Claroty Platform vs F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) comparison

Claroty and F5 are both solutions in the Remote Access category. Claroty is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.2, while F5 is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.2. Claroty holds a 0.8% mindshare in VUS, compared to F5’s 1.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Claroty users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of F5 users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 7, 2024

Claroty Platform and F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) are two leading solutions in the network security and access management space. Claroty Platform excels in ease of deployment and pricing, whereas F5 BIG-IP APM outperforms Claroty in features and higher overall ROI.

Features: Claroty Platform offers robust visibility, monitoring, and threat detection features. It is user-friendly and has strong integration capabilities. F5 BIG-IP APM provides comprehensive access policies, detailed logging, and multifactor authentication features. F5 offers advanced functionality supporting complex enterprise requirements.

Room for Improvement: Claroty Platform could improve scalability, add advanced reporting features, and enhance analytics capabilities. F5 BIG-IP APM's setup process is complex, and users suggest better user documentation and more straightforward deployment.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Claroty Platform is straightforward to deploy with helpful and responsive customer service. F5 BIG-IP APM, though more challenging to deploy, receives positive feedback for customer support. Both products provide valuable assistance, but Claroty has a smoother deployment process.

Pricing and ROI: Claroty Platform is more cost-effective with a quicker ROI, making it suitable for budget-constrained organizations. F5 BIG-IP APM is more expensive but delivers higher long-term ROI due to its extensive features. Users who afford the initial investment find F5's superior functionality justifies the higher cost.

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Remote Access category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 9.5%, down from 11.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Claroty Platform is 0.8%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is 1.4%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Joseph Merusi

Collaborations engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

Everything has worked better since we started using it

Sometimes the syncing is inconsistent. I'm confident that the devices are checking in every eight hours, but sometimes the devices aren't picking up the settings as quickly as I would expect. Some features haven't been updated in a while, and Microsoft doesn't seem interested in developing them. Unless you talk to an engineer, you don't know whether there will be an update. There are communication issues, so you might start working with a feature without knowing if it will be deprecated six months from now. Some reporting areas still need development. For example, I noticed that the reporting for driver updates is still confusing.

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Deevanshi Priya

Cyber Security Security at PwC

Achieve certifications with progress tracking and potential for enhanced interactivity

I was using Claroty to complete training assigned by my company. The courses were self-paced and helped me get certified in two additional certifications. I plan to use it further as I have a task list for future courses. It was primarily for certification and study materials The feature I like…

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Ashish Kumar Rai

Associate Network Engineer at a computer software company with 11-50 employees

Offers remote access control, good GUI and easy to configure

I'd suggest improved documentation integration directly within the GUI. Right now, finding comprehensive documentation often requires going to external websites like the community portal. In the APM interface itself, they could add direct hyperlinks to relevant online documentation. This would provide easy access to admin guides and other resources when working within the GUI.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The best features include the management, which is quite good, and endpoints."

"The policy and compliance monitoring of devices and the software deployment are most valuable."

"The most valuable feature for us is the security, including risk analysis and patch management."

"What I like most about the tool is that it's now very easy to set up a device for someone to use. It also helps us tremendously in managing security. Before, we used on-premise management with a domain controller. It was difficult to manage security comprehensively. For example, it was hard to know which computers were updated. We weren't able to do that easily with our previous solution."

"Autopilot is a great feature. Most users are looking for a zero-touch deployment."

"Stable product that's easy to set up compared to other MDM products."

"Our bank's most valuable Intune features are centered around the dedicated device concept."

"The aspects I find most valuable are the managing the data and applications. I can also restrict the users to install any applications. I can also wipe the data if the phone was missplaced or stolen. These are the basics for me."

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"Claroty identifies all vulnerabilities available in our environment."

"The main advantage of Claroty, when compared to its competitors, is integrated secure remote access."

"The product helps mitigate potential threats, especially if its users have signature rules. The product also provides alerts."

"The solution's most valuable feature is the map, which shows everything that is connected and communicates with each other."

"The solution offers comprehensive tools that greatly enhance your IT operations if implemented correctly."

"Customer service is number one and the best."

"Claroty is very beneficial for learning and adds value to your resume."

"The platform ensures security without imposing significant delays."

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"The product allows us to create customized portals for your users."

