# Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) vs F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) Comparison

| | Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) | F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 52 | 18 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (54.8% of reviews) | Enterprise (76.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) | F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (25 reviews) | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.9 (25 reviews) | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.5 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.3 (25 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.6 (25 reviews) | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Single Sign-On (SSO)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)** | N/A | N/A |
| **F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Authentication Options

| Feature | Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) | F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Authentication User experience** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Supports Required Authentication systems** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Supports Required Authentication Methods/Protocols** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Federation/SAML support (idp)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Federation/SAML support (sp)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Access Control Types

| Feature | Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) | F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Local Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Partner Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Supports BYOD users** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) | F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Ease of installation on server** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Password Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Administration Console** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ease of connecting applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self Service Password Administration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) | F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multiple Operating system support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Domain Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross Browser support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fail over protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third Party Web Services support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)** | N/A | N/A |
| **F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Authentication type

| Feature | Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) | F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) | 
|---|---|---|
| **SMS-Based** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Voice-Based Telephony** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email-Based** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hardware Token-Based** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Software Token** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Biometric Factor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile-Push** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk-Based Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) | F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Device Sync** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Implementation

| Feature | Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) | F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Easy Setup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile SDK** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web SDK** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Network Access Control (NAC)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)** | 8.7/10 | 31 |
| **F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data

| Feature | Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) | F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Protection** | 8.9 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Access** | 8.5 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Network Access** | 9.1 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Network

| Feature | Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) | F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security** | 9.3 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scaling** | 8.7 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Audit** | 8.5 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) | F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Processes** | 8.7 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Blockage** | 8.8 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **IoT** | 7.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Remote Desktop

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)** | N/A | N/A |
| **F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) | F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Usage Information** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Diagnostics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Session Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Session Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unattended Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) | F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cross-Platform Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Device Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Applications Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) | F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Remote Wipe** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Device Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Device Enrollment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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


**Unique to F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) (3):** [Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/multi-factor-authentication-mfa), [Remote Desktop Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-desktop), [Single Sign-On (SSO) Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/single-sign-on-sso)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) | F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 11.9% | 0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 33.3% | 23.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 54.8% | 76.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)

- **Computer & Network Security:** 11.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 7.1%
- **Insurance:** 7.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 7.1%
- **Computer Networking:** 7.1%
- **Utilities:** 4.8%
- **Broadcast Media:** 4.8%
- **Government Administration:** 4.8%
- **Accounting:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 33.3%

#### F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)

- **Information Technology and Services:** 23.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 17.6%
- **Retail:** 17.6%
- **Computer Software:** 11.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.9%
- **Internet:** 5.9%
- **Government Administration:** 5.9%
- **Financial Services:** 5.9%
- **Capital Markets:** 5.9%

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