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# Cato SASE Cloud vs Zscaler Internet Access 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)

**Zscaler Internet Access** [

4.4/5(322)

](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

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

**Zscaler Internet Access**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Cato SASE Cloud**
2 months

Based on 12 responses

**Zscaler Internet Access**
2 months

Based on 9 responses

Return on Investment

**Cato SASE Cloud**
10 months

Based on 7 responses

**Zscaler Internet Access**
10 months

Based on 9 responses

Perceived Cost

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

**Zscaler Internet Access**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Cato SASE Cloud**
12%

**Zscaler Internet Access**
12%

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)

**Zscaler Internet Access**
[
Security (47)
](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1858667&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Internet Security (46)
](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1858703&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Slow Performance (27)
](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1858184&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complex Implementation (24)
](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1858525&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Cato SASE Cloud**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_4e2b08dd17397bdc99a5658447cbc589/microsoft-sentinel.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Microsoft Sentinel

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sentinel/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/cato-networks-cato-sase-cloud/integrations)

**Zscaler Internet Access**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_aa32fa23598dc6c153bb17435c1c1d13/activedirectory-domain-controller-for-windows-2016.png "Product Avatar Image")

ActiveDirectory Domain...

](https://www.g2.com/products/activedirectory-domain-controller-for-windows-2016/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_f176b4154a751d10150daa67a57b7dc5/azure-active-directory-domain-services.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Azure Active Directory...

](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-active-directory-domain-services/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_21cbd67e809062a9efd2bf4f92d1f337/azure-ad-attributes-for-jira.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Azure AD Attributes for Jira

](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-ad-attributes-for-jira/reviews)[

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Azure AD Notifications

](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-ad-notifications/reviews)[
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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)

**Zscaler Internet Access**
No screenshot available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Cato SASE Cloud**

8.6

8.677

**Zscaler Internet Access**

8.9

8.9239

Ease of Use

**Cato SASE Cloud**

9.1

9.177

**Zscaler Internet Access**

8.8

8.8246

Ease of Setup

**Cato SASE Cloud**

8.8

8.871

**Zscaler Internet Access**

8.6

8.6190

Ease of Admin

**Cato SASE Cloud**

8.8

8.871

**Zscaler Internet Access**

8.6

8.681

Quality of Support

**Cato SASE Cloud**

8.9

8.974

**Zscaler Internet Access**

8.7

8.7221

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Cato SASE Cloud**

8.9

8.971

**Zscaler Internet Access**

8.9

8.979

Product Direction (% positive)

**Cato SASE Cloud**

9.4

9.474

**Zscaler Internet Access**

9.3

9.3215

Features

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

8.4

15

Not enough data

Network

Overlay and Underlay

8.3(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Connectivity

8.3(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Availability

8.7(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Application

Integration

9.0(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Performance

8.7(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Health

8.4(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Self-Heal

8.0(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Simplify

9.0(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Expenses

7.7(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Network Sandboxing[Hide 5 FeaturesShow 5 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.9

27

Sandbox

Sandbox

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

22

Evaluation

Malware Evaluation

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

21

Automatic Submission

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

20

Automatic Evaluation

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

21

Malware Probability Scores

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

20

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)[Hide 59 FeaturesShow 59 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.1

41

Administration

Data Management

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

30

Incident Logs

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

31

Reporting

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

28

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remediation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Threat Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Governance

Access Control

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

31

Compliance

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

28

Data Visibility

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

29

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Encryption

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

30

Endpoint Intelligence

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

28

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

30

Breach Detection

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

29

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Personally Identifiable Information Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavior Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Wipe

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Insider Threat Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whitelisting/Blacklisting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Watermarking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ransomware Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Device Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

External Storage Device Blocking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Quarantining

Not enough data

Not enough data

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intellectual Property Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sensitive Data Identification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Classification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

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

9.1

14

Not enough data

Network Management

Network Segmentation

9.2(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Network Mapping

9.3(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Security Analytics

9.4(won by default)

