# OpenNAC: how AI models rank it, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 4 judge labels across 1 categories by 3 of 14 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/opennac/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network access control | 0% | 97 | 50% | 4 |

## What the models said for it

- "Cons: Less actively maintained than PacketFence" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, NAC)

## And against it

- "Avoid open‑source or home‑brew NAC tools unless you have a dedicated team and budget for ongoing maintenance." (GLM 4.7 FlashX, NAC)
- "Other free options like OpenNAC or FreeNAC exist but are less mature or feature-rich per reviews." (Grok 4.1 Fast, NAC)

## Record

- Method: https://it-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://it-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, it-ai-index.com.