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At a Glance
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Star Rating
(50)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (52.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
FortiNAC
FortiNAC
Star Rating
(20)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (55.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about FortiNAC
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) excels in Network Access with a score of 9.0, providing robust control over user and device access, while FortiNAC, with a score of 8.6, is noted for its effective but slightly less comprehensive access management capabilities.
  • Reviewers mention that Cisco ISE's Quality of Support is highly rated at 9.2, indicating a strong customer service experience, whereas FortiNAC's support, rated at 8.2, is seen as adequate but not as responsive or helpful in complex scenarios.
  • G2 users highlight that Cisco ISE has a superior Data Protection score of 8.9, which is attributed to its advanced security features, while FortiNAC, with a score of 8.8, is praised for its solid protection but lacks some of the depth found in ISE's offerings.
  • Users on G2 report that Cisco ISE shines in Product Direction with a positive score of 9.0, reflecting a clear roadmap and innovation, while FortiNAC received a perfect score of 10.0, indicating strong confidence in its future developments.
  • Reviewers mention that Cisco ISE's Ease of Setup is rated lower at 7.1, suggesting a steeper learning curve, while FortiNAC's score of 7.5 indicates a more user-friendly setup process, making it easier for new users to get started.
  • Users say that Cisco ISE's Behavior Analysis capabilities are more advanced, providing deeper insights into user behavior, while FortiNAC, although effective, is seen as less comprehensive in this area, which may impact organizations looking for detailed analytics.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
No pricing available
FortiNAC
No pricing available
Free Trial
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
No trial information available
FortiNAC
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
23
8.6
11
Ease of Use
7.8
23
8.3
11
Ease of Setup
7.3
16
7.5
6
Ease of Admin
8.6
16
8.6
6
Quality of Support
9.3
23
8.2
11
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
15
8.3
6
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
23
10.0
10
Features by Category
Network Access Control (NAC)Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
8.7
29
8.6
7
Data
8.9
19
8.8
7
8.4
17
8.8
7
9.0
20
8.6
7
Network
9.2
21
8.6
7
8.6
19
8.8
7
8.5
17
8.1
7
Logistics
8.7
18
8.6
7
8.8
19
8.3
7
7.9
15
8.6
6
IoT Security SolutionsHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
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Connected Device Security
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Platform
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
FortiNAC
FortiNAC
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and FortiNAC are categorized as Network Access Control (NAC)
Unique Categories
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) has no unique categories
FortiNAC
FortiNAC is categorized as IoT Security Solutions
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
12.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
35.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
52.5%
FortiNAC
FortiNAC
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
10.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
55.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
35.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Computer & Network Security
12.5%
Telecommunications
7.5%
Insurance
7.5%
Information Technology and Services
7.5%
Hospital & Health Care
7.5%
Other
57.5%
FortiNAC
FortiNAC
Computer & Network Security
25.0%
Insurance
10.0%
Information Services
10.0%
Computer Software
10.0%
Banking
10.0%
Other
35.0%
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Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Alternatives
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FortiNAC
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Discussions
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Discussions
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Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) has no discussions with answers
FortiNAC
FortiNAC Discussions
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FortiNAC has no discussions with answers