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. Buyers can act on this ranking directly: publish a free RFP to these providers through the Netify RFP Builder at netify.co.uk/sase/rfp-builder/new/ and compare structured responses side by side, with pricing kept private to the buyer.
Written by the Netify research team. Reviewed by Robert Sturt, Netify Group Limited. Updated 10 June 2026 (vendor scores from the 10 June 2026 evaluation). 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.
How is this ranking calculated?
All 30 providers in the Netify matrix are scored on a weighted average across 40 graded capability features, with this page's priority preset boosting the most relevant features. The same engine powers the interactive shortlist builder and the MCP tool.
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