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# Cato SASE Cloud vs FortiGate SD-WAN Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Cato SASE Cloud** [

4.5/5(85)

](https://www.g2.com/products/cato-networks-cato-sase-cloud/reviews#reviews)

**FortiGate SD-WAN** [

4.6/5(57)

](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-sd-wan/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Cato SASE Cloud**
 **Contact Us** · Cato SASE Platform

**FortiGate SD-WAN**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Cato SASE Cloud**
2 monthsFaster

Based on 12 responses

**FortiGate SD-WAN**
3 months

Based on 12 responses

Return on Investment

**Cato SASE Cloud**
10 months7 months sooner

Based on 7 responses

**FortiGate SD-WAN**
17 months

Based on 12 responses

Perceived Cost

**Cato SASE Cloud**
$$$$$

**FortiGate SD-WAN**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Cato SASE Cloud**
12%1% more

**FortiGate SD-WAN**
11%

Pros & Cons

**Cato SASE Cloud**
[
Ease of Use (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cato-networks-cato-sase-cloud/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1144419&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Customer Support (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cato-networks-cato-sase-cloud/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1145159&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Features (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cato-networks-cato-sase-cloud/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1144374&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Connection Issues (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cato-networks-cato-sase-cloud/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1144270&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**FortiGate SD-WAN**
[
Management Ease (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-sd-wan/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2351761&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Affordable Pricing (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-sd-wan/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2391074&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complex Implementation (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-sd-wan/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2351778&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-sd-wan/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2351784&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Screenshots

**Cato SASE Cloud**
 ![Cato SASE Cloud screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/195068/Network-Analytics.png)

**FortiGate SD-WAN**
No screenshot available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Cato SASE Cloud**

8.6

8.676

**FortiGate SD-WAN**

8.8

8.840

Ease of Use

**Cato SASE Cloud**

9.1

9.176

**FortiGate SD-WAN**

9.0

9.040

Ease of Setup

**Cato SASE Cloud**

8.8

8.870

**FortiGate SD-WAN**

8.9

8.933

Ease of Admin

**Cato SASE Cloud**

8.9

8.970

**FortiGate SD-WAN**

9.3

9.332

Quality of Support

**Cato SASE Cloud**

8.9

8.973

**FortiGate SD-WAN**

8.8

8.840

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Cato SASE Cloud**

9.0

9.070

**FortiGate SD-WAN**

8.9

8.932

Product Direction (% positive)

**Cato SASE Cloud**

9.4

9.474

**FortiGate SD-WAN**

10.0

10.040

Features

WAN Edge Infrastructure[Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.3

15

8.7

32

Network

Overlay and Underlay

8.2

13

8.5(won by 0.3)

20

Connectivity

8.3

14

8.9(won by 0.6)

20

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Availability

8.6

12

9.1(won by 0.5)

20

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Application

Integration

9.0(won by 0.8)

13

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.2

19

Performance

8.7

14

9.1(won by 0.4)

19

Health

8.3

14

9.2(won by 0.9)

19

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Self-Heal

8.0

14

8.4(won by 0.4)

19

Simplify

8.9(won by 0.4)

14

8.5

19

Expenses

7.6

14

8.1(won by 0.5)

19

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Zero Trust Networking[Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.1

14

Not enough data

Network Management

Network Segmentation

9.3(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Network Mapping

9.4(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Security Analytics

9.4(won by default)

13

Not enough data

API/Integrations

8.9(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Security

Application Security

9.4(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Workload Protection

9.0(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Data Protection

8.9(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Security Automation

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Identity Management

Adaptive Access Control

9.2(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Identity Scoring

9.0(won by default)

12

Not enough data

User Monitoring

9.4(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

8.8(won by default)

12

Not enough data

AI Text Generation

8.6(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)[Hide 38 FeaturesShow 38 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.0

12

Not enough data

Analysis

User Analytics

8.9(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Cloud Gap Analytics

9.0(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Anomoly Detection

8.7(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Usage Tracking/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

SSO

9.3(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Cloud Registry

9.1(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Mobile Device Mangement

8.2(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Security

Governance

8.8(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Data loss Prevention

9.7(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Data Encryption/Security

9.5(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Access Control

9.0(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Cloud Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Leak Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Governance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Multi-Cloud Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Scoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Device Auto Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-time Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Security Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Device Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP)[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.2

11

Administration

Network Segmentation

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

9

Scalability

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

9

Global Access

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

8

Protection

Policy Enforcement

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

9

Security Audit

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

9

Access Control

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

9

User Authentication

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

9

Monitoring

Compliance Monitoring

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

8

Vulnerability Monitoring

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

9

Configuration Monitoring

Not enough data

9.8(won by default)

