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Head-to-head · Network Access Control Software

HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager vs Genian NAC

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager #2 in Network Access Control Software 9.2/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit HPE Aruba
Genian NAC #11 in Network Access Control Software 7.8/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Genian NAC

HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager leads on 0 checks, Genian NAC on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Genian NAC
  • Free trialonly Genian NAC

HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager scores higher on our rubric for network access control software: 9.2 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #11.

Genian NAC offers free plan; HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager doesn't.

HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager is the better fit for enterprise wired, wireless, and VPN access control. Genian NAC is the better fit for teams wanting broad NAC with a free plan.

  • HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager fits best

    Enterprise wired, wireless, and VPN access control

  • Genian NAC fits best

    Teams wanting broad NAC with a free plan

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Side by side

Feature HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Genian NAC 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 7.8
Ranking #2 in Network Access Control Software #11 in Network Access Control Software
Best for Enterprise wired, wireless, and VPN access control Teams wanting broad NAC with a free plan
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not checked yet Free plan · 30-day trial
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Desktop, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations 6 integrations 12 integrations
Features HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager 4/4 · Genian NAC 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
  • Controls wired, wireless, VPN, guest, and non-802.1X access
  • Adds profiling, posture assessment, onboarding, and certificate provisioning
  • Supports clustering, REST APIs, and security integrations
  • Free Basic edition supports up to 300 devices
  • Covers wired, wireless, BYOD, guest, and endpoint controls
  • Connects through REST API, Webhook, Syslog, SNMP, and integrations
Cons
  • No free plan is offered
  • Reseller pricing varies by location
  • Its broad enterprise scope may exceed smaller deployments
  • Paid editions may require contacting Genians or a partner
  • Not open source
  • Its broad deployment options require platform planning
Our verdict

HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager is a multi-vendor network access control platform for enterprises managing wired, wireless, and VPN environments. It centralizes authentication, authorization, accounting, profiling, posture…

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Genian NAC is a network access control platform for organizations that need to discover devices, assess device context and risk, and enforce access policies. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and self-hosted environments, with…

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  1. HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy ManagerNetwork Access Control Software 9.2Paid
  2. Genian NACNetwork Access Control Software 7.8Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager — where it wins

    • Controls wired, wireless, VPN, guest, and non-802.1X access
    • Adds profiling, posture assessment, onboarding, and certificate provisioning
    • Supports clustering, REST APIs, and security integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is offered
    • Reseller pricing varies by location
    • Its broad enterprise scope may exceed smaller deployments

  • Genian NAC — where it wins

    • Free Basic edition supports up to 300 devices
    • Covers wired, wireless, BYOD, guest, and endpoint controls
    • Connects through REST API, Webhook, Syslog, SNMP, and integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid editions may require contacting Genians or a partner
    • Not open source
    • Its broad deployment options require platform planning
  • HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager9.2/10 · Paid

    A comprehensive enterprise NAC platform for identity, device, guest, and endpoint policy control.

    Visit HPE ArubaFull verdict →
  • Genian NAC7.8/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A broad NAC platform with a free Basic edition and wired, wireless, and endpoint controls.

    Visit Genian NACFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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