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Head-to-head · Secure Access Service Edge Software

Zscaler Zero Trust SASE vs Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Zscaler Zero Trust SASE #3 in Secure Access Service Edge Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Zscaler

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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • Buying starts with a sales conversation
  • Essentials includes alert-only Data Security capabilities
  • The broad feature set may exceed focused security needs
  • 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
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…

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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,…

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  1. Zscaler Zero Trust SASESecure Access Service Edge Software 9.0Pricing on request
  2. Aryaka Unified SASE as a ServiceSecure Access Service Edge Software 8.4Pricing on request

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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