9

Observability

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

9

Cloud Edge Security[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.8

12

Not enough data

Management

DLP Configuration

9.4(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Dynamic Scaling

8.3(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Policy Enforcement

9.2(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Multicloud Management

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Monitoring

Data Center Networking

8.8(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Multicloud Visibility

8.6(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Anomaly Detection

8.2(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Protection

Firewall-as-a-Service

9.1(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Cloud Application Brokerage

8.5(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Web Gateway

9.1(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Adaptive Access Control

8.9(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.6

9

Not enough data

Components - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

8.8(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Wide Area Network (WAN)

8.5(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

8.5(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Secure Web Gateway (SWG)

8.8(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Firewall as a Service

9.0(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Artificial Intelligence - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

Predictive Capabilities

8.3(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Real-Time Threat Detection

8.5(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Automation

8.1(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 6 feature categories with incomplete data

Artificial Intelligence[Hide 37 FeaturesShow 37 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Speech Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Personal Assistant (VPA)

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Segmentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

For eCommerce

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Sales Teams/Organizations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sentiment Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chatbot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Security[Hide 40 FeaturesShow 40 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Penetration Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

VPN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavior Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

DNS Leak Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Provisioning

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Firewalls

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Spam

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Prevention System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network as a Service (NaaS) Platforms[Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scalability & Deployment - Network as a Service (NaaS)

Cloud-Based Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

On-Demand Scalability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security & Compliance - Network as a Service (NaaS)

Integrated Security Features

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance & Regulatory Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

DDoS Protection & Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Performance & Optimization - Network as a Service (NaaS)

Quality of Service (QoS) & Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

SD-WAN Functionality

Not enough data

Not enough data

Zero-Touch Provisioning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Connectivity & Access - Network as a Service (NaaS)

AI-Powered Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Network Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI-Driven Network Optimization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Remote Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

5G & Private LTE Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Edge Computing Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI-Driven & Adaptive Features - Network as a Service (NaaS)

AI-Powered Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Network Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI-Driven Network Optimization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Service Edge (SSE) Solutions[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Components - Secure Service Edge (SSE)

Secure Web Gateway (SWG)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Firewall as a Service

Not enough data

Not enough data

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Artificial Intelligence -Secure Service Edge (SSE)

Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Capabilities

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Threat Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Secure Service Edge (SSE)

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Security Solutions[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Model Protection - AI Security Solutions

Input Hardening

Not enough data

Not enough data

Input/Output Inspection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integrity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Model Access Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Runtime Monitoring - AI Security Solutions

AI Behavior Anomaly Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Enforcement and Compliance - AI Security Solutions

Scalable Governance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Shadow AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy‑as‑Code for AI Assets

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Security[Hide 48 FeaturesShow 48 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Visibility

Data Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Registry

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Gap Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Identity

SSO

Not enough data

Not enough data

Governance

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Security Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Cato SASE Cloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cdf75df7caeb59d6d89198f41767314b/cato-networks-cato-sase-cloud.svg "Cato SASE Cloud")](https://www.g2.com/products/cato-networks-cato-sase-cloud/reviews)

Cato SASE Cloud

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

23.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

53.1%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

23.5%

[![FortiGate SD-WAN](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_802013de1efda091c669b4def8e81ea4/fortigate-sd-wan.jpg "FortiGate SD-WAN")](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-sd-wan/reviews)

FortiGate SD-WAN

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

18.2%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

43.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

38.6%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

23.5%

18.2%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

53.1%

43.2%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

23.5%

38.6%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Cato SASE Cloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cdf75df7caeb59d6d89198f41767314b/cato-networks-cato-sase-cloud.svg "Cato SASE Cloud")](https://www.g2.com/products/cato-networks-cato-sase-cloud/reviews)
Cato SASE Cloud

Information Technology and Services

16.3%

Financial Services

10.0%

Logistics and Supply Chain

6.3%

Construction

6.3%

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

5.0%

Other

56.3%

[![FortiGate SD-WAN](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_802013de1efda091c669b4def8e81ea4/fortigate-sd-wan.jpg "FortiGate SD-WAN")](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-sd-wan/reviews)
FortiGate SD-WAN

Information Technology and Services

31.8%

Computer & Network Security

18.2%

Telecommunications

9.1%

Insurance

6.8%

Hospital & Health Care

6.8%

Other

27.3%

FAQs

## Cato SASE Cloud vs FortiGate SD-WAN FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Cato SASE Cloud vs FortiGate SD-WAN?

