NACVIEW
6.4#6 in network access control softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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PacketFence
8.5#1 in network provisioning softwareFrom $5,000 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | NACVIEW | PacketFence |
|---|---|---|
| Device profiling | Device profiling uses DHCP Fingerprinting, HTTP/S, NMAP, DNS, and RADIUS. | Fingerbank profiling classifies endpoints using DHCP fingerprints, user-agent data and network behavior. |
| Founded | 2012 | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Poznań, Poland | Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States |
NACVIEW plans
- NV-20Free
- Annual subscription—
- Perpetual license—
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 NACVIEW if…
NACVIEW suits organizations that need to manage user and device access across wired, wireless, and VPN networks, with tools for endpoint visibility, authentication, and quarantine. Its listed industries include local government, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, financial institutions, and others; it also offers a 60-day trial for evaluation on a user's own network.
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.