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# Forescout Platform vs FortiNAC Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Forescout Platform** [

4.5/5(17)

](https://www.g2.com/products/forescout-platform/reviews#reviews)

**FortiNAC** [

4.4/5(20)

](https://www.g2.com/products/fortinac/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Forescout Platform**
No pricing available

**FortiNAC**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Forescout Platform**
3 months

Based on 6 responses

**FortiNAC**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Forescout Platform**
Not enough reviews yet

**FortiNAC**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Forescout Platform**
Not enough reviews yet

**FortiNAC**
Not enough reviews yet

Average Discount

**Forescout Platform**
Not enough reviews yet

**FortiNAC**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Forescout Platform**
[
Security (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/forescout-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1150007&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Internet Security (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/forescout-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1150305&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complex Implementation (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/forescout-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1149443&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Dependency Issues (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/forescout-platform/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1150204&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**FortiNAC**
Not enough data

Integrations

**Forescout Platform**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_aa32fa23598dc6c153bb17435c1c1d13/activedirectory-domain-controller-for-windows-2016.png "Product Avatar Image")

ActiveDirectory Domain...

](https://www.g2.com/products/activedirectory-domain-controller-for-windows-2016/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_8fce4cdac434b53f25936f9cbf18d3d1/cisco-meraki.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Cisco Meraki

](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-meraki/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_9a05b2e8752221bee881a302a02b612a/fortigate-vm-ngfw.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

FortiGate-VM NGFW

](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_9f5cba7cc6d5f6cc378e063e63a669ea/fortimanager.jpeg "Product Avatar Image")

FortiManager

](https://www.g2.com/products/fortimanager/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/forescout-platform/integrations)

**FortiNAC**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Forescout Platform**
 ![Forescout Platform screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1718819/Screenshot-2026-03-26-at-10.26.47-AM.png)

**FortiNAC**
No screenshot available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Forescout Platform**

8.5

8.510

**FortiNAC**

8.6

8.611

Ease of Use

**Forescout Platform**

9.2

9.210

**FortiNAC**

8.3

8.311

Ease of Setup

**Forescout Platform**

8.6

8.67

**FortiNAC**

7.5

7.56

Ease of Admin

**Forescout Platform**

8.1

8.16

**FortiNAC**

8.6

8.66

Quality of Support

**Forescout Platform**

8.2

8.210

**FortiNAC**

8.2

8.211

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Forescout Platform**

8.6

8.66

**FortiNAC**

8.3

8.36

Product Direction (% positive)

**Forescout Platform**

10.0

10.09

**FortiNAC**

10.0

10.010

Features

Network Access Control (NAC)[Hide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.0

7

8.6

7

Data

Data Protection

8.7

5

8.8(won by 0.1)

7

Remote Access

9.0(won by 0.2)

5

8.8

7

Network Access

9.7(won by 1.1)

6

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.6

7

Network

Security

8.6(tied score)

6

8.6(tied score)

7

Scaling

9.0(won by 0.2)

7

8.8

7

Audit

8.6(won by 0.5)

6

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.1

7

Logistics

Blockage

9.7(won by 1.4)

5

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

7

IoT

8.9(won by 0.3)

6

8.6

6

Processes

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

7

Additional Functionality

Policy Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Authentication Methods

Not enough data

Not enough data

Profiling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Device Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Continuous Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Prevention System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Zero Trust Networking[Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.3

5

Not enough data

Network Management

API/Integrations

9.3(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Network Segmentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Security Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workload Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Identity Management

Adaptive Access Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Identity Scoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

IoT Security Solutions[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.3

6

Not enough data

Connected Device Security

Vulnerability Assessment

9.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

IoT Network Security

9.3(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Alerts & Notifications

9.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Identity Lifecycle

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavior Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

OTA Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Dashboard

9.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Reporting

8.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Hardware

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 9 feature categories with incomplete data

Network Security[Hide 40 FeaturesShow 40 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Penetration Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

VPN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavior Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

DNS Leak Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Provisioning

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Firewalls

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Spam

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Prevention System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Management[Hide 36 FeaturesShow 36 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Certificate Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Containment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Penetration Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Runtime Container Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Goal Setting/Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

SQL Injections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Security Policy Management (NSPM)[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Maintenance

