# Cato SASE Cloud vs Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls Comparison

| | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 83 | 170 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (52.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (47.0% 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)

### Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls

Pros:
- Firewall Efficiency (14 reviews)
- Ease of Use (13 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (23 reviews)
- Difficult Learning Curve (12 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (76 reviews) | 8.9 (153 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (76 reviews) | 8.3 (154 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (70 reviews) | 8.2 (138 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (70 reviews) | 8.4 (107 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (73 reviews) | 8.2 (145 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (70 reviews) | 8.8 (105 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (74 reviews) | 9.2 (149 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

### Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Artificial Intelligence

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cato SASE Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cato SASE Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### WAN Edge Infrastructure

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cato SASE Cloud** | 8.3/10 | 14 |
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | N/A | N/A |

#### Network

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cato SASE Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | 8.8/10 | 68 |

#### Prevention

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Intrusion Prevention** | Not enough data | 9.1 (65 reviews) | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | 9.3 (64 reviews) | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | 8.9 (64 reviews) | 
| **Security hardening** | Not enough data | 9.0 (64 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Data Protection** | Not enough data | 8.3 (60 reviews) | 

#### Detection

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Intrusion Detection** | Not enough data | 9.0 (65 reviews) | 
| **Security Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.9 (64 reviews) | 
| **Anti-Malware / Malware Detection** | Not enough data | 8.9 (64 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.8 (62 reviews) | 
| **Administration Console -** | Not enough data | 8.8 (64 reviews) | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | 8.6 (59 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 8.2 (20 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 

### Zero Trust Networking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cato SASE Cloud** | 9.1/10 | 13 |
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | N/A | N/A |

#### Network Management

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | N/A | N/A |

#### Analysis

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Usage Tracking/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 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

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cato SASE Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | 8.3/10 | 113 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (105 reviews) | 
| **Logging and Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.6 (105 reviews) | 
| **Application Gateway** | Not enough data | 8.3 (97 reviews) | 
| **Concurrent Sessions** | Not enough data | 8.4 (97 reviews) | 
| **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

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 7.5 (10 reviews) | 
| **AI/Machine Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Private Network (VPN)** | Not enough data | 8.7 (102 reviews) | 
| **Antivirus** | Not enough data | 8.4 (97 reviews) | 
| **URL Filtering** | Not enough data | 8.8 (99 reviews) | 
| **Availability** | Not enough data | 8.8 (98 reviews) | 
| **IP Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Load Balancing** | Not enough data | 8.4 (96 reviews) | 
| **Continuous Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.6 (97 reviews) | 
| **Intrusion Prevention** | Not enough data | 8.8 (101 reviews) | 
| **Intrusion Detection** | Not enough data | 8.7 (98 reviews) | 
| **Intrusion Detection System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intrusion Prevention System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.1 (29 reviews) | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Artificial Intelligence - Firewall

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Firewall** | Not enough data | 7.4 (17 reviews) | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Cloud Edge Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cato SASE Cloud** | 8.8/10 | 11 |
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | N/A | N/A |

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

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | N/A | N/A |

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

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | N/A | N/A |

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

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | N/A | N/A |

#### Model Protection - AI Security Solutions

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Cato SASE Cloud (9):** [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), [SD-WAN Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/sd-wan), [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)

**Unique to Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (2):** [Firewall Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/firewall-software), [Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/intrusion-detection-and-prevention-systems-idps)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Cato SASE Cloud | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 23.8% | 18.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 52.5% | 47.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 23.8% | 34.8% | 

### 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%

#### Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls

- **Information Technology and Services:** 20.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 13.5%
- **Banking:** 6.7%
- **Computer Software:** 6.1%
- **Financial Services:** 5.5%
- **Education Management:** 3.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.7%
- **Higher Education:** 3.7%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 2.5%
- **Consulting:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 31.9%

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## Alternatives

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## Top Discussions

### Cato SASE Cloud

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### Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls

- Title: [What is Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewall-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It is an enterprise firewall solution which provides secure connection between two zones with features of firewall, IPS, Antivirus, DDOS protection, SSL..."

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