IronWiFi vs Foxpass
Foxpass (now part of Splashtop) and IronWiFi both do cloud RADIUS. But they come from very different places — and that shapes what each one does best.
Foxpass, now owned by Splashtop, is a developer-oriented cloud RADIUS and LDAP platform with SSH key and sudo management. IronWiFi is a WiFi-first authentication platform offering captive portals, guest WiFi, OpenRoaming, and Passpoint alongside RADIUS. Both support 802.1X and cloud identity providers, but IronWiFi publishes transparent pricing while Foxpass requires a sales quote.
Developer-First vs WiFi-First
Foxpass started life as a developer infrastructure tool — cloud LDAP, SSH key management, sudo controls. WiFi RADIUS was added later. IronWiFi went the other way: we built everything around WiFi authentication from day one. Both approaches are valid, but they lead to very different feature sets. If you're a DevOps team that also needs WiFi, Foxpass might click. If WiFi authentication is the main event, that's our thing.
Different Tools, Different Strengths
Here's the honest truth: Foxpass and IronWiFi are closer in price than most comparisons on this page. The real difference is focus. Foxpass gives you cloud LDAP and SSH management alongside RADIUS. IronWiFi gives you captive portals, guest WiFi, OpenRoaming, Passpoint, and coworking integrations alongside RADIUS. Same core, different extras.
How Do the Costs Compare?
| Cost Component | IronWiFi | Foxpass |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Published, transparent | Fully quote-based (redirects to splashtop.com) |
| Guest WiFi Plan | $10/AP/month (annual) | N/A — no captive portal |
| Employee WiFi Plan | $5/user/month (annual) | Quote required |
| IoT Plan | $3/device/month (annual) | N/A |
| SAML | Included | Included |
| SCEP | Included | Included |
| Cloud PKI | Included | Included |
| RadSec | Included | Add-on |
| Setup Time | 30 minutes | ~10 minutes (claimed) |
| Free Trial | 14 days | Free tier available |
How Do the Features Compare?
| Feature | IronWiFi | Foxpass |
|---|---|---|
| 802.1X WiFi Authentication | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAP-TLS / PEAP / TTLS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Azure AD / Entra ID | ✓ Native | ✓ |
| Okta Integration | ✓ Native | ✓ |
| Google Workspace | ✓ Native | ✓ |
| Cloud LDAP | ✗ | ✓ |
| SSH Key Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Sudo Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Captive Portal | ✓ | ✗ |
| Guest WiFi Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| OpenRoaming | ✓ WBA Partner | ✗ |
| Passpoint | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cloud PKI | ✓ | ✓ |
| SCEP | ✓ | ✓ |
| BYOD Enrollment | ✓ | ✓ |
| SAML | ✓ Included | ✓ |
| IoT Authentication | ✓ Dedicated plan | Limited |
| Coworking Integrations | ✓ | ✗ |
| RadSec | ✓ Included | ✓ Add-on |
| Compliance Certs | SOC 2, GDPR | SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, FERPA, CIPA, GDPR |
| Cloud-Native | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI-Powered Intelligence | ✓ AI Center | ✗ |
What's Changed Since Splashtop Acquired Foxpass
Splashtop acquired Foxpass in March 2023, and the product has evolved significantly since then. Foxpass reports 62% new business growth post-acquisition. Here's what's different:
- Cloud PKI added — X.509 certificate management with SCEP support for Intune, Jamf, Kandji, and other MDMs
- BYOD workflows — a certificate installer for unmanaged devices
- EU infrastructure — Amsterdam region launched March 2025 for EU data residency
- Compliance certifications — SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, FERPA, CIPA, GDPR
- Pricing moved to quote-based — foxpass.com/pricing now redirects to splashtop.com with no published rates
The Foxpass of 2026 is a more complete product than the Foxpass of 2022. The gap between Foxpass and IronWiFi on certificate management has closed — both now offer Cloud PKI and SCEP. The difference remains in WiFi-specific features: captive portals, guest WiFi, OpenRoaming, Passpoint, and coworking integrations are still IronWiFi-only.
When Does Foxpass Make Sense?
- You need cloud LDAP alongside WiFi RADIUS
- SSH key management and sudo controls are important for your team
- You're a DevOps-heavy organization that wants one tool for infra access + WiFi
- Simple 802.1X without captive portals or guest WiFi is enough
- Compliance certifications matter — Foxpass holds SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, FERPA, CIPA, and GDPR
- You're a Microsoft Intune-heavy environment and want PKI certificate deployment via SCEP
- EU data residency is a requirement (Amsterdam region available since March 2025)
- You want the free tier to get started (limited users)
When Is IronWiFi the Better Fit?
- WiFi authentication is your primary use case
- Captive portals and guest WiFi management are must-haves
- You need OpenRoaming (we're a WBA partner) or Passpoint support
- IoT device authentication with a dedicated plan matters
- Coworking space integrations are part of your setup
- Transparent, published pricing matters — no quote-based surprises
- WiFi analytics and network intelligence are part of your workflow
- Multi-vendor hardware compatibility is important (we support 100+ vendors)
- You want RadSec included, not as an add-on
- You need per-AP pricing for guest WiFi scenarios
The Bottom Line
Foxpass has grown significantly since the Splashtop acquisition — Cloud PKI, SCEP, EU infrastructure, and compliance certifications have closed some gaps. But the core difference remains: Foxpass bundles SSH, LDAP, and sudo management alongside RADIUS. IronWiFi bundles captive portals, guest WiFi, OpenRoaming, Passpoint, and coworking integrations. If WiFi is your main focus, IronWiFi was built for exactly that — with transparent pricing you can see before talking to sales.
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