We performed a comparison between Aruba Clearpass vs Fortinet FortiNAC based on our users’ reviews in five categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Comparison Results: Aruba ClearPass seems to be slightly more favorable because users consider it to be more scalable and stable than Fortinet FortiNAC. Aruba ClearPass users are also very satisfied with the technical support, and report an ROI as well.
"ClearPass' best features are authentication, support for multiple devices, and monitoring."
"The most valuable feature of Aruba ClearPass is its ease of use and the GUI is user-friendly."
"It makes it easy to require robust user authentication for both wired and wireless endpoints, including BYODs."
"The aspect of Aruba ClearPass that I like most is that it has a lot of options, it is very versatile."
"The most valuable features of Aruba ClearPass are the GUI and its ease-to-do configuration. Additionally, we can troubleshoot many things in one window."
"The continuous server and posturing are valuable."
"Stable with good QBT technology."
"I like the integration options with a multitude of other vendors and Aruba applications."
"Compared to other NAC vendors, Fortinet’s user interface is more user-friendly."
"The features are more expandable."
"Fortinet FortiNAC is both scalable and stable."
"The FortiNAC features I found the most valuable are security and the ability to consolidate wireless networks."
"Version 9.1 has been an improvement on previous versions. It's a good solution for SMB."
"FortiNAC has enhanced our network visibility because FortiNAC monitors MAC addresses and other network devices, like Cisco, Catalyst, or HPE switches."
"The most valuable features are usability and security."
"It's easy to connect to a VPN without any hassles."
"There is room for improvement in terms of scalability."
"Licensing cost is extremely high."
"Some functions could be improved."
"The AirWave Dashboard heat maps could be better designed."
"The scalability could improve."
"In the future, I would like to see plugins for AI and machine learning."
"Aruba ClearPass has fewer deployment scenarios and flexibility than Forescout."
"I would like the area of managing wired technology to be improved. Wireless is very good but I'm still struggling a bit to do my end to end configurations in the wired technology area."
"For our organization and our clients, the price is the main concern. They should work to make it more competitive."
"The GUI is a little bit strange — different than other Fortinet products."
"The product must make its UI similar to other Fortinet products."
"Keeping the hard disk on the one series will be easier for the distributor and will keep the prices lower for the customer."
"The course content could be improved, it's not that simple to work through."
"I hope that Fortinet can add a feature with a remediation mechanism when you find a broken piece so that you can click on something and download the needed update or resolve the firewall issue more easily. Currently, we have to use an external remediation server to download updates."
"The reporting capability needs to be improved."
"Admin UI could be better matched and easier to use; it cannot work as a RADIUS server."
Aruba ClearPass is ranked 2nd in Network Access Control (NAC) with 75 reviews while Fortinet FortiNAC is ranked 4th in Network Access Control (NAC) with 43 reviews. Aruba ClearPass is rated 8.6, while Fortinet FortiNAC is rated 7.6. 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 Fortinet FortiNAC writes "I like the solution's native integration with other devices from the same vendor". Aruba ClearPass is most compared with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), Forescout Platform, Microsoft Intune, Ruckus Cloudpath and macmon Network Access Control, whereas Fortinet FortiNAC is most compared with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), Forescout Platform, Fortinet FortiAuthenticator, Fortinet FortiClient and Portnox CORE. See our Aruba ClearPass vs. Fortinet FortiNAC report.
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