Detailed Comparison
SDX Lite vs. Aryaka (Managed SD-WAN / SASE)
Here is a detailed breakdown of features and scores comparing SDX Lite against Aryaka (Managed SD-WAN / SASE).
SDX Lite
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SDX Lite vs. Aryaka (Managed SD-WAN / SASE)
Where SDX Lite Excels
- Offers diverse native notification integrations (WhatsApp, Slack, Teams).
- Provides detailed LAN-side inventory/asset discovery (ARP/CDP/LLDP).
- Includes robust configuration backup features with versioning and diffing.
Key Differences & Trade-offs
- Lacks advanced traffic optimization (Path Conditioning, TCP Opt.) and load balancing capabilities.
- Missing comprehensive SASE security components (NGFW, IDS/IPS, full SWG, ZTNA, DDoS Mitigation).
- No support for hosting Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) on CPE.
- Core SD-WAN path selection is basic (link health only, slow failover) and lacks application-aware routing for paths.
- No explicit mention of IPv6 support.
Unique Selling Points of SDX Lite
- Specifically designed as a centralized management and enhancement platform for MikroTik hardware environments.
- Enables adding SD-WAN capabilities while leveraging existing MikroTik investments.
- Provides a unified control plane for managing distributed MikroTik devices and networks.
Category Strength Summary
Highlights areas of relative strength or focus between SDX Lite and Aryaka (Managed SD-WAN / SASE) in each category.