# Cato SASE Cloud vs Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Comparison

| | Cato SASE Cloud | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 83 | 16 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (52.5% of reviews) | Enterprise (68.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us | No pricing available | 

---
## 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)

### Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

**Not enough data**

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Cato SASE Cloud | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (76 reviews) | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (76 reviews) | 9.3 (15 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (73 reviews) | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (74 reviews) | 10.0 (15 reviews) | 

---
## 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

### Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

---
## Features Comparison By Category

### WAN Edge Infrastructure

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cato SASE Cloud** | 8.3/10 | 14 |
| **Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Network

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
| **Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Network Management

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
| **Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Analysis

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
| **Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)** | 8.8/10 | 12 |

#### Management

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multicloud Management** | Feature Not Available | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **DLP Configuration** | 9.4 (11 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Dynamic Scaling** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Center Networking** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Multicloud Visibility** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 

#### Protection

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Firewall-as-a-Service** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 9.4 (11 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Application Brokerage** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Web Gateway** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Access Control** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 

### Network as a Service (NaaS) Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cato SASE Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)** | N/A | N/A |

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

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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)

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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)

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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)

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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)

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
| **Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)** | N/A | N/A |

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

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
| **Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)** | N/A | N/A |

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

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
| **Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Model Protection - AI Security Solutions

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
| **Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (3):** [Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-access-service-edge-sase-platforms), [Cloud Edge Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-edge-security), [Secure Service Edge (SSE) Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-service-edge-sse-solutions)

**Unique to Cato SASE Cloud (6):** [Network as a Service (NaaS) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-as-a-service-naas-platforms), [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), [SD-WAN Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/sd-wan), [Zero Trust Networking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/zero-trust-networking), [AI Security Solutions Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-security-solutions)



---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Cato SASE Cloud | Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 23.8% | 18.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 52.5% | 12.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 23.8% | 68.8% | 

### 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 & Health Care:** 2.5%
- **Machinery:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 38.8%

#### Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

- **Information Technology and Services:** 18.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 18.8%
- **Telecommunications:** 12.5%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 6.3%
- **Medical Devices:** 6.3%
- **Management Consulting:** 6.3%
- **Financial Services:** 6.3%
- **Facilities Services:** 6.3%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 6.3%
- **Computer Software:** 6.3%
- **Other:** 6.3%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Cato SASE Cloud

- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (227 reviews)
- [Netskope One Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/netskope-one-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (91 reviews)
- [Zscaler Internet Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (271 reviews)
- [Aryaka Networks](https://www.g2.com/products/aryaka-networks/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (82 reviews)
- [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 (593 reviews)
- [Okta](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1361 reviews)
- [Cisco Duo](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-duo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (518 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 Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

- [Check Point SASE](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-sase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (227 reviews)
- [Cisco Umbrella](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-umbrella/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (284 reviews)
- [Prisma Access](https://www.g2.com/products/prisma-access/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (73 reviews)
- [Netskope One Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/netskope-one-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (91 reviews)
- [Cloudflare One (SASE)](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudflare-one-sase/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (105 reviews)
- [NordLayer](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (127 reviews)
- [FortiSASE](https://www.g2.com/products/fortisase/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (18 reviews)
- [Todyl Security Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/todyl-security-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (106 reviews)
- [Forcepoint Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (103 reviews)
- [Aryaka Networks](https://www.g2.com/products/aryaka-networks/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (82 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### Cato SASE Cloud

No discussions available for this product.

### Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

No discussions available for this product.

---
**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/cato-networks-cato-sase-cloud-vs-zscaler-secure-access-service-edge-sase)