We performed a comparison between Aruba ClearPass and F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Network Access Control (NAC) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."ClearPass' best features are authentication, support for multiple devices, and monitoring."
"The initial setup was straightforward."
"The most valuable feature is flexibility as it supports solutions from multiple vendors."
"Stable with good QBT technology."
"It has an easy to learn web GUI and command lines."
"The customized modules for guests, the self-registration and login, one license for all, no license for guest users, and the self-integration of sandbox integration are the most valuable features."
"It is a robust product."
"Its clustering model saved us staff time and reduced errors by eliminating the need to manage individual RADIUS servers."
"The solution is stable and reliable."
"The performance of the solution is valuable."
"We have seen a return on investment from F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager. It provided access at a time when we didn't have it."
"The most valuable feature is the virtual IP creation. It's our most frequently used feature."
"Stickiness is the most valuable feature of the product."
"The product allows us to create customized portals for your users."
"Our customers have never complained about the stability"
"The load balancing features are valuable."
"The improvement can be in the cloud area. They can improve it for the cloud so that we can deploy it on the cloud."
"Aruba ClearPass could improve the user interface, it is a bit chunky."
"Aruba ClearPass could improve the complexity of the initial usage. It takes some time to be good at it. It's not simple to build and connect the rules to the network you want to deploy them on."
"The user interface should be improved. The logs and how the logging mechanism works can also use an upgrade."
"ClearPass isn't hard to set up, but it takes a long time."
"The interface could be made easier and more intuitive."
"The product's graphical user interface (GUI) could use an update and better integration between the guest management and policy management interfaces."
"Instructions on adding layouts are not as clear as they could be."
"The solution’s GUI looks very old."
"Cloud services are something that F5 Access Policy Manager could do better"
"The price of this product can be improved."
"In my opinion, the GUI side needs some improvement based on my usage. Sometimes, it doesn't work as efficiently as the CLI side."
"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."
"The technical support’s response time must be improved."
"Integrating identity providers and single sign-on solutions can simplify user authentication and access control."
"We do not have knowledgeable support teams locally."
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Aruba ClearPass is ranked 2nd in Network Access Control (NAC) with 75 reviews while F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is ranked 6th in Network Access Control (NAC) with 13 reviews. Aruba ClearPass is rated 8.6, while F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Aruba ClearPass writes "Easy to use, multifeatured, and reliable policy management platform for identity authentication and new device onboarding". On the other hand, the top reviewer of F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) writes " Facilitates packet inspection, modification, and offloading and offers visibility and troubleshooting capabilities, allowing for pre-production server testing". Aruba ClearPass is most compared with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), Fortinet FortiNAC, Forescout Platform, Microsoft Intune and Sophos Network Access Control, whereas F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is most compared with Citrix Gateway, CyberArk Privileged Access Manager, Ivanti Connect Secure, Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) and Cisco IOS SSL VPN. See our Aruba ClearPass vs. F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) report.
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