Top Fortinet Secure SD-WAN Alternatives and Competitors
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Fortinet is the only NGFW vendor to provide native SD-WAN along with integrated advanced threat protection. FortiGate SD-WAN replaces separate WAN routers, WAN optimization, and security devices with a single solution that is application-aware, offers automatic WAN path control and multi-broadband support.
Common Features
Multiple Connection Type Support | Dynamic Routing | Load Sharing | Resilience | Simple Administration | SD-WAN Security | Quality of Service | Flexible Deployment | Adaptive Traffic | Ease of Troubleshooting | Application Optimization
8.7
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+96
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50
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Best Alternatives and Competitors to Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
Compare how Fortinet Secure SD-WAN stacks up to the competition in the areas that matter most to real users to short list options that will best fit your business needs.
Palo Alto Networks
Prisma SD-WAN
7.9
Composite
Score
+98
Emotional
Footprint
27
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Compared to Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, Prisma SD-WAN is:
More Transparent
Harder to Implement
Worse at Training
Harder to Customize
Harder to Use
Worse at Integrating
Palo Alto Networks CloudGenix SD-WAN is the industry's first next-generation SD-WAN solution that enables the cloud-delivered branch.
Cradlepoint
Cradlepoint NetCloud Exchange
7.9
Composite
Score
+88
Emotional
Footprint
44
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Compared to Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, Cradlepoint NetCloud Exchange is:
Less Transparent
Harder to Customize
Less Inspiring
Harder to Use
Less Innovative
Worse at Integrating
NetCloud is a cloud-based subscription service that combines cloud management, software-defined networking, and unified edge security with industry-leading LTE and 5G cellular networking technology to power a portfolio of purpose-built wireless edge routers and adapters.
Aruba Networks
Aruba EdgeConnect
7.7
Composite
Score
+93
Emotional
Footprint
32
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Compared to Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, Aruba EdgeConnect is:
Harder to Implement
Less Inspiring
Harder to Customize
Worse at Integrating
Worse at Training
Harder to Use
Aruba Edge-to-Cloud Security for the Intelligent Edge. Full visibility, control, and enforcement with a built-in foundation for Zero Trust and SASE frameworks.
Cisco Systems
Cisco SD-WAN
7.5
Composite
Score
+80
Emotional
Footprint
33
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Reviews Say
Compared to Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, Cisco SD-WAN is:
Less Transparent
Harder to Implement
Less Caring
Less Inspiring
Worse at Integrating
Less Reliable
Cisco solutions provide customers secure access with end to end visibility when connecting to cloud applications—while also reducing costs. Features such as transport independence that includes 5G helps connect businesses to the cloud, while true zero-touch provisioning simplifies setup and lowers operating costs. Cisco also offers an unmatched set of service offerings around the globe to ensure customers and partners receive the right level of support to generate a strong ROI from their deployment. Cisco SD-WAN gives customers the flexibility, visibility and control they need to ensure long-term success.
CATO Networks
Cato Edge SD-WAN
7.4
Composite
Score
+87
Emotional
Footprint
21
Reviews
Reviews Say
Compared to Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, Cato Edge SD-WAN is:
Less Transparent
Harder to Customize
Worse at Integrating
Less Inspiring
Worse at Training
Harder to Implement
Cato is providing a fully converged global SD-WAN with built-in network security, delivered as a cloud service. SD-WAN edge device is the enabling network infrastructure.
Huawei
Huawei Intelligent SD-WAN
7.2
Composite
Score
+93
Emotional
Footprint
11
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Reviews Say
Compared to Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, Huawei Intelligent SD-WAN is:
Harder to Implement
Less Innovative
Worse at Support
Less Transparent
Worse at Training
Harder to Use
Then Huawei SD-WAN solution leverages optimized architecture, hardware acceleration, algorithms, and NetEngine AR6000 — Huawei’s industry-leading series of SD-WAN routers — to achieve improved branch interconnection. With CloudWAN, your WANs can adapt as business needs change and overcome the rapid increase in traffic volume associated with new technologies such as cloud, AI, and 5G. Build high-performance SD-WANs that offer optimal experience, flexible networking, and simplified O&M.