14

Not enough data

API/Integrations

8.8(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Security

Application Security

9.4(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Workload Protection

9.0(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Data Protection

9.0(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Security Automation

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Identity Management

Adaptive Access Control

9.2(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Identity Scoring

9.0(won by default)

13

Not enough data

User Monitoring

9.5(won by default)

13

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

Firewall Software[Hide 62 FeaturesShow 62 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.1

57

Administration

Policy Management

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

46

Logging and Reporting

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

45

Application Gateway

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

44

Concurrent Sessions

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

43

Uptime Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Traffic Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Firewall Software

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

6

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

6

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

42

Antivirus

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

41

URL Filtering

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

45

Availability

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

43

IP Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Load Balancing

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

44

Continuous Analysis

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

43

Intrusion Prevention

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

44

Intrusion Detection

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

43

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Prevention System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

17

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Artificial Intelligence - Firewall

AI Firewall

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

6

Additional Functionality

Spam Blocker

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Spam

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Hardware Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Summary Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Log Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavior Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

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

Not enough data

8.6

13

Administration

Network Segmentation

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

8

Scalability

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

8

Global Access

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

10

Protection

Policy Enforcement

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

11

Security Audit

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

11

Access Control

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

10

User Authentication

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

9

Monitoring

Compliance Monitoring

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

10

Vulnerability Monitoring

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

9

Configuration Monitoring

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

8

Observability

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

8

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

8.9

12

Not enough data

Management

DLP Configuration

9.4(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Dynamic Scaling

8.3(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Policy Enforcement

9.3(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Multicloud Management

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Monitoring

Data Center Networking

8.8(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Multicloud Visibility

8.8(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Anomaly Detection

8.3(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Protection

Firewall-as-a-Service

9.2(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Cloud Application Brokerage

8.5(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Web Gateway

9.2(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Adaptive Access Control

9.0(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Secure Web Gateways[Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.9

157

Web Content and Traffic Filtering - Secure Web Gateways

SSL/TLS Inspection

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

69

Content Filtering

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

54

URL Filtering

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

82

Real-Time Traffic Inspection

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

58

Ad and Tracker Blocking

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

37

Data Protection and Loss Prevention - Secure Web Gateways

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

57

Phishing Protection

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

48

Malware Protection

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

64

Cloud Access Security

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

45

Access Control and Authentication - Secure Web Gateways

Application Control

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

55

Authentication and Access Control

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

68

User and Group Policies

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

54

Performance and Management - Secure Web Gateways

Customizable Policy Enforcement

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

89

Bandwidth Management

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

39

Integration Capabilities

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

49

Reporting and Logging

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

75

Threat Intelligence Integration

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

40

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)

8.9(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Wide Area Network (WAN)

8.7(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

8.5(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Secure Web Gateway (SWG)

8.7(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Firewall as a Service

8.9(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Artificial Intelligence - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

Predictive Capabilities

8.5(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Real-Time Threat Detection

8.5(won by default)

9

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

Zero Trust Platforms[Hide 25 FeaturesShow 25 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.4

17

Identity and Access Management - Zero Trust Platforms

Single sign-on (SSO)

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

8

Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

8

Role-based access control (RBAC)

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

8

Identity federation

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

8

Security - Zero Trust Platforms

Encryption

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

8

Endpoint detection and response (EDR)

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

8

Device posture assessment

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

8

Micro-segmentation

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

8

Zero trust network access (ZTNA)

Not enough data

9.8(won by default)

11

Data Security - Zero Trust Platforms

Data loss prevention (DLP)

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

9

Data classification

Not enough data

9.8(won by default)

8

Application Visibility - Zero Trust Platforms

API support

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

8

Application-level controls

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

9

Secure application access

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

9

User and entity behavior analytics (UEBA)

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

8

Continuous monitoring

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

10

Reporting and Policies - Zero Trust Platforms

Policy automation

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

8

Regulatory compliance

Not enough data

9.8(won by default)

8

Cross-platform compatibility

Not enough data

9.8(won by default)