Policy Optimization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Management

Network Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Console

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Monitoring

Network Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk-Based Vulnerability Management[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Risk Scoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk-Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Assesment

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contextual Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboards

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automation

Automated Remediation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Test Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attack Surface Management[Hide 42 FeaturesShow 42 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Management

Asset Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Shadow IT Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Gap Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Continuous Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Risk-Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reconnaissance

Not enough data

Not enough data

At-Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Data Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virus Definition Update

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

VPN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Spam

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Exposure Management Platforms[Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI - Exposure Management Platforms

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Threat Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Identification and Assessment - Exposure Management Platforms

Comprehensive Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Advanced Analytics and Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring and Integration - Exposure Management Platforms

Integration and Data Consolidation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-time Monitoring and Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

OT Security Tools[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Systems Management - OT Security Tools

Remote Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Hardware

Not enough data

Not enough data

Connected Device Security - OT Security Tools

Vulnerability Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remediation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting - OT Security Tools

Audit Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Frameworks

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI - OT Security Tools

AI Threat Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence[Hide 51 FeaturesShow 51 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Orchestration

Asset Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deployment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sandboxing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remediation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Information

Proactive Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intelligence Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-time Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Personalization

Endpoint Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Validation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dynamic/Code Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web-Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generate Attack Scenarios

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generate Threat Detection Rules

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generate Threat Summaries

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Threat Intelligence

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavior Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Profiling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Provisioning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

IT Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)[Hide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automation

Workflow Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Remediation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Log Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Orchestration

Security Orchestration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Collection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Response

Alerting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Baselin

Not enough data

Not enough data

High Availability/Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Key Performance Indicators

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Forescout Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2f18e01f4f92af20c2a2b3eb8c877e9e/forescout-platform.svg "Forescout Platform")](https://www.g2.com/products/forescout-platform/reviews)

Forescout Platform

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

12.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

31.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

56.3%

[![FortiNAC](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_bc2a1799b86d85110e1f2c4381c3181c/fortinac.png "FortiNAC")](https://www.g2.com/products/fortinac/reviews)

FortiNAC

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

10.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

55.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

35.0%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

12.5%

10.0%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

31.3%

55.0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

56.3%

35.0%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Forescout Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2f18e01f4f92af20c2a2b3eb8c877e9e/forescout-platform.svg "Forescout Platform")](https://www.g2.com/products/forescout-platform/reviews)
Forescout Platform

Computer & Network Security

43.8%

Information Technology and Services

18.8%

Hospital & Health Care

12.5%

Security and Investigations

6.3%

Internet

6.3%

Other

12.5%

[![FortiNAC](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_bc2a1799b86d85110e1f2c4381c3181c/fortinac.png "FortiNAC")](https://www.g2.com/products/fortinac/reviews)
FortiNAC

Computer & Network Security

25.0%

Insurance

10.0%

Information Services

10.0%

Computer Software

10.0%

Banking

10.0%

Other

35.0%

FAQs

## Forescout Platform vs FortiNAC FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between FortiNAC vs Forescout Platform?

Forescout Platform stands out for its higher Ease of Setup score and slightly higher overall G2 rating, while FortiNAC is noted for its scalability and ease of implementation.

| [FortiNAC](https://www.g2.com/products/fortinac/reviews) | [Forescout Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/forescout-platform/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.4/5 (20 reviews) | 4.5/5 (17 reviews) |
| — | — |
| 7.5 | 8.6 |
| 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Scalability and ease of implementation | Comprehensive device visibility and integration capabilities |

### How do the pricing models of FortiNAC and Forescout Platform compare?

Forescout Platform is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing and cost structure.

- **FortiNAC:** Reviewers note that cost can be a concern for smaller organizations or those on a tight budget, and licensing fees are described as being on the higher side.
- **Forescout Platform:** Reviewers mention that pricing is high compared to other NAC solutions, but satisfaction with value is reflected in its higher score.

