IronWiFi vs The Competition
See how IronWiFi compares to FreeRADIUS, Cisco ISE, Microsoft NPS, and Aruba ClearPass. Get the features you need without the complexity and cost.
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IronWiFi vs FreeRADIUS
Compare managed cloud RADIUS with open-source self-hosted FreeRADIUS. See the true cost of "free" software.
IronWiFi vs Cisco ISE
Enterprise NAC vs focused WiFi authentication. Get 90% of the features at 10% of the cost.
IronWiFi vs Microsoft NPS
Cloud-native vs Windows Server dependency. Modern identity provider support included.
IronWiFi vs Aruba ClearPass
Full NAC platform vs pure WiFi authentication. Right-size your solution to your needs.
Quick Comparison
See how IronWiFi stacks up at a glance
| Feature | IronWiFi | FreeRADIUS | Cisco ISE | Microsoft NPS | Aruba ClearPass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $65/month | Free (+ IT costs) | $50,000+ | $1,000+/year | $30,000+ |
| Deployment Time | 30 minutes | 2-6 weeks | 4-12 weeks | 1-2 weeks | 4-8 weeks |
| Cloud-Native | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Hardware Required | None | Linux server | Dedicated appliance | Windows Server | Dedicated appliance |
| Azure AD / Entra ID | ✓ Native | Manual config | ✓ | AD sync required | ✓ |
| Okta Integration | ✓ Native | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Google Workspace | ✓ Native | ✗ | Limited | ✗ | Limited |
| Captive Portal | ✓ Built-in | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| OpenRoaming | ✓ WBA Partner | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Limited |
| Uptime SLA | 99.9% | Self-managed | Self-managed | Self-managed | Self-managed |
| Free Trial | 14 days | N/A | Eval license | N/A | Eval license |
| 3-Year TCO (500 users) | ~$12,000 | ~$90,000 | ~$150,000+ | ~$45,000 | ~$120,000+ |
TCO estimates include hardware, licensing, and IT staff time based on 500-user deployment. Your costs may vary.
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