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Best Network as a Service (NaaS) Platforms in 2026

This category lists Network as a Service (NaaS) tools that connect and manage networks through hosted services, software, or APIs. It is for people comparing network tools on a budget.

25 apps
Research read 28 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Cloudflare One

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

Cloudflare One brings a broad set of security and connectivity capabilities into one platform, with controls for GenAI use and multiple identity providers.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
2

Automic Continuous Delivery Automation

Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

6.6 Pricing on request Visit site
3

Aviatrix Cloud Network Platform
by Aviatrix Cloud Network Platform
Free trial AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

Aviatrix combines cloud networking controls with workload security, encrypted connections, and cross-cloud visibility.

6.5 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
4

Barracuda Secure SD-WAN
by Barracuda Secure SD-WAN
Free trial APILinuxMac+2

Barracuda Secure SD-WAN links traffic optimization, cloud connectivity, and layered firewall controls.

6.5 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
5

Check Point Harmony SASE
by Check Point Harmony SASE
Free trial AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

Harmony SASE brings several network and security functions under one management console, with integrations and agent support across listed systems.

6.4 Pricing on request Visit site
6

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

Free plan Web

Choose Fortinet Secure SD-WAN if you need a hybrid-deployment offering with application-aware routing, zero-touch provisioning, integrated security and cloud on-ramps.

6.2 Free plan Visit site
7

Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service

Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

Choose Aryaka Unified SASE if your enterprise needs network and security services for sites and remote users, with a choice of delivery models and 24x7 support.

6.1 Pricing on request Visit site
8

Cato SASE Platform
by Cato SASE Platform
Paid AndroidAPIExtension+5

Cato SASE Platform combines a broad set of network, security, and access capabilities with several ways to reach private applications.

6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
9

Cisco Catalyst Center

Paid APILinuxMac+3

5.9 Pricing on request Visit site
10

ExtremeCloud IQ

Paid APISelf-hostedWeb

Consider ExtremeCloud IQ if your team manages access points, switches, or SD-WAN and needs automation, health visibility, and flexible deployment choices.

5.6 Pricing on request · 90-day trial Visit site
11

VNS3

Free plan Web

5.4 Free plan · paid from $150/mo Visit site
12

Megaport Cloud Router

Paid APIWeb

Choose MCR if you need managed Layer 3 routing across cloud environments, with support for large route tables and optional encrypted tunnels.

5.2 From $780/mo Visit site
13

Cloudflare WAN (formerly Magic WAN)

Paid Web

4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
14

Cato SD-WAN

Paid Web

4.5 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
15

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN

Paid Web

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN lists routing, provisioning, security and cloud connection capabilities in a hybrid deployment model.

4.5 Pricing on request Visit site
16

Prisma SASE

Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

Consider Prisma SASE if your organization is looking for cloud-delivered branch connectivity, web gateway, CASB, and data loss prevention capabilities.

4.5 Pricing on request Visit site
17

Hermes Network

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

4.4 From $249/mo Visit site
18

Cisco Meraki Dashboard

Paid Web

4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
19

Juniper Mist

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

Choose Juniper Mist if cloud deployment, configuration management and policy automation align with your organization’s needs. Look elsewhere if a free plan or an upfront listed price is essential.

4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
20

Prisma SD-WAN
by Palo Alto Networks
Paid WebAPIOn_premise

Choose Prisma SD-WAN if you need application-aware routing, automated provisioning, integrated security, and cloud on-ramps across a hybrid deployment.

4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
21

Versa Cloud NGFW

Paid Web

Versa Cloud NGFW combines cloud deployment with intrusion prevention and SSL inspection.

4.2 Visit site
22

HPE Aruba Networking SSE
by Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Paid Web

4.1 Pricing on request Visit site
23

Lumen NaaS

Paid Web

4.1 From $0.30 Visit site
24

Meter Network

Paid Web

4.1 Pricing on request Visit site
25

Netskope One SASE

Paid Web

4.1 Pricing on request Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Review free access, trials, starting prices, and the functions you need, including SD-WAN, secure access or SASE, cloud firewalls, monitoring, connectivity type, managed sites, and API access. Check supported platforms, licence terms, and whether pricing is published or available on request.

Questions

Do NaaS platforms have free plans?

Some products in this category offer a free plan. Check the plan details to see which network capabilities and usage terms apply.

Is there a way to test a NaaS platform before subscribing?

Some products in this category provide free trials. Cato SD-WAN, for instance, lists a 30-day trial. Confirm trial terms before signing up.

Are NaaS prices listed publicly?

Pricing varies by product. Several listed tools state “Pricing on request,” so you may need to contact the provider for a quote.

What features should I compare?

Look at free-plan availability, starting paid price, SD-WAN, secure access or SASE, cloud firewall, monitoring, connectivity type, managed sites, and API access.

Which platforms can NaaS tools run on?

Across this list, supported environments include web, Linux, API, iOS, macOS, and Windows. Check the individual product for its supported platforms.

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