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Cloudi-Fi Cloud NAC vs OpenWISP
Both stand on guest wi-fi providers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Cloudi-Fi Cloud NAC combines cloud-managed policy with on-site network enforcement, supporting wired and wireless access controls. Its quote-based pricing and reliance on an MDM for managed certificate delivery are relevant considerations.
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Choose OpenWISP if you need network configuration, monitoring, access, and hotspot tools in an open-source platform. It is less suitable for very small networks or organizations without IT expertise; commercial support also excludes code training and third-party extensions.
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| Cloudi-Fi Cloud NAC | OpenWISP | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Cloudi-Fi Cloud NAC | Not published |
| Website | cloudi-fi.com | openwisp.org |
| On guest wi-fi providers | #3 of 19 | #1 of 19 |
Cloudi-Fi Cloud NAC: what it does well
- One policy set for wired and Wi-Fi sites
- Supports certificate, directory and MAC-based authentication
- Captive portal supports self-registration and sponsored access
- Session data remains available for audits across sites
What to know first
- Pricing is available only by quote request
- Managed certificate delivery requires an MDM
OpenWISP: what it does well
- Reusable templates and dynamic variables organize device and group configurations.
- Generates VPN configurations and keys or certificates for three named VPN systems.
- Monitoring covers connectivity, wireless clients, signal, traffic, and access technology.
- Firmware upgrades can be applied individually or in batches.
- Captive portals support registration, authentication, and paid subscriptions.
What to know first
- The FAQ says it may be a poor fit below 20 devices.
- Organizations without IT expertise may find it a poor fit.
- Commercial support excludes code training and third-party extension support.
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