10

Policy enforcement

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

9

Comprehensive reporting

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

8

Agentic AI - Zero Trust Platforms

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

8

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

8

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

7

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

7

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

Not enough data

10.0

10

Components - Secure Service Edge (SSE)

Secure Web Gateway (SWG)

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

5

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Firewall as a Service

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

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

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Reporting/Analytics

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Not enough data

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Virtual Personal Assistant (VPA)

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AI Copilot

Not enough data

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Customer Segmentation

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Collaboration Tools

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Data Import/Export

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Generative AI

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For eCommerce

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Role-Based Permissions

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Customizable Branding

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Search/Filter

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API

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Machine Learning

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Access Controls/Permissions

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Alerts/Escalation

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Performance Metrics

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Real-Time Data

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Third-Party Integrations

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Mobile App

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Multiple Data Sources

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For Sales Teams/Organizations

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Sentiment Analysis

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Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

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Chatbot

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Workflow Automation

Not enough data

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Not enough data

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Penetration Testing

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Alerts/Notifications

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Audit Trail

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Anti Virus

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Vulnerability Scanning

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Remote Monitoring & Management

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VPN

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Behavior Analytics

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SSL Security

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Anomaly/Malware Detection

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DNS Leak Protection

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Third-Party Integrations

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Server Monitoring

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Compliance Management

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Network Provisioning

Not enough data

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API

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Email Alerts

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Security Auditing

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Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

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Data Visualization

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Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

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Generative AI

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Firewalls

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AI Copilot

Not enough data

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Anti Spam

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Threat Response

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Activity Monitoring

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Risk Alerts

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Data Loss Prevention

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Single Sign On

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Intrusion Prevention System

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Secure Login

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Policy Management

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Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Support

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On-Demand Scalability

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Security & Compliance - Network as a Service (NaaS)

Integrated Security Features

Not enough data

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Compliance & Regulatory Support

Not enough data

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DDoS Protection & Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

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

Quality of Service (QoS) & Analytics

Not enough data

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SD-WAN Functionality

Not enough data

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Zero-Touch Provisioning

Not enough data

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

AI-Powered Policy Management

Not enough data

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Adaptive Network Security

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AI-Driven Network Optimization

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Secure Remote Access

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5G & Private LTE Support

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Edge Computing Integration

Not enough data

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AI-Powered Policy Management

Not enough data

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Adaptive Network Security

Not enough data

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Not enough data

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Input Hardening

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AI Behavior Anomaly Detection

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Scalable Governance

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Integrations

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Shadow AI

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Policy‑as‑Code for AI Assets

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Security

Data Security

Not enough data

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Security Auditing

Not enough data

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Real-Time Data

Not enough data

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Cloud Application Security

Not enough data

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SSL Security

Not enough data

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Identity

SSO

Not enough data

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Governance

Not enough data

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User Analytics

Not enough data

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Not enough data

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Visual Analytics

Not enough data

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Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

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Additional Functionality

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

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AI Copilot

Not enough data

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Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

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Endpoint Management

Not enough data

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Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

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Compliance Management

Not enough data

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HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

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Search/Filter

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API

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Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

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Data Visualization

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Risk Assessment

Not enough data

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Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

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Event Logs

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Activity Dashboard

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Audit Management

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Cloud Security Policy Management

Not enough data

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Vulnerability Protection

Not enough data

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Anti Virus

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Incident Management

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Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

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Real-Time Reporting

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Reporting & Statistics

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User Management

Not enough data

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Encryption

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Generative AI

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Status Tracking

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Monitoring

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Access Management

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DLP Configuration

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Database Management

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Multi-Factor Authentication

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User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

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Cato SASE Cloud

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

23.2%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

52.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

24.4%

[![Zscaler Internet Access](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f063065622874e0a8214c8615c634d1e/zscaler-internet-access.svg "Zscaler Internet Access")](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews)

Zscaler Internet Access

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

14.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

28.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

56.9%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

23.2%

14.6%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

52.4%

28.5%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

24.4%

56.9%

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

17.3%

Financial Services

9.9%

Logistics and Supply Chain

6.2%

Construction

6.2%

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

4.9%

Other

55.6%

[![Zscaler Internet Access](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f063065622874e0a8214c8615c634d1e/zscaler-internet-access.svg "Zscaler Internet Access")](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews)
Zscaler Internet Access

Information Technology and Services

21.5%

Computer Software

9.6%

Computer & Network Security

6.5%

Financial Services

6.5%

Hospital & Health Care

5.0%

Other

50.8%

FAQs

## Cato SASE Cloud vs Zscaler Internet Access FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Zscaler Internet Access vs Cato SASE Cloud?

