F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) vs NetIQ Access Manager comparison

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We performed a comparison between F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) and NetIQ Access Manager based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Access Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) vs. NetIQ Access Manager Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"Stickiness is the most valuable feature of the product.""The solution is stable and reliable.""The product allows us to create customized portals for your users.""The load balancing features are valuable.""The portal access was very good.""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.""This is a product that is easy to install and integrate, and it is simple to use.""Our customers have never complained about the stability"

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"It's very easy to integrate with applications.""The features that we have found most valuable with NetIQ Access Manager are its single sign-on and two factor two second factor database.""The most valuable features of NetIQ Access Manager are SSO and Multi-Factor Authentication.""There are lots of options to customize the solution to your needs.""The single sign-on feature is excellent."

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Cons
"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 initial setup was complex.""The price of this product can be improved.""Integrating identity providers and single sign-on solutions can simplify user authentication and access control.""F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager has room for improvement in integration with other products.""The solution’s GUI looks very old.""Cloud services are something that F5 Access Policy Manager could do better""The operational deployment is not great."

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"Having the ability to easily extract and view and compare and version control configurations would be ideal.""The application portal could be improved with more options and easier customization.""In terms of what could be improved, I would say the security of the infrastructure and the server and the working networking device.""I would love to see the upgrade procedure handled more effectively. I would prefer to have OVS installation possibilities, although the upgrade procedures should include the OS as well. You should be able to use the whole application as an appliance.""Classification of junctions and new versions of applications, such as APIs, can be added to enable the use of more devices that utilize biometrics for Multi-Factor Authentication to improve the solution."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Recently, they have simplified the licensing"
  • "The product is very expensive."
  • "The tool is a little bit expensive."
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  • "The price of the solution is average."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature is the virtual IP creation. It's our most frequently used feature.
    Top Answer:The tool is a little bit expensive. I rate the pricing a six out of ten.
    Top Answer:In my opinion, the GUI side needs some improvement based on my usage. Sometimes, it doesn't work as efficiently as the CLI side. Feature-wise, sometimes when I log in to the GUI and want to see the… more »
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of NetIQ Access Manager are SSO and Multi-Factor Authentication.
    Top Answer:The number of legacy applications and classifications has room for improvement. Classification of junctions and new versions of applications, such as APIs, can be added to enable the use of more… more »
    Top Answer:I use NetIQ Access Manager to protect one single application with Multi-Factor Authentication. The solution is deployed on both cloud and on-prem.
    Ranking
    9th
    out of 36 in Access Management
    Views
    1,400
    Comparisons
    1,169
    Reviews
    9
    Average Words per Review
    348
    Rating
    8.1
    14th
    out of 36 in Access Management
    Views
    630
    Comparisons
    436
    Reviews
    2
    Average Words per Review
    842
    Rating
    8.5
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    F5 Access Policy Manager
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    Overview

    F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is an access management proxy solution for managing global access to the enterprise networks, cloud providers, applications, and application programming interfaces (APIs). Through a single management interface, BIG-IP APM consolidates remote, mobile, network, virtual, and web access. 

    BIG-IP APM can also serve as a bridge between modern and classic authentication and authorization protocols and methods. For applications which are unable to support modern authentication and authorization protocols, like SAML and OAuth with OIDC, but which do support classic authentication methods, BIG-IP APM converts user credentials to the appropriate authentication standard supported by the application.

    BIG-IP APM Benefits:

    • Ease of use
    • Flexibility
    • Ability to integrate with other systems
    • Security features
    • Granular access control
    • Responsive and helpful support team

    BIG-IP APM Features:

    • Support for Identity Aware Proxy (IAP) enabling Zero Trust application access
    • Context-based authorization with dynamic L4/L7 ACLs
    • Integration with third-party MFA solutions
    • DTLS 2.0 mode for delivering and securing applications
    • SAML 2.0 identity federation support
    • Support for OAuth 2.0 authorization protocol
    • SSO support for classic authentication (Kerberos, header- based, etc.), credential caching, OAuth 2.0, SAML 2.0, and FIDO2 (U2F)
    • AAA server authentication and high-availability
    • Integration with leading IAM vendor products (Microsoft, Okta, Ping Identity)
    • BIG IP Edge Client and F5 Access integrate with VMware Horizon ONE (AirWatch), Microsoft Intune and IBM MaaS360
    • Risk-based access leveraging third-party UEBA and risk engines (HTTP Connector)

    Reviews from Real Users

    Below are some reviews and helpful feedback written by BIG-IP APM users.

    Mahmmoud Rabie, Senior Site Reliability Engineer, writes that BIG-IP APM is "A highly stable solution for load balancing, but the initial setup is complex."

    Clyde LivingstonSenior Process Specialist at Telstra, says that BIG-IP APM is "Easy to use, useful access remotely, but lacking stability."

    Chris LamSenior Solution Consultant at Macroview Telecom Limited, states that BIG-IP APM is "Useful for remote access VPN and VPI integration with VMware.

    Access Manager provides a simple yet secure and scalable solution that can handle all your web access needs both internal as well as in the cloud.
    Sample Customers
    City Bank, Ricacorp Properties, Miele, American Systems, Bangladesh Post Office
    Bancomext, Bouwend Nederland, Camera dei Deputati, CGT, Coopservice Group, Court of Appeals of Georgia, Etnic, European Automotive Manufacturer, FDM Document Dynamics, Hainan Province Information Center, Highland Community College, Huntington Bank, Johnsonville Sausage, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Mazars, Mexico's Tax Administration Service, Owens Community College, Pasco Risk, RDC, School District of Hartford, Senckenberg Nature Research Society, Sheetz, Spanish Public Employment Service, SUNY Orange County Community College, Swisscard, The Municipality of Siena, The University of Westminster, UMB Financial Corporation Invests in Identity Management, University of Dayton, University of Groningen, Vodacom, World Wide Technology
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider27%
    Media Company18%
    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm18%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Government12%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Educational Organization12%
    Government12%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business46%
    Large Enterprise54%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise70%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise63%
    Buyer's Guide
    F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) vs. NetIQ Access Manager
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) vs. NetIQ Access Manager and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is ranked 9th in Access Management with 12 reviews while NetIQ Access Manager is ranked 14th in Access Management with 5 reviews. F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is rated 8.2, while NetIQ Access Manager is rated 8.0. 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 NetIQ Access Manager writes "Multi-Factor Authentication, stable, and extremely scalable". F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is most compared with Citrix Gateway, CyberArk Privileged Access Manager, Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, Ivanti Connect Secure and Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), whereas NetIQ Access Manager is most compared with Okta Workforce Identity, Microsoft Entra ID, CyberArk Privileged Access Manager, Symantec Siteminder and Auth0. See our F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) vs. NetIQ Access Manager report.

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