Belden NAC
5.4#18 in network access control softwareWebAPISelf-hosted
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PacketFence
8.5#1 in network provisioning softwareFrom $5,000 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Belden NAC | PacketFence |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Belden NAC supports 802.1X authentication through an integrated RADIUS server using MAC address, credentials, or certificates, and can integrate with existing identity stores. | Authentication includes 802.1X/EAP through FreeRADIUS, LDAP and Active Directory, external RADIUS, OAuth2 social login, SAML 2.0, and PKI certificates. |
| Founded | 1902 | 2005 |
| Headquarters | St. Louis, Missouri, USA | Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States |
Belden NAC plans
- Belden NACPriced 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 Belden NAC if…
Belden NAC may suit organizations managing critical IT or OT networks that need device visibility, authentication, and segmentation. Teams should check that their switches and routers meet the stated management requirements.
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.