Based on 465 AI answers · last 90 days

Best SASE / SSE for small business

Ranked by how often AI assistants recommend the tool, with published entry pricing and a free or low-cost tier weighted up. We ask ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini and Copilot real buyer questions every hour and record which brands they name.

  1. #1Zscaler

    67.7% AI citation rate(31 questions)

    Secure Internet Access · Private Access for all users · Data Security for all apps

    Comprehensive security solutions · User-friendly interface

  2. #2Palo Alto Prisma Access

    67.7% AI citation rate(31 questions)
  3. #3Netskope

    61.3% AI citation rate(31 questions)
  4. #4Fortinet FortiSASE

    51.6% AI citation rate(31 questions)
  5. #5Cloudflare One

    25.8% AI citation rate(31 questions)
    From:
    $0
    Free tier:
    yes

    Fast, Easy-to-use DNS · Unmetered DDoS Protection · CDN

    User-friendly interface · Great for personal projects

  6. #6Cato Networks

    38.7% AI citation rate(31 questions)

    AI Security · Optimized Networking · Threat Prevention

    Robust security features · AI-driven capabilities

  7. #7Versa Networks

    29% AI citation rate(31 questions)
    Integrations listed:
    3

    Free 90-day trial · Versatile deployment options · Advanced security features

    Robust security architecture · Flexible deployment options

  8. #8Forcepoint

    19.4% AI citation rate(31 questions)
  9. #9Cisco Umbrella

    0% AI citation rate(31 questions)
    Free tier:
    yes

    Industry-leading DNS security · Robust DNS security + more · Secure Internet Access (SIA)

    Easy to manage and deploy · Comprehensive threat protection

  10. #10Check Point Harmony

    9.7% AI citation rate(31 questions)

    Unified security for users and devices · Secure access to SaaS apps · Email and mobile security

    Robust endpoint protection · Comprehensive SaaS security

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