FortiNAC vs Ivanti Policy Secure and Profiler

FortiNAC9.3Visit Ivanti Policy Secure and Profiler8.4Visit

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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Ivanti Policy Secure and Profiler #8 in Network Access Control Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Ivanti

• FortiNAC fits best

  Large hybrid networks needing broad NAC coverage

• Ivanti Policy Secure and Profiler fits best

  Self-hosted NAC in Ivanti-centered environments

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Side by side

Feature	FortiNAC 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Ivanti Policy Secure and Profiler 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.4
Ranking	#1 in Network Access Control Software	#8 in Network Access Control Software
Best for	Large hybrid networks needing broad NAC coverage	Self-hosted NAC in Ivanti-centered environments
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Integrations	10 integrations	7 integrations
Features FortiNAC 4/4 · Ivanti Policy Secure and Profiler 4/4
Wired access control	✓	✓
Wireless access control	✓	✓
VPN access control	✓	✓
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	Combines endpoint discovery, posture assessment, and identity-based admission control Supports RADIUS, 802.1X, wired, wireless, and VPN access control Connects with switches, firewalls, SIEM systems, and Ivanti Neurons
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 No free plan is available Self-hosted deployment may require more infrastructure ownership
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 →	Ivanti Policy Secure and Profiler is a network access control platform for managed, unmanaged, and IoT endpoints. It identifies and classifies devices, evaluates endpoint security posture, authenticates users and devices, and applies… 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

• Ivanti Policy Secure and Profiler — where it wins

  • Combines endpoint discovery, posture assessment, and identity-based admission control
  • Supports RADIUS, 802.1X, wired, wireless, and VPN access control
  • Connects with switches, firewalls, SIEM systems, and Ivanti Neurons

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • No free plan is available
  • Self-hosted deployment may require more infrastructure ownership

• FortiNAC9.3/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit FortiNACFull verdict →
• Ivanti Policy Secure and Profiler8.4/10 · Pricing on request

  A self-hosted NAC platform for identity-aware access, segmentation, and endpoint posture control.

  Visit IvantiFull verdict →