Zscaler Zero Trust SASE vs Fortinet Unified SASE

Zscaler Zero Trust SASE9.0Visit Fortinet Unified SASE8.9Visit

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

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Fortinet Unified SASE #4 in Secure Access Service Edge Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Fortinet

• Zscaler Zero Trust SASE fits best

  Large enterprises prioritizing cloud security breadth

• Fortinet Unified SASE fits best

  Fortinet-centric security and networking teams

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Side by side

Feature	Zscaler Zero Trust SASE 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Fortinet Unified SASE 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.9
Ranking	#3 in Secure Access Service Edge Software	#4 in Secure Access Service Edge Software
Best for	Large enterprises prioritizing cloud security breadth	Fortinet-centric security and networking teams
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS	SOC 2, SSO/SAML
Integrations	150+ integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zscaler Zero Trust SASE 4/4 · Fortinet Unified SASE 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, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS
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, SWG, CASB, DLP, ZTNA, and firewall services Supports branches, remote users, campuses, cloud apps, and private apps Integrates with Fortinet tools plus Microsoft Entra ID and Okta
Cons	Buying starts with a sales conversation Essentials includes alert-only Data Security capabilities The broad feature set may exceed focused security needs	Pricing requires contact with sales Its broad stack is primarily suited to Fortinet-centered environments The unified offering combines FortiSASE with related Fortinet components
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 →	Fortinet Unified SASE brings secure SD-WAN, zero-trust network access, firewall-as-a-service, secure web gateway, CASB, data loss prevention, and digital experience monitoring into one hybrid platform. It is designed for organizations… 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

• Fortinet Unified SASE — where it wins

  • Combines SD-WAN, SWG, CASB, DLP, ZTNA, and firewall services
  • Supports branches, remote users, campuses, cloud apps, and private apps
  • Integrates with Fortinet tools plus Microsoft Entra ID and Okta

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • Its broad stack is primarily suited to Fortinet-centered environments
  • The unified offering combines FortiSASE with related Fortinet components

• Zscaler Zero Trust SASE9.0/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad cloud SASE platform for enterprises consolidating network and security controls.

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• Fortinet Unified SASE8.9/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad hybrid SASE platform for teams already invested in Fortinet.

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