Detailed Comparison
SDX Lite vs. Palo Alto Networks (Prisma SD-WAN / SASE)
Here is a detailed breakdown of features and scores comparing SDX Lite against Palo Alto Networks (Prisma SD-WAN / SASE).
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SDX Lite vs. Palo Alto Networks (Prisma SD-WAN / SASE)
Where SDX Lite Excels
- Explicit Configuration Backup Management (User access to backups, diff viewer).
- Leverages Cost-Effective MikroTik Hardware (Implicit strength).
- Specific Integration with MikroTik Ecosystem (Manages existing hardware).
- Direct WhatsApp Notification Channel.
Key Differences & Trade-offs
- Core SD-WAN Performance (Basic path selection, slow failover, no active load balancing/path conditioning).
- Traffic Optimization (Lacks QoS enforcement, FEC/Duplication, SaaS optimization).
- Integrated Security Features (Lacks NGFW, IDS/IPS, SWG, Sandboxing, ZTNA compared to Prisma Access).
- Application Awareness (Limited to DNS filtering, not used for routing/firewall policies).
- Advanced Networking (No IPv6/Multicast support, relies on native RouterOS for BGP/OSPF, weaker Branch HA).
Unique Selling Points of SDX Lite
- Provides centralized management, SD-WAN overlay, and security enhancements specifically for MikroTik hardware environments.
- Allows organizations to leverage existing investments in MikroTik hardware while adding modern management capabilities.
- Cost-effective alternative for organizations already using or comfortable with MikroTik hardware.
Category Strength Summary
Highlights areas of relative strength or focus between SDX Lite and Palo Alto Networks (Prisma SD-WAN / SASE) in each category.