# PacketFence: how AI models rank it, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 10 judge labels across 1 categories by 8 of 14 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/packetfence/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network access control | 15% | 2 | 0% | 10 |

## What the models said for it

- "a well-configured open-source PacketFence or a modern zero-trust network access (ZTNA) solution beats any legacy appliance" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, NAC)
- "PacketFence offers the best value as it provides enterprise-grade NAC features completely free" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, NAC)
- "I'd recommend starting with PacketFence (self-hosted) if you have some technical expertise" (Kimi K2, NAC)
- "PacketFence stands out as the top recommendation for a company with a limited budget." (Grok 4.1 Fast, NAC)

## In its own words

What PacketFence's own pages state, read 2026-10-05. Stated by the vendor, not checked by the index.

- Positioning: Enterprise NAC for network security, device compliance, and guest access. Cloud or self-hosted. (https://packetfence.com/)
- For: campuses, hospitals, and global enterprises (https://packetfence.com/)
- Price stated: Predictable OPEX with no hidden costs; Free software • Optional support packages; consumption pricing (https://packetfence.com/)
- Starting price: 0 (https://www.packetfence.com/pricing)
- Free plan or trial: Limited Time: 30-Day Extended Trial; Start Free with PacketFence Cloud; No credit card required • Full enterprise features • Cancel anytime (https://packetfence.com/)
- Customers named: Savoye, Calvert Hall, Curia, NTW Solutions, Lafayette College ITS, Cosun Shared Service Centre ICT, Hollins University, Infraops

## What it publishes

Every page packetfence.com exposes, read 2026-10-05: 207 addresses. By kind, pages and the last 90 days:

- webinar or virtual event: 1 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest undated
- conference or event: 1 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest undated
- news or press: 108 pages, 1 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-08-25
- Recent: 2026-08-25 news or press: 2026 https://www.packetfence.com/news/2026
- Recent: 2025-10-27 news or press: 2025 https://www.packetfence.com/news/2025
- Recent: 2024-09-06 news or press: 2024 https://www.packetfence.com/news/2024
- Recent: 2023-08-09 news or press: 2023 https://www.packetfence.com/news/2023
- Recent: 2022-11-22 news or press: 2022 https://www.packetfence.com/news/2022
- Recent: 2021-10-28 news or press: 2021 https://www.packetfence.com/news/2021

## 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.