We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiNAC and Portnox CORE 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."Fortinet FortiNAC offers several valuable features, including data security, 99 percent uptime with VPN connections, MAC filtering, and traffic prioritization."
"The interface is good and simple to use."
"I like FortiNAC's integration with other Fortinet devices. They work together well, but the solution also works with other network devices."
"FortiNAC has enhanced our network visibility because FortiNAC monitors MAC addresses and other network devices, like Cisco, Catalyst, or HPE switches."
"The device fingerprinting feature allowed for easy creation and enforcement of access policies."
"Compliance checks are a good feature. Compliance check is for windows updates and for antivirus updates, etc."
"It's easy to connect to a VPN without any hassles."
"Fortinet FortiNAC is a stable solution."
"It's agentless, and it's scalable."
"I am impressed with the solution's voucher capability and authentication. The tool is integrated with Active Direct storage."
"The product is a valuable solution within zero-trust architecture, enhancing network security and visibility."
"It's a stable product."
"The Vidahost feature is currently in action, and it appears to be providing valuable data insights."
"There is an add-on feature for application control to kill unwanted applications when launched on a user's device."
"For the information security team, the security level was improved because it helped to manage and prevent rogue devices from connecting to the corporate network. The reporting was granular, and reports we scheduled for delivery on Portnox were useful during investigations and audits, especially in cases where the IP address changed."
"The most important feature is that this solution is agentless. So, you don't have to install any agents on endpoints."
"The user interface and the product's intuitiveness could be improved."
"Fortinet's local support could be improved."
"They need to change or upgrade the technology in the product."
"The GUI in Fortinet FortiNAC could improve."
"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."
"For our organization and our clients, the price is the main concern. They should work to make it more competitive."
"The interface works fine, but it could be better."
"Fortinet FortiNAC's documentation should be improved because there's not much debugging or troubleshooting documentation for the Fortinet FortiNAC."
"The integration between Portnox CORE and Portnox CLEAR can be better. These are two different systems, and there is no unique console for both devices. Portnox CORE is agentless, whereas Portnox CLEAR is not agentless."
"Portnox CORE can improve on support for unmanaged switches (or hubs) and other brands of network devices. These kinds of devices are still in use in organisations, especially SMEs who cannot afford to buy a managed switch."
"The price could be better."
"It could be a little cheaper."
"The licensing is based on a per-port price, even when you are not using all of the ports, and this is something that could be improved."
"It would be good to integrate Portnox CORE with CLEAR."
"We have been having some issues with it. That's why we're considering migrating to Portnox Clear due to some limitations with CORE."
"The product should consider more integration with vendors like Huawei. It should also improve visibility. The solution should offer a partner portal that can provide customers training on the in and out of the solution."
Fortinet FortiNAC is ranked 4th in Network Access Control (NAC) with 43 reviews while Portnox CORE is ranked 11th in Network Access Control (NAC) with 14 reviews. Fortinet FortiNAC is rated 7.6, while Portnox CORE is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Fortinet FortiNAC writes "I like the solution's native integration with other devices from the same vendor". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Portnox CORE writes "Simple UI, easy deployment but slow authentication times for devices". Fortinet FortiNAC is most compared with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), Aruba ClearPass, Forescout Platform, Fortinet FortiAuthenticator and ExtremeControl, whereas Portnox CORE is most compared with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), Aruba ClearPass, Forescout Platform, Portnox Clear and Sophos Network Access Control. See our Fortinet FortiNAC vs. Portnox CORE report.
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