Versa versus Zscaler

Unified SASE platform

VERSA

Single OS and native integration of capabilities including SD-WAN.

ZSCALER

Fragmented software stack with acquired point-products.

Enterprise-class SD-WAN

VERSA

Longstanding SD-WAN leader capable of handling advanced networking requirements of Fortune 100 customers.

ZSCALER

Has never appeared on a Gartner Magic Quadrant for SD-WAN.

SSE and security

VERSA

Comprehensive ZTNA and security including full malware and sandbox analysis.

ZSCALER

ZPA requires add-on for malware and sandbox analysis.

Unified console

VERSA

Single unified console for SD-WAN, SSE, all security features

ZSCALER

Requires multiple consoles

On-premises security

VERSA

Supports full stack NGFW and advanced security on-premises.

ZSCALER

Requires connection to cloud gateway for full security services.

Versa Unified SASE versus Zscaler

Comprehensive SASE platform

Versa delivers a comprehensive, unified SASE platform that natively integrates SD-WAN and SSE. Unlike Zscaler with its acquired SD-WAN technologies, Versa’s native SSE offerings and unified management provides enterprises with a seamless path to SASE.

Zscaler’s SASE solution uses acquired technologies and aren’t delivered on the same software stack.

Best rated firewall and security

Cyberratings.org consistently ranks Versa’s NGFW #1 based on Security Effectiveness, Rated Throughput, and Price per Mbps.

"Versa Networks demonstrated the highest security effectiveness, making them the most reliable options for blocking exploits and evasion tactics."

– Cyberratings.org, Comparative Test Report: Cloud Network Firewall, Q1 2025

Enterprise-class SD-WAN

Versa combines industry-leading SD-WAN with advanced security capable of meeting the needs of large, complex WAN deployments. Whether for small branches or global Fortune 100 companies, Versa’s architecture ensures optimized performance and effortless scalability.

"However, the vendor [Zscaler] lacks advanced SD-WAN functionality such as in-depth path selection, packet duplication and support for high bandwidth throughput."

– Gartner, Critical Capabilities for SASE Platforms, 14 July 2025

Comprehensive visibility

Unified networking and security across single console with near real-time data and advanced analytics.

Zscaler’s SASE solution requires multiple consoles (up to 8) or complicated migrations, creating visibility gaps and operational inefficiency.

Resources

ANALYST REPORT

GigaOm Radar for SD-WAN Solutions

GigaOm evaluated the top 31 solutions in the Software-Defined Wide Area Network market, including Versa Secure SD-WAN. Versa was classified for the second year in a row as a Leader and an Outperformer. Get a full, complimentary copy with all vendor evaluations.

ANALYST REPORT

CyberRatings.org 2025 Comparative Test Report: Cloud Network Firewall

Versa Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) received the top Recommended rating from CyberRatings.org while scoring 99.90% for security effectiveness with the fastest throughput rate and the lowest cost per Mbps processed among all recommended solutions.

Why Versa