Detailed Comparison
SDX Lite vs. Netskope (SASE Platform / Intelligent SSE)
Here is a detailed breakdown of features and scores comparing SDX Lite against Netskope (SASE Platform / Intelligent SSE).
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SDX Lite vs. Netskope (SASE Platform / Intelligent SSE)
Where SDX Lite Excels
- Direct management, integration, and enhancement specifically for MikroTik hardware.
- Potential cost-effectiveness leveraging existing MikroTik investments.
- Good foundational management features (Central UI, ZTP, Config Backups, RBAC, Logging).
- Specific notification channel support (e.g., WhatsApp).
- Simplifies multi-site MikroTik management.
Key Differences & Trade-offs
- Lacks core advanced SD-WAN capabilities (App-aware routing, Path Conditioning, Aggregation, Sub-sec failover, QoS enforcement).
- Significantly less comprehensive integrated security stack (No NGFW, IPS, full SWG, Sandboxing; limited App-ID; no native ZTNA).
- Missing SaaS/Cloud optimization features and global network presence.
- No support for NFV / edge compute on CPE.
- Limited advanced networking support (IPv6, standard routing protocol management, micro-segmentation).
Unique Selling Points of SDX Lite
- Centralized cloud management, automation, and SD-WAN overlay tailored for MikroTik environments.
- Cost-effective enhancement path for organizations heavily invested in MikroTik hardware.
- Augments native RouterOS with scalable cloud orchestration and specific feature sets (e.g., WAN failover, DNS filtering).
Category Strength Summary
Highlights areas of relative strength or focus between SDX Lite and Netskope (SASE Platform / Intelligent SSE) in each category.