Research methodology
How Netify compares SD-WAN and SASE providers
The comparison covers 30 providers and 40 capabilities. It uses 828 cited sources in the current governed records. The latest provider review date is 2026-09-01.
What the grades mean
A capability is recorded as supported, partially supported, partner delivered, managed-service dependent, not primary or not confirmed. Not confirmed means the reviewed public sources did not support the claim. It is not treated as proof that the provider lacks the capability.
How the market views are formed
All SD-WAN and SASE providers
All 30 researched providers are ranked against the same 40-capability evidence model.
SD-WAN vendors compared
This view ranks technology vendors with public evidence for an encrypted SD-WAN overlay and gives extra weight to path selection, application routing, traffic control, cloud access and resilience.
SASE vendors compared
This view ranks technology vendors with public SASE evidence and gives extra weight to ZTNA, secure web gateway, CASB, data loss prevention and centralised orchestration.
Managed SD-WAN providers compared
This view ranks providers with public evidence for both managed service delivery and an encrypted SD-WAN overlay, with extra weight on migration, last-mile and lifecycle management.
How to cite and reuse the research
Suggested citation: Netify Group Limited, “Netify SD-WAN and SASE provider comparison”, reviewed 2026-09-01, https://netify.co.uk/sase/shortlist/.
Contracts: governed-shortlist/1.0.0; shortlist-market-view/1.0.0. Quote the review date and link to the provider profile when repeating a provider claim.