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Best Network Access Control Software in 2026

Network access control software helps manage device access across network environments. Compare 802.1X support and the coverage for wired, wireless and VPN access control to see how each option aligns with your needs. Deployment model and device limit are also useful distinctions when considering your network setup and the devices you need to accommodate. PacketFence, Arista NG Firewall and SecureW2 Cloud NAC are…

23 appsSorted 24 Oct 2026How we rank
18.5
PacketFence logo

PacketFence is an enterprise network access control platform for organizations that need to manage and secure wired, wireless, or VPN access.

Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
From $5,000 a year
36.7

SecureW2 Cloud NAC is a cloud network access control service that uses certificate-based 802.1X authentication and identity-provider policies to control network access.

AndroidiOSWeb
Price on the maker’s site
  1. 4

    Foxpass

    Foxpass provides Cloud RADIUS and Cloud PKI for identity- and certificate-based authentication on Wi-Fi and VPN connections, without hardware or local servers.

    WebAPILinuxmacOS
    6.6From $0.50 a month
  2. 5Portnox NAC logo

    Portnox NAC

    AndroidiOSWebAPI
    6.5
  3. 6NACVIEW logo

    NACVIEW

    NACVIEW controls access for users and devices across wired, wireless, and VPN networks.

    Free planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
    6.4Free plan
  4. 7Arbiter logo

    Arbiter

    Arbiter is a cloud-hosted network access control service that determines which devices can connect and what access they receive.

    Web
    6.2From €29 a month
  5. 8

    Cisco Catalyst Center

    Cisco Catalyst Center is a centralized controller and management dashboard for enterprise network operations.

    WebAPILinuxmacOS
    6.2
  6. 9

    ExtremeControl

    ExtremeControl is network access control software for managing who and what can connect across wired, wireless, and VPN environments.

    WebAPILinuxmacOS
    6.2
  7. 10Cloudi-Fi Cloud NAC logo

    Cloudi-Fi Cloud NAC

    Cloudi-Fi Cloud NAC manages wired and Wi-Fi network access through a cloud service, while switches and access points enforce the resulting policies.

    WebAPI
    6.1
  8. 11

    Genian NAC

    Genian NAC evaluates a connecting device’s identity, security posture, and access context, then applies access decisions.

    WebAPILinuxmacOS
    6.1
  9. 12

    macmon NAC

    macmon NAC is a network access control solution designed to prevent unauthorized network access.

    WebSelf-hosted
    6.0From €4.72 a year
  10. 13

    Microsoft Windows Server IPAM

    Microsoft Windows Server IPAM is a central tool for planning, deploying, managing, and monitoring IP infrastructure.

    APISelf-hostedWindows
    5.9$1,176 one-time
  11. 14

    Auconet BICS

    Auconet BICS provides IT and systems operations management, network access control, and service management for large, complex and multi-tenant networks.

    APISelf-hosted
    5.7
  12. 15EasyNAC logo

    EasyNAC

    EasyNAC provides network visibility and access control for devices on wired and wireless networks.

    LinuxSelf-hostedWindows
    5.7
  13. 16

    Juniper Mist

    AndroidiOSWeb
    5.5
  14. 17NACIO logo

    NACIO

    NACIO is network access control software for 802.1X RADIUS authentication, device profiling, compliance enforcement, and captive portals.

    macOSSelf-hostedWindows
    5.5
  15. 18

    Belden NAC

    Belden NAC provides network visibility, device authentication, and granular access control for critical IT and OT networks.

    WebAPISelf-hosted
    5.4
  16. 19
    5.0
  17. 20

    Juniper Apstra

    Juniper Apstra is cloud-deployed software for data center network configuration management and policy automation, with API access.

    4.8
  18. 21
    4.7
  19. 22FortiNAC logo

    FortiNAC

    FortiNAC is paid network access control software from Fortinet.

    4.4
  20. 23Ivanti Policy Secure and Profiler logo

    Ivanti Policy Secure and Profiler

    Ivanti Policy Secure and Profiler is a paid network access control product for wired, wireless and VPN connections.

    4.4

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