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EasyNAC vs NACIO
Both stand on network access control software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose EasyNAC if your organization needs network discovery, access enforcement, and configurable guest or BYOD access across wired and wireless environments. Organizations evaluating it will need to request pricing and match device capacity to their VLANs, endpoints, and enabled features; IPv4 is required for management and most key features.
Visit EasyNACNACIO combines RADIUS access control with endpoint checks, device profiling, and guest portals. Its pre-release status and quote-based pricing are important considerations for organizations evaluating deployment.
Visit NACIOThe facts
| EasyNAC | NACIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted, Windows | Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | easynac.com | nac-io.com |
| On network access control software | #13 of 23 | #17 of 23 |
EasyNAC: what it does well
- Discovers and profiles devices without agents in typical deployments.
- Controls wired, wireless, and VPN access.
- Offers hardware and virtual appliance deployments.
- Supports guest and BYOD registration through a captive portal.
- Can restrict devices in response to security alerts.
What to know first
- Pricing is available on request.
- Agents are purchased separately.
- IPv4 is required for management and most key features.
- Trusted-device enforcement is disabled above the 10% license grace amount.
NACIO: what it does well
- Supports wired, wireless, and VPN access control
- Windows and macOS agent checks device compliance
- Offers self-hosted and cloud-hosted deployment
- Guest portals support sponsor approval and time limits
What to know first
- Currently in pre-release
- Pricing details are provided on request
- Perpetual licenses are tied to a major version
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