Cato SASE Cloud stands out for its unified network and security management, while Zscaler Internet Access is recognized for its cloud-native zero-trust architecture and broad enterprise adoption.

| | [Zscaler Internet Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews) | [Cato SASE Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/cato-networks-cato-sase-cloud/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.4/5 (290 reviews) | 4.5/5 (83 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Enterprise | Mid-Market |
| Ease of Setup score | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| Quality of Support score | 8.6 | 8.9 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Cloud-native zero-trust security and centralized policy management | Unified network and security management in a single console |

### How do the pricing models of Zscaler Internet Access and Cato SASE Cloud compare?

Cato SASE Cloud is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing and cost structure.

- **Zscaler Internet Access:** In recent reviews, several reviewers describe Zscaler Internet Access as having a premium cost, with some features locked behind higher-priced tiers and add-ons.
- **Cato SASE Cloud:** Reviewers highlight Cato SASE Cloud as offering strong value, especially for organizations seeking to consolidate multiple security and networking functions, though some mention complex pricing for smaller deployments.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent reviewers cite the desire to reduce management overhead and consolidate vendors as a key reason for choosing Cato SASE Cloud over appliance-based or multi-vendor solutions.

### What are the best alternatives to Zscaler Internet Access and Cato SASE Cloud?

The top three alternatives to Zscaler Internet Access and Cato SASE Cloud are Check Point SASE, Netskope One Platform, and Absolute Secure Access.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Zscaler Internet Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews) | 4.4/5 (290 reviews) | Enterprise | Premium cost, add-ons required for some features | Cloud-native zero-trust security and centralized policy management |
| [Cato SASE Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/cato-networks-cato-sase-cloud/reviews) | 4.5/5 (83 reviews) | Mid-Market | Strong value for consolidation, complex pricing for small orgs | Unified network and security management in a single console |
| [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) | 4.5/5 (227 reviews) | — | — | Comprehensive security features and strong threat protection |
| [Netskope One Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/netskope-one-platform/reviews) | 4.4/5 (95 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Advanced cloud security and data protection capabilities |
| [Absolute Secure Access](https://www.g2.com/products/absolute-secure-access/reviews) | 4.7/5 (225 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | High reliability and secure remote access |

### Which Secure Web Gateways features should I prioritize when comparing Zscaler Internet Access and Cato SASE Cloud?

Buyers comparing Zscaler Internet Access and Cato SASE Cloud should prioritize centralized management, connectivity, ease of use, quality of support, and integration capabilities.

- **Centralized Management:** Cato SASE Cloud is frequently cited for unified network and security management (3 all-time mentions), while Zscaler Internet Access is praised for centralized policy management in recent reviews.
- **Connectivity:** Connectivity is the most frequently mentioned feature across both products, with Cato SASE Cloud highlighted for backbone private connectivity and Zscaler Internet Access for secure, location-independent access.
- **Ease of Use:** Cato SASE Cloud has 5 all-time mentions for ease of use, and Zscaler Internet Access is described as easy to use and manage in multiple recent reviews.
- **Quality of Support:** Cato SASE Cloud has 4 all-time mentions for customer support, and Zscaler Internet Access receives mixed but generally positive support feedback in recent reviews.
- **Integration Capabilities:** Cato SASE Cloud is cited for easy integrations (2 all-time mentions), while Zscaler Internet Access is noted for integration with Microsoft 365 in recent reviews.

### What are the pros and cons of Zscaler Internet Access vs Cato SASE Cloud?

Zscaler Internet Access is strongest in cloud-native zero-trust security, while Cato SASE Cloud excels in unified network and security management.

