EasyNAC vs NACIO
EasyNAC
easynac.com
NACIO
nac-io.comSide by side
| Figure | EasyNAC | NACIO |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 0 |
| Spec score · Network Access Control Software | 8.1 (#5) | 7.1 (#17) |
| Deployment | The product line includes hardware and virtual appliances; virtual appliances can be deployed on-premises or in the cloud. | NACIO can be self-hosted on the customer’s infrastructure or used as a cloud-hosted service. |
| Network compatibility | The FAQ says EasyNAC works with managed or unmanaged switches and does not require switch, endpoint, or spanning-port configuration. | NACIO says it works with RADIUS-capable switches, access points, and firewalls, and lists vendors including Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Ubiquiti, Fortinet, and Palo Alto. |
| Product | EasyNAC provides network visibility and Zero Trust access control for devices on wired and wireless networks. | NACIO is network access control software for 802.1x RADIUS, device profiling, compliance enforcement, and captive portals. |
| Support | EasyNAC provides a technical support portal for troubleshooting, configuration, and expert advice. | Early access includes dedicated onboarding support and a direct line to the engineering team. |
Plans
In their own words
EasyNAC
EasyNAC provides network visibility and Zero Trust access control for devices on wired and wireless networks. Typical deployments discover and profile devices without agents. Out-of-band ARP enforcement can restrict unauthorized devices, while inline enforcement is available for remote-access VPN protection. EasyNAC can receive syslog events or email alerts from security systems and restrict an affected device. Listed integrations include Active Directory, Entra ID, Defender, Intune, CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, and Sophos Central. Organizations can offer BYOD self-registration and guest registration through a captive portal with configurable policies. Hardware and virtual appliances are available, and virtual appliances can run on-premises or in the cloud. Enforcer Sensors extend visibility to remote sites on Windows, Linux, or Raspberry Pi systems. Appliance capacities range from 300 to 10,000 devices depending on configuration. Licensing counts unique MAC addresses seen in five minutes; perpetual and subscription options exist, with agents purchased separately. Linux, Windows, and self-hosted deployments are listed. Pricing is available on request.
NACIO
NACIO is network access control software for 802.1X RADIUS authentication, device profiling, compliance enforcement, and captive portals. It supports wired, wireless, and VPN access control and is currently in pre-release, with early access available by request. NACIO can be self-hosted on customer infrastructure or used as a cloud-hosted service. Its built-in RADIUS supports EAP-TLS, PEAP-MSCHAPv2, EAP-TTLS, EAP-FAST, and CHAP. Identity sources include Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, Okta, Google Workspace, SAML 2.0, LDAP/LDAPS, RADIUS proxy, and a local user database. Windows and macOS agents check patch level, antivirus, disk encryption, firewall status, and custom rules before access. NACIO also provides an internal certificate authority, endpoint profiling from DHCP, HTTP user-agent data and network behavior, and guest portals with sponsor approval, verification, social login, and time limits. Licensing uses perpetual per-device licenses tied to a major version, with optional upgrades. Pricing is available on request.