# Cato SASE Cloud vs Oracle SD-WAN Comparison

| | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 83 | 29 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (52.5% of reviews) | Enterprise (55.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Cato SASE Cloud

Pros:
- Ease of Use (5 reviews)
- Customer Support (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (3 reviews)
- Connection Issues (2 reviews)

### Oracle SD-WAN

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (76 reviews) | 9.1 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (76 reviews) | 8.1 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (70 reviews) | 7.8 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (70 reviews) | 8.3 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (73 reviews) | 8.9 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (70 reviews) | 9.0 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (74 reviews) | 8.1 (25 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Cato SASE Cloud

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Cato SASE Platform

Price: Contact Us

Description: 
Cato converges security, networking, and access technologies into a single, cloud-native SASE platform—reducing cost, complexity, and risk across the enterprise.
With one platform, one management console, and one unified policy framework, Cato strengthens security, improves performance, simplifies operations, and helps enterprises advance Zero Trust at scale.
By replacing fragmented stacks with an elegant SASE architecture—often funded through existing IT budgets—Cato eliminates upfront costs, refresh cycles, management overhead, and vendor sprawl. The result: lower total cost of ownership, greater agility, and a future-ready infrastructure

Key Features:
- Comprehensive Security with Cato SSE 360
- Global Private Backbone with 80+ Points of Presence
- Unified Management via Cato Management Application (CMA)

[Learn more about Cato SASE Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/cato-networks-cato-sase-cloud/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

### Oracle SD-WAN

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### WAN Edge Infrastructure

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cato SASE Cloud** | 8.3/10 | 14 |
| **Oracle SD-WAN** | N/A | N/A |

#### Network

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **Overlay and Underlay** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Connectivity** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Availability** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Application

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **Integration** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 8.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Health** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Heal** | 8.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Simplify** | 8.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Expenses** | 7.6 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Zero Trust Networking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cato SASE Cloud** | 9.1/10 | 13 |
| **Oracle SD-WAN** | N/A | N/A |

#### Network Management

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **Network Segmentation** | 9.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Network Mapping** | 9.4 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Analytics** | 9.4 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **API/Integrations** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security Automation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Application Security** | 9.4 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workload Protection** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Protection** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Identity Management

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Access Control** | 9.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Identity Scoring** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Monitoring** | 9.4 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Generation** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cato SASE Cloud** | 9.0/10 | 12 |
| **Oracle SD-WAN** | N/A | N/A |

#### Analysis

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **User Analytics** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | 9.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Device Mangement** | 8.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | 9.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Encryption/Security** | 9.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Edge Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cato SASE Cloud** | 8.8/10 | 11 |
| **Oracle SD-WAN** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multicloud Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | 9.4 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Scaling** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Center Networking** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multicloud Visibility** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | 8.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Protection

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **Firewall-as-a-Service** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Application Brokerage** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Web Gateway** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Access Control** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Network as a Service (NaaS) Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cato SASE Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oracle SD-WAN** | N/A | N/A |

#### Scalability &amp; Deployment - Network as a Service (NaaS)

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cloud-Based Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Cloud &amp; Hybrid Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security &amp; Compliance - Network as a Service (NaaS)

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **Integrated Security Features** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance &amp; Regulatory Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DDoS Protection &amp; Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Network Performance &amp; Optimization - Network as a Service (NaaS)

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **Quality of Service (QoS) &amp; 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 &amp; Access - Network as a Service (NaaS)

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 &amp; Private LTE Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Edge Computing Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cato SASE Cloud** | 8.6/10 | 8 |
| **Oracle SD-WAN** | N/A | N/A |

#### Components - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Wide Area Network (WAN)** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Web Gateway (SWG)** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall as a Service** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Artificial Intelligence - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Capabilities** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Threat Detection** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Secure Service Edge (SSE) Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cato SASE Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oracle SD-WAN** | N/A | N/A |

#### Components - Secure Service Edge (SSE)

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **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)

