Genian NAC vs NACIO

Genian NAC evaluates device identity, posture, and connection context to decide what network access a device receives. Its Layer 2 Network Sensor detects IP-enabled devices in real time without requiring changes to existing network configuration. Device Platform Intelligence adds identity, business context, and vulnerability details, including CVEs. Access controls include 802.1X RADIUS and DHCP, ARP enforcement, TCP reset, inline enforcement, and actions through firewalls or switch ports. Policies can group devices using more than 500 predefined conditions and quarantine or remediate devices that fail requirements. BYOD and guest tools include a captive portal, self-service compliance guidance, role-based access, and approval workflows. The optional agent can manage desktop settings, applications, OS updates, peripherals, wireless connections, and scripts. Genian NAC supports wired, wireless, VPN, and 802.1X access control, and offers cloud-managed, on-premises, and service options. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web, and Windows platforms. The listed offer includes a 30-day trial, but no free plan.

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.