Auconet BICS
5.7#14 in network access control softwareAPISelf-hosted
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PacketFence
8.5#1 in network provisioning softwareFrom $5,000 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Auconet BICS | PacketFence |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 | 2005 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States |
| Security integrations | Auconet describes BICS as complementing SIEM, firewall, antivirus, and anti-malware solutions. | The feature set includes IDS/IPS response and vulnerability-scanner integrations such as Snort, Suricata, Nessus, OpenVAS and Rapid7. |
Auconet BICS plans
- Auconet BICSPriced on request
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 Auconet BICS if…
BICS is suited to large enterprises managing complex, mixed-brand networks, including environments shared by multiple tenants. Its SCADA discovery and access controls may also suit organizations managing industrial networks.
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.