includes alert-only Data Security capabilities
- The broad feature set may exceed focused security needs
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
- Zscaler Zero Trust SASE9.0/10 · Pricing on request
A broad cloud SASE platform for enterprises consolidating network and security controls.
Visit ZscalerFull 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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