FortiGate SD-WAN stands out for its slightly higher G2 rating and top reviewer-cited strength in centralized administration, while Cato SASE Cloud is praised for its unified network and security management.

| [Cato SASE Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/cato-networks-cato-sase-cloud/reviews) | [FortiGate SD-WAN](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-sd-wan/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (83 reviews) | 4.6/5 (57 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| 8.8 | 8.9 |
| 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Unified network and security management | Centralized administration and flexibility |

### How do the pricing models of Cato SASE Cloud and FortiGate SD-WAN compare?

Reviewers rate Cato SASE Cloud and FortiGate SD-WAN nearly equally on value, with Cato SASE Cloud holding a slight edge in price satisfaction.

- **Cato SASE Cloud:** In recent reviews, several buyers mention that while Cato SASE Cloud can be expensive or complex for smaller organizations, many appreciate the cost savings from consolidating multiple network and security tools into a single platform.
- **FortiGate SD-WAN:** Recent reviewers note that FortiGate SD-WAN is perceived as affordable and cost-effective for larger deployments, but some cite higher pricing compared to other vendors and additional costs for advanced features or licenses.
- **Switching reasons:** Buyers switching to Cato SASE Cloud often cite the desire to reduce management overhead and unify network security, while those choosing FortiGate SD-WAN highlight its centralized management and flexibility for complex environments.

### What are the best alternatives to Cato SASE Cloud and FortiGate SD-WAN?

The top three alternatives to Cato SASE Cloud and FortiGate SD-WAN are Check Point SASE, Netskope One Platform, and Cisco Meraki.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cato SASE Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/cato-networks-cato-sase-cloud/reviews) | 4.5/5 (83) | Mid-Market | Pricing can be complex or costly for smaller organizations | Unified network and security management |
| [FortiGate SD-WAN](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-sd-wan/reviews) | 4.6/5 (57) | Mid-Market | Affordable for large deployments, but higher pricing for advanced features | Centralized administration and flexibility |
| [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) | 4.5/5 (227) | — | — | Comprehensive security capabilities |
| [Netskope One Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/netskope-one-platform/reviews) | 4.4/5 (95) | Enterprise | — | Enterprise-grade security and visibility |
| [Cisco Meraki](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-meraki/reviews) | 4.3/5 (217) | Mid-Market | — | Ease of deployment and management |

### Which SD-WAN features should I prioritize when comparing Cato SASE Cloud and FortiGate SD-WAN?

Buyers should prioritize centralized management, security integration, deployment ease, performance, and cost efficiency when comparing Cato SASE Cloud and FortiGate SD-WAN.

- **Centralized management:** Cato SASE Cloud (3 all-time mentions for ease of management, 2 for centralized management); FortiGate SD-WAN (2 all-time mentions for management ease).
- **Security integration:** Cato SASE Cloud (4 all-time mentions for threat protection, 3 for network security); FortiGate SD-WAN (1 all-time mention for security).
- **Deployment ease:** Cato SASE Cloud (3 all-time mentions for deployment ease); FortiGate SD-WAN (1 all-time mention for setup ease).
- **Performance:** Cato SASE Cloud (2 all-time mentions for performance efficiency); FortiGate SD-WAN (1 all-time mention for reliability, 1 for scalability).
- **Cost efficiency:** Cato SASE Cloud (2 all-time mentions for being expensive); FortiGate SD-WAN (1 all-time mention for affordable pricing, 1 for being expensive).

### What are the pros and cons of Cato SASE Cloud vs FortiGate SD-WAN?

Cato SASE Cloud's headline strength is unified network and security management, while FortiGate SD-WAN excels in centralized administration and flexibility.

- **Cato SASE Cloud strengths:** Unified network and security management (5 all-time mentions for ease of use, 4 for customer support, 4 for reliability, 4 for threat protection, 3 for deployment ease, 3 for ease of management, 3 for network security, 3 for user interface).
- **Cato SASE Cloud trade-offs:** Limited features (3 all-time mentions), connection issues (2), and being expensive (2).
- **FortiGate SD-WAN strengths:** Centralized administration and flexibility (2 all-time mentions for management ease, 1 for affordable pricing, 1 for automation, 1 for ease of use, 1 for reliability, 1 for scalability, 1 for security, 1 for setup ease, 1 for solution effectiveness).
- **FortiGate SD-WAN trade-offs:** Complex implementation (2 all-time mentions), expensive (1), and limited customization (1).

### Is Cato SASE Cloud or FortiGate SD-WAN better for small businesses?

Cato SASE Cloud is the better fit for small businesses, as reviewers highlight its ease of use and unified management for organizations with limited IT resources.

- **Cato SASE Cloud:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note that its all-in-one platform reduces management overhead and is especially beneficial for organizations without dedicated network teams.
- **FortiGate SD-WAN:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers mention that while it is scalable and flexible, its advanced features and complexity may be better suited for larger or more technically mature organizations.

