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."The performance of the solution is valuable."
"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."
"This is a product that is easy to install and integrate, and it is simple to use."
"The most valuable feature is the virtual IP creation. It's our most frequently used feature."
"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."
"Our customers have never complained about the stability"
"The portal access was very good."
"F5 BIG-IP APM is relatively easy to use."
"Provides good performance, is easy to use and configure."
"The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiNAC is its integration with all other Fortinet solutions."
"Fortinet FortiNAC is a stable solution."
"Version 9.1 has been an improvement on previous versions. It's a good solution for SMB."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is having visibility over the IoT devices on the network."
"I like FortiNAC's integration with other Fortinet devices. They work together well, but the solution also works with other network devices."
"The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiNAC is compliance, which we can do with the clients and the endpoints on the network."
"The users say that FortiNAC is configurable and easy to use."
"We do not have knowledgeable support teams locally."
"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 solution’s GUI looks very old."
"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."
"The operational deployment is not great."
"The technical support’s response time must be improved."
"The initial setup was complex."
"Fortinet FortiNAC could improve its hardware for use with cloud-based firewalls."
"Our users have been asking for simpler documentation and training materials to facilitate the deployment process."
"The dashboard needs to improve."
"The GUI is a little bit strange — different than other Fortinet products."
"Integration is hard in Fortinet FortiNAC, but they are evolving and getting better. For example, with Cisco, Aruba, Huawei, and Extreme devices, Fortinet FortiNAC is working properly, but some other devices have problems."
"Its technical support needs improvement."
"The solution's licensing price should be improved."
"The product must make its UI similar to other Fortinet products."
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F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is ranked 8th in Network Access Control (NAC) with 13 reviews while Fortinet FortiNAC is ranked 3rd 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, Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), Microsoft Remote Desktop Services and Okta Workforce Identity, 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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