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Fortinet FortiNAC vs Ivanti NAC comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiNAC
Ranking in Network Access Control (NAC)
3rd
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
53
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ivanti NAC
Ranking in Network Access Control (NAC)
12th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Network Access Control (NAC) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiNAC is 17.7%, up from 15.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ivanti NAC is 1.3%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Access Control (NAC)
 

Featured Reviews

Batu Akalin - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 12, 2024
I like the solution's native integration with other devices from the same vendor
FortiNAC has enhanced our network visibility because FortiNAC monitors MAC addresses and other network devices, like Cisco, Catalyst, or HPE switches. It covers all network and MAC IDs. It gives us visibility into which vendors are being used on each device associated with a MAC address. This…
Ashish Kumar Rai - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 30, 2022
Network access control system that provides security to local networks and provides multiple ways to enforce servers
Pulse Policy Secure provides security to local networks. They have multiple ways to enforce their NAC servers like SNMP enforcement. They can use either the ACL enforcement, NAC enforcement or .onex. They have multiple methods to complete configuration as per a customer's requirement.  The…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is generally stable."
"The most valuable aspect of this product is its security features. Many customers prefer cheaper devices, but those often lack adequate security measures. It also supports compliance with industry regulations."
"The most valuable features are the ease of deployment and ease of use."
"The most valuable features are usability and security."
"All the features of Fortinet FortiNAC are valuable."
"The support responds to our queries within two to four hours."
"Fortinet FortiNAC is both scalable and stable."
"This solution is very easy to implement and use. The interface is user-friendly."
"The profiler option allows me to see every detail in a systematic manner from a switch. I can choose the switch and I can see the port NAC address and time."
"Ivanti NAC's most valuable feature is reasonable pricing."
"Integration with other vendors is possible."
 

Cons

"FortiNAC could improve integration with other vendors."
"The tool's usability isn't very comfortable, and there’s a gap between what we need and what it currently offers."
"The course content could be improved, it's not that simple to work through."
"Fortinet FortiNAC could improve its hardware for use with cloud-based firewalls."
"Support requires improvement as it has declined over time."
"The reporting can also use improvement."
"Fortinet needs to look for integration with all the OEMs."
"The automation in Fortinet FortiNAC could improve."
"The documentation needs to be improved. There are a lot of details that are missed which makes it confusing."
"The product's performance needs improvement."
"At some point, the server got cached and we faced several issues that impacted our customers. We would like to have this resolved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product cost is moderate."
"Fortinet FortiNAC is reasonably priced."
"I rate Fortinet FortiNAC's pricing an eight out of ten."
"The price of the license required is based on how many users are going to be using the solution. If you want more users you can upgrade your license."
"If one is bad and ten is good, I rate the product price as a seven out of ten."
"It is a reasonable product."
"The licensing fees are a little bit high."
"FortiNAC's price has gone up in the last year. However, compared to other solutions, such as Cisco ISE, it is cheaper."
"The product is cost-effective."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
34%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Retailer
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What is the biggest difference between Aruba ClearPass and FortiNAC?
I've done quite a lot of work with ClearPass, and not a lot with FortiNAC/Bradford. ClearPass incorporates a number of different functions including ClearPass Guest for creating complex wireless g...
How does Cisco ISE compare with Fortinet FortiNAC?
Cisco ISE uses AI endpoint analytics to identify new devices based on their behavior. It will also notify you if someone plugs in with a device that is not allowed and will block it. The user exper...
What do you like most about Fortinet FortiNAC?
The support responds to our queries within two to four hours.
What do you like most about Pulse Policy Secure?
Ivanti NAC's most valuable feature is reasonable pricing.
What needs improvement with Pulse Policy Secure?
The product's performance needs improvement.
What is your primary use case for Pulse Policy Secure?
Pulse Policy Secure provides security to local networks. They have multiple ways to enforce their NAC servers like SNMP enforcement. They can use either the ACL enforcement, NAC enforcement or .one...
 

Also Known As

FortiNAC, Bradford Networks, Bradford Networks Sentry, Network Sentry Family
Pulse Policy Secure
 

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Sample Customers

Isavia, Pepperdine University, Medical University of South Carolina, Columbia University Medical Center, Utah Valley University
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