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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    FreeRADIUS

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AThe FreeRADIUS project, the open source implementation of RADIUS, is an IETF protocol for AAA (Authorisation, Authentication, and Accounting).N/A

    One Identity Defender

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AOne Identity, formerly Dell Software, offers Defender, a multi-factor authentication system.N/A
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    FreeRADIUSOne Identity Defender
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    FreeRADIUSOne Identity Defender
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    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    FreeRADIUSOne Identity Defender
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    User Ratings
    FreeRADIUSOne Identity Defender
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.2
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    User Testimonials
    FreeRADIUSOne Identity Defender
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Open Source
    FreeRADIUS is completely scalable and supports both large and small user databases. Because it doesn't take up a lot of server resources, FreeRADIUS is well-suited for organizations with small budgets (it's in the name!) and limited networking hardware. While there is a port of it for Windows, FreeRADIUS is native to Linux so that would be a limitation for many companies who don't use it.
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    One Identity
    Frankly, it is suited both when someone is working from home or in office. There can be kids who would fiddle with the machine or in office, someone might do it knowingly or unknowingly. This added layer ensures that the user is a tad bit safer. The only problem is that, once you login, you don't get triggers for an entire day. I wish if they add a trigger after every hour or two. I know it would be annoying but at least my identity is secure.
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    Pros
    Open Source
    • FreeRADIUS is easy to configure
    • It is fast a lightweight footprint on the server
    • FreeRADIUS works universally with other systems that support radius authentication
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    One Identity
    • Fast to connect
    • Easy to use
    • Doesn't slow down my computer
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Open Source
    • FreeRADIUS requires a 3rd party interface to make it easier to access (we use Daloradius) - it would nice if it was built in.
    • Installation and configuration are pretty easy and straightforward but does require connecting to a database which can be cumbersome.
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    One Identity
    • Remove the need to enter Windows password
    • Sensitive to interruptions in internet connectivity
    Incentivized
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    Open Source
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    One Identity
    Bomgar is much easier to set up & there is only one step when connecting while Defender takes a few steps.
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    Return on Investment
    Open Source
    • We previously used Microsoft Network Policy Server for our RADIUS authentication which works ok but was pretty clunky and requires Windows Server. Switching to FreeRADIUS brought our cost down to zero.
    • Because FreeRADIUS works natively in Linux it's easy to setup and works with all distros.
    • FreeRADIUS allows us to have user authentication for wifi which is much more secure than a simple shared password solution.
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    One Identity
    • Defender allows me to connect to the clients environment
    • Without Defender I would not be able to support my client
    Incentivized
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