Arbiter
6.2#7 in network access control softwareFrom €29 a monthWeb
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PacketFence
8.5#1 in network provisioning softwareFrom $5,000 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Arbiter | PacketFence |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | It supports certificate-based EAP-TLS and 802.1X access, with MAC authentication bypass for headless devices. | Authentication includes 802.1X/EAP through FreeRADIUS, LDAP and Active Directory, external RADIUS, OAuth2 social login, SAML 2.0, and PKI certificates. |
| Headquarters | Ireland | Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States |
Arbiter plans
- Asset Discovery€29 a month
- Essential€149 a month
- Professional€399 a month
- Enterprise€999 a month
PacketFence plans
- Community EditionFree
- Starter$5,000 a year
- Premium Support$5,000 a year
- Professional$15,000 a year
- Professional Deployment$20,000, paid once
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Arbiter if…
Arbiter is designed for SMEs and the MSPs or MSSPs that support them. Asset Discovery may suit teams seeking device inventory only, while access enforcement requires an access-control tier.
Pick PacketFence if…
PacketFence suits organizations that need centralized network access controls, device onboarding, guest access, and compliance checks. Its self-hosted edition may appeal to teams prepared to meet its listed server requirements.