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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.

EasyNAC

Paid LinuxSelf-hostedWindows

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.

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NACIO

Paid MacSelf-hostedWindows

NACIO 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.

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The facts

EasyNACNACIO
Free planNot publishedNot published
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onLinux, Self-hosted, WindowsMac, Self-hosted, Windows
Lowest paid planFree or on requestNot published
Plans published1None
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websiteeasynac.comnac-io.com
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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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