FortiNAC vs Arista Guardian for Network Identity (AGNI)

FortiNAC9.3Visit Arista Guardian for Network Identity (AGNI)9.0Visit

Higher score FortiNAC #1 in Network Access Control Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit FortiNAC

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Arista Guardian for Network Identity (AGNI) #4 in Network Access Control Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Arista

• FortiNAC fits best

  Large hybrid networks needing broad NAC coverage

• Arista Guardian for Network Identity (AGNI) fits best

  Hybrid networks focused on identity and device posture

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Side by side

Feature	FortiNAC 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Arista Guardian for Network Identity (AGNI) 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	9.0
Ranking	#1 in Network Access Control Software	#4 in Network Access Control Software
Best for	Large hybrid networks needing broad NAC coverage	Hybrid networks focused on identity and device posture
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Self-hosted	Cloud
Integrations	10 integrations	14 integrations
Features FortiNAC 4/4 · Arista Guardian for Network Identity (AGNI) 3/4
Wired access control	✓	✓
Wireless access control	✓	✓
VPN access control	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
802.1X support	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment model	Hybrid	Hybrid
Device limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers wired, wireless, VPN, 802.1X, profiling, and segmentation Supports Fortinet and major multivendor networking environments Adds onboarding, threat response, microsegmentation, and AI-assisted actions	Covers wired, wireless, BYOD, IoT, guest, and certificate-based access Combines profiling, posture assessment, behavioral monitoring, and segmentation Connects with major identity, endpoint, SIEM, and network security tools
Cons	Pricing and licensing require contacting sales Capacity planning centers on ports and concurrent wireless connections Its broad enterprise scope may exceed smaller network requirements	Pricing requires contact with sales Ask AVA cloud troubleshooting is limited to the cloud deployment Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of basic access-control teams
Our verdict	FortiNAC is Fortinet’s network access control platform for identifying, profiling, monitoring, and controlling connected devices across enterprise networks. It is designed for IT, IoT, OT/ICS, and IoMT environments, with support for wired… Read the review →	Arista Guardian for Network Identity (AGNI) is a network access control platform for enterprise wired and wireless infrastructure. It suits organizations that need identity-based policies across hybrid networks, including BYOD, IoT, guest… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• FortiNAC — where it wins

  • Covers wired, wireless, VPN, 802.1X, profiling, and segmentation
  • Supports Fortinet and major multivendor networking environments
  • Adds onboarding, threat response, microsegmentation, and AI-assisted actions

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing and licensing require contacting sales
  • Capacity planning centers on ports and concurrent wireless connections
  • Its broad enterprise scope may exceed smaller network requirements

• Arista Guardian for Network Identity (AGNI) — where it wins

  • Covers wired, wireless, BYOD, IoT, guest, and certificate-based access
  • Combines profiling, posture assessment, behavioral monitoring, and segmentation
  • Connects with major identity, endpoint, SIEM, and network security tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • Ask AVA cloud troubleshooting is limited to the cloud deployment
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of basic access-control teams

• FortiNAC9.3/10 · Pricing on request

  Broad NAC coverage for enterprise wired, wireless, VPN, and hybrid networks.

  Visit FortiNACFull verdict →
• Arista Guardian for Network Identity (AGNI)9.0/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad NAC platform for hybrid networks that connect identity, device posture, and segmentation.

  Visit AristaFull verdict →