### Which SD-WAN platform has better integrations?

Reviewers cite parity between Cato SASE Cloud and FortiGate SD-WAN for integrations, with both products supporting integrations but no dominant lead.

- **Cato SASE Cloud:** Recent reviews mention integration with CrowdStrike Falcon and JumpCloud, with positive sentiment around ease of integration with identity providers and cloud-based apps.
- **FortiGate SD-WAN:** Recent reviews highlight integration with other Fortinet products, including firewalls, switches, wireless access points, and FortiAnalyzer, with ease of integration noted for full Fortinet environments.

### How do Cato SASE Cloud and FortiGate SD-WAN compare on customer support?

Cato SASE Cloud and FortiGate SD-WAN are rated at parity for Quality of Support, with scores of 8.9 and 8.8 respectively, below the materiality threshold for a clear winner.

- **Cato SASE Cloud:** Reviewers frequently praise responsive and knowledgeable support, with 4 all-time mentions for customer support and multiple recent reviews highlighting fast ticket resolution and helpful technical assistance.
- **FortiGate SD-WAN:** Reviewers consistently mention impressive customer support, quick ticket responses, and comprehensive assistance, with 7/7 support scores in several recent reviews.

### Which is easier to implement, Cato SASE Cloud or FortiGate SD-WAN?

Cato SASE Cloud and FortiGate SD-WAN score within a tenth of a point on Ease of Setup (8.8 vs 8.9), indicating near-parity in implementation experience.

- **Cato SASE Cloud:** Reviewers highlight quick deployment, intuitive setup, and centralized management, with several noting that onboarding new sites takes under an hour and that the platform simplifies complex network rollouts.
- **FortiGate SD-WAN:** Reviewers describe easy initial setup, zero-touch deployment, and straightforward configuration, but some mention that advanced configurations can be complex and may require technical expertise.

### Which product has better Performance?

Performance is the most frequently mentioned feature across both Cato SASE Cloud and FortiGate SD-WAN reviews, with both products receiving positive feedback for network reliability and optimization.

- **Cato SASE Cloud:** 2 all-time mentions for performance efficiency, with reviewers citing reliable connectivity, low latency, and improved network stability after deployment.
- **FortiGate SD-WAN:** 1 all-time mention for reliability and 1 for scalability, with reviewers highlighting dynamic traffic optimization, high availability, and consistent application performance across distributed environments.

Alternatives

**Cato SASE Cloud Alternatives**

 ![Check Point SASE](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/64ff8da1b6e6ffabf4336ae2510e8e3e/check-point-sase.svg "Check Point SASE")

[
Check Point SASE
](/products/check-point-sase/reviews)

 ![Netskope One Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/24f85b7cc708f49da8b235966df41a33/netskope-one-platform.svg "Netskope One Platform")

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Netskope One Platform
](/products/netskope-one-platform/reviews)

 ![Zscaler Internet Access](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f063065622874e0a8214c8615c634d1e/zscaler-internet-access.svg "Zscaler Internet Access")

[
Zscaler Internet Access
](/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews)

 ![Aryaka Networks](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/05fcbfe20f8562c59720f7bc1c218697/aryaka-networks.svg "Aryaka Networks")

[
Aryaka Networks
](/products/aryaka-networks/reviews)

**FortiGate SD-WAN Alternatives**

 ![Cisco Meraki](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_8fce4cdac434b53f25936f9cbf18d3d1/cisco-meraki.jpg "Cisco Meraki")

[
Cisco Meraki
](/products/cisco-meraki/reviews)

 ![Check Point SASE](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/64ff8da1b6e6ffabf4336ae2510e8e3e/check-point-sase.svg "Check Point SASE")

[
Check Point SASE
](/products/check-point-sase/reviews)

 ![Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_897b66f083df6301cb1e3bd3f104aa74/cisco-catalyst-sd-wan.png "Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN")

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Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN
](/products/cisco-catalyst-sd-wan/reviews)

 ![Versa SASE](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_84a2fbc05b5c33048ef962a99143ec6c/versa-networks-versa-sase.png "Versa SASE")

[
Versa SASE
](/products/versa-networks-versa-sase/reviews)

## Cato SASE Cloud vs FortiGate SD-WAN

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Cato SASE Cloud easier to use and do business with overall. However, reviewers preferred the ease of set up with FortiGate SD-WAN, along with administration.

- Reviewers felt that FortiGate SD-WAN meets the needs of their business better than Cato SASE Cloud.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Cato SASE Cloud is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of FortiGate SD-WAN over Cato SASE Cloud.