"Stickiness is the most valuable feature of the product."

"Our customers have never complained about the stability"

"On a scale from one to ten for stability, I would rate F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) a ten."

"This is a product that is easy to install and integrate, and it is simple to use."

"The performance of the solution is valuable."

"Our organization is small - a college with about 3,500 students. We use F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager to protect our site, especially from the Iranian attacks we faced last year. We restrict access to only inside the country."

"I recommend F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) to others due to its reliability, and it is perceived as critical to security infrastructure."

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Cons

"Intune could be improved by expanding its third-party patching capabilities for a more comprehensive solution."

"Microsoft needs to enhance device-level security, as sometimes when using Microsoft Intune, the device's operating system becomes stuck and requires a full uninstall to remove the Intune bug."

"I would like the ability to install the agent on devices from suppliers, which would enable us to implement a zero-trust strategy for guest devices."

"It would be great if Intune offered better data protection controls for BYOD Windows PCs."

"Improvements can be made by allowing server integrations since it is an area where the product currently has shortcomings."

"The interface is not as modern as some competitors in terms of single pane of glass visibility across the entire landscape. It has a very Azure vibe and may not be as graphically appealing as other products."

"I would like to see better integration with Microsoft."

"The reports aren't complete, and it's not easy to build custom reports. For example, Windows Autopilot isn't working well in cases where the computers don't have a good internet connection. Then the option is not good enough."

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"There is room for improvement in the user interface to make it more vibrant and interactive, similar to IT tools. Improvements could also be made in the Secure Remote Access (SRA) user interaction and graphical representations of recordings."

"We face issues in the alert investigation area because it does not properly give the alert communication patterns."

"For improvement, I think the training could be more practical. We have external training, but they're mostly theoretical. I want the solution to provide hands-on lab experience to help users learn better."

"There should be AI security solutions implemented."

"Introducing an AI chatbot to assist you when you have doubts could be beneficial."

"I think the only issue is that the hardware Claroty uses is expensive."

"I've reported four bugs and three feature requests so far. The main area of focus should be on how attacks are detected. The attack vector information needs to be more detailed. For example, it's not enough to state that an SMB v1 version open can lead to a WannaCry attack. A more detailed explanation should help clients understand the various ways an attack could occur."

"There are a few protocols that Claroty doesn't currently support."

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"Regarding price, I'm not directly involved in purchasing, but our CIO thinks the product is very expensive. He's considering moving from the tool to Citrix NetScaler WAF because it's cheaper, and we already have Citrix for VDI. We got NetScaler almost free as part of our VDI deal. Three years ago, I convinced him to use the solution because it's better, but now, with budget constraints, he may want to switch."

"F5 BIG-IP APM disconnects when you leave it for long enough, but that is natural for IT solutions to do. That's a little bit frustrating."

"F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) does not have a direction for SaaS."

"If I could copy and paste objects instead of picking and configuring them from scratch each time, it would be great."

"The solution’s GUI looks very old."

"In my opinion, the GUI side needs some improvement based on my usage. Sometimes, it doesn't work as efficiently as the CLI side."

"Integrating identity providers and single sign-on solutions can simplify user authentication and access control."

"F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager has room for improvement in integration with other products."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The purchase of the product was handled by someone else."

"The price of Intune is included with the license for Office 365, so we don't have to pay anything extra for it."

"I recently got to know that the AD P1 license is compulsory to use Intune Autopilot, which was surprising for me. Earlier, this was not the case. It is the wrong thing to do. We now need to purchase AD P1 licenses for us and for our customers. I would rate it a seven out of ten for pricing."

"On a scale of one to ten with one being the cheapest, the cost of Microsoft Intune is a five."

"I rate Intune five out of 10 for pricing. It's expensive."

"The licensing costs we leave up to the customer and these vary from one to another."

"If you're ever going to buy an Office 365 environment, then pricing is reasonable given all that it does, but if you're not, then you might find the pricing expensive."

"It comes as a bundle, so you do not really know what the prices are. Microsoft does not break it down to the user cost for us. It is just bundled with our E5 license."

More Microsoft Intune pricing and cost advice

"The licensing for physical devices is cheap, but the software version is expensive. The software version costs around 26-28 dollars. I was surprised and even double-checked. It was shocking."

