Ranked shortlist · Updated June 2026
Best SD-WAN and SASE providers for cost saving (2026)
Ranked shortlist of SD-WAN and SASE providers for buyers prioritising cost saving. Typical moves include replacing MPLS with broadband and internet underlays, local breakout and flexible commercial terms. Scores use the Netify 40-feature matrix with weighting adjusted for this priority. Grades are based on public evidence; confirm via RFP.
Netify's June 2026 evaluation ranks: 1. Cato Networks (92.4); 2. GTT (90.4); 3. BT Business / BT Global (89.4); 4. Comcast Business / Masergy (89.4); 5. Telefónica Tech (89.4); 6. Fortinet (89.2); 7. Colt Technology Services (88.4); 8. Aryaka (87.4); 9. Versa Networks (86.9); 10. AT&T Business (86.4). Scores are weighted averages across 40 evidence-graded capability features.
Written by the Netify research team. Reviewed by Robert Sturt, Netify Group Limited. Updated 10 June 2026. Methodology: weighted scoring across 40 graded capability features; see the FAQ below.
No. 1 · Score 92.4
Cato Networks
Cloud-native SASE / SD-WAN provider · Typical deployment: hours
Single converged platform with no policy or log fragmentation across SD-WAN and security functions.
Watch out: Less suited to best-of-breed buyers wanting Zscaler or Netskope as the SSE layer.
Contact Cato Networks via Netify ↗No. 2 · Score 90.4
GTT
Global managed SD-WAN provider · Typical deployment: months
Tier 1 global backbone provides strong international transit capability alongside managed SD-WAN.
Watch out: SASE depth depends heavily on the chosen platform partner; native SSE capabilities are not primary positioning.
Contact GTT via Netify ↗No. 3 · Score 89.4
BT Business / BT Global
Global/UK managed SD-WAN / SASE provider · Typical deployment: weeks
UK market leader for managed SD-WAN with deep access circuit ownership and field engineering capability.
Watch out: Platform choice and packaging vary; buyers should confirm which vendor platform is being proposed and why.
Contact BT Business / BT Global via Netify ↗No. 4 · Score 89.4
Comcast Business / Masergy
Managed SD-WAN / SASE provider · Typical deployment: weeks
SASE combining SD-WAN and security available fully managed or co-managed, drawing on Masergy AIOps heritage.
Watch out: International delivery depth depends on partnerships outside North America.
Contact Comcast Business / Masergy via Netify ↗No. 5 · Score 89.4
Telefónica Tech
Global managed SD-WAN / SASE provider · Typical deployment: months
flexWAN and managed SD-WAN delivery with Cisco-based converged SD-WAN, security and SASE service.
Watch out: Platform is largely Cisco-led; buyers wanting platform optionality should evaluate alternatives.
Contact Telefónica Tech via Netify ↗No. 6 · Score 89.2
Fortinet
Secure SD-WAN / SASE technology vendor · Typical deployment: days
Native convergence of networking and security on a single operating system (FortiOS) across FortiGate edge, FortiManager and FortiSASE.
Watch out: Like Cisco, managed delivery is via partners rather than Fortinet directly; underlay and field operations are not owned by the vendor.
Contact Fortinet via Netify ↗No. 7 · Score 88.4
Colt Technology Services
Enterprise managed SD-WAN / connectivity provider · Typical deployment: months
SD-WAN and SASE with strong European data sovereignty positioning.
Watch out: Global delivery depth outside Europe is less prominent than the largest global carriers.
Contact Colt Technology Services via Netify ↗No. 8 · Score 87.4
Aryaka
Managed SD-WAN / SASE provider · Typical deployment: days
Unified SASE delivered as a managed service from end to end, including the private global core network and WAN optimisation.
Watch out: Smaller PoP footprint and partner ecosystem than the hyperscale SASE vendors; coverage must match your geographic profile.
Contact Aryaka via Netify ↗No. 9 · Score 86.9
Versa Networks
SD-WAN / SASE technology vendor · Typical deployment: weeks
Multi-tenancy from the ground up, making Versa a common choice for service providers and carriers building managed SD-WAN and SASE platforms.
Watch out: Less well-known to enterprise buyers as a direct purchase; most enterprise consumption is via service providers.
Contact Versa Networks via Netify ↗No. 10 · Score 86.4
AT&T Business
Global carrier managed SD-WAN / SASE provider · Typical deployment: months
Major US carrier-led managed SD-WAN portfolio with multi-vendor platform options (including Fortinet for AT&T SASE).
Watch out: Underlying platform varies by service tier; buyers should confirm which platform supports the proposed scope.
Contact AT&T Business via Netify ↗
Scores are weighted across 40 capabilities with points accrued based on: yes 1.0, via partner 0.75, via managed service 0.65, partial 0.5, not confirmed 0.15, not primary 0. Extended dimensions are indicative desk research; confirm via RFP.
Cite this research
Netify, "Best SD-WAN and SASE providers for cost saving (2026)", Netify SASE and SD-WAN comparison, updated 10 June 2026: https://netify.co.uk/sase/best/sd-wan-sase-providers-for-cost-saving
Machine-readable version: https://netify.co.uk/sase/best/sd-wan-sase-providers-for-cost-saving/data.json · Programmatic access: POST https://netify.co.uk/sase/api/mcp (tool: build_sase_shortlist)
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Which SD-WAN and SASE providers are best for cost saving?
The ranking above orders providers by weighted capability score with feature weighting tuned for cost saving: the features that matter most for this priority carry more than double weight.
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