PacketFence
8.5#1 in network provisioning softwareFrom $5,000 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Portnox NAC
6.5#4 in network provisioning softwareAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | PacketFence | Portnox NAC |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Authentication includes 802.1X/EAP through FreeRADIUS, LDAP and Active Directory, external RADIUS, OAuth2 social login, SAML 2.0, and PKI certificates. | The product supports 802.1X authentication, MAC Authentication Bypass, and passwordless certificate authentication; Portnox can act as a certificate authority or integrate with a third party. |
| Founded | 2005 | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States | Austin, Texas, United States |
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
Portnox NAC plans
- Network Access Control (NAC)Priced on request
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.
Pick Portnox NAC if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.