No. 25 of 37 ·Zero Trust Network Access Software

Portnox NAC

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Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.3

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely6 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Portnox NAC is ranked #25 of 37 in zero trust network access software on Freedom251. It runs on Android, API, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

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Network Access Control (NAC) Not published Continuous risk assessment & remediation · passwordless authentication and certificate services · agent and agentless posture assessment · subscription terms of 12, 24, or 36 months portnox.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on zero trust network access software

Free plan: No
Wired access control: Yes
Wireless access control: Yes
VPN access control: Yes
802.1X support: Yes
Deployment model: cloud

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The record

Purpose: Portnox NAC is a cloud delivered network access control service for hybrid and distributed networks, with real time device visibility, risk based access controls, and automated compliance enforcement.
Network coverage: NAC access enforcement applies across wired, wireless, and VPN access layers.
Authentication: The product supports 802.1X authentication, MAC Authentication Bypass, and passwordless certificate authentication; Portnox can act as a certificate authority or integrate with a third party.
Device assessment: Portnox describes continuous endpoint risk posture assessment and automated remediation, including agentless assessment through integrations such as Microsoft Intune.
IoT visibility: Portnox says its IoT fingerprinting can identify over 260,000 unique device types across 27,000 brands.
Access policy: Administrators can define access policies based on roles, locations, device types, and network access layers.
Remediation: Noncompliant devices can be quarantined or placed on a remediation VLAN, and endpoint remediation policies can return devices to a compliant state automatically.
Integrations: The integrations page lists Active Directory, Entra ID, Intune, Jamf, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Okta, and a REST API among supported integrations.
Compliance: Portnox says its compliance enforcement can help organizations adhere to standards including HIPAA, GLBA, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
Security: Portnox states that its data centers have completed a SOC 2 Type II audit and are SSAE16 accredited.
Support: Portnox advertises global support availability 24x7x365, with regional network professional coverage during local business hours.
Trial: The pricing page advertises access to Portnox zero trust access control capabilities free for 30 days.
Audience: Portnox describes its platform as enterprise access control for organizations securing people and nonhuman identities across networks, applications, and infrastructure.
Founded: 2007

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Zero Trust Network Access Software in 2026#25 of 37
Best Network Access Control Software in 2026#6 of 23
Best Network Provisioning Software in 2026#10 of 22

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Sources

portnox.com/portnox-cloud/nac/· checked 30 Sept 2026
portnox.com/pricing/· checked 30 Sept 2026
portnox.com/integrations/· checked 30 Sept 2026
portnox.com/security-statement/· checked 30 Sept 2026
portnox.com/support/· checked 30 Sept 2026
portnox.com/about-us/· checked 30 Sept 2026