# AWS Resource Access Manager (RAM) vs Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Comparison

| | AWS Resource Access Manager (RAM) | Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 26 | 51 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (53.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AWS Resource Access Manager (RAM) | Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (17 reviews) | 9.4 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (17 reviews) | 7.8 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 7.5 (17 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 8.6 (16 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (17 reviews) | 9.3 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 9.6 (15 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.3 (16 reviews) | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AWS Resource Access Manager (RAM)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Network Access Control (NAC)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Resource Access Manager (RAM)** | 8.8/10 | 14 |
| **Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)** | 8.7/10 | 30 |

#### Data

| Feature | AWS Resource Access Manager (RAM) | Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Protection** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 8.9 (20 reviews) | 
| **Remote Access** | 9.6 (12 reviews) | 8.5 (18 reviews) | 
| **Network Access** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 9.0 (21 reviews) | 

#### Network

| Feature | AWS Resource Access Manager (RAM) | Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security** | 9.6 (13 reviews) | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 
| **Scaling** | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 
| **Audit** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 8.5 (17 reviews) | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | AWS Resource Access Manager (RAM) | Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Processes** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 8.7 (18 reviews) | 
| **Blockage** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 8.8 (19 reviews) | 
| **IoT** | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 7.9 (15 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Network Access Control Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-access-control-nac)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AWS Resource Access Manager (RAM) | Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 20.0% | 12.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 40.0% | 34.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 40.0% | 53.7% | 

### By Industry

#### AWS Resource Access Manager (RAM)

- **Information Technology and Services:** 40.0%
- **Computer Software:** 36.0%
- **Public Relations and Communications:** 4.0%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.0%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 4.0%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.0%
- **Entertainment:** 4.0%
- **Design:** 4.0%

#### Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)

- **Computer &amp; Network Security:** 12.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 7.3%
- **Insurance:** 7.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.3%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 7.3%
- **Computer Networking:** 7.3%
- **Utilities:** 4.9%
- **Broadcast Media:** 4.9%
- **Government Administration:** 4.9%
- **Accounting:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 34.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AWS Resource Access Manager (RAM)

- [Coro Cybersecurity](https://www.g2.com/products/coro-cybersecurity/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (231 reviews)
- [Google Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-identity-aware-proxy/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [NordLayer](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (126 reviews)
- [Portnox](https://www.g2.com/products/portnox/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (120 reviews)
- [Citrix Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-gateway/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (74 reviews)
- [SecureW2 JoinNow](https://www.g2.com/products/securew2-joinnow/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (96 reviews)
- [Genea Security](https://www.g2.com/products/genea-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (101 reviews)
- [Twingate](https://www.g2.com/products/twingate/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (76 reviews)
- [Foxpass by Splashtop](https://www.g2.com/products/foxpass-by-splashtop/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (60 reviews)
- [HPE Aruba Networking SSE](https://www.g2.com/products/aruba-a-hewlett-packard-enterprise-company-hpe-aruba-networking-sse/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (44 reviews)

### Alternatives to Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)

- [Ivanti Policy Secure](https://www.g2.com/products/ivanti-policy-secure/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (29 reviews)
- [FortiNAC](https://www.g2.com/products/fortinac/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (20 reviews)
- [Forescout Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/forescout-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [HPE Aruba Networking SSE](https://www.g2.com/products/aruba-a-hewlett-packard-enterprise-company-hpe-aruba-networking-sse/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (44 reviews)
- [Citrix Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-gateway/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (74 reviews)
- [Portnox](https://www.g2.com/products/portnox/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (120 reviews)
- [Coro Cybersecurity](https://www.g2.com/products/coro-cybersecurity/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (231 reviews)
- [SecureW2 JoinNow](https://www.g2.com/products/securew2-joinnow/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (96 reviews)
- [F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)](https://www.g2.com/products/f5-big-ip-access-policy-manager-apm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (18 reviews)
- [ExtremeApplications](https://www.g2.com/products/extremeapplications/reviews) — 1.0/5 stars (1 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### AWS Resource Access Manager (RAM)

- Title: [When should you use AWS RAM?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/when-should-you-use-aws-ram) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hello"
- Title: [Is AWS resource Access Manager free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-aws-resource-access-manager-free) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Hello"
- Title: [What can be shared with AWS RAM?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-be-shared-with-aws-ram) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "More products for customers and services"

### Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aws-resource-access-manager-ram-vs-cisco-identity-services-engine-ise)

