Cato SASE Cloud Platform vs Exinda comparison

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Cato Networks and GFI are both solutions in the WAN Optimization category. Cato Networks is ranked #4 with an average rating of 9.3, while GFI is ranked #5. Cato Networks holds a 11.7% mindshare in WO, compared to GFI’s 7.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Cato Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 87% of GFI users who would recommend it.

Cato SASE Cloud Platform

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87% willing to recommend

Cato SASE Cloud Platform

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 10, 2024

Exinda and Cato SASE Cloud Platform provide network optimization solutions. Users lean towards Cato SASE Cloud Platform for its advanced capabilities, despite its higher cost.

Features:Exinda offers bandwidth management, application acceleration, and traffic prioritization. Cato SASE Cloud Platform includes comprehensive security, network integration, and cloud performance optimization.

Room for Improvement:Exinda needs better reporting, enhanced analytics, and improved user interface. Cato SASE Cloud Platform should improve third-party tool integration, scaling capabilities, and documentation.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service:Exinda is easy to deploy with quick response times for customer service. Cato SASE Cloud Platform also has a smooth deployment process, with remote support being more effective and comprehensive.

Pricing and ROI:Exinda is cost-effective with a quick ROI. Cato SASE Cloud Platform, though more expensive, offers high ROI due to its extensive features, making it suitable for users seeking robust network and security solutions.

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Categories and Ranking

Cato SASE Cloud Platform

Ranking in WAN Optimization

4th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (15th), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (11th), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (7th), WAN Edge (7th), ZTNA as a Service (9th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (5th), Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) (3rd)

Exinda

Ranking in WAN Optimization

5th

Average Rating

8.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the WAN Optimization category, the mindshare of Cato SASE Cloud Platform is 11.7%, down from 20.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Exinda is 7.1%, up from 6.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

WAN Optimization Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cato SASE Cloud Platform	11.7%
Exinda	7.1%
Other	81.2%

WAN Optimization

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reviewer2697738

Product & Services Integrator at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees

Cloud security has unified global network design and has simplified threat visibility

I think all of the functionalities, such as the secure web gateway feature, are quite good. I also believe Cato SASE Cloud Platform is one of the only solutions that has not only a software firewall solution but also a physical software solution where you can change the company's firewalls and put in sockets from Cato SASE Cloud Platform, which I see as an advantage for them. The single-pass architecture has improved user experience with Cato SASE Cloud Platform as it provides security teams in companies a platform where they can easily obtain information if there are breaches or security issues. I assess the benefit of integrating WAN optimization as good. There is ease in making rules between WAN optimization, especially when it comes to global connections because of all their points of presence that are spread over the world. I think the real-time threat protection of Cato SASE Cloud Platform is also good. Their points of presence are quite efficient, and I do not see any delays in that area.

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Marek Jaworski

Senior Engineer, Team Lead, Network Operations at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees

Allows us to have better control over our network by shaping traffic more gently

There might be room for improvement in the speed and throughput of some of their devices. They're getting a bit slow on some of the bigger devices. It would be helpful if there were some sort of an ISP model. Also, while I don't think it would be possible for them to do, it would be better if they had the Citrix support and the visualization to visualize your network. Besides that, it fits its purpose as a shaper and accelerator. Some people would say things like, "Add a firewall to it," but I disagree. I think a firewall's a firewall, and Exinda's a shaper and accelerator.

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Pros

"It is difficult to find types of companies I would not recommend Cato SASE Cloud Platform to, and I believe you can use Cato SASE Cloud Platform in most environments, although there could be some cases where organizations are really cost-sensitive."

"I would definitely recommend Cato Networks to other users."

"The WAN aggregation feature is the most valuable."

"The most valuable feature of Cato Networks is the CASB and the documentation is useful."

"The product's most valuable features include advanced firewall capabilities for robust security, a secure gateway for safe data transmission, and next-generation anti-malware for threat prevention."

"The product is very simple, and everything can be done very quickly."

"It is quite simple and easy to use."

"The feature that I find to be the most valuable is the bandwidth aggregation."

