Barracuda Secure SD-WAN vs SonicWall Cloud Secure Edge
Barracuda Secure SD-WAN
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| Figure | Barracuda Secure SD-WAN | SonicWall Cloud Secure Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · Secure Web Gateway Software | 8.7 (#2) | 7.9 (#7) |
| Spec score · Business VPN Software | 8.5 (#27) | 8.5 (#25) |
| Deployment | CloudGen Firewall is available as a physical or virtual appliance on premises, or in the cloud. | Private resources can be reached through SonicWall-hosted Global Edge or a self-hosted Private Edge, and a Gen 7 or later SonicWall firewall can serve as a Connector. |
| Identity integrations | CloudGen Firewall supports user authentication through Active Directory, RADIUS, LDAP/LDAPS, TACACS+, and X.509 certificates, among other methods. | The documentation provides identity-provider setup guides for Entra ID, Active Directory, Okta, Google Workspace, Duo, OneLogin, JumpCloud, and SAML identity providers. |
| Product | Barracuda Secure SD-WAN combines SD-WAN connectivity capabilities with next-generation firewall security in a single solution. | Cloud Secure Edge combines zero-trust access to private resources with internet security capabilities including CASB and Secure Web Gateway functions. |
| Trial | Barracuda offers a free 30-day trial download for virtual CloudGen Firewall deployments. | The standard free trial includes SPA Advanced and SIA Advanced for 25 users for 30 days from activation. |
Plans
Barracuda Secure SD-WAN
- Barracuda CloudGen Firewall Secure SD-WANPriced on request
SonicWall Cloud Secure Edge
- Secure Internet Access (SIA) AdvancedPriced on request
- Secure Internet Access (SIA) BasicPriced on request
- Secure Private Access (SPA) AdvancedPriced on request
- Secure Private Access (SPA) BasicPriced on request
In their own words
Barracuda Secure SD-WAN
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SonicWall Cloud Secure Edge
SonicWall Cloud Secure Edge combines zero-trust access to private resources with internet security controls. Secure Private Access Basic provides VPN-style network access, while SPA Advanced applies zero-trust access to individually named resources. Secure Internet Access Basic offers compliance-focused filtering; SIA Advanced adds security-focused filtering, URL controls, and malware-download protection. Private resources can use SonicWall-hosted Global Edge or a self-hosted Private Edge, with a Gen 7 or later SonicWall firewall acting as a Connector. The product includes SSO, SCIM, device posture, audit logs, site-to-site networking, and advanced administrator control. Identity guides cover Entra ID, Active Directory, Okta, Google Workspace, Duo, OneLogin, JumpCloud, and SAML providers. Device-trust integrations include CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, and Capture Client. It supports macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS/iPadOS, Android, and Chromebook, with API automation. Pricing is on request; a 30-day trial supports 25 users.