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.
"I would rate the stability a nine out of ten."
"It has an easy to learn web GUI and command lines."
"It's very easy to access support and the documentation is self-explanatory."
"The most valuable features of Aruba ClearPass are its ease of use and the general network access controls."
"Aruba ClearPass has improved the security control in our network environment."
"I like the stability and the GUI, which is always improving."
"I like the integration options with a multitude of other vendors and Aruba applications."
"The solution is highly stable."
"The support responds to our queries within two to four hours."
"Fortinet FortiNAC is a stable solution."
"This solution is very easy to implement and use. The interface is user-friendly."
"The tool provides us with a list of devices that tries to connect to our network. It offers us a lot of network visibility."
"FortiNAC has enhanced our network visibility because FortiNAC monitors MAC addresses and other network devices, like Cisco, Catalyst, or HPE switches."
"There are some features that are working well."
"Fortinet FortiNAC is both scalable and stable."
"Provides containment and security and and carries out file analysis for cyber theft."
"They should include SMP functionalities."
"The licensing model could be improved."
"Lacks the ability to handle more than one certificate for both the management process and the Captive Portal."
"The user interface could be more polished and modern. It would be useful to have more options for automation."
"Because some users use OS 10, it would be good if the solution could group its functions better."
"Aruba ClearPass has a complex pricing scheme, so that's an area for improvement. The process for setting up Aruba ClearPass also needs improvement. It could be easier."
"What needs improvement in Aruba ClearPass is just the endpoint context server, in particular, the indication with the context server because sometimes the daily process isn't as smooth-sailing. Sometimes, the information isn't up-to-date. I'm not sure if that's a vendor limitation, but currently, it's the only tricky part of the current configuration. What I'd like to see in the next release of Aruba ClearPass is a dashboard or a monitoring feature that would allow users to see the integration process with an external server because there's no visibility into that right now."
"I remember our technical team stating that the installation front of the solution was a bit difficult when compared to other solutions."
"For our organization and our clients, the price is the main concern. They should work to make it more competitive."
"The implementation process needs improvement. Right now, it's somewhat complicated. They could create some templates to facilitate implementation. Right now everything is done manually, and it just takes a really long time at the initial setup."
"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."
"Fortinet's local support could be improved."
"Classifications and visibility need to be improved a lot. They have to start work on being agentless. Agentless means they need to have strong integration with Windows."
"The training documentation needs to be more transparent."
"The product could be more user-friendly in terms of GUI."
"The interface works fine, but it could be better."
Aruba ClearPass is ranked 2nd in Network Access Control (NAC) with 75 reviews while Fortinet FortiNAC is ranked 3rd in Network Access Control (NAC) with 44 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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