- **Zscaler Internet Access strengths:** Cloud-native zero-trust architecture, centralized policy management, strong threat protection, and broad enterprise adoption.
- **Zscaler Internet Access trade-offs:** Premium pricing with add-ons for some features, complex initial setup and policy tuning, occasional internet speed overhead, and troubleshooting challenges due to cloud routing.
- **Cato SASE Cloud strengths:** Unified management of SD-WAN, firewall, and secure web gateway in a single console, ease of use (5 all-time mentions), strong customer support (4 all-time mentions), and reliable connectivity (4 all-time mentions).
- **Cato SASE Cloud trade-offs:** Limited advanced customization compared to traditional on-premises solutions, complex or costly pricing for smaller organizations, and occasional connection issues (2 all-time mentions).

### Is Zscaler Internet Access or Cato SASE Cloud better for small businesses?

Cato SASE Cloud is the better fit for small businesses, as it is most popular in the Mid-Market segment and is frequently praised for ease of use and management.

- **Zscaler Internet Access:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers highlight its scalability and security for large organizations, but note complexity and premium pricing as potential challenges for smaller teams.
- **Cato SASE Cloud:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers consistently cite ease of deployment, unified management, and strong support as advantages for small and mid-sized businesses.

### Which Secure Web Gateways platform has better integrations?

Cato SASE Cloud is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing easy integrations and compatibility with multiple cloud-based apps.

- **Zscaler Internet Access:** Integrates with Microsoft 365, mentioned in recent reviews.
- **Cato SASE Cloud:** Reviewers mention easy integrations with main cloud-based apps and identity providers, with 2 all-time mentions for easy integrations.

### How do Zscaler Internet Access and Cato SASE Cloud compare on customer support?

Cato SASE Cloud scores higher on Quality of Support, with a 0.3-point advantage over Zscaler Internet Access (8.9 vs 8.6).

- **Zscaler Internet Access:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive but note occasional delays and challenges in troubleshooting complex issues.
- **Cato SASE Cloud:** Reviewers consistently praise customer support for being knowledgeable, responsive, and helpful, with 4 all-time mentions for customer support.

### Which is easier to implement, Zscaler Internet Access or Cato SASE Cloud?

Cato SASE Cloud and Zscaler Internet Access are rated nearly equal on Ease of Setup, with Cato SASE Cloud holding a slight 0.2-point advantage (8.8 vs 8.6).

- **Zscaler Internet Access:** Reviewers describe the initial setup as straightforward with proper documentation, but note that policy configuration and troubleshooting can be complex, especially for larger environments.
- **Cato SASE Cloud:** Reviewers highlight fast deployment, intuitive onboarding, and centralized management, with several noting that spinning up new sites is quick and daily operations are simplified.

### Which product has better Connectivity?

Cato SASE Cloud is most frequently cited for Connectivity, with reviewers highlighting its backbone private connectivity and reliable site-to-site performance.

- **Zscaler Internet Access:** Connectivity is described as fast and reliable in recent reviews, with a strong focus on secure, location-independent access; Ease of Setup score is 8.6.
- **Cato SASE Cloud:** Connectivity is a recurring theme, with reviewers citing backbone private connectivity, automatic site communication, and improved speed; Ease of Setup score is 8.8.

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")

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

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

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

 ![Cisco Umbrella](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_17d330a37bc2914fb3e2655da70c7a34/cisco-umbrella.png "Cisco Umbrella")

[
Cisco Umbrella
](/products/cisco-umbrella/reviews)

**Zscaler Internet Access 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)

 ![Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/64ff8da1b6e6ffabf4336ae2510e8e3e/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws.svg "Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)")

[
Check Point Next Generation...
](/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews)

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

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

 ![Absolute Secure Access](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1077feba3bc1c85783d7d4d346b88fd1/absolute-secure-access.svg "Absolute Secure Access")

[
Absolute Secure Access
](/products/absolute-secure-access/reviews)