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"One of the great things for us is that the solution works, and it works whether you're looking at it or not."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to manage the traffic at the application layer. It makes things a lot easier. We're not digging for port numbers and IP addresses and different services... It makes us far more responsive in our ability to do things and speed up the process. We're a very small shop, so having something that's straightforward and easy to use is a big help."

"The benefit that we have seen is that if we turn it off, people notice that the applications are running slowly."

"You can use Exinda as a network orchestrator so you can be sure that the throughput is managed well and everything gets what it needs."

"Exinda can show you which product uses how much throughput and can help you manage it."

"Compared to some of the stuff that I've used a decade ago, the Exinda solution is night and day."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to create policies where we can tailor them to the customer. It enables us to prioritize apps and users for bandwidth."

"The most valuable features are the shaper, accelerator, and the reporting... it will shape the traffic better than, for example, a Cisco, because it's more gentle on the shaping side of things. Suppose you were selling a 20-meg link. Because you can shape to the nth degree of traffic, the 20-meg link feels like about a 30 to 40-meg link."

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Cons

"The price could be better."

"For a packaged solution, needing external intervention or a system integrator to get other features not offered by Cato Networks could be an area for improvement. Cato Networks does what it's meant to do and is even overstretching capabilities when introducing new features. The product can only have very few features added on top of what its currently doing. Managed service providers can deliver the extra features you'd need. It's a set of managed services, and what Cato Networks does is very comprehensive. So, for the time being, when the actual incarnation of the SASE solution is deployed, Cato Networks is a very effective product. Naturally, technology will evolve, so everybody knows that in three, four, or five years, there will be a new kid on the block, a new game. Still, at the moment, Cato Networks only needs to improve a little regarding SASE delivery. The product is doing very well, but one feature the Cato Networks team is doing right is preparing for the future through deploying the SSE 360, so the security service is at that edge. It's an excellent strategy to prepare for the future. SSE 360 is what Cato Networks should invest in the most to keep prospering."

"There isn't much to improve as we have a close relationship with them, providing information for research and development."

"For a packaged solution, needing external intervention or a system integrator to get other features not offered by Cato Networks could be an area for improvement."

"The different languages in the user interface should be enhanced to include other languages."

"However, Cato's solution is modular. You don't have to buy the whole package; instead, you can start with some of the functionality and then expand it as you see fit, based on its value and as your other contracts expire."

"They should include a web application firewall feature in the solution."

"We would like the product to continue to improve its security."

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"A lot of working with this solution is really intuitive. I have picked it up mostly on my own. I'm sure that there are some things that maybe I hadn't thought of or really hadn't considered, and I think it would be good just to promote some day courses. I don't really see a whole lot that comes out for Exinda as far as training or informational sessions through our normal resellers. It would be cool to know more about the solution by utilizing educational resources or even have Exinda promoted a bit better."

"Creating the custom application is a bit awkward. I kind of have to guess my way through it sometimes."

"The stability was terrible in version 7.0 but it's been good since version 7.2."

"There might be room for improvement in the speed and throughput of some of their devices. They're getting a bit slow on some of the bigger devices. It would be helpful if there were some sort of an ISP model."

"Fundamentally sound with WAN acceleration, but needs to expand the range of accelerated applications."

"It should improve the quality of service. It can improve their connection to the internet and your IP."

"The areas for improvement would be around the support service that GFI provides."

"More free training on the website for those just getting started."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The platform is expensive."

"The pricing of the solution depends upon the bandwidth required for different branches"

"I'd rate Cato SASE Cloud Platform's pricing as about five or six out of ten. It's not the cheapest solution, but it is cheaper than Palo Alto and even VeloCloud. We've been working with them for a while and have significant discounts. Our licensing costs vary because we keep adding sites, but it's about 280 per month per site. This includes additional features beyond the base product, starting at around 200."

"I rate the price of Cato Networks a four out of five."

"Cato Networks is an expensive product, but it works out of the box, so that's the usual trade-off, make versus buy. If you decide to buy a product that doesn't require much programming, then you'd want to go for Cato Networks, which will work naturally, and immediately without any complex setup. However, the product is a little bit more expensive than the competitors. On a scale of one to five, I'd rate the pricing for Cato Networks as four."

