Detailed Comparison
SDX Lite vs. Cato Networks (SASE Platform)
Here is a detailed breakdown of features and scores comparing SDX Lite against Cato Networks (SASE Platform).
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SDX Lite vs. Cato Networks (SASE Platform)
Where SDX Lite Excels
- Direct management and enhancement of existing MikroTik hardware infrastructure.
- Leverages cost-effectiveness of MikroTik hardware.
- Detailed configuration backup/versioning/diffing.
- Good LAN asset discovery via MikroTik data (ARP/CDP/LLDP).
- Specific DNS Content Filtering policy features (categories, apps, custom lists, SafeSearch).
- Wider range of explicitly mentioned native notification channels (WhatsApp, Ably).
Key Differences & Trade-offs
- Significantly weaker core SD-WAN capabilities (no application-aware routing, no link aggregation, basic path selection/failover).
- Lack of traffic optimization features (load balancing algorithms, path conditioning, TCP optimization, SaaS optimization).
- Less comprehensive security stack (Stateful FW vs NGFWaaS, No IPS, DNS filtering vs full SWG, No NGAM, limited ZTNA).
- No integrated CPE HA orchestration.
- Limited advanced routing integration (BGP only for threat feeds).
- No mention of IPv6 support.
- Less sophisticated visibility and policy engine compared to Cato's unified approach.
Unique Selling Points of SDX Lite
- Purpose-built centralized management and SD-WAN overlay specifically for MikroTik hardware environments.
- Provides Zero Touch Provisioning, automated WAN failover, centralized policy management, and enhanced security features for existing MikroTik deployments without requiring hardware replacement.
- Potential cost advantage by leveraging existing or lower-cost MikroTik CPE hardware.
Category Strength Summary
Highlights areas of relative strength or focus between SDX Lite and Cato Networks (SASE Platform) in each category.