We performed a comparison between F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) and Fortinet FortiNAC 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."In my opinion, the GUI is perfect with the configuration options provided. F5 BIG-IP has given customization options and policy configuration tools in the GUI. It's good and good enough to work."
"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."
"F5 BIG-IP APM is relatively easy to use."
"The most valuable feature is the virtual IP creation. It's our most frequently used feature."
"Our customers have never complained about the stability"
"The portal access was very good."
"The performance of the solution is valuable."
"The solution is stable and reliable."
"FortiNAC has enhanced our network visibility because FortiNAC monitors MAC addresses and other network devices, like Cisco, Catalyst, or HPE switches."
"The initial setup was easy and straightforward."
"Compared to other NAC vendors, Fortinet’s user interface is more user-friendly."
"Fortinet FortiNAC has good user account customization."
"The most valuable features are the ease of deployment and ease of use."
"It is a good product."
"There are some features that are working well."
"Fortinet FortiNAC is a stable solution."
"The initial setup was complex."
"The price of this product can be improved."
"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."
"The solution is quite costly."
"Integrating identity providers and single sign-on solutions can simplify user authentication and access control."
"Cloud services are something that F5 Access Policy Manager could do better"
"We do not have knowledgeable support teams locally."
"In my opinion, the GUI side needs some improvement based on my usage. Sometimes, it doesn't work as efficiently as the CLI side."
"This solution could be more agile."
"The deployment of Fortinet FortiNAC could be better. When we are deploying the solution we have some level of dependencies with other vendors for their connection to Fortinet FortiNAC. Without these dependencies, it would be better."
"The product could be more user-friendly in terms of GUI."
"The solution's licensing price should be improved."
"The training from Fortinet FortiNAC could improve. Fortinet has to plan for better training for its partners. Additionally, device management should have more integration with other devices, such as new and third-party devices."
"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."
"We have some stability issues with the solution, the network drops out too often."
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F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is ranked 7th in Network Access Control (NAC) with 13 reviews while Fortinet FortiNAC is ranked 4th in Network Access Control (NAC) with 43 reviews. F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is rated 8.2, while Fortinet FortiNAC is rated 7.6. 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". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Fortinet FortiNAC writes "I like the solution's native integration with other devices from the same vendor". 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 Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service), whereas Fortinet FortiNAC is most compared with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), Aruba ClearPass, Forescout Platform, Fortinet FortiAuthenticator and Genian NAC. See our F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) vs. Fortinet FortiNAC report.
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