Detailed Comparison
SDX Lite vs. Fortinet (Secure SD-WAN / FortiSASE)
Here is a detailed breakdown of features and scores comparing SDX Lite against Fortinet (Secure SD-WAN / FortiSASE).
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SDX Lite vs. Fortinet (Secure SD-WAN / FortiSASE)
Where SDX Lite Excels
- Natively supports modern notification channels like WhatsApp.
- Leverages potentially lower-cost MikroTik hardware.
- Provides strong configuration backup and inventory management specifically for MikroTik devices.
- Offers Zero Touch Provisioning tailored for MikroTik.
Key Differences & Trade-offs
- Lacks core SD-WAN capabilities: Application-aware routing, advanced dynamic path selection strategies, WAN link aggregation.
- Missing integrated advanced security features common in NGFW/SASE (IPS, full SWG, Anti-Malware scanning, Sandboxing, ZTNA).
- No traffic optimization features (centrally enforced QoS, path conditioning like FEC/Packet Duplication, TCP optimization, SaaS optimization).
- Significantly slower link failover times (~10s vs sub-second).
- Does not orchestrate branch CPE hardware high availability (HA).
- Limited advanced networking support (standard routing protocols, IPv6, Multicast).
- No support for hosting Virtual Network Functions (VNFs).
Unique Selling Points of SDX Lite
- Purpose-built as a centralized cloud management and automation layer specifically for existing MikroTik hardware deployments.
- Potential for lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) if leveraging existing MikroTik infrastructure.
- Focuses on simplifying management and adding specific SD-WAN/security features to MikroTik environments.
Category Strength Summary
Highlights areas of relative strength or focus between SDX Lite and Fortinet (Secure SD-WAN / FortiSASE) in each category.