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **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)

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cato SASE Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oracle SD-WAN** | N/A | N/A |

#### Model Protection - AI Security Solutions

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cato SASE Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oracle SD-WAN** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

#### Identity

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [SD-WAN Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/sd-wan)

**Unique to Cato SASE Cloud (8):** [Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-access-service-edge-sase-platforms), [Network as a Service (NaaS) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-as-a-service-naas-platforms), [Cloud Edge Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-edge-security), [Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-access-security-broker-casb), [WAN Edge Infrastructure Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/wan-edge-infrastructure), [Zero Trust Networking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/zero-trust-networking), [Secure Service Edge (SSE) Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-service-edge-sse-solutions), [AI Security Solutions Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-security-solutions)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Cato SASE Cloud | Oracle SD-WAN | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 23.8% | 11.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 52.5% | 33.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 23.8% | 55.6% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.0%
- **Computer Software:** 3.8%
- **Computer Hardware:** 3.8%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 2.5%
- **Machinery:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 38.8%

#### Oracle SD-WAN

- **Telecommunications:** 11.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.1%
- **Computer &amp; Network Security:** 7.4%
- **Defense &amp; Space:** 7.4%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 7.4%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 7.4%
- **Automotive:** 3.7%
- **Computer Networking:** 3.7%
- **Consumer Services:** 3.7%
- **Food &amp; Beverages:** 3.7%
- **Other:** 33.3%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Cato SASE Cloud

- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (228 reviews)
- [Netskope One Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/netskope-one-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (81 reviews)
- [Aryaka Networks](https://www.g2.com/products/aryaka-networks/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (78 reviews)
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- [Cisco Umbrella](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-umbrella/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (284 reviews)
- [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (590 reviews)
- [Okta](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1306 reviews)
- [Cisco Duo](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-duo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (517 reviews)
- [BetterCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/bettercloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (486 reviews)
- [Check Point Email Security](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-email-security/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (534 reviews)

### Alternatives to Oracle SD-WAN

- [Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-catalyst-sd-wan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (91 reviews)
- [FortiGate SD-WAN](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-sd-wan/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (57 reviews)
- [VeloCloud SD-WAN](https://www.g2.com/products/velocloud-sd-wan/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (228 reviews)
- [Cisco Meraki](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-meraki/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (217 reviews)
- [Aryaka Networks](https://www.g2.com/products/aryaka-networks/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (78 reviews)
- [Barracuda CloudGen Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/barracuda-cloudgen-firewall/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (51 reviews)
- [Bigleaf Networks](https://www.g2.com/products/bigleaf-networks/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (81 reviews)
- [Prisma SD-WAN](https://www.g2.com/products/prisma-sd-wan/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (64 reviews)
- [Aruba EdgeConnect](https://www.g2.com/products/aruba-edgeconnect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (18 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Cato SASE Cloud

No discussions available for this product.

### Oracle SD-WAN

- Title: [Want to know more about API calls for SD-WAN](https://www.g2.com/discussions/want-to-know-more-about-api-calls-for-sd-wan) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Management APIs are planned for future releases of Oracle SD-WAN."
- Title: [Why can&#39;t I HA the boxes between two sites giving less than 1ms latency?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-can-t-i-ha-the-boxes-between-two-sites-giving-less-than-1ms-latency) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [How does SD-WAN complement MPLS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/multiprotocol-label-switching-mpls) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "MPLS and SD-WAN are often pitted against other. It&#39;s a false dichotomy – in fact, SD-WAN technology is often used to augment MPLS in a hybrid WAN..."
- Title: [How does SD-WAN improve security?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/sd-wan-security) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [Why Implement a Hybrid WAN?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/hybrid-wan) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Cost:  Hybrid WANs supplement an enterprise WAN service such as MPLS with low-cost internet bandwidth – a major cost savings. Bandwidth requirements are..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/cato-networks-cato-sase-cloud-vs-oracle-sd-wan)