"It's a bit expensive compared to other solutions."

"The tool is quite expensive."

"The tool is a little bit expensive."

"Recently, they have simplified the licensing"

"I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten."

"The product is very expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Educational Organization

22%

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

16%

Computer Software Company

14%

Energy/Utilities Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Government

10%

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What needs improvement with Claroty Platform?

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

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F5 Access Policy Manager

Overview

Microsoft Intune provides centralized management of mobile devices and applications, ensuring security, compliance, and productivity through integration with Microsoft services like Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory.

Organizations use Intune for managing mobile devices and applications, enhancing security and compliance across platforms. With features like single sign-on, conditional access, and zero-touch deployment via Autopilot, it facilitates efficient operations. Intune's scalability, easy enrollment, and capabilities such as remote wipe support diverse device management, offering robust data protection and efficient operation. Despite its features, improvement areas include reporting, compatibility with non-Microsoft devices, and better support for macOS and Linux devices.

What are the key features of Microsoft Intune?

Seamless Integration: Works with Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, and System Center for streamlined management.
Conditional Access: Enhances security with policies that restrict access based on conditions.
Autopilot: Provides zero-touch deployment for setting up new devices efficiently.
Mobile Device Management: Enables control over both personal and corporate devices.
Application Deployment: Facilitates app delivery across a range of devices.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Centralized Management: Reduces complexity by managing devices and applications in one place.
Security Enhancement: Protects data with features like remote wipe and compliance monitoring.
Improved Productivity: Enhances efficiency with seamless integration and automation features.
Device Scalability: Supports diverse device management for growing business needs.

In industries such as finance, healthcare, and education, Microsoft Intune is implemented to ensure secure and compliant device management. Companies leverage its capabilities to deploy security policies and manage both corporate-owned and BYOD environments, facilitating a unified approach to data protection and compliance.

Microsoft

The Claroty Platform is tailored for monitoring and securing industrial control systems. It offers deep visibility into OT networks, enabling effective anomaly detection and vulnerability assessments. Its user-friendly interface and robust reporting tools facilitate easy management and compliance, enhancing organizational efficiency and cybersecurity posture in industrial environments.

Claroty

F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is an access management proxy solution for managing global access to the enterprise networks, cloud providers, applications, and application programming interfaces (APIs). Through a single management interface, BIG-IP APM consolidates remote, mobile, network, virtual, and web access.

BIG-IP APM can also serve as a bridge between modern and classic authentication and authorization protocols and methods. For applications which are unable to support modern authentication and authorization protocols, like SAML and OAuth with OIDC, but which do support classic authentication methods, BIG-IP APM converts user credentials to the appropriate authentication standard supported by the application.

BIG-IP APM Benefits:

Ease of use
Flexibility
Ability to integrate with other systems
Security features
Granular access control
Responsive and helpful support team

BIG-IP APM Features:

Support for Identity Aware Proxy (IAP) enabling Zero Trust application access
Context-based authorization with dynamic L4/L7 ACLs
Integration with third-party MFA solutions
DTLS 2.0 mode for delivering and securing applications
SAML 2.0 identity federation support
Support for OAuth 2.0 authorization protocol
SSO support for classic authentication (Kerberos, header- based, etc.), credential caching, OAuth 2.0, SAML 2.0, and FIDO2 (U2F)
AAA server authentication and high-availability
Integration with leading IAM vendor products (Microsoft, Okta, Ping Identity)
BIG IP Edge Client and F5 Access integrate with VMware Horizon ONE (AirWatch), Microsoft Intune and IBM MaaS360
Risk-based access leveraging third-party UEBA and risk engines (HTTP Connector)

Reviews from Real Users

Below are some reviews and helpful feedback written by BIG-IP APM users.

Mahmmoud Rabie, Senior Site Reliability Engineer, writes that BIG-IP APM is "A highly stable solution for load balancing, but the initial setup is complex."

Clyde Livingston, Senior Process Specialist at Telstra, says that BIG-IP APM is "Easy to use, useful access remotely, but lacking stability."

Chris Lam, Senior Solution Consultant at Macroview Telecom Limited, states that BIG-IP APM is "Useful for remote access VPN and VPI integration with VMware.

Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

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City Bank, Ricacorp Properties, Miele, American Systems, Bangladesh Post Office

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