### What are the best alternatives to FortiNAC and Forescout Platform?

The top three alternatives to FortiNAC and Forescout Platform are Okta, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), and Cisco Duo.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [FortiNAC](https://www.g2.com/products/fortinac/reviews) | 4.4/5 (20 reviews) | — | Cost can be a concern for smaller organizations | Scalability and ease of implementation |
| [Forescout Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/forescout-platform/reviews) | 4.5/5 (17 reviews) | — | Pricing is high compared to other NAC solutions | Comprehensive device visibility and integration capabilities |
| [Okta](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1373 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-identity-services-engine-ise/reviews) | 4.5/5 (52 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [Cisco Duo](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-duo/reviews) | 4.5/5 (520 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |

### Which Network Access Control (NAC) features should I prioritize when comparing FortiNAC and Forescout Platform?

Buyers should prioritize device visibility, integration capabilities, scalability, automation, and compliance enforcement when comparing FortiNAC and Forescout Platform.

- **Device visibility:** Forescout Platform is frequently cited for comprehensive device visibility (2 all-time mentions); FortiNAC is also praised for providing visibility into connected devices.
- **Integration capabilities:** Forescout Platform is noted for integrations (2 all-time mentions); FortiNAC reviewers mention integration requirements as a challenge.
- **Scalability:** FortiNAC is highlighted for scalability in recent reviews; Forescout Platform supports large, heterogeneous environments.
- **Automation:** Forescout Platform is cited for automation and policy-based controls; FortiNAC enforces compliance policies for network access.
- **Compliance enforcement:** Both products are recognized for enforcing compliance and security policies, with Forescout Platform supporting automated enforcement and FortiNAC providing compliance checks for devices.

### What are the pros and cons of FortiNAC vs Forescout Platform?

FortiNAC's headline strength is scalability and ease of implementation, while Forescout Platform excels in device visibility and integration capabilities.

- **FortiNAC strengths:** Reviewers highlight scalability for both small and large enterprises, ease of implementation, and robust access control features.
- **FortiNAC trade-offs:** Cost is a concern for smaller organizations, integration requirements can be challenging, and licensing fees are noted as high.
- **Forescout Platform strengths:** Comprehensive device visibility (2 all-time mentions), strong integration capabilities (2 all-time mentions), automation, and support for heterogeneous environments.
- **Forescout Platform trade-offs:** Complex implementation (2 all-time mentions), integration and dependency issues (2 all-time mentions), and higher pricing compared to other NAC solutions.

### Is FortiNAC or Forescout Platform better for small businesses?

FortiNAC is a better fit for small businesses, as reviewers highlight its scalability for both small and large enterprises.

- **FortiNAC:** Reviewers note that FortiNAC is scalable for small and large enterprises, making it a good choice for organizations of varying sizes.
- **Forescout Platform:** No specific small-business segment share or sentiment is cited in recent reviews.

### Which Network Access Control (NAC) platform has better integrations?

Forescout Platform is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing its strong integration capabilities and support for heterogeneous environments.

- **FortiNAC:** Reviewers mention that integration requirements can be challenging and that there are limited third-party native integrations.
- **Forescout Platform:** Reviewers highlight integration capabilities (2 all-time mentions), including integration with third-party security tools and support for multi-vendor environments.

### How do FortiNAC and Forescout Platform compare on customer support?

FortiNAC and Forescout Platform are rated equally on Quality of Support, both scoring 8.2, indicating parity in reviewer satisfaction.

- **FortiNAC:** Reviewers describe customer support as impeccable and responsive, with several noting positive experiences.
- **Forescout Platform:** Reviewers report mixed experiences, with some citing slow response times and the need for improved technical support, but others noting satisfactory support interactions.

### Which is easier to implement, FortiNAC or Forescout Platform?

Forescout Platform is rated higher for Ease of Setup, with a 1.1-point advantage over FortiNAC (8.6 vs 7.5).

- **FortiNAC:** Reviewers describe the implementation process as easier compared to others, but note that installation and configuration can be time-consuming and complex for new users.
- **Forescout Platform:** Reviewers highlight that initial configuration and policy tuning can be complex, but once set up, the platform is easy to work with and supports agentless deployment.

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## Forescout Platform vs FortiNAC

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Forescout Platform easier to use, set up, and do business with overall. However, reviewers preferred the ease of administration with FortiNAC.

- Reviewers felt that FortiNAC meets the needs of their business better than Forescout Platform.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, Forescout Platform and FortiNAC provide similar levels of assistance.
- When assessing product direction, Forescout Platform and FortiNAC received similar ratings from our reviewers.