"The pricing is on the higher side, almost an eight out of ten."

"The solution's pricing is flexible."

"Cato Networks seems more expensive than Cisco Meraki."

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"The pricing and licensing are pretty fair and really competitive. There are other SD-WAN solutions that are pretty costly because they build in a service where they'll manage it for you, which is really great. I don't know if Exinda has that option as well. However, we are a small shop and cost-conscious. For things like this, we are accustomed to self-managing and this solution suits us just fine. For a tool that gives you, like the graphs and reporting, it has a fair price point."

"It is priced well for the market, for what it needs to do."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

14%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

Outsourcing Company

16%

Computer Software Company

15%

Construction Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	16
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	11

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	1
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	4

Questions from the Community

What is your primary use case for Cato Networks?

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It is difficult to find types of companies I would not recommend Cato SASE Cloud Platform to, and I believe you can use Cato SASE Cloud Platform in most environments, although there could be some c...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cato Networks?

I do not find it particularly expensive, but for some companies, they may not have the budget to be at that level of security for their networks.

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Overview

Cato SASE Cloud Platform delivers a comprehensive approach to network security and connectivity, integrating SASE, CASB, and zero-trust network access for improved performance and scalability in diverse locations.

Cato SASE Cloud Platform offers robust security solutions, including a next-gen firewall and VPN support. It provides a unified management system that is easy to use and integrates seamlessly with existing infrastructures. The platform's self-healing model ensures real-time threat mitigation, enhancing connectivity and performance even in challenging locations. Users appreciate the platform's scalability, integration capabilities, and significant cost savings. However, there is room for improvement in security, network integration, feature enhancement, and affordability to better support larger enterprises and improve user experience.

What are the essential features of Cato SASE Cloud Platform?

SASE: Integrates security and networking functions for seamless performance.
CASB: Provides secure access to cloud applications.
Zero-trust Network Access: Offers secure and direct access without the need for traditional VPNs.
Unified Management: Centralizes control for ease of use and improved efficiency.
Next-Gen Firewall: Robust protection against diverse threats with advanced firewall capabilities.

What benefits or ROI can users expect?

Scalability: Easily adapts to growing organizational needs.
Cost Savings: Reduces expenses through efficient integration and operations.
Operational Efficiency: Streamlined processes save time and resources.
Responsive Support: Quick access to help when needed enhances user satisfaction.

Organizations in sectors like finance, telecommunications, and construction use Cato SASE Cloud Platform for enhanced network security and global connectivity. It effectively replaces MPLS with a cloud-native SD-WAN, integrates security measures for public clouds, and provides centralized management. Its implementation supports a zero-trust model, redundancy, and ISP integration, ensuring scalable remote access and improved security measures.

Cato Networks

Exinda provides granular traffic management and application performance monitoring with policy-based traffic shaping for prioritizing critical applications.

Exinda offers a user-friendly interface for managing bandwidth, ensuring business-critical applications receive priority while controlling non-essential traffic. Real-time monitoring offers network visibility, identifies bottlenecks, and suggests policy adjustments. It supports WAN optimization, satellite link management, and bandwidth control, aiding entities from corporate offices to remote locations.

What are Exinda's key features?

Granular Traffic Management: Provides precise control over network traffic.
Application Performance Monitoring: Monitors and analyzes application performance.
Policy-Based Traffic Shaping: Prioritizes critical applications efficiently.
Real-Time Monitoring Dashboard: Offers network visibility and identifies issues.
User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies bandwidth and traffic control.

What benefits or ROI should users look for?

Efficient Resource Utilization: Ensures critical applications receive necessary bandwidth.
Improved Network Performance: Identifies and resolves network bottlenecks.
Enhanced Traffic Control: Balances and limits non-critical traffic efficiently.
Actionable Insights: Provides recommendations for policy optimization.

Exinda is implemented in industries for WAN optimization, helping manage satellite links and control bandwidth on campuses and remote locations. It aids troubleshooting by monitoring satellite services and prioritizes network traffic for customers.

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Paysafe, AdRoll, Pet Lovers Centre, Arlington Orthopedics, Humphreys & Partners Architects

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