Best SASE / SSE for startups
Ranked by AI-assistant recommendations, with a free tier and low entry price weighted up. We ask ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini and Copilot real buyer questions every hour and record which brands they name.
#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
#2Palo Alto Prisma Access
67.7% AI citation rate(31 questions)#3Netskope
61.3% AI citation rate(31 questions)#4Fortinet FortiSASE
51.6% AI citation rate(31 questions)#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
#6Cato Networks
38.7% AI citation rate(31 questions)AI Security · Optimized Networking · Threat Prevention
Robust security features · AI-driven capabilities
#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
#8Forcepoint
19.4% AI citation rate(